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7 Creative Ways To Waterproof Your Kitchen

amomentwithfranca · 16 May 2018 · 17 Comments

Are you looking for ways to waterproof your kitchen? Kitchen leaks are a major cause of water waste every year in the U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says household pipe leaks cause more than one trillion gallons of water waste every single year.

From toilet and shower head leaks to faucets indoors or outdoors, leaks are a major problem that can run up a homeowner’s utility bill. Worse, these leaks, if undetected, can ruin the inner foundations of the home, along with floors, ceilings, drywall, and cupboards. In some ways, it’s almost better to have a major explosive leak; it’s the slow, hidden water that can build up and ruin a home.

7 Creative Ways To Waterproof Your Kitchen

The after effects go beyond water damage, too, to include mould and a variety of plumbing issues that require repair. Here is a solution that will help protect a home from even the most undetectable leaks: Waterproof the areas where the leak may happen.

See below seven ways to waterproof your kitchen which is one of the most leak-prone areas in the entire home.

Lucky Seven: Creative Ways to Waterproof Your Kitchen

Checking the exposed piping in a home is one of those spring and fall clean-up kinds of projects that homeowners should be doing. Taking the time to check plumbing inside and outside the home will save a lot of pain and suffering later. If a leak is found, call a plumber or DIY; don’t delay because a leak can increase in size, water utility costs, and the likelihood of damage to the home.

Click here for a good spring checklist for waterproofing the home. While working on the spring plumbing checklist, consider these helpful suggestions for waterproofing the kitchen area.

1. Waterproofing Under The Sink Cabinets With Vinyl Tile

If a kitchen pipe blows a gasket, the first thing to get damaged is going to be the inside of the kitchen cabinets under the sink. This video has a good tutorial on how to use a 12×12 vinyl tile with a sticker backing to line the bottom of the cabinet under the sink. This is a low-cost but slightly tedious way to help with small leaks. Scissors can hand-cut the vinyl tile to fit around the pipes under the kitchen sink. Then use DAP Kwik Seal to caulk around the pipes and seal the gaps between the tile.

2. Waterproofing Under The Kitchen Sink With WeatherTech

If waterproofing under the kitchen sink with stick on tile and caulk seems a tad bit tedious, there is another, simpler way to have the same effect.

WeatherTech is a company that specializes in protecting our homes and automobiles against the damaging effects of moisture. This wetness can cause mold and mildew, ruining any surface it touches. So WeatherTech manufactures a set of customized floor mats for vehicles.

Because of the propensity of sinks to leak, this smart company has also created a sink mat designed to protect cabinets from spills or leaks. It fits most standard cabinets, however, it can also be hand-trimmed to fit non-standard sizes.

While these mats retail around $50.00, consider the time spent going to the store to get tile and caulk, cutting, laying, and sealing in the example we listed in #1, above. Also, smart shoppers can save some cash by checking for WeatherTech promo codes or other discounts before purchasing.

3. Waterproof Wood Surfaces

Waterproofing old, outdated kitchen countertops are one way to give a kitchen a makeover without spending a lot of cash. The Spruce has some cool ideas for painting cracked and ageing wood or linoleum countertops. It’s a process of sanding the surface, so the old countertop material will hold the primer paint. Then finish the project off with a good coat of paint. To waterproof, add a clear coat varnish. The article recommends using a six-inch dense foam roller instead of a brush, covering the finished surface with several coats of polyurethane. The polyurethane will keep the counter safe from spills or leaks. Here’s another step-by-step tutorial that may be helpful.

4. Replace Your Faucet And Pipes

One of the biggest leaks that can happen, whether it is slow or explosive, is from a faucet or pipes under the kitchen sink. Acting proactively to replace the plumbing in a kitchen is a relatively low-cost security blanket — especially when the potential cost of replacing damaged cabinets and floors is weighed in. Family Handymanhas a step-by-step tutorial for replacing a kitchen faucet. While many people will opt to hire a plumber, they are an expensive resource.

5. Waterproof kitchen floors

If a kitchen has older wood floors, like countertops, it might be time to replace or refinish them with polyurethane. There are also seamless vinyl products perfect for use in places where wetness might be a problem, such as a kitchen or bathroom.

For example, the Bolon collection, which is manufactured in Sweden, offers recycled waterproof vinyl materials in a seamless product that is designed specifically to prevent water damage. Or, Cali Bamboo, that has the look of bamboo but the waterproof nature that is common with vinyl flooring (plus, they offer promo codes here and here).

6. Seal EVERYTHING

There are patented systems that help homeowners apply a coating on vulnerable areas in the kitchen, bath, or even on the roof. One such system is Maris Polymers, a liquid application of polyurethane to “provide a complete waterproofing solution for wet areas. This waterproofing process could even be applied to walls or other vertical surfaces.

7. Don’t Neglect The Kitchen Backsplash — waterproof it with this low-cost option

There is a reason why the word “splash” is in the kitchen backsplash. Think about the spray that comes out of a faucet, and the risks of getting the wall or tile or another surface behind the scene is very high. This is always a problem area for mold and mildew.

If there are cracks in the caulking around the sink or backsplash, water can and will ooze in. If these materials include pressboard and not granite, the seepage could go under countertops or into the wall itself. That’s why it’s a good idea to periodically look at the caulking under the sink and around the backsplash. If there are cracks, it takes about 15 minutes and a less-than $5 tube of caulk to fix the problem before big water damage occurs. Click here for a decent article that shows how to fix this problem.

Staying Dry in the Kitchen

The kitchen can be a great joy for a family or a great hassle. When water leaks occur, as they do frequently in the average home, it’s important to react quickly whether the leak is small or large. The potential for long-term damage is high.

Do you take care of your kitchen? What ways to waterproof your kitchen can you recommend? Were these tips good? Have you done any of these before? 

If you are looking for more kitchen content, you can find more in my kitchen related posts.

*Disclosure: This is a collaborative post

Thanks for stopping by,

Love you all ❤️

Franca  💋

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  1. Tracy Nixon says

    20 May 2018 at

    7 great ideas thank you!

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  2. lesley renshaw says

    20 May 2018 at

    Good tips x

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    • amomentwithfranca says

      20 May 2018 at

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Margaret GALLAGHER says

    20 May 2018 at

    Excellent – will be great when i get my new kitchen

    Reply
  4. Susie Wilkinson says

    20 May 2018 at

    I’d not heard of WeatherTech, but their products look good!

    Reply
  5. Kayleigh Watkins says

    20 May 2018 at

    Great tips, we had a leak under our sink when we 1st moved in, luckily it was a quick repair and no real damage xxx

    Reply
  6. Kimberly Meadows says

    21 May 2018 at

    Some really great tips here and great timing as I have a leak under my kitchen sink!

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    • amomentwithfranca says

      21 May 2018 at

      Oh no! Good luck with it!

      Reply
  7. Iris Tilley says

    21 May 2018 at

    The waterproofing is a Fab idea for under the kitchen sink Thank you

    Reply
  8. Josie Mellor says

    21 May 2018 at

    I have to say we’ve neglected our kitchen somewhat when it comes to waterproofing. I’m liking the sound of the sink mat. Never heard of them before but I’ll definitely be checking them out.

    Reply
  9. Amanda Noble says

    24 May 2018 at

    Great post thankyou x

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  10. Caroline says

    14 November 2020 at

    Great ideas! Thank you! Sending love from the Philippines!

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    • amomentwithfranca says

      14 November 2020 at

      Thank you for stopping by

      Reply
  11. MRS JENNIFER TURNBULL says

    21 January 2021 at

    What an interesting post, I especially like the part about waterproofing below your sink.

    Reply
  12. lynn neal says

    21 January 2021 at

    I like your idea of waterproofing under the kitchen sink!

    Reply
  13. Rachel Clare says

    21 January 2021 at

    Thank you for sharing these excellent tips! x

    Reply
  14. Alice Gilkes says

    21 January 2021 at

    Great ideas. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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