Total Floor Prep Solutions
Membrane Removal
Strip waterproof membranes properly, so the slab is ready to rebuild, not patch.
Old or failed waterproof membranes must be fully removed before new waterproofing or flooring can be installed. Partial removal or patching leads to poor adhesion, failed waterproofing systems, and repeat repairs.
Total Floor Prep Solutions provides professional membrane removal that takes surfaces back to clean, bare concrete, giving waterproofers and installers a compliant base to work from.
When Membrane Removal Is Required
How Our Membrane Removal Works
Why Full Membrane Removal Matters
Membrane Removal FAQs
Membranes must be removed when:
Bathrooms, balconies, or wet areas are being renovated
Existing waterproofing has failed, lifted, or delaminated
New waterproofing systems require direct-to-concrete adhesion
Waterproofers or builders refuse to work over old membranes
Most manufacturers do not approve installing new membranes over existing ones.
In most cases, no. Applying waterproofing over an existing membrane creates adhesion risks and often voids product warranties. Full removal is the compliant approach.
Membranes are removed using controlled mechanical grinding and stripping, not chemical softeners or patch methods. This ensures all bonded material is removed rather than masked.
No. The process is carefully controlled to remove the membrane while preserving the integrity of the slab. Any surface inconsistencies are identified once the membrane is removed.
Yes. Once membrane removal and clean-up are complete, the slab is ready for immediate waterproofing or further preparation, such as grinding or levelling if required.
If you’re renovating a wet area or replacing failed waterproofing, membrane removal is usually required.
Total Floor Prep Solutions can assess the area and confirm the correct scope before work starts.