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Liquid waterproofing membrane coverage by brand and product

Coverage per gallon and number of coats for each liquid membrane we have checked, taken from the manufacturer's technical data sheet. Open a product to calculate pails for your own shower or floor.

Application rates per US gallon per coat. Last column: pails to buy for 100 sq ft plus 10% waste at the application shown.
ProductPailsCoats × coverageFor 100 sq ft
Custom RedGard Waterproofing and Crack Prevention Membrane
Custom Building Products
1 gal (3.78 L) and 3.5 gal (13.2 L) pailsShower pan / ANSI A118.10 waterproofing: 2 × 80 sq ft/gal
General waterproofing: 2 × 110 sq ft/gal
Crack prevention (continuous): 1 × 100 sq ft/gal
Crack isolation to ANSI A118.12: 2 × 50 sq ft/gal
Vapor barrier, up to 8 lb/1000 sq ft/day: 1 × 70 sq ft/gal
Vapor barrier, up to 12 lb/1000 sq ft/day: 2 × 70 sq ft/gal
1 × 3.5 gal pail (Shower pan / ANSI A118.10 waterproofing)

1 product. Real coverage depends on the tile, the substrate and your technique; each product page explains how its numbers are worked out.

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