Home isn’t just walls and ceilings. It’s the bookshelf you assembled late one night. The inherited furniture you promised to upgrade, but secretly love as is. The cupboard where all your winter clothes live. The framed photo that’s been in the same spot since you moved in.

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And all of these sit quietly against your walls — walls that carry the weight of weather, water, time, and sometimes, neglect.

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That’s why waterproofing matters. 
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Have a wardrobe against the outer wall?‍

Moisture can slip in through cracks and seep into the back of your cupboard. Clothes can feel damp, leather can grow mouldy, and the musty smell is hard to shake.

• Tip: If your cupboard backs onto an exterior wall, make sure that wall is properly waterproofed — from the outside and inside. If possible, leave a small gap between the cupboard and wall to allow airflow.

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Got a home office setup near the window?

Window frames and sills are classic weak spots. In heavy rains, water can creep in and start affecting not just your wall, but your desk, wires, tech, and furniture legs.

• Tip: Regularly check corners of windows for cracks or peeling paint. Use sealants and coatings that specifically target window edges. Protect the wall so you don’t have to replace what sits in front of it.

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Have wooden flooring or a skirting board near damp areas?

Wood swells and warps quickly when exposed to moisture — especially during long monsoons or in coastal cities.

• Tip: Waterproof the floor edges and wall base areas with care. Use compatible products for floor-wall joints to stop moisture before it travels.

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At Ecstra, we look at waterproofing a little differently. It’s not just about “protecting walls”. It’s about protecting what’s behind them. In front of them. And around them. Your things. Your effort. Your home.

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So if you’ve invested time, money, or emotion into your space, take the extra step. Waterproof it. 

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