How to seal bricks for a bathroom?

[Pat73]

Hello, I’m renovation a garage bathroom as the existing one had asbestos. It’s back to bare brick and we like the industrial look. We wanted to keep the exposed bricks but seal them from the shower splashes. What clear sealant would be best.

thanks

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi @Pat73 

Try this sealer it has good penertrating powers.

Crommelin 500ml Shower Sealer And Waterproofer

https://www.bunnings.com.au/crommelin-500ml-shower-sealer-and-waterproofer_p0960925

I/N: 0960925

$51.69

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Pat73. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about sealing bricks.

If this is outside the shower recess, then @Jewelleryrescue has made a great suggestion. Just bear in mind that bathrooms are required to be waterproofed in order to meet code. So, within the shower area, you'd need to waterproof it with a membrane up to 1800mm. This can't be done with the mentioned product, and I am unaware of a clear waterproofer that will retain the brick's appearance. Outside of the shower recess, I recommend you reference AS 3740 Wet Areas requirements or speak with a licensed waterproof to determine whether your walls need a membrane applied to a certain height.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell