Learn how to dry your basement walls effectively with this DIY injection cream guide! In this video, I show you how I tackled rising damp in my old 1900s home by installing a horizontal barrier using injection cream. Follow along as I demonstrate the entire process—from measuring wall moisture and drilling precise holes to successfully applying the injection cream with a cartridge gun. Whether you're dealing with moisture damage, peeling paint, or efflorescence in your basement, this method can make your walls livable again.
Key highlights in this video:
✅ Step-by-step guide to using injection cream for moisture control
✅ How to measure wall moisture with a reliable moisture meter
✅ Tips for drilling into thick masonry walls for precise application
✅ Results and insights after 2–4 weeks of drying progress
I also discuss the challenges of working with damp walls, share my initial results, and compare moisture levels before and after installation. Using easy-to-find tools and materials, including ready-to-use repair mortar, you can achieve professional results at home.
Amazon Product Links*:
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🔗 Smart sensor: https://geni.us/YwtaZZw (Amazon)
🔗 HUB for smart sensor: https://geni.us/6ftt (Amazon)
🔗 Drill hole cleaner: https://geni.us/HQFEG (Amazon)
🔗 Injection cream: https://geni.us/ZyBdTO7 (Amazon)
🔗 Cartridge press: https://geni.us/YaEcF (Amazon)
🔗 Renovation mortar: https://geni.us/y8BPzuV (Amazon)
🔗 Drill: https://geni.us/rC4AiS (Amazon)
Alternatives*:
🔗 Novusticks: https://geni.us/STkbS (Amazon)
🔗 Stick cutter: https://geni.us/V6gna1O (Amazon)
🔗 Injection fluid 24 x 500 ml: https://geni.us/HHaG1 (Amazon)
🔗 Injection fluid 25 liters incl. funnel: https://geni.us/Pec1wnT (Amazon)
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Measuring Moisture in Walls
02:34 - How Injection Cream Works
04:33 - Preparing Walls for Injection Cream
06:38 - Filling Holes with Injection Cream
09:58 - Holes Reopening After Treatment
10:06 - Evaluating Drying Process Effectiveness
10:37 - Comparing Moisture Measurements
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