The most common solutions used in certain situations aren’t always the most efficient ones. Such is the case with waterproof paints, which are inexpensive and easy to acquire. They are popular with DIYers because they are easy to use in basements and guarantee impermeability. However, waterproof paints are not reliable enough to be used in basements, and you would be much better off if you used actual waterproofing solutions. At a glance, professional solutions seem more expensive, but when you factor in the damage that can occur from poor waterproofing, the money spent is a drop in a bucket. Waterproof paints are not long-term solutions. They only last up to two years on a wall before chipping and flaking off. This means that you’ll have to repaint your Greenville basement walls every few years, which is not ideal since most waterproof paints require the surface to be completely clean of any dust, mold and paint before application, so repainting is not a viable option. The more you repaint a wall with waterproof paint, the less effective the paint itself is, so your basement will still be humid after all your hard work. Instead, consider a vapor barrier like AquaStop WallSeal that is able to stop water vapor from permeating through the concrete without ever flaking off. AquaStop WallSeal is made of 12-mil polyethylene, so it’s much thicker and, therefore, more efficient than waterproof paints. It’s also coated with antimicrobial additives that keep it clear of mold. Waterproof paints have a lot of ingredients in them that can be eaten up by mold, so there’s always a risk of fungal growth on your walls if you use waterproof paints. AquaStop WallSeal is mechanically applied to the walls of the basement, so there’s no chance of it ever coming off. It’s anti-tear and engineered better than paint to deal with water vapor, so it’s the superior option for basement waterproofing.