Dr. Fixit isn't one product — it's a whole range, and this is where a lot of confusion happens. Someone reads "use Dr. Fixit" in a comparison article, walks into a hardware store, and finds five different products all under the Dr. Fixit name, each meant for a different surface. Here's what each one actually does, so you (or your contractor) picks the right one.
The main Dr. Fixit products, explained by what they're actually for
Dr. Fixit Roofseal — for terraces and flat roofs
A heat-reflective, elastomeric coating built for horizontal, sun-exposed surfaces. It bridges hairline cracks and reflects heat, which also helps keep terraces cooler. This is the go-to for open terraces and flat roof surfaces, not for bathrooms or vertical walls.
Dr. Fixit Newcoat — for bathrooms and walls
A polymer-modified cementitious coating with strong adhesion on both horizontal and vertical surfaces, commonly used for bathroom floors, walls, and general wet-area waterproofing in existing (already-tiled) spaces where a topical treatment is being applied.
Dr. Fixit Pidiproof LW+ — for pre-tiling bathroom waterproofing
Specifically designed for waterproofing bathroom floors and walls before tiling — applied directly to the RCC slab as part of new construction or major renovation, engineered to bond well under tile adhesive.
Dr. Fixit Raincoat — for exterior walls
A paint-like coating applied to exterior vertical walls to resist rain penetration through the wall surface — different from wall seepage injection treatment, which addresses existing cracks rather than general surface protection.
Quick reference: which product for which surface
| Surface | Recommended product | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Open terrace / flat roof | Roofseal | Heat-reflective, crack-bridging, built for sun exposure |
| Bathroom (existing, tiled) | Newcoat | Strong adhesion on tiled surfaces for topical treatment |
| Bathroom (new, before tiling) | Pidiproof LW+ | Bonds properly under tile adhesive on bare slab |
| Exterior walls | Raincoat | Paint-like protective coating against rain penetration |
| Basement / sump | Crystalline range (separate line) | Different chemistry for underground, constant-moisture conditions |
Why one job often uses multiple products
A typical apartment or independent house job doesn't use just one Dr. Fixit product across the board. A common scope might be: Pidiproof LW+ for the bathroom before tiling, Roofseal for the terrace, and Raincoat for exterior walls facing the monsoon direction. Each surface has a different exposure condition, and matching the right product to each one is what actually determines how long the waterproofing lasts — not just "using Dr. Fixit" generically.
This is also where a lot of budget contractors cut corners — using one general-purpose product across every surface because it's cheaper to stock, rather than the surface-specific product the job actually calls for.
Not sure which Dr. Fixit product your specific job needs? Call +91-8123083393 for a free inspection — we'll tell you exactly which product for which surface, and why, before any work begins.
Frequently asked questions
Roofseal is heat-reflective and built for terraces. Newcoat is a polymer-modified coating more commonly used for bathroom and wall waterproofing on already-tiled surfaces.
Pidiproof LW+ for new construction before tiling. Newcoat for topical treatment on existing tiled bathrooms.
No. Raincoat is for exterior walls against rain penetration. Roofseal is specifically for horizontal terrace and roof surfaces.
Yes, and it's often correct — matching each product to the specific surface it was engineered for is what determines how long the waterproofing actually lasts.