The membrane water can’t outwait.
Our strongest, true-waterproofing liquid rubber — water may pond on the cured membrane. Made in USA.
- True waterproofing for continuous water contact — ponds, planters, foundations
- Stretches and recovers to bridge shrinkage and movement cracks
- Bonds to damp concrete and masonry with proper prep
- Resists ozone, salt spray, and weathering
- Water-based, low-VOC, low-odor, non-flammable in application
- Made in USA
Rubberseal Black is a water-based, low-VOC, cold-applied liquid rubber that cures into a seamless, highly flexible waterproof membrane. Developed from the commercial waterproofing systems contractors use on foundations, roofs, and industrial structures — and packaged for homeowners, DIYers, and pros — it is our strongest, true-waterproofing product, made for surfaces in continuous contact with water.
Where to use: Roofs (including RV and mobile-home roofs), foundations and basements, ponds, fountains, and concrete planters, gutters and drainage, marine and plywood applications, and general waterproofing over concrete, masonry, metal, and wood. Choose Rubberseal Black wherever water will stand, pool, or collect.
Coverage: about 32 sq ft per gallon at 40 mils. Build to at least 60 mils dry film where water will stand (waterproofing), and at least 30 mils for damp-proofing.












The Caulk Whisperer –
My gutter experiment worked
Brushed it into the awkward inside corners of a box gutter, then rolled the open area. No seams to line up and no torch near the house. That alone made it worth trying.
Vik S. –
Took all weekend
Thought this was a two-hour repair. Surface prep laughed at that plan. Coating went on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
ConcreteCarl –
Does not come off dogs easily
Dog brushed the wet edge. Dog is fine. Dog has one black racing stripe. Secure the work area better than I did.
Hassan K. –
Bucket of midnight
Very black. Very rubbery. Very satisfying to roll over ugly repairs.
Bucket Enjoyer –
Used on old block
Block was thirsty. Buy extra.
LadderLunch –
Easy to see missed spots
Rolled this onto a light concrete foundation wall. The contrast made thin areas obvious, so inspecting between coats was simple. It is much heavier than paint, but that was expected for the job.
Definitely Not Handy –
RUINED BRUSH
Forgot to wash it. That’s on me. Wall looks good though.
PailOpener –
WEAR GLOVES.
Anonymous –
A brush saved the corners
Roller was perfect for the field, useless in deep corners. A stiff brush handled those areas and blended them into the rolled section. Having both tools ready prevented a frantic hardware-store trip.
Luca F. –
Needs realistic cure expectations
Our humid basement-adjacent workspace slowed things down. The surface felt ready before the material underneath was, so I waited. Glad I did. Rushing the second coat would likely have caused trouble.
Three Dogs & A Roof –
Rain changed my plans
Forecast shifted after I opened the bucket, so I only completed a small protected section. The product is good, but weather sensitivity made the job stressful. Finished later in the week without trouble.
Priya S. –
Foundation job
Contractor here. Used on a small residential foundation detail. Good body, easy coverage check, no surprises.
Shed Happens –
Black and sticky
Exactly what it says. Worked for the gutter.
oops_all_coating –
Worked around a lot of plumbing
Our utility-area wall has pipes everywhere. Liquid application let me detail around each penetration without cutting dozens of sheet patches. Slow work, but satisfying once it all connected.
Owen P. –
Good for a weird little fountain
The basin has curves, steps, and one inexplicable decorative ridge. Rolling and brushing a liquid membrane was far easier than trying to line it. The black also makes the water look deeper.
ToolboxTina –
Cleanup window is short
Washed the roller and brush immediately and they survived. Forgot a small scraper until the following morning; that one is now permanently rubberized. Clean as you go.
Elena G. –
My fault
Didn’t clean the concrete enough. First patch failed. Cleaned it right and the redo stayed put.
Tomás –
Bit tacky
Stayed softer than expected. Okay for where I used it.
Weekend DIYer –
Thick, black, and straightforward
No fancy review. Stirred it, rolled it, added another coat when ready. The foundation looks uniformly covered and the material stayed put on the vertical surface better than I feared.
Maya R. –
Still a little tacky
The coating remained softer and tackier than I imagined after curing. It works for my inaccessible roof section, but I wouldn’t put it anywhere people need to walk. The description mentions this; I simply underestimated what “soft” meant.
Ren M. –
Heavy
Pail was heavy going down the basement steps. Coating itself was easy to spread.
OneMoreCoat –
Did what I bought it for
Nothing poetic to add. The repaired basin held water during my test, cleanup was reasonable, and I had enough left for another coat.
SealTheDeal –
Don’t confuse dark with thick enough
The first pass looked solid black immediately, which tempted me to call it finished. Checking my usage showed it was too thin. Applied the planned amount and ended up with a much more convincing membrane.
GutterGoblin –
Better with two workers
One person poured and spread while the other cut in edges. We covered the drainage structure efficiently and avoided stopping in the middle of a section. Definitely easier than doing it solo.
just_fixing_stuff –
Shipping dent, intact seal
Container had a dent when delivered, but the lid and inner seal were intact. I checked carefully before using it. Product was normal and the project turned out fine, so I kept it.
OldHouseNewTricks –
4/5
Works well. Messy lid.
Handy Homeowner –
Did the job, ruined my shoes
Coating performed as advertised. I stepped backward into the tray. Five stars for the product, zero for my spatial awareness, averaging out to four because those were new shoes.
DIY Homeowner –
Exactly as subtle as black rubber sounds
Functionally excellent on my project, visually bold. A tiny smear on adjacent stone was immediately noticeable and took effort to clean. Mask generously if surrounding surfaces matter.
BasementDweller –
Pretty forgiving
I am not precise. Still got an even-looking second coat after fixing my thin spots.
Backyard DIYer –
Pond repair took patience
The small decorative pond is back in service, but the project wasn’t a one-afternoon fix. Cleaning, drying, detailing, coating, and curing all took time. Happy with the result; just don’t plan around an unrealistically fast schedule.
Imani B. –
Not pretty, very practical
This was for the buried side of a repaired foundation, not a beauty contest. The black finish made coverage easy to judge and formed one continuous layer over the prepared wall.
WeekendPatch –
Wish it came in brown
The black is noticeable beside our stone. Function matters more here, but another dark earth tone would’ve blended better.
Patrick O. (verified owner) –
Worked well so far.