Private Residence Pool

Location icon Cairns, Australia
Mapei was consulted on this project because the client wanted a full system approach to the project. Specification requirements included tiling, waterproofing and grouting. Mapei was involved in specifying products suitable for the harsh conditions of the pool and underwater.
Ref #: 1015
Category: RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

Construction

Yard Private residence pool
Location Cairns, Australia
Subcategory RESIDENCE, SWIMMING POOL
Application Product compatibility was the main requirement of the project due to the number of different tiles, glass mosaics, and large pavers used on site.
The client requested a one-stop system approach and leaned on Mapei’s technical advice for a complete system. An anti-efflorescence system was considered as well. As the first step, the Shell needed to be repaired and waterproofed. PLANITOP SMOOTH AND REPAIR were used due to the speed, strength, and thickness range of the application. This product was chosen for its all-around performance and could also be used on Walls and floors without any issues. Pipe penetrations were treated where required with MAPEPROOF SWELL and LAMPOSILEX. Eporip that was sand seeded while tacky was also applied to difficult to bond too surfaces to create a key for subsequent membranes. Once the shell was suitably repaired and ready for waterproofing, PLANISEAL MR was chosen due to the constant rainfall in Cairns and its ability to be applied to damp concrete substrates. PLANISEAL MR also acted as a primer for MAPELASTIC SMART, which was chosen for its robust performance and past references in swimming pools by the tilers. Tile adhesives were chosen based on anti-efflorescence and bond strength. Large stone tiles and small glass mosaics were installed with a KERAPOXY range of adhesives and grouts. The products were selected due to the bond strength of the glass mosaics and also the anti-efflorescence properties. Surrounding Stone KERAFLEX MAXI S1 was used due to its performance on previous jobs. KERANET was used to clean the epoxy residue, and ULTRACARE easy-off gel was used for old residue that was missed and left too long. MAPESIL AC was used to finish off all joints and edges and the aesthetics of the job was completed to a professional level.
Application Type Tile & stone installation systems, Waterproofing systems
Client Residential
MAPEI Coordination Rod Howard

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Product used for the project

ECO PRIM GRIP
ECO PRIM GRIP
Ready-to-use bonding promoter and primer made from synthetic acrylic resin and…
EPORIP
EPORIP
TECHNICAL DATA: Pot life: 60 minutes Open time: 5 hours Setting time: 24…
KERAFLEX MAXI S1
KERAFLEX MAXI S1
High-performance polymer modified cementitious adhesive.
KERANET
KERANET
DESCRIPTION: Acid-based cleaning solution for ceramic tiles. Particularly…
KERAPOXY ADHESIVE
KERAPOXY ADHESIVE
Two-component epoxy adhesive with no vertical slip for ceramic tiles and stone…
KERAPOXY EASY DESIGN
KERAPOXY EASY DESIGN
Two-component, versatile, decorative, acid-resistant epoxy grout, with a…
LAMPOSILEX
LAMPOSILEX
Safe for use in potable water AS/NZS 4020:2018
MAPEFLEX PU 45 FT
MAPEFLEX PU 45 FT
DESCRIPTION: Rapid-hardening paintable polyurethane sealant and adhesive with…
MAPELASTIC SMART
MAPELASTIC SMART
Two-component, high-flexibility cementitious mortar (with crack-bridging> 2…
MAPEPROOF SWELL
MAPEPROOF SWELL
Hydro-expansive, rubber-based hydrophilic sealant paste in tubes, applied using…
MAPESIL AC
MAPESIL AC
Pure, mould-resistant, acetic silicone sealant with BioBlock ® technology for…
PLANISEAL MR
PLANISEAL MR
DESCRIPTION: Two component water-based epoxy primer and moisture barrier…
PLANITOP SMOOTH & REPAIR R4
PLANITOP SMOOTH & REPAIR R4
Quick-setting, fibre-reinforced, compensated-shrinkage, thixotropic…
ULTRACARE EPOXY OFF GEL
ULTRACARE EPOXY OFF GEL
Special high-viscosity cleaner to remove epoxy residues. Thanks to its…

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