This comprehensive training is designed for professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of industry standards, substrate preparation, waterproofing products, mortars, and grouts hosted by MAPEI, a global leader in the manufacturing of building materials for the construction industry. This training will equip you with the knowledge and skills to select and apply the right MAPEI products, ensuring tile and stone installations that are durable, high-quality, and compliant with industry standards.

What You'll Learn:

• Substrate Preparation
  • Substrate Evaluation: Learn how to inspect and assess existing surfaces to determine their suitability for tile or stone installation.
  • Preparation Products: Discover solutions like Planitop 330 Fast, engineered to efficiently level and repair surfaces before installation.
• ANSI and ISO Standards
  • Understanding the Standards: Get familiar with key ANSI and ISO standards for tile and stone installations to ensure compliance with international best practices.
  • Practical Application: Learn how to apply these standards in real-world projects to ensure quality and long-lasting results.
• Waterproofing Products
  • Mapelastic AquaDefense: A fast-drying, liquid-applied waterproofing membrane – ideal for wet areas such as showers and pools.
  • Mapeguard WP 200: A thin, flexible polyethylene sheet membrane – perfect for waterproofing and crack-bridging applications.
  • Mapeguard UM 35: A waterproof and anti-fracture uncoupling membrane – suitable for cracked or moisture-prone substrates.
• Mortars
  • Ker 121: A high-performance, single-component mortar for installing ceramic, marble, granite, and porcelain tiles.
  • Large-Format Tile Mortars: Polymer-enriched mortars designed for setting heavy and large-format tiles on a variety of substrates.
• Grouts
  • Ultracolor Plus FA: A fast-setting, efflorescence-free, polymer-modified grout with uniform color and enhanced stain resistance.
  • Keracolor S and Keracolor U: Portland cement-based grouts available in sanded (S) and unsanded (U) versions – suitable for various interior and exterior applications.

• Tile Installers
• Flooring Contractors
• Renovation Specialists
• Home Improvement Enthusiasts
  
  

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Name: Ralph Bruno   Company: MAPEI   Position: Regional Technical Consultant   Location: Brampton, ON

Ralph is Central Canada’s Regional Technical Consultant for MAPEI Technical Services.  He specializes in Tile & Stone Installation Systems (TSIS) along with Floor Covering Installation Systems (FCIS).

Ralph has been with MAPEI’s Technical Services Department for 8 years and with 25+ years of hands-on flooring installation experience.  His work and experience in the commercial and residential building industry have given him a wealth of knowledge in the installation world including hardwood, carpet, resilient and tile and stone, among others.