Back

System for waterproofing and installation of ceramics in showers, bathrooms and changing rooms over existing flooring

Application steps

Discover the application steps, the products used for this solution and other alternative products.

1

Old tiles

2

Primer

ECO PRIM GRIP PLUS

Apply by brush or roller.

3

Smoothing mortar

NIVORAPID

Apply the skimming mortar using a long metal trowel.

4

Rubber tape

MAPEBAND PE 120

Apply the flexible tape for joints using MAPEGUM WPS.

5

Waterproofer MAPEGUM WPS (1st coat)

Apply the first coat of product using a long pile roller, brush or trowel.

6

Floor drain DRAIN VERTICAL and DRAIN LATERAL

Insert the floor drain in the draining pipe and press the drain fabric cover on MAPEGUM WPS using a smooth trowel.

7

Waterproofer MAPEGUM WPS (2nd coat)

Apply the second coat of product by long pile roller, brush or trowel for a total thickess of at least 0.8 mm.

8

Adhesive

KERAFLEX EXTRA S1 ZERO

Apply the adhesive using the double-buttering technique with a notched trowel of a suitable size depending on the type and size of the tiles, so as to ensure an adequate wetting of the back of the tiles. While installing the tiles use levelling systems from the MAPELEVEL range to maintain the correct width for the grouts and to reduce lippage between adjacent tiles.

9

Porcelain tiles

10

Grout

KERAPOXY EASY DESIGN

When the adhesive has set, fill the joints in their whole depth with the selected grout using a rubber trowel, taking care not to leave gaps or steps. After grouting with epoxy mortars, clean while still wet with a damp cellulose sponge and, if necessary, use a pad (such as Scotch-Brite®). If needed carry out the final cleaning with ULTRACARE KERAPOXY CLEANER.

11

Sealant

MAPESIL AC ECO

Seal the perimeter and expansion joints after inserting MAPEFOAM to set the correct depth. and then finish off the surface of the sealant with ULTRACARE SMOOTH SILICONE.

12