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Waterproofing of bathrooms and damp environments with ready to use membrane and following installation of natural stone

Application steps

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

1

Concrete structure

2

Slurry made with

PLANICRETE

Prepare the slurry with PLANICRETE, water and cement at a ratio of 1:1:3 and apply on the substrate using a brush.

3

Screed

TOPCEM PRONTO

Prepare levels and spread the mix by carefully tamping and floating the surface to obtain a better finish.

4

Rubber tape

MAPEBAND PE 120

Apply the flexible tape for joints using MAPEGUM WPS.

5

Ready to use waterproofer MAPEGUM WPS (1st coat)

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

6

Ready to use 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.

7

Adhesive

KERAFLEX MAXI 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.

8

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.

9

Sealant

MAPESIL LM

Extrude a bead of sealant on the connection joints between coverings, after inserting MAPEFOAM to set the correct depth and then finish off the surface of the sealant with ULTRACARE SMOOTH SILICONE.

10

Natural stone

NOTES:

The choice of adhesive and covering varies according to type and format of tiles.
System to be applied by using MAPELEVEL levelling products.
For complete cleaning, maintenance and protection of the system use products from the ULTRACARE line.