The expert's opinion
Mapei experts look at technical issues: here you will find in-depth information, questions & answers, and advice about making your work more effective.
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5/1/2024
From tradition to innovation
“There’s something magical about picking up a stone from the ground, breaking it down with fire, modelling it with water using craft and ingenuity, and obtaining something solid and tough like it used to be under the influence of the air: a building…
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4/29/2024
Making sustainability part of every project
Mapei, attentive to climate challenges, is committed to measuring, reducing and offsetting CO₂ emissions of its products.
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4/26/2024
The challenge of the sheer size overcome
Hans-Jürgen Schmitz from Bembé Parkett talks about the company's expertise in wooden flooring installation across various settings, including the Munich Criminal Justice Centre project. The project highlighted the importance of sustainable materials…
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7/23/2018
Paints & varnishes - Dispelling the myths
Paints and varnishes, just like many other chemical products in general, are often the subject of alarmist messages claiming they are the cause of environmental pollution and illnesses, leading us to fear for our own health and safety and of those…
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6/18/2018
Solve the problem of holes? Yes, we can.
With this article we would like to answer three technical questions on the subject of road surfaces. We have asked our experts of the Technical Services Department.
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6/18/2018
Potholes and the city slalom
A problem that torments drivers, cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians alike, and not only during the winter months: it seems that asphalt crumbles and potholes appear every time it rains. This is a serious problem that compromises everybody’s…
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6/5/2018
Mapefix: anchoring solutions
The market for chemical anchoring products is in constant growth. Mapei’s proposal for this sector is the MAPEFIX range, which guarantees a firm, reliable and performances confirmed by ETA certification and CE mark. Fabio Guerrini, Mapei Product…
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4/16/2018
Ultratop: versatility and resistance
From industrial settings to museums: functional flooring in line with the latest trends in contemporary design - interview to the architect Giovanna Novella of Mapei Spa.
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7/13/2017
Which adhesive should I use?
The second question implied by the one in the main title could also be: Why are there so many adhesives available? There are so many adhesives available due to technical and commercial reasons. However, from a technical point of view, the most…
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12/21/2017
The cement industry and the most advanced analysis techniques
In 2016 the global cement production was estimated at 4.6 billion tonnes, as mentioned, for example, in the Cembureau Activity Report 2016, available on the website of Cembureau (European Cement Association).
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7/12/2017
Soundproofing - Legal requirements
Antonino Munafò, Acoustic Insulation Line Specialist for Mapei SpA, answers some questions on the topic: sound proofing and legal requirements
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9/4/2017
Seamless floors: Express yourself
A brief introduction to the possibilities available for the seamless flooring sector: from the food and drinks sector to heavy industry or the chemical industry, as well as other solutions for the service sector and shopping centres, right up to…
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11/7/2017
Heated floors with a high thermal yield
Installing a quality substrate is the key feature in guaranteeing the durability of floors. If we take a look at the latest trends in this sector, the type of substrate most widely used over the course of the last few years is the heated screed. To…
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11/7/2017
Designing renovation projects
Interview to Davide Bandera, product manager for masonry restoration to discuss over restoration and redevelopment work on existing buildings, including those of historical interest.