Interviews / 8/11/2025

When technology makes the difference

Innovative solutions for installing parquet in high-traffic environments.

Interviewee

Angelo Giangiulio

Corporate product manager, Wooden flooring line, Mapei

Angelo Giangiulio highlights how the right installation and maintenance system is crucial for installing wood flooring in high-traffic office areas. Mapei’s Ultrabond range ensures high performance and durability and can be used with different parquet types. He emphasizes Mapei’s commitment to sustainability, with low VOC emissions products helping to meet the requirements of the LEED certifying system.

What are the main criteria to consider when choosing an adhesive for installing parquet in high-traffic areas such as offices?

For this type of application, it is essential to select a parquet with a suitable finish during the design phase. The adhesive must then meet the technical requirements of the type of flooring. This is because the type of parquet determines the most suitable adhesive to use, and Mapei's Ultrabond range offers a solution for every specific requirement.

Within DSTRCT.Berlin wooden floors were installed with Mapei solutions.

Are Mapei solutions for laying parquet compatible with the sustainability requirements of modern workplaces?

For many years, Mapei has been offering products that comply with environmental sustainability criteria, while ensuring safety for both users and those who live in the environments where they are applied. Numerous Mapei products are EC1^Plus certified, a guarantee of low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) emissions, which not only certifies the above but also contributes to obtaining LEED credits, which are increasingly in demand today.

The multi-layer wooden floors in the DSTRCT.Berlin complex were installed with Ultrabond Eco S948 1K adhesive

Which areas within an office are most suitable for laying parquet in terms of functionality, durability and aesthetics?

Today's parquet manufacturers offer solutions to meet any requirement, even in unconventional contexts. A significant example is the Porsche tyre change workshop in Padua (Italy), where parquet flooring has been installed, demonstrating that parquet can be a valid choice even in technical environments.

In an office setting, therefore, there are no particular limitations. The most suitable environments include executive offices, meeting rooms, private studies, reception areas and open spaces. To ensure the long-lasting durability of parquet in high-traffic environments such as offices, it is essential to follow a proper maintenance cycle, both routine and extraordinary.

In this area, Mapei offers complete solutions with its Ultracoat line, which includes products for the protection, cleaning and restoration of wooden surfaces.