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Installation of ceramic tile for balcony floor

Challenges: Weather; salts; efflorescence

Solutions: Freeze/thaw- and submersion-resistant mortars; efflorescence-resistant grouts; expansion joints and the Mapethene waterproofing system

Application steps

Discover more about the elements of this solution by clicking on the product names.

1

Concrete

2

Waterproofing solvent-based contact adhesive

Alternative products

Mapebond 710
Mapebond 720

3

Self-adhering sheet waterproofing membranes

4

Pre-fabricated drainage composites

Alternative products

Mapedrain 50

5

Mud beds, render mortars and repair systems

Modified Mortar Bed

6

Waterproofing membranes

Fiberglass Mesh

Alternative products

Mapelastic AquaDefense

7

Flexible mortar systems

Kerabond T / Keralastic System

Alternative products

Granirapid System
Kerabond/Keralastic System

8

Ceramic or stone tile

9

Cement grouts

Ultracolor Plus FA

Alternative products

MAPEI Flexcolor CQ

10

Caulks and sealers

11

Sealers

UltraCare Penetrating Plus Stone, Tile & Grout Sealer

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