Mapei offers a wide range of solutions for waterproofing operations What is a roof and what is its function? In the building industry, a roof is the part of a building that covers and protects the construction underneath it and, in turn, protects…

Creative use of coatings for new spaces dedicated to sport and sociability. Interview with Elisa Portigliatti Sport Line Corporate Product Manager, Mapei Group Creative use of coatings for new spaces dedicated to sport and sociability. Today, the…

Installing ceramic tiles in pools Many installers of ceramic tiles are afraid of working in pools, but if you know the basic guidelines, the key cornerstones, this is a good opportunity to ensure sound installation and grow your business by doing a…

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…

Mapei Specific Products For Soundproofing. Where does the noise in our homes come from? The sounds we hear in buildings, which is then perceived as noise if it disturbs or irritates us, come from the street, from plant systems running through the…

The use of resin and cementitious-based based flooring systems has become consolidated practice in the construction world. Not only are they adopted in the industrial and commercial building sectors, they are also used in the private construction…

The purpose of a screed is to give a smooth and level floor surface on which to lay your chosen floor finish that could be vinyl, tiles, natural stone, carpet, parquet, wood and so on. There are two types of screeds - Bonded and Unbonded. …

Apart from cementitious tile grouts that are commonly used for construction and renovation, another option is epoxy tile grouts . Epoxy tile grouts, by nature, have extremely low water absorption, is more resistant to stain and unlikely to promote…

The first step of any successful floor application depends on the surface preparation. A clean and sound surface is necessary to establish a strong bond between the substrate and the subsequent flooring layer (e.g. resin coating). The substrate…

Why do we need Fast setting systems? There are various situations whereby fast setting systems are required at job sites.  One of the reasons could be that commercial projects require quick turnaround time to open for business operations.…

Manufacturers recommend pre-wetting of cementitious substrates (concrete, screeds, plasters) before applying cementitious mortar over-lays eg grouts, waterproofing slurries, etc. There is a good reason for this and it is explained here. …

What is considered as Large format and slim tile? Large format tiles are those with at least one side greater than 60cm in length.  They come in various sizes and thicknesses, with some formats reaching dimensions of up to 3.2m x 1.6m.  They are…