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February 7, 2025. 8:45 PM

Preventing scratches in glass tile with MAPEI grouts

Suitable glass tiles are those that meet the ANSI A137.2 specification. Some glass tiles are more decorative, where the end goal is not necessarily strength. Some other glass tiles are rated more durable and may be stronger by design. The hardness…

February 6, 2025. 8:15 PM

The crucial role of water in cement strength and durability

Water affects cement-based products in many ways, which may lead one to ask, “How much water should be used with cement-based products?” That question is not a simple one. To figure out the water-to-cement ratio for cement-based products, we need to…

August 21, 2024. 3:03 PM

Finding sustainability information on MAPEI products for green construction

Sustainability is at the core of MAPEI’s mission, reflecting our commitment to sustainable construction and innovation in building materials. For customers seeking detailed information on the sustainability attributes and certifications of MAPEI…

August 14, 2024. 3:43 PM

Comprehensive solutions with MAPEI’s 3-in-1 wood-flooring adhesives

MAPEI’s 3-in-1 wood-flooring adhesives have three functions. They serve: As a wood-flooring adhesive. As a moisture vapor barrier. As a sound-reduction barrier. Before choosing a 3-in-1 wood-flooring adhesive , you must first find out what type of…

July 18, 2024. 4:48 PM

Luxury heating for luxury vinyl flooring

Mapeheat electric radiant-heating systems are specifically designed for luxury vinyl, engineered wood and laminate flooring, offering contractors a premium solution for their clients’ flooring needs. As a contractor, integrating a heated floor under…

April 19, 2023. 5:08 PM

Waterproofing Solutions Made Easy with MAPEI

Waterproofing your basement wall, your deck or balcony, or your floor before tiling just got easier with MAPEI’s waterproofing solutions. To protect your basement wall from the hydrostatic pressure coming from the other side of the wall, Planiseal…

April 17, 2023. 8:31 PM

Installing flooring over Mapeheat floor-heating systems

By Denise Troiano and Joseph Smith “Can I turn on the heat before installing my flooring?” We receive many questions regarding the installation of flooring over our Mapeheat floor-heating systems, but the above question is the most common. The…

January 10, 2023. 4:25 PM

Tile Leveling and Lippage Systems

A 12" x 24" (30 x 61 cm) tile is now considered an average size! Over the years, tile sizes have been getting larger and larger. Along with that, the problem of lippage is also becoming an issue. Thus, the invention of tile leveling and lippage…

December 8, 2022. 2:40 PM

Help, I want to tile my shower walls!

By Denise Troiano and Joseph Smith Now that you have successfully created your shower pan pre-slope, it is now time to install the walls. Shower walls are installed typically one of two ways: Sinking them into the mortar bed or terminating them just…

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