Use of construction chemicals manufacturer Mapei

Mapei has been around for over eighty years. The family enterprise started its activity with the production of paints and varnishes. After World War II, the demand for adhesives and building mixtures, which the company began to produce, relying on its own know-how, increased significantly. In a short time, Mapei has increased its momentum, introduced many unique developments into production, which gave it undeniable competitive advantages.

In Russia, the Mapei corporation began its activities in the late nineties of the last century. The enterprises of the company operate in more than three dozen countries and have 68 factories around the world. In total, the company's assortment includes more than one and a half thousand items; 40 of the most popular items are produced in Russia. The peculiarities of Mapei products are that they are of high quality. Building mixtures are made using the developments of the company's specialists, they are effective and environmentally friendly, and are sold in the middle price segment.

There are many quality Mapei formulations available to meet a wide variety of construction challenges.

• "Fuga Fresca" Is a paint that effectively restores the color of the joints between tiles. It is made on the basis of an aqueous emulsion and has the ability to create a uniform coating.
• "Mapei Stabilcem" Is a special cement that has the qualities of a highly effective plasticizer. Packaged in 20 kg bags. It removes the porosity of concrete, strengthens concrete structures. With Stabilcem, there is no need to apply vibration to compact the concrete mix.
• "Mapei Keraseal" used to protect tiles from fading, dirt, moisture penetration. It is used for processing brick, natural stone, porcelain stoneware.
• Mapei Planicrete - latex additive for cement mixtures. Gives good adhesion after application, increases flexural strength, significantly reduces the coefficient of moisture absorption.

• "Stabilcemt" one-component mortar with minimal shrinkage. Designed for secure fixation of vertical structures. The mixture does not contain chlorides. To avoid unnecessary deformation or shrinkage, you can use a special additive "Mapecure SRA". It is an effective absorbent that “picks up” excess water. It is strongly not recommended to stir the mixture by hand. It is applied in several ways: using a trowel and a spatula, using a special device by spraying. Allowable thickness for one cycle is no more than 3.5 cm. The time interval between the application of different layers is 4-5 hours. If there is reinforcement in the work, then it must be treated with a primer. Often in this case a special composition "Mapefer 1K" is used. The average layer thickness is 2 mm.
• "Prosfas" it is used as a primer and has different degrees of density, reinforces the cement screed and acts as a protection against dust and dirt.
• "Mapei Fugolastic" Is a highly effective polymer additive to such formulations0 as KeracolorFF and KeracolorGG. It increases strength and adhesion coefficient, reduces moisture absorption. It can "work" as a joint filler between tiles, effectively changing color.

• Mapei Mapefill - a bulk mixture on a cement basis, which has the ability to "set" especially quickly. Helps secure vertical knots securely. The largest size of the filler layer is 3 mm, the fill is permissible up to 6 cm thick.
• "Topcem pronto" Is an effective cement-based primer. The average solidification time is 4 days. With its help, you can make high-quality screeds, cover floors with linoleum, lay tiles and stone, and mount porcelain stoneware.
• Keranet Liquido - a universal liquid solvent that can be used on all surfaces. It is a highly effective cleaning agent and removes lime, sealants, dried cement, adhesives. The solvent is especially effective for cleaning ceramic tiles and concrete.
• Eporip Mapei - special glue that is designed for processing concrete products. It is based on epoxy resin. It can effectively handle a wide variety of seams and cracks in concrete. It hardens without shrinkage, does not contain toxins and solvents, has increased adhesion to steel and reinforced concrete structures.

• "Granirapid" Is a two-component tile adhesive. Used for wall and floor cladding.
• "Mapei Grout hi-flow" - a special concrete composition that hardens in a minimum amount of time. It is made on the basis of polymer fiber and is ideal for processing reinforced concrete structures. The thickness of the permissible filling is up to 4 cm. It is appropriate to use it for the repair and restoration of old walls, floors, etc.
• "Primer G" Is a synthetic resin dissolved in water, which is an effective primer. Increases the adhesion coefficient, reliably protects porous surfaces from moisture penetration.
• "Nivoplan Plus" used as plaster in all types of premises. Application thickness - no more than 2 cm. Effectively prepares the surface for the installation of tiles, waterproofing, plaster, finishing putties.

• Ultratop Loft - covering, which is intended for the arrangement of the floor. The composition is effective and easy to use. Most often it is used in rooms where there is a large mechanical load on the floors. The material can be of different tones and it is permissible to use it also in the processing of walls.
• "Mapei Adesilex P9" - cement glue. The thickness of the permissible filling is up to 4 cm. It has shown itself well when installing tiles, waterproofing, linoleum. Approximate consumption - 2 kg per 1 m2.
• "Mapei Keranet Polvere" - a cleaner that can effectively treat walls indoors, as well as facades. Easily handles substances such as cement, lime, paint, oil products, sealants.
• "Primer MF" it is used as a primer and radically increases the adhesion coefficient. It is based on epoxy resin and special additives. The composition is effective when working with porous reinforced concrete surfaces.

• Mapegrout Thixotropic Is a dry mix, packaged in 25 kg bags. Mixing with water, the composition forms a concrete substance, which is a monolith that does not lend itself to delamination. It can be successfully used without the use of formwork on both walls and ceilings.

Thixotropic possesses:

• high-strength sanitizing characteristics;
• high coefficient of adhesion;
• resistance to temperature extremes;
• waterproof.

The use of Mapei formulations depends on the task to be performed. For example, mixtures that are made on the basis of epoxy resin with the addition of silicate sand and special additives increase the resistance of the treated material to moisture. Mapei epoxy grout is considered one of the best in the world.

When buying mortars manufactured by Mapei, it is recommended to look at the quality certificates, which must be present at all authorized dealers. It is also recommended to read the instruction sheet, which always reveals the purpose of this or that composition.

It is also important to prepare the area to be treated well before starting work. This postulate especially applies to concrete products - cracks in them are processed with a special tool with diamond nozzles or a perforator. All crumbs and microparticles are removed using the pressure of water, then the area is thoroughly dried. In addition to water, compressed air is used to clean the concrete.

The surface is treated with a solvent, then a primer. Solvents must be concentrated to be able to remove:

• paints;
• fat;
• cement and gypsum mixtures;
• sealants.

During storage, bags with mixtures should not be exposed to low temperatures. The recommended water temperature for dilution is 25 to 42 degrees. At normal room temperature, the working qualities of the mixture and their technical characteristics remain for no more than an hour, therefore, this factor should be taken into account when preparing them.

To make the concrete mix correctly, you should follow the following recommendations that users give in reviews:

• open the required number of bags with the expectation that they are used in one cycle;
• gradually pour the mixture into water, while stirring thoroughly using an electric drill with a nozzle;

• the mixture must be homogeneous;
• if the composition is too thick, then it is permissible to add a little water.

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