MAPETEX SYSTEM is the Mapei anti-fracture membrane in non-woven fabric that enables ceramic floor tiles to be installed on substrates with cracks or not completely cured to prevent uneven areas in sublayers damaging flooring. Also allows tiles to be installed without having to respect the position of check-joints in the screed to meet the aesthetic specifications of clients, particularly in the case of large-format tiles.
Allows ceramic tiles to be installed without having to respect the position of check joints in the screed to prevent unsightly cuts in tiles
When applied on cracked substrates it prevents cracks in sublayers propagating to the tiles and damaging new flooring
Allows tiles to be installed on substrate that are not completely dry and cured
ADVANTAGES:
- Install tiling without respecting joints
- Anti-fracture
- Rapid
- Easy to apply
Where to use:
Mapetex is a special non-woven fabric designed to alleviate stresses within the substrate thus preserving the integrity of the tiled finish.
Used correctly, Mapetex can assist in dissipating the stresses created within certain types of floor substrates.
Mapetex helps prevent cracks appearing in the tiled finish when used over less than perfect substrates.
In many cases, Mapetex eliminates the need to overboard with plywood or other suitable boards.
Ideal for restoration projects or new build including use with underfloor / undertile heating systems.
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