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UltraCare™

– new solutions for the care of your stone, tile and grout

ANSI updates • Redondo Beach Pier • New social media • 2013 trade shows

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Something new, something blue MAPEI blue continues to pop up all over the globe. MAPEI Group has just entered the Turkish market with the acquisition of Wallmerk Construction Chemicals Building Industry and Trade, Inc. We now have a presence in Brazil, too, as we enlarge our Latin American holdings. These additions to the MAPEI family reflect our growing strength through strategic planning by our corporate leadership, and they strengthen the pride of our employees in a company that carries them through good and bad economic times. I’m proud to say I am a MAPEI man.

In line with our sales goals for the Americas, we are growing our company through the development of new products that meet the needs of contractors in every community where they work. The latest addition is our UltraCare™ care and maintenance line for stone, tile and grout. You’ll read a lot about this new line in this issue of Realta MAPEI Americas. The

UltraCare line is composed of 21 different products in 4 categories that address the finished floor: sealers, finishes, cleaners and problem-solvers.

The products in the UltraCare line complement MAPEI’s other products in its tile and stone installation systems, and we feel they will deliver significant additional sales for our distributors. This outstanding line has real point-of-sale potential because our research chemists have built each product “from the ground up,” with an eye to reliably meeting the needs of contractors and consumers. Distributors should find sound repeat business once dealers and contractors have tried any of these products.

The timing for the introduction of the new UltraCare line is perfect because we have been seeing real signs of recovery in the construction market since late last year. According to ITR Economics trend reports for February 2013 (from the NAFCD/NBMDA quarterly report), housing starts for 2012 were up 28.1% over 2011, and 945,000 housing starts are expected for 2013. Commercial building construction also rose in 2012 to 10.3% over the prior year, and the growth rate is expected to continue at 3% in 2013.

For MAPEI, this is a time to continue looking forward to the needs of contractors and the needs of the construction industry around the world. Raising buildings and infrastructure, like raising children, takes a village; and we are a part of the global village. Work with MAPEI, work with the best!

Thank you for your business and your support!

Luigi Di Geso,President and CEO,MAPEI Americas

EDITORDiane Choate

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Cris Bierschank, Leigh Hightower, David Mowery, Nick Valenti

PRODUCTION EDITORBrian Hedberg

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Stephen Gil

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Stephen Gil

OPERATIONAL MARKETING MANAGER Steven Day

PRESIDENT & CEOLuigi Di Geso

PUBLISHERMAPEI Corporation,Headquarters of the Americas1144 E. Newport Center DriveDeerfield Beach, FL 33442

MAPEI GLOBAL CORPORATE HEADQUARTERSMapei SpAVia Cafiero, 22 – 20158 Milan (Italy)

PRESIDENT & CEOGiorgio Squinzi

DIRECTORAdriana Spazzoli

COORDINATIONMetella Iaconello

1-800-42-MAPEI (1-800-426-2734)

www.mapei.com

Copyright ©2013 by MAPEI Corporation (“MAPEI”) and all rights are reserved. MAPEI does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy or completeness of this document. Nor does MAPEI assume any responsibility arising from the reader’s reliance on the information in this document. MAPEI denies all liability for damages of any kind arising from any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in this document, or resulting from any reader’s reliance on this document. Therefore, MAPEI disclaims all express and implied warranties, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of MERCHANTABILITY and FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. All intellectual property rights and other information contained in this document are the exclusive property of MAPEI (or its parent or related companies), unless otherwise noted. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the prior written consent of MAPEI.

NOTE: The electronic version of this document is found on MAPEI’s website at www.mapei.com and shall be exclusively governed by that website’s terms and conditions of use.

CONTENTS

37 MAPEI TEchnIcAl InsTITuTE

38 BusInEss nEws

40 ProjEcTs In ThE works

ToP sTorY 2 UltraCare™: A total solution

sInglE-sourcE sYsTEM 7 An UltraCare sealer as a finishing touch

sPEcIAl FEATurE 8 Trade Shows – Surfaces 2013 and WOC 2013

InsIdE scooP12 New and improved ANSI standards (A118.1, A118.4 and A118.15)

ProjEcT rEFErEncE 16 Redondo Beach Pier 29 Jericho Bridge 34 Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre

ProducT sPoTlIghT 20 Kerapoxy ® CQ 32 Planitop ® 18 ES

TEchnIcAl do’s & don’Ts 21 UltraCare products: Optimizing care and maintenance of stone, tile and grout

TEchnIcAl FEATurE 23 MAPEI interacts through social media 26 Stone care and maintenance: A look at the technology behind the solutions

RM Americas 18/2013 1

Keyword: MAPEI Americas

ON THE COVERMAPEI introduces the new UltraCare line for care and maintenance of stone, tile and grout.

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For more than 75 years, MAPEI has developed, manufactured and sold products that have ensured high-quality, durable installation of various flooring materials. With MAPEI’s focus on ensuring that all materials below the floor and in the grout joints last a long time, it was only logical that the company would extend its product offering with solutions that help protect the property owner’s investment. Due to the market’s enormous number of tile and stone options, the architect, contractor and consumer often do not remember about protecting and caring for the investment they made in their choice of surfaces. It is estimated that only 15 to 20 percent of all surfaces needing to be sealed are protected, leaving a large number of installed floors prone to problems that could easily be fixed. In international markets, where the use of natural stone is much greater than in the Americas, it is widely acknowledged that such surfaces need protective coatings in order to retain the original appearance of the material and simplify maintenance of the flooring over its expected life.

Recognizing this need, MAPEI proudly introduces the UltraCare Stone, Tile & Grout Care Solutions family of products as a total solution for the market. The company established as its primary goal the need to formulate a complete line of products using the most up-to-date chemical technology available in the market. That product line needed to reflect high levels of quality, performance and value; provide innovation through technology; be clear and simple to end users; and be compliant with environmental standards. It also needed to incorporate exportable technology so that, worldwide, MAPEI could have access to the product line.

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ULTRaCaRE™: a TOTaL SOLUTION MaPEI introduces new care and maintenance line for stone, tile and groutby David Mowery, MaPEI Product Manager for UltraCare

Top SToRy ULTRACARE: A TOTAL SOLUTION

Approximately 18 months ago one of our R&D teams, under the leadership of Steven Crast, Group Leader for Coatings, began developing the complete UltraCare product offering. By researching the market to benchmark current technologies, asking end users about their product needs and working with MAPEI’s suppliers to include the best raw materials available within the formulas, MAPEI was able to formulate 21 products in four care and maintenance categories. The team was also able to innovate some of the products by using new materials that would make them more environmentally friendly for end users compared with what is currently available in the market.

Once products were developed, MAPEI assembled a team of its Technical Services representatives from North America who, along with the help of an outside expert in this product category, put the full line of products through a complete battery of tests and evaluations. Some of the tests even included pushing the products to their point of failure. Finally, the team identified solutions for remediating possible mistakes that could be made during the application of the products.

From the significant amount of knowledge gained during the testing and evaluation phase, MAPEI put together a comprehensive technical support program for the anticipated launch. Once MAPEI had the high-quality products it had targeted, MAPEI’s operations team set up the processes in the company’s Garland, Texas, facility to manufacture the product line. MAPEI launched the UltraCare family of products at the Surfaces 2013 trade show with great success.

The packaging for the line was developed to be clear and simple to end users. Each of the product labels bears a distinct color band to help identify into which category each product falls – sealer, finish, cleaner or problem-solver. This helps the consumer, as well as MAPEI’s distributors’ sales associates, to quickly determine the type of use that the product is intended for. MAPEI included photos on the labels that clearly demonstrate the use of the product, with many labels showing a before-and-after image when applicable. Developing and manufacturing the product line are only a part of the introduction. In order to continue its commitment to provide strong technical expertise and support, MAPEI brought Nick Valenti on board in 2012 as the technical expert for the UltraCare line.

Nick has more than 25 years of experience with sealing and cleaning products. Thanks to an in-depth knowledge of such products, he has solutions for the major challenges that can arise in protecting surfaces. Nick is in charge of training both MAPEI’s sales and technical service teams and, even more importantly, is the in-the-field resource for the company’s customers and end users. As part of the support material for UltraCare users, MAPEI developed a comprehensive Maintenance Guide that includes:

• A cross-reference table for each product’s usage on various stones and tiles.

• An introductory guide to the composition, classification and finishes of natural stone.

• Sealing and maintenance guidelines by surface type for 20 types of stones and tiles.

• A “frequently asked questions” section to help the reader in troubleshooting issues.

This Maintenance Guide has been added to the second version of the Marble Institute of America’s iPad app that was recently introduced. The guide will help to remind architects and specifiers of the importance of maintaining and caring for stone, tile and grout after their installation.

MAPEI also has made available a display rack that allows its distributors and dealers to offer the UltraCare product line in an effective and eye-catching way. From the start, MAPEI was determined to develop high-quality care and maintenance products to complement the company’s tile and stone installation systems, and to develop expertise in this new product line. MAPEI now offers product solutions, logistic solutions (sourcing all of the products with one supplier with multiple locations), and the name and reputation of the MAPEI brand to the market. With the investments that MAPEI has made in technology, people, technical expertise and marketing support, the company believes it has accomplished all of the goals it set for itself over 18 months ago. For more than 75 years, MAPEI has been at the forefront of providing systems for the installation of tile and stone. The company can now say it offers products that complete installations and protect beautiful surfaces for years to come.



Penetrating Plus SB Stone & Porcelain Tile Sealer

Enhancing Stone SealerEnhancing Plus Stone Sealer Grout Sealer

an Introduction to the UltraCare family of productsMaPEI has classified the 21 products in the UltraCare line into four categories:

Seal

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UltraCare Enhancing Plus Stone Sealer is a premium, color-enhancing penetrating sealer that enhances the natural colors of stone and provides maximum protection against most common stains.

UltraCare Enhancing Stone Sealer is an economical, color-enhancing penetrating sealer that enhances the natural colors of stone and provides protection against most common stains.

UltraCare Grout Sealer is an affordable, water-based penetrating sealer that provides protection against most common stains for sanded and non-sanded cementitious grout joints.

UltraCare Penetrating Plus SB Stone & Porcelain Tile Sealer is a premium, natural-look, solvent-based penetrating sealer that uses VOC-exempt materials and provides maximum protection against most common stains for all interior and exterior natural stone, unglazed porcelain and ceramic tiles, masonry, quarry tiles and cementitious grout.

Low-Sheen Sealer & Finish Penetrating Stone, Tile & Grout Sealer

Penetrating Plus Stone, Tile & Grout Sealer

High-Gloss Sealer & Finish

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UltraCare Penetrating Plus Stone, Tile & Grout Sealer is a premium, natural-look, water-based penetrating sealer that provides maximum protection against most common stains for all interior and exterior natural stone, unglazed ceramic tile, masonry and grout.

UltraCare Penetrating Stone, Tile & Grout Sealer is an economical, natural-look, water-based penetrating sealer that protects against most common stains for all interior and exterior natural stone, unglazed ceramic tile, masonry and cement grout.

UltraCare High-Gloss Sealer & Finish is a one-step, water-based formula that provides a durable, high-gloss finish and maximum stain resistance.

UltraCare Low-Sheen Sealer & Finish is a one-step, water-based formula that provides a durable, low-sheen satin finish and maximum stain resistance


Concentrated Tile & Grout Cleaner

Abrasive Surface Cleaner Grout Refresh ™ Pre-Cleaner Acidic Tile & Grout Cleaner

UltraCare Grout Refresh Pre-Cleaner is a ready-to-use cleaner specially formulated to prepare grout joints before application of MAPEI’s Grout Refresh.

UltraCare Abrasive Surface Cleaner is a powerful, abrasive cleaner that is safe for use on a variety of ceramic, porcelain and natural-stone surfaces. It penetrates deep into dense surface pores and easily removes ground-in dirt, grime, rust stains and mineral deposits.

UltraCare Acidic Tile & Grout Cleaner is a highly concentrated acidic cleaner formulated to remove cement grout haze, mortar residue, mineral deposits, rust stains and efflorescence from tile, concrete and masonry surfaces.

UltraCare Concentrated Tile & Grout Cleaner is a highly concentrated neutral cleaner with a lemon scent for everyday use. When used regularly and per the directions, it helps to maintain tile and stone surfaces, as well as grout, in pristine condition.

Heavy-Duty Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner

Everyday Stone Clean & Polish

Everyday Stone & Grout Cleaner & Resealer

Everyday Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner

UltraCare Everyday Stone & Grout Cleaner & Resealer is a ready-to-use, everyday spray cleaner that helps to boost the performance of any existing penetrating sealers while cleaning and deodorizing.

UltraCare Everyday Stone Clean & Polish is a ready-to-use, one-step spray cleaner and polish that can be used every day to clean and help enhance the appearance and beauty of natural stone.

UltraCare Everyday Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner is a high-performance, ready-to-use, everyday spray cleaner that helps to clean and deodorize kitchens and bathrooms with a fresh lemon smell.

UltraCare Heavy-Duty Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner is a highly concentrated and high-alkaline cleaner and degreaser, formulated to quickly remove most waxes, grease, oil, light soap scum, and stains resulting from mildew and algae.

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Efflorescence Remover Heavy-Duty Sealer & Coating Stripper Deep Stain Remover for Stone

UltraCare Efflorescence Remover is a professional-strength, acid-based formulation that effectively removes efflorescence from ceramic and porcelain tile, concrete, brick and stone surfaces as well as cementitious grout.

UltraCare Heavy-Duty Sealer & Coating Stripper is a professional-strength formulation that helps to remove tough coatings, lacquers, varnishes, sealers, paints and epoxy grout haze from surfaces.

UltraCare Deep Stain Remover for Stone helps to absorb food, grease and oil stains out of natural-stone surfaces, including granite, marble, limestone, slate, travertine, terra cotta, flagstone, concrete and cementitious grout.

UltraCare Cement Grout Haze Remover is a professional-strength formulation that helps to remove cement grout haze from tile, concrete and stone surfaces.

UltraCare Grout Haze Remover is a professional-strength formulation that helps to remove epoxy grout haze from tile, concrete and stone surfaces.

Cement Grout Haze Remover Epoxy Grout Haze Remover


SINgLE-SOURCE SySTEM

an UltraCare sealer as a finishing touch


Solution:step 1: The garden area was closed to the public during the extensive renovation, which involved a complete demolition of the entire existing gardens.

step 2: The demolished gardens left a substrate that was in very poor condition. Among the host of concrete restoration products that were used to refurbish the concrete, the contractor counted on high-flow, fast-setting Mapecem® Quickpatch to fill voids left after removing the old structures.

step 3: The relatively poor condition of the old concrete left it subject to cracking, so Mapetex™ Sel – a macro-holed polypropylene fabric reinforcement – was used together with Mapelastic™ Smart flexible cementitious membrane to waterproof and protect the concrete surfaces particularly subject to large deformations and, therefore, at risk of cracking.

step 4: The large-format tile selected for the horizontal and vertical surfaces in the gardens required a medium-bed mortar

that would reduce lippage in the installation and provide 100% coverage of the tiles and substrate. Kerabond/Keralastic™ provided exceptional bond strength, flexural strength and elongation over the deformable substrate present in a fifth-story floor.

step 5: Ultracolor® Plus color-consistent, nonshrinking, efflorescence-free grout was used to most effectively resist discoloration and haze due to inadvertent splashes from water elements.

step 6: The porcelain tile being used for this job was extremely dense, and a solvent-based sealer was selected for this reason. UltraCare™ Penetrating Plus Stone, Tile & Grout Sealer was used as a “pre-grout sealer” to protect the tile from grout haze or residue. The sealer gave the desired “natural look” that maintains the sheen of the tile. The high-traffic volume in the gardens demanded a sealer that provided long-term protection, and this UltraCare sealer ensures that longevity for up to 15 years.

Challenge:Install large-format porcelain tile in an indoor setting comprising a botanical garden on the top floor of a downtown shopping mall. The large-format tile requires an ultra smooth substrate and a good medium-bed mortar to ensure 100% coverage between the substrate and tile. Because of the humid atmosphere and large number of water elements present in the “garden,” it is especially important to seal the tile.

Penetrating sealers work by penetrating below the surface of the tile, producing a natural look and leaving the surface appearance unchanged. Solvent-based sealers have a smaller molecular construction than water-based sealers and are generally preferred for use on more dense surfaces such as polished granite, marble and porcelain tile.

Mapecem Quickpatch

Mapetex Sel

Mapelastic Smart

Kerabond/KeralasticUltracolor Plus

UltraCare Penetrating Plus Stone, Tile & Grout Sealer

SpECIAl FEATuRE 2013 TRAdE ShOwS


2013 TRaDE ShOwSUpbeat attitudes and innovative offerings

Attendance was up by another 4% this year at the Surfaces/StonExpo trade show at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, held January 29-31. In 2013, attendees projected a brighter, more confident outlook than they had for the past few years – a good sign that the construction market is turning upward again. MAPEI met that upbeat attitude with an exceptional array of new products, including a whole new line of care and maintenance products for tile, stone and grout.

Displays of installation systems for all types of floor coverings drew passersby into the relaxing but professional ambiance of MAPEI’s booth, designed for comfortable conversations with business development leaders about innovative products developed to meet the latest trends in floor covering installation. As always, MAPEI’s

green initiatives and sustainability efforts were also highlighted.

At the front of the booth, Sam Biondo, MAPEI’s national technical presenter, led the demo team in a series of hourly talks and demonstrations of products recently launched to the market. Those products included Kerapoxy® CQ, a new, easy-to-clean epoxy grout; Mapesonic™ 2, MAPEI’s new patent-pending sound-reduction membrane; the extremely popular ECO Prim Grip™ bonding primer for installing new tile over old; Planiprep™ SC, the ultimate in skimcoating compounds; and the Planiprep SA/AR/ET trio of products for cleaning and prepping damaged or abatement-treated concrete subfloors.

Following a VIP hospitality reception in the MAPEI booth on Wednesday afternoon,

Real Bourdage, MAPEI’s Director of Strategic Marketing, spoke to the press about MAPEI’s new UltraCare™ line of products that provide the final step in successful flooring installations: care and maintenance. He detailed MAPEI’s plans for offering distributors sealers and finishes for professional installers to use in supplying the additional details that make the craftsman’s work endure.

MAPEI Americas President and CEO Luigi Di Geso ended the annual press conference by announcing to the media the winners of the MAPEI $75K Giveaway Sweepstakes grand prize. He presented a check for $50,000 to Jeff Bennett and Dale Walton of Business Flooring Specialists in Fort Worth, Texas, bringing to a close a year-long global celebration of MAPEI’s 75 years in business.


Real Bourdage, Director of Strategic Marketing, spoke to the press about MAPEI’s new UltraCare line.

MAPEI Americas President Luigi Di Geso (center) presents the MAPEI $75K Giveaway grand prizewinners, Jeff Bennett (left) and Dale Walton (right), with a check for $50,000.

Sam Biondo, MAPEI’s national technical presenter, led the demo team in a series of hourly talks and demonstrations of products.

SpECIAl FEATuRE 2013 TRAdE ShOwS


During February 5-8, MAPEI brought its Concrete Restoration Systems (CRS) to the more than 55,000 people who attended the World of Concrete 2013 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. With a 5% increase in attendance over 2012 figures, the international convention and trade show drew many MAPEI friends from North America as well as many visitors from Latin America, an area where MAPEI is developing new business.

All show attendees got a chance to see hourly presentations and hands-on demonstrations provided by the experienced CRS demo team on the MAPEI booth’s “Concrete Restoration” stage. Highlighting new directions that MAPEI Americas is taking in concrete restoration, the team exhibited solutions for:

• Surface preparation: Repair geometries

and corrosion protection and prevention, including the Mapeshield™ 2 galvanic anodes, plus Mapefer™ 1K and Planibond® 3C anti-corrosion coatings.

• Concrete repair: Vertical/overhead, horizontal, form-and-pour repairs featuring Planitop® X and Planitop 15 shrinkage-compensated, fiber-reinforced repair mortars, as well as brand-new Planitop 11 and Planitop 18 ES large-volume, durable repair mortars.

• Column wrap and beam strengthening: Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) products such as MAPEI’s MapeWrap™ Uni-Ax 300 and Carboplate™ E 170.

A new visual attraction at the MAPEI booth, the Hotel MAPEI (established in 1937), drew attention to the news that MAPEI has been

in business for 75 years. The annual MAPEI VIP hospitality event focused on the Hotel MAPEI by serving the party’s food and beverages from the “hotel.”

Following the hospitality event, MAPEI hosted members of the media from around the world, including concrete.tv (Hypenica Pty. Ltd.), which filmed the press conference for viewing on its Website. Dr. Marco Squinzi, MAPEI Group’s worldwide Director of R&D, spoke to the assembly about the new direction that MAPEI Americas is taking and the sharing of research between the main innovation center in Italy and the centers of excellence in the Americas. Luigi Di Geso emphasized the importance of this knowledge transfer to MAPEI’s expansion into Latin America.


The “Hotel MAPEI” was a new addition to the MAPEI booth this year, demonstrating repair geometries and corrosion protection/prevention.

Dr. Marco Squinzi speaks to the press about new innovations from MAPEI in the field of concrete restoration.

MAPEI’s CRS Demo Team shows the audience how to use Planitop concrete repair mortars.

NEw aND IMPROvED aNSI STaNDaRDSaNSI a118.1, a118.4 and a118.15 add qualifications inspired by ISO 13007

InSIdE SCoop NEw ANd IMPROVEd ANSI STANdARdS


Since the introduction of latex modification to dry-set mortars in the 1960s and dry- polymer modification in the 1980s, latex Portland-cement mortars meeting the ANSI A118.4 standard have become the staples of the ceramic tile and stone industry for most applications. When these products were first introduced, they were very robust with high polymer content that could meet the needs of most installations utilizing cementitious setting materials. Over the years, new polymers have been developed and incorporated into the formulations and, due to marketing positioning and the demand for lower-priced polymer-modified dry-set mortars, formulations exhibiting

far less polymer content than the original products have entered the market. In this same time frame, ANSI A118.4 was changed by the ANSI A108 Committee, and some of the testing methods that required these materials to have high polymer content to pass the standard were dropped. This allowed products in the market to have very little polymer in them and still pass the ANSI A118.4 standard. These circumstances made it very difficult for architects to specify polymer-modified setting materials generically using only ANSI specifications. Architects had to research and specify specific manufacturers’ products

to ensure the performance characteristics they needed for a successful installation system. If architects simply specified setting materials that met ANSI A118.4, they could not be certain of getting materials that would provide a satisfactory installation.

This dilemma also made bidding the project very difficult for contractors who were trying to provide high-quality work. If they bid on the job with high-quality setting materials, they might be bidding against an unscrupulous contractor who was bidding the least expensive ANSI A118.4 materials he or she could find; in that case, the quality contractor would probably lose the bid.


The influence of Iso 13007

A solution to this situation was provided by the development of ISO specification 13007. This international standard concentrated more on the performance characteristics of the products, and established standard and improved performance categories for all setting and grouting materials utilized in the ceramic industry. With these specifications, architects could not only specify higher-quality products, but could specify specific characteristics of cementitious setting materials such as improved performance (C2), nonsag (T), fast-setting (F), and plywood bonding capability (P1 or P2). Architects could further dictate performance by specifying the product’s transverse deformation capabilities (S1 or S2), which determine its ability to handle deflection and thermal expansion and contraction. With this method, generic specification was possible by a single group of letters and numbers such as C2TFS2, which would require an improved-performance, nonsag, fast-setting, highly deformable mortar.

MAPEI led the effort in the United States promoting the usage of ISO 13007, because the specification could delineate the performance characteristics of the many polymer-modified setting materials available to the industry. MAPEI devoted a great deal of marketing effort to the new specification, as well as promoting it through industry trade organizations like the Materials & Methods Standards Association (MMSA) and the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). Predominantly composed of allied product manufacturers (makers of setting and grouting materials, membranes, etc.) in the ceramic industry, MMSA develops most of the ANSI specifications for allied products. Serving as the secretariat to ANSI, TCNA ensures that specifications generated by the industry are in proper ANSI format, organizes the ASC A108 committee that reviews the specifications and, through an established system of approval, submits them to ANSI to become official documents. TCNA also produces the TCNA Handbook, which contains the common installation methods utilized in the industry. Many testing procedures in the ISO 13007 standard required specialized equipment that many of the smaller U.S. manufacturers did not possess and had no access to through independent testing laboratories. For this reason, MMSA was reluctant to promote this new ISO specification until independent labs such as TCNA obtained the proper equipment to provide testing for anyone needing it. Once the TCNA acquired the proper equipment, the MMSA recommended that the new ISO 13007

specifications be included with the ANSI specifications in the TCNA Methods. This major step was accomplished with the publication of the 2011 version of the TCNA Handbook.

A subcommittee updates AnsI

With the inclusion of the ISO 13007 standards in the TCNA Handbook, the MMSA decided that substantial changes in the ANSI specifications were needed if ANSI was to remain a credible method of specifying materials in the U.S. ceramic industry. This decision stemmed from the fact that the MMSA and TCNA can control what goes into the ANSI specifications for the United States. This is a powerful position compared to the “one vote” that the United States gets in the development of international specifications.

With this in mind, the MMSA established a subcommittee to review and make changes to ANSI A118.1 Specifications for Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar and ANSI A118.4 Specifications for Latex-Portland Cement Mortar with the intention that modifications should enable delineation of the performance characteristics of the different mortars available on the market and provide a means of specification by the architect similar to ISO specifications.

(Please see pages 14 & 15 for a comparison of ANSI A118.1, A118.4, A118.15 and ISO 13007.)

changes in testing

A change in the open time test for all three specifications was implemented. The previous test of open time in these specifications had no real relevance to actual usage in the field; the test resulted in official open times of more than 60 minutes which, if published, would be very misleading to the contractor. This prompted manufacturers to create their own testing procedures and report more real-world conditions that reflected how long the mortar would take to skin over and inhibit transfer of the setting material to the tile. Manufacturers published these numbers with footnotes stating that the test results closely resembled conditions in the field. Because there was no official test, it was difficult to compare the open time from one manufacturer to another.

The new open time test does two things. First, it simulates real-world conditions by installing 2" x 2" (5 x 5 cm) tiles into mortar applied to an ISO 13007 concrete block. Tile is placed onto the setting material in five-minute increments, and it is embedded by application of a 4.5-lb. (2,04-kg) weight for 30 seconds. It is not twisted 90°, as in the previous test method. After a 28-day curing period, tensile bond testing is performed on the specimens and open time is established when a minimum of 75 psi (0,52 MPa) is achieved. With this test, all mortars must have a minimum open time of 20 minutes – except for fast-setting mortars (designated with an “F”), where the minimum is reduced to 10 minutes. Extended open-time setting materials (designated with an “E”) must achieve the minimum tensile bond after the tile has been applied at 30 minutes. Second, this test is very significant because it is the first test in ANSI specifications that utilizes tensile bond testing instead of shear bonds.

The test for sag on vertical surfaces was also modified. It is now the same test that is in ISO 13007, which is a much more precise way of measuring the nonsag properties of mortars. Nonsag mortars use the designation “T.”

In addition to all the standard test requirements contained in A118.1 and A118.4, a new test was developed for ANSI A118.15 that was called the 28-day heat-aging shear bond test. This test sets A118.15 apart because materials with low polymer content cannot easily pass the test. Products that have a high cement-to-sand ratio and a low polymer content could pass A118.4. With the 28 Day Heat Aging test in A118.15, these inferior products would not be able to pass the A118.15 specification.

Though MAPEI personnel pushed hard to get the ISO transverse deformation testing into the ANSI specifications, this effort was met with too much resistance from a few other manufacturers. Transverse deformation testing or similar testing must be addressed at another time.

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aNSI a118.1, a118.4, a118.15 and ISO 13007 ComparisonYellow = new testing ANSI Testing Procedures ISO Testing Procedures

PropertyTest Duration and/

or ConditionsType of Test ANSI A118.1 ANSI A118.4 ANSI A118.15

Test Duration and/or Conditions

ISO Type of Test ISO Standard ISO Improved

Open Time 20 minutes at 28 days Tensile bond ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa) ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa) ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa) 20 minutes at 28 daysTensile bond: tile to concrete

block≥ 75 psi (0,5 N/mm²) ≥ 75 psi (0,5 N/mm²)

Glazed Wall Tile, Shear Strength

7 days Shear bond test: tile to tile > 200 psi (1,38 MPa) > 300 psi (2,07 MPa) > 450 psi (3,10 MPa) N/A N/A N/A N/A

7-day dry cure: 7-day water immersion

Shear bond test: tile to tile > 150 psi (1,03 MPa) > 200 psi (1,38 MPa) > 250 psi (1,72 MPa) N/A N/A N/A N/A

28-day heat aging Shear bond test: tile to tile N/A N/A > 450 psi (3,10 MPa) N/A N/A N/A N/A

Porcelain Mosaic, Shear Strength

1 day Shear bond test: tile to tile > 50 psi (0,34 MPa) ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa) > 100 psi (0,69 MPa) N/A N/A N/A N/A



Shear bond test: tile to tile > 100 psi (0,69 MPa) > 150 psi (1,03 MPa) > 200 psi (1,38 MPa)7-day dry cure: 20-day water

immersionTensile bond: tile to concrete


28 days Shear bond test: tile to tile > 150 psi (1,03 MPa) > 200 psi (1,38 MPa) > 400 psi (2,76 MPa) 28 daysTensile bond: tile to concrete


28 days with freeze/thaw cycling: dry cure 28 days, then begin 20 freeze/thaw

cycles before shear

Shear bond test: tile to tile N/A > 175 psi (1,21 MPa) > 250 psi (1,72 MPa)

Tensile adhesion after freeze/thaw: dry cure 7 days, then

immerse 21 days, then begin 25 freeze/thaw cycles before

bond test

Tensile bond: tile to concrete block

≥ 75 psi (0,5 N/mm²) ≥ 150 psi (1.0 N/mm²)

12 weeks Shear bond test: tile to tile > 150 psi (1,03 MPa) > 200 psi (1,38 MPa) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

28-day heat aging Shear bond test: tile to tile N/A N/A > 400 psi (2,76 MPa) 28-day heat agingTensile bond: tile to concrete


Quarry Tile, Shear Strength

28 days Shear bond test: tile to tile N/A > 150 psi (1,03 MPa) > 150 psi (1,03 MPa) N/A N/A N/A N/A

28 days with freeze/thaw cycling

Shear bond test: tile to tile N/A > 100 psi (0,69 MPa) > 100 psi (0,69 MPa) N/A N/A N/A N/A

Optional Testing Requirements for Fast-Setting (F)

Final Set (F) < 4 hours Vicat needle (ASTM C191) < 4 hours < 4 hours < 4 hours N/A N/A N/A N/A

Open Time (F) 10 minutes at 28 days Tensile bond ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa) ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa) ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa) 10 minutes at 28 days Tensile bond ≥ 75 psi (0,5 N/mm²) ≥ 75 psi (0,5 N/mm²)

Porcelain Mosaic, Shear Strength (F) 4 hours Shear bond test > 50 psi (0,34 MPa) > 50 psi (0,34 MPa) > 50 psi (0,34 MPa) 6 hours Tensile bond ≥ 75 psi (0,5 N/mm²) ≥ 75 psi (0,5 N/mm²)

Requirements for Extended Open Time (E)

Extended Open Time (E)

Optional 30 minutes at 28 days

Tensile bond ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa) ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa) ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa)Optional 30 minutes at 28

daysTensile bond: tile to concrete


Requirements for Nonsag Mortars (T)

Sag on Vertical Surfaces (T)

Optional characteristic for nonsagging mortars only

Sag on concrete block ≤ 0.02” (0,5 mm) ≤ 0.02” (0,5 mm) ≤ 0.02” (0,5 mm)Optional characteristic for nonsagging mortars only

Sag on concrete block ≤ 0.02” (0,5 mm) ≤ 0.02” (0,5 mm)

Requirements for Deformable Adhesives

Transverse Deformation N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Transverse deformation: 28-day cure

Transverse deformation: S1 deformable adhesive

2,5 N/mm2, < 5 mm 2,5 N/mm2, < 5 mm



Transverse deformation: S2 highly deformable adhesive

≥ 5 mm ≥ 5 mm


Yellow = new testing ANSI Testing Procedures ISO Testing Procedures

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or ConditionsType of Test ANSI A118.1 ANSI A118.4 ANSI A118.15

Test Duration and/or Conditions

ISO Type of Test ISO Standard ISO Improved

Open Time 20 minutes at 28 days Tensile bond ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa) ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa) ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa) 20 minutes at 28 daysTensile bond: tile to concrete


Glazed Wall Tile, Shear Strength



Shear bond test: tile to tile > 150 psi (1,03 MPa) > 200 psi (1,38 MPa) > 250 psi (1,72 MPa) N/A N/A N/A N/A

28-day heat aging Shear bond test: tile to tile N/A N/A > 450 psi (3,10 MPa) N/A N/A N/A N/A

Porcelain Mosaic, Shear Strength

1 day Shear bond test: tile to tile > 50 psi (0,34 MPa) ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa) > 100 psi (0,69 MPa) N/A N/A N/A N/A



Shear bond test: tile to tile > 100 psi (0,69 MPa) > 150 psi (1,03 MPa) > 200 psi (1,38 MPa)7-day dry cure: 20-day water

immersionTensile bond: tile to concrete


28 days Shear bond test: tile to tile > 150 psi (1,03 MPa) > 200 psi (1,38 MPa) > 400 psi (2,76 MPa) 28 daysTensile bond: tile to concrete


28 days with freeze/thaw cycling: dry cure 28 days, then begin 20 freeze/thaw

cycles before shear

Shear bond test: tile to tile N/A > 175 psi (1,21 MPa) > 250 psi (1,72 MPa)

Tensile adhesion after freeze/thaw: dry cure 7 days, then

immerse 21 days, then begin 25 freeze/thaw cycles before

bond test

Tensile bond: tile to concrete block

≥ 75 psi (0,5 N/mm²) ≥ 150 psi (1.0 N/mm²)

12 weeks Shear bond test: tile to tile > 150 psi (1,03 MPa) > 200 psi (1,38 MPa) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

28-day heat aging Shear bond test: tile to tile N/A N/A > 400 psi (2,76 MPa) 28-day heat agingTensile bond: tile to concrete


Quarry Tile, Shear Strength

28 days Shear bond test: tile to tile N/A > 150 psi (1,03 MPa) > 150 psi (1,03 MPa) N/A N/A N/A N/A

28 days with freeze/thaw cycling

Shear bond test: tile to tile N/A > 100 psi (0,69 MPa) > 100 psi (0,69 MPa) N/A N/A N/A N/A

Optional Testing Requirements for Fast-Setting (F)

Final Set (F) < 4 hours Vicat needle (ASTM C191) < 4 hours < 4 hours < 4 hours N/A N/A N/A N/A

Open Time (F) 10 minutes at 28 days Tensile bond ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa) ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa) ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa) 10 minutes at 28 days Tensile bond ≥ 75 psi (0,5 N/mm²) ≥ 75 psi (0,5 N/mm²)

Porcelain Mosaic, Shear Strength (F) 4 hours Shear bond test > 50 psi (0,34 MPa) > 50 psi (0,34 MPa) > 50 psi (0,34 MPa) 6 hours Tensile bond ≥ 75 psi (0,5 N/mm²) ≥ 75 psi (0,5 N/mm²)

Requirements for Extended Open Time (E)

Extended Open Time (E)

Optional 30 minutes at 28 days

Tensile bond ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa) ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa) ≥ 75 psi (0,52 MPa)Optional 30 minutes at 28

daysTensile bond: tile to concrete


Requirements for Nonsag Mortars (T)

Sag on Vertical Surfaces (T)

Optional characteristic for nonsagging mortars only

Sag on concrete block ≤ 0.02” (0,5 mm) ≤ 0.02” (0,5 mm) ≤ 0.02” (0,5 mm)Optional characteristic for nonsagging mortars only

Sag on concrete block ≤ 0.02” (0,5 mm) ≤ 0.02” (0,5 mm)

Requirements for Deformable Adhesives



Transverse deformation: S1 deformable adhesive

2,5 N/mm2, < 5 mm 2,5 N/mm2, < 5 mm



Transverse deformation: S2 highly deformable adhesive

≥ 5 mm ≥ 5 mm

Leigh manages the Technical Services Department at MAPEI Corporation, where he is focused on the company’s flooring installation systems. Leigh’s vast experience includes more than 40 years in the flooring industry, working as an installer as well as for manufacturers of tile and stone installation systems. He has held positions in sales, technical service, sales management and business development for various manufacturers. Leigh served as President of the Materials and Methods Standards Organization from 2005-2010, and he is a member of the Handbook Committee for the Tile Council of North America. He has been on the National Tile Contractors Association Technical Committee since 1978.

About the author: Leigh Hightower

Substantial strides have been made in modifying ANSI specifications to delineate the performance characteristics of the various setting materials as well as in tightening the specifications to prevent inferior materials from passing the testing requirements. For now, there are improved ANSI A118.1 and A118.4 specifications, as well as a new ANSI A118.15 specification for improved modified dry-set cement mortars. Each of these specifications can specify special characteristics signified by applying the extensions E, F or T to the ANSI specification, such as A118.4FT. All of MAPEI’s polymer-modified setting materials far exceed the requirements of ANSI A118.4, and two of MAPEI’s best-selling products, the Kerabond/Keralastic™ System and Granirapid® System, both meet the ANSI A118.15 specification.

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BEaUTIfyINg ThE BOaRDwaLk MaPEI products help dress up a beach landmark

Redondo Beach Pier – Redondo Beach, California

Characterized by a long sandy beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the small coastal town of Redondo Beach is considered the birthplace of modern surfing. In the early 20th century, a local hotel’s promotional efforts helped to popularize the Hawaiian art of surfing in the continental United States. Today, Redondo Beach is a popular tourist spot with a horseshoe-shaped pier as one of its most famous attractions.

Since the late 1800s, the Redondo Beach Pier has undergone seven different incarnations. Most recently, in the winter of 1988, the pier was badly damaged by two severe storms, and in the same year it was burned down to the waterline by a fire. In 1995, the local town council decided to build a new pier at the end of Torrance Boulevard, strengthening its base with 200 concrete pilings.


Covering 70,000 sq. ft. (6 503 m2), the pier construction of reinforced concrete took eight months to complete. Sitting 25 ft. (7,62 m) above the water, the Redondo Beach Pier is the longest “endless” pier on the California coast. One of the most popular attractions in Southern California, it is home to the King Harbor retail shops, restaurants, sports fishing, and an outdoor concert stage that provides entertainment to patrons of the pier.

Over the years, degradation had left this tourist spot in desperate need of repair and modernization. In 2011, the city of Redondo Beach began work on a multi-year, multi-phase renovation plan. Working with MAPEI representatives and a representative from paver manufacturer Acker-Stone, the two architects who worked on separate phases of the project designed a multi-phase renovation of the boardwalk and its rather unique parking facility. With the approval of the city of Redondo Beach, the architects chose MAPEI systems to repair the pier and produce a finished look with decorative concrete pavers.

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The architects were challenged by a height issue for the walkways, so they selected Acker-Stone’s 1-9/16" (4 cm)-thick Holland 1 exterior concrete pavers with a 4" x 8" (10 x 20 cm) footprint. For visual appeal, the architects specified four solid colors – three shades of gray mixed in a specific pattern with a shade of brown. For sustainability purposes, the architects specified a paver that could withstand pressure-washing and the multiple stains that would accumulate from food and beverage spills and other sources. To meet this challenge, Acker-Stone supplied a “grind” finish, which prevents etching.

Two contractors – Paver Plus of Downey, California, and Southwest Specialties of Las Vegas, Nevada – worked on the project. Paver Plus handled work on the 7,700-sq.-ft. (715-m2) area fronting the retail shops along the south end of the boardwalk that stretches out to the fishing pier. Southwest Specialties renovated additional public space along the “boulevards” of the pier and also installed the Acker-Stone pavers.

After shotblasting the concrete to a concrete surface profile (CSP) of #7, the Paver Plus crew resurfaced the entire section of the walkway with b Planitop® FD full-depth repair mortar mixed with Planicrete® AC admixture. Next, the crew

troweled on Mapelastic™ waterproofing and protective membrane. Mapelastic’s specially formulated synthetic resins generate a hardened waterproofing layer that remains flexible under all environmental conditions and resists chemical attacks. It offers excellent protection to concrete structures in coastal areas exposed to high humidity and salt.

Once the repairs were completed and the surface was prepared, the Paver Plus crew began installing exterior concrete pavers using MAPEI’s c Granirapid® mortar system. Granirapid was selected for its excellent strength and deformability characteristics. The installation teams were able to set 500 to 750 pavers per day.

The process of setting exterior pavers with a mortar bed system instead of with traditional masonry techniques employing sand is becoming more and more popular for outdoor areas, especially in large commercial venues. “We frequently install pavers over mortar beds these days, especially if the pavers will be exposed to vehicular traffic,” said Gonzalo Duarte, project manager of the Paver Plus team. “We used MAPEI’s Granirapid mortar system because it was recommended by Acker-Stone based on their experience in this area, and we like its rapid-drying characteristic.”

The Pier Plaza area along the beach includes a large multi-tiered parking structure with retail shops on the top of the structure as well as on the lower level facing the beach and the pier’s concert stage. The architects selected Mapelastic to waterproof and protect the lower level of the parking garage and the retail shops on that level. Planitop FD was also used to repair the surface of the Pier Plaza and around Kincaid’s Restaurant on the north end of the boardwalk. The 8,300 sq. ft. (771 m2) of walkways in this area were then covered with concrete pavers, too. Southwest Specialties crews again used Granirapid to set the pavers.

In this first phase of renovation, 16,000 sq. ft. (1 486 m2) of the pier walkways were repaired and covered with pavers. More than 3,000 bags of Planitop FD were used for the repairs. Additional portions of the pier will be renovated in a second phase, as more development comes to the pier and public funds are approved. The repaired and improved areas have made the Redondo Beach Pier even more attractive to the 2 million visitors who flock to the pier every year.

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Redondo Beach Pier, Redondo Beach, California (USA)Designers: Next Architecture and BGB, Inc.Period of construction: 1995Period of MAPEI intervention: 2011Where MAPEI products were used: Repair concrete surface of pier and parking garage, waterproof parking garage, and install 16,000 sq. ft. (1 486 m2) of exterior concrete pavers with medium-bed mortar in Phase 1 of a multi-phase renovation of the pier.Client: City of Redondo Beach and RDR PropertiesProject managers: Armando Gurrola (Southwest Specialties) and Gonzalo Duarty (Paver Plus)General contractor: Marine ConceptsConcrete repairs and paver installers: Southwest Specialties and Paver PlusMAPEI distributors: White Cap (concrete repair) and Quest Building Products (paver installation products)MAPEI coordinator: Rex Revard

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mapei productsConcrete restoration products and waterproofing: Planitop FD, Planicrete AC, Mapelastic

Setting exterior concrete pavers: Granirapid System

An inside look into pavers

Concrete pavers are made up of aggregate, sand, cement, water, pigment and some specialized chemicals. Pavers generally come in two types – through-mix and face-mix pavers. The 1/4" to 3/8" (6 to 10 mm) aggregate is spread evenly throughout through-mix pavers along with the pigment, producing a colored paver throughout its entire thickness. In a face-mix paver, sand and pigment are concentrated in the top 10% of the paver, making it look more refined.

The architects for the Redondo Beach Pier project chose a through-mix paver with a “grind” finish. The grind finish process removes the top 1/32" to 5/64" (1 to 2 mm) of the cream (the fine texture on the top of a paver) to expose the hardest part of the paver. Pavers with a grind finish cannot typically be etched when exposed to pressure washing. Grinding also exposes some aggregate that camouflages stains.

Acker-Stone makes pavers of different thicknesses for different applications. In general, 1-9/16" (4-cm) pavers are used on projects subject to pedestrian traffic only. Standard pavers are 2-3/8" (6 cm) thick.

For vehicular conditions, 3-1/8" (8-cm) pavers are recommended. Due to the height regulations on the Redondo Beach Pier project, a 1-9/16" (4-cm) paver had to be used. This issue led to an installation with a medium-bed mortar.

Setting exterior concrete pavers with a medium-bed mortar is a relatively new trend. Traditional masonry practices in the past included setting pavers in a compacted “sand” bed. For the Redondo Beach Pier project, where vehicular traffic would be passing over the pavers, the relatively thin 1-9/16" (4-cm) pavers dictated that the installation would have to be made with a flexible medium-bed mortar. Another consideration was the aspect ratio of the pavers. Aspect ratio is a calculation involving length versus thickness, which must fall within certain parameters to support vehicular traffic. The pavers selected for this project were outside the aspect ratio for a “sand set.”

As is the case with tile-setting, liability for failures often plays a large role in a municipality’s choice to use a mortar set for concrete pavers where they will be exposed

to vehicular traffic. If the owners experience a failure, even though it could be due to an installation error, they are reluctant to use sand sets in the repair. Though mortar sets are typically the province of tile setters, a relatively small percentage (about 10% according to some reports) of the work is done by the tile setters. The majority of this work is done by masonry companies. Any tile installation contractors looking to expand their work into setting pavers need to become familiar with the various characteristics of the pavers manufactured today and determine how they will work best with medium-bed mortars.

The architects for the Redondo Beach Pier project chose a through-mix paver with a “grind” finish.


Colors – Kerapoxy CQ is available in 25 of MAPEI’s designer colors. Refer to MAPEI’s grout color chart. Sample grout color chips are available upon request.

Kerapoxy CQ is an improved, two-component, 100%-solids epoxy grout and mortar. Nonsagging/nonslumping in joints up to 3/8" (10 mm), water-cleanable and easy to apply, Kerapoxy CQ uses a proprietary aggregate to achieve its durable color, making it excellent for countertops, high-traffic areas, and areas needing stain and chemical resistance. Easy to maintain, Kerapoxy CQ will clean to the original color and contains BioBlock® technology to help protect against mold and mildew.

Kerapoxy CQ is efflorescence-free and has excellent resistance to chemicals, staining, alkalinity, chlorine, bacteria, cracking and color deterioration. Because Kerapoxy CQ is impervious, this ensures that spills stay at the surface level for easier maintenance.

usesAs a grout• For grouting interior residential and

commercial floor/wall applications• For grouting exterior residential and

commercial floor applications (contact MAPEI’s Technical Services Department)

• For extreme industrial or commercial applications such as dairies, breweries and high-volume food kitchens, Kerapoxy IEG is recommended.

• For heavy traffic areas such as subway stations, shopping malls and airport terminal buildings

• For areas requiring stain-resistant grout such as countertops and vanities

As a mortar• For setting interior/exterior residential and

commercial wall, floor and countertop installations

• For installations in areas subject to high water use or submerged conditions (such as gang showers, pools, spas and fountains)

• For industrial, commercial and institutional installations requiring chemical resistance, contact MAPEI’s Technical Services Department.

Note: Contact MAPEI’s Technical Services Department for additional information regarding applications.

Premium epoxy grout and mortar with coated color quartz

NEW! kerapoxy ® CQ

Product Performance PropertiesISO 13007 Classification

Classification Code Test Characteristics Classification Requirement

RG (reaction resin grout)

Abrasion resistance* Less than or equal to 0.015 cu. in. (250 mm3)

Flexural strength* Greater than 4,350 psi (30 MPa)

Compressive strength* Greater than 6,525 psi (45 MPa)

Shrinkage† Less than 0.06 in./3.28 ft. (1,5 mm/m)

Water absorption† Less than 0.0002 lb. (0,1 g)

R2 (reaction resin adhesive, improved)

Shear adhesion strength ≥ 2 N/mm²

Shear adhesion strength after water immersion ≥ 2 N/mm²

Open time: tensile adhesion strength ≥ 0,5 N/mm² after not less than 20 minutes

Shear adhesion strength after thermal shock ≥ 2 N/mm²

* 28-day cure

Shelf Life and Application Properties at 73°F (23°C)

Shelf life 2 years

Working time 45 to 60 minutes

Full cure† 14 days† Protection and cure times will vary depending on ambient temperature, substrate temperature and humidity.

PackagingProduct Code†† Size4XX92 Kit: 1 U.S. qt. (946 mL)

4XX52 Kit: 1 U.S. gal. (3,79 L)

4XX59 Kit: 2 U.S. gals. (7,57 L) † † “XX” is reserved for the two-digit color code.

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TEChnICAl do’S & don’TS ULTRACARE PROdUCTS

ULTRaCaRE TM PRODUCTS

Selecting stone and tile flooring is not an easy process. The selected surface – potentially ranging in size, color, porosity, sheen, hardness and classification – ultimately dictates what care and maintenance products should be used on a flooring installation to ensure that it is protected properly for years to come.

MAPEI’s full line of 21 UltraCare products, divided into four specific categories (sealers, finishes, cleaners and problem-solvers), delivers the right choice for every need. Unique color-coded packaging easily identifies the product category of interest. Product names call out what the product does, so that choosing the right product for the right application is easier than ever.

MAPEI has designed a compatibility chart that quickly tells customers which UltraCare products to use on 13 categories of stone, tile and grout. MAPEI also offers a detailed Care & Maintenance Guide that provides recommendations on maintaining the integrity of stone, tile and grout. Plus, MAPEI’s Technical Services team is available to answer all care and maintenance questions.

When planning the care and maintenance of stone, tile and grout, keep in mind the following “Do’s” and “Don’ts”:

work in small, manageable areas when cleaning and sealing floors. This procedure will prevent the problems that can come from overextending the work area.

always wear protective clothing (such as eye protection, rubber gloves and aprons) to properly protect eyes, hands and clothing from harm.

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forget to read and understand the (Material) Safety Data Sheet and Technical Data Sheet of the product before using it.

remove spills quickly after they occur. The longer that spills are left to dwell on grout or unglazed materials, the more likely they are to create a stain. Use absorbent paper towels or similar materials to absorb as much of the spillage as possible. Let any remaining stain dry and then wash lightly with a neutral detergent.

apply a cleaning solution directly onto a spill before wiping off the excess first, as this may drive the contaminant deeper into the surface.

use a mild, neutral detergent, such as MAPEI’s UltraCare Concentrated Tile & Grout Cleaner, for general cleaning and maintenance. Follow the label instructions for proper dilution and use. High-polished surfaces may require buffing with a dry towel immediately after rinsing to avoid streaking.

remove built-up grease and grime by using an alkaline cleaner, such as UltraCare Heavy-Duty Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner. For heavily soiled or neglected areas, use UltraCare Abrasive Surface Cleaner in conjunction with UltraCare Heavy-Duty Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner.

neglect spot stains that occur. Often, these stains can be removed with the use of a poultice like UltraCare Deep Stain Remover for Stone. This product can be combined with UltraCare Heavy-Duty Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner – instead of water – to boost the pH and make an effective stain remover for removing cooking oils from acid-sensitive surfaces, such as marble.

periodically reseal the floor and grout to ensure that the appropriate level of protection is maintained. Test the integrity of the sealer by occasionally conducting the following water test: Simply drop some clean water onto the tiles or grout and let it sit for a few moments. If the water penetrates into the surface and leaves a significant dark patch that takes a while to dry, then it may be

time to reseal. If the water leaves no visible change, or just a faint shadow that dries to leave no mark, then the sealer is fine.

reseal a tile floor or grout if it is dirty or wet. Make sure that the surface is clean and dry before applying the sealer.

use only water to clean a floor. Hard water can leave hard-water deposits over time, making the floor appear dull. UltraCare Concentrated Tile & Grout Cleaner contains special chelating elements and is designed to soften hard water, making the floor dry clear and bright.

know the difference between a stain versus etching. A stain is the permanent or semi-permanent mark that is left behind in a stone or other porous surface when a contaminant penetrates into the surface and dries. Stains can often be removed, but not always. An etch mark is actual physical damage to the surface. An etch mark will appear as a dull, rough area of the surface, particularly on polished marble.

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During the past 76 years, MAPEI has been a leading manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for the building industry. To maintain this innovative edge, 5% of annual revenues are reinvested into the Research & Development department, keeping MAPEI on the leading edge of new technology. This same drive for excellence is also evident in how MAPEI interacts with its customers – technical support, product and system training, demonstrations and jobsite mockups, all of which are key elements to customer support after the point of sale.

MAPEI recognizes that, although the construction and flooring industry has been built around brick, mortar, grout, steel and hard labor, today it is undergoing a

transformation and technology is playing a larger part in this field. A new generation of workers armed with smart phones, tablets, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs and YouTube accounts is now present on jobsites – marrying manual labor with technology. According to the Nielsen Social Media Report 2012, “Social media and social networking are no longer in their infancy… Now years later, social media is still growing rapidly and has become an integral part of our daily lives.”

This natural evolution from personal social media to professional networking sites is largely due to the fact that members of the generation that originally used Facebook for social purposes has now grown up and

entered the workforce – and they expect this same social interaction in their professional lives. To be “the supplier of choice,” MAPEI continues to build interactive dialogue with its customers using various platforms – including face-to-face engagement, Websites, apps, social media platforms, Skype, FaceTime, product-specific webinars, and BIM (building information modeling)* – to provide the best design and jobsite product support available.

*For in-depth information about BIM, refer to Realtà MAPEI Americas ISSUE 12-2010, Page 11, Inside Scoop: “Architectural flooring details made easy – MAPEI products now integrated into ARCAT’s BIM systems.”

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How MAPEI interacts

1. QR Codes: Once a novelty, QR codes have permeated our everyday lives, including the construction industry. Architects, contractors, installers, distributors and DIYers can now have access to the most current MAPEI technical documents anytime, anywhere. An installer can scan the QR code printed on the packaging with any compatible mobile device, hyper-linking directly to the technical document on MAPEI’s Website. The installer has all the information at his/her fingertips – mixing ratios, application methods, (M)SDS, reference guides – thus ensuring that the installer is well informed before beginning the installation on the jobsite.

2. Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/mapeiamericas): This page provides MAPEI customers with a snapshot of noteworthy activities – new product releases, MTI trainings, tradeshow events, industry-specific articles, and technical documents and tips. It encourages customer interaction through “liking” MAPEI’s page or initiating a discussion with other industry professionals on Facebook regarding MAPEI.

3. Twitter Account (www.twitter.com/mapeiamericas): This site gives MAPEI customers the freedom to follow the company throughout the day with update feeds as they happen – new product releases, MTI trainings, tradeshow events, industry-specific articles, and technical documents and tips. Because Twitter is all about sharing, customers can “re-tweet” an article or industry tip to their own Twitter followers. Including the hashtag #MAPEI Americas makes it easier for MAPEI customers to find tweets or updates on MAPEI Americas throughout the Twitter network.

4. YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/mapeiamericas): The channel offers a video library of MAPEI products, highlighting the features, benefits and proper product application of either a single product (e.g., ECO Prim Grip™) or a complete layering system of products (e.g., the Planiprep™ surface preparation system). Plus, followers can subscribe to the channel and “like” the videos.

5. E-mail Blasts: The focus of this program is to reach MAPEI’s diverse groups of customers – contractors/installers, distributors, architects, designers and engineers – on a monthly/bi-monthly basis with MAPEI programs and product information targeted to each industry segment.

getting the installer’s perspective on technology and social media

Interview with Sam F. Biondo Jr. from MAPEI Americas’ Technical Services Department

Interviewer: Sam, tell us a little about your background in the flooring industry.

Sam: From early on in the 20-plus years that I have been in the commercial flooring industry, l learned to be both diversified and skilled in installing a variety of finished coverings – sheet goods, ceramic tile and wood flooring. As many of my colleagues will attest to, wood flooring – particularly within the sports division – is my favorite to install, especially handball and basketball courts.

Interviewer: Looking back to your time as an installer, how often did you use technology in your day-to-day activities?

Sam: I would have to say that the most technical thing I used as an installer was a ballpoint pen; and even then, I made sure that my pencil and eraser were nearby. My focus was to get the job in on time, on budget and within specifications, and to get paid. In fact, I have to admit that when I joined MAPEI, I had to ask one of my fellow colleagues how to send and respond to an email from a customer. I didn’t see technology as a tool, but as a waste of time.

Interviewer: After working in the Technical Services Department at MAPEI for 10 years, what are your personal experiences with social media? What benefits do you see going forward for the installer and the flooring industry?

Sam: I would definitely answer differently than 10 years ago. Social media and technology continue to keep me on the cutting edge of installation techniques. Having the ability to share and discuss installation methods and issues with other industry professionals is invaluable. For example, during one of our MAPEI Technical Institute (MTI) seminars, one of our attendees was “tweeting” his experience and I thought, “What a great idea!” Now we encourage all of our MTI attendees to tweet during our seminars. The installers using a smart phone or tablet now have the most current information at their fingertips –Technical Data Sheets, (Material) Safety Data Sheets, reference guides and videos – minimizing misinformation on how to properly apply a product.

Going forward for MAPEI and the industry, I see more options to interact with customers, either face to face or using social media. Better communication means fewer issues, which reflects better on the industry.


MAPEI is setting the tone for social media and technology

How technology and social media will continue to shape the construction and flooring industry is yet to be seen; the one sure thing is that these advances are here to stay. Just look how seamlessly members of the next generation are using technology in both their personal and professional lives. When implemented correctly, social media can be a powerful communications tool –offering businesses the ability to converse, learn, share and interact as a community of construction industry professionals. MAPEI will continue to partner with design professionals, installers and distributors to provide solutions that will make work more efficient and get the best results. Wherever technology and social media take us, MAPEI will be there as a leader in customer support.

6. Sponsorship of the MIA “Stones of North America” App: In early spring 2012, MAPEI sponsored the development of the Marble Institute of America’s new iPad app (free for download from the iTunes store). The app currently focuses on 70 quarries in North America, providing architects and installers with detailed information about various natural stones (type, color, intended use and location) that can be specified for a project. Once the stone is selected, the designer or installer can pair it with the appropriate application method under the MAPEI Installations Guide tab. The tab lets the user select a method based on the application type (e.g., shower/tub surround) and/or the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) or Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Association of Canada (TTMAC) design method number (e.g., M112-12 “Stone” and 310F-A “Interior Floors Over Concrete”). This part of the app gives the design professionals the best installation industry-based methods and MAPEI products at their fingertips.

As with any natural product, continued maintenance and care are essential to ensure that the installation not only performs to design specifications, but also remains aesthetically pleasing during its life cycle. In the spring of 2013, MIA is introducing an update

to the Stones of North America app that will include MAPEI’s UltraCare™

Maintenance Guide. The guide features surface-specific recommendations for the comprehensive lineup of UltraCare stone, tile and grout care products that include sealers, finishes, cleaners and problem-solvers.

7. MAPEI Technical Institute: For more than 75 years, MAPEI has understood the value of providing world-class product and system training – interacting with its customers face to face through classroom discussions and hands-on demonstrations. To maximize the experience during these seminars, MTI attendees are encouraged to network not only with the MAPEI instructor and other attendees, but also to tweet their experiences with other industry professionals.

8. Architectural Web Resources: MAPEI Americas’ Website provides architects, designers and specification writers with complete design guides, product options and easy tools to create architectural submittal packages. MAPEI’s submittal package is completely searchable, with architectural design details based on TCNA or TTMAC method numbers and/or installation types (e.g., bathtub/shower walls). These architectural design details and specifications are completely

Cris is a MAPEI Technical Resource Representative and LEED Green Associate who writes and develops the company’s training programs and technical documents. Cris’ 30 years of experience in field engineering and training include collaboration on numerous global installation projects. During the past nine years with MAPEI, he has applied his experience to the construction and flooring industry, and has collaborated on various committees, including the 2011 TCNA Handbook committee and the current Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) credit review committee, in addition to other industry associations.

About the author: Cris Bierschank

customizable and can be tailored to the specific requirements for each architectural project. These resources are designed to be single-source solutions for all tile, glass, stone, floor-covering and wood-flooring projects.

TEChnICAl FEATuRE STONE CARE ANd MAINTENANCE


STONE CaRE aND MaINTENaNCE

Choosing the right products to seal and maintain stone or tile is critical to the longevity and overall appearance of a floor. MAPEI recently introduced the UltraCare™ line of sealers, cleaners, finishes and problem-solvers to meet installers’ needs in this area.

a look at the technology behind the solutions


Sealers: water- or solvent-based? Sealers are generally classified into two categories: penetrating and topical. Both categories can be either water- or solvent-based types. Both types can be used on a variety of stone and tile surfaces, including brick, clay tile, granite, marble, limestone, slate and travertine. Penetrating sealers work by penetrating below the surface of the tile, producing a natural look and leaving the surface unchanged in appearance. A basic penetrating sealer will repel water, while premium types protect against both water and oil-based staining. Some penetrating sealers are also enhancing sealers, which deepen and enrich the natural colors of the stone without producing a glossy surface. Topical coatings sit on top of the surface, producing either a low sheen or a high gloss. These coatings are sometimes referred to as “sacrificial” coatings because they are worn off over time due to foot traffic, and they will require reapplication more frequently than a penetrating sealer.

Solvent-based sealers have a smaller molecular construction than water-based sealers and are generally preferred for use on more dense surfaces such as polished granite, marble and porcelain tile. Water-based penetrating sealers, with their larger molecules, are preferred for use on more porous surfaces such as brick, clay tile, grout and slate. This isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, as both types of sealers will work on the same surfaces and the choice will sometimes come down to the preference of the end user.

In years past, solvent-based products were considered superior to water-based products. With today’s technology, that is no longer the norm. Chemistry has evolved to the point where we can now formulate high-performance, water-based sealers that can outperform solvent-based products in many applications. They are also safer to use and more environmentally friendly than solvent-based products.

What type of stone do you have? Knowing the type of stone you have and the type of surface finish on the stone will help to determine the proper care and maintenance products for properly maintaining your flooring installation.

Stones are generally classified into three categories: sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. Each classification has its own unique origin, mineral composition and physical characteristics. All stones are porous to some degree and can absorb stains. While each stone has a different porosity and density, all stones should be sealed appropriately to protect the surface from damage caused by the absorption of liquids and other contaminants.

Sedimentary stones such as marble, limestone, travertine and onyx are formed at the bottom of bodies of water from sediment consisting of plants, skeletal remains and shells – primarily made of calcium. After millions of years, the sediment solidifies into stone. Because of the calcium content, these stones are sensitive to acids, including vinegar, citrus juices and alcoholic beverages. These stones are soft and porous, requiring the application of a quality penetrating sealer to protect against staining from oils, beverages and liquids. UltraCare Penetrating Plus Stone, Tile & Grout Sealer is a perfect choice for these stones. To enhance these stones’ natural colors, use UltraCare Enhancing Stone Sealer or Enhancing Plus Stone Sealer.

Granite and other granite-type stones are igneous stones that are formed when molten rock (magma) cools and solidifies either deep within the Earth’s crust (intrusive) or near the surface (extrusive). The chemical composition and mineral content of the magma, as well as the magma’s cooling rate, determine the final rock type. These stones are made from hard minerals such as quartz, feldspar and mica. The minerals fuse together under intense heat to form a very durable, dense and hard stone. Because of the lack of calcium in these stones, they resist acids such as citrus and vinegar, making them ideal for use in kitchens. Although these stones can resist the damaging effects of acid, they are porous and can absorb liquids such as oils and beverages. Sealing igneous stones with a high-quality penetrating sealer will prevent staining from these contaminants. UltraCare Penetrating Plus SB Stone & Porcelain Tile Sealer is recommended for use on these stones.

Slate, some marble and some quartzite are metamorphic stones, formed by extreme heat and pressure that cause intense physical and chemical changes to a pre-existing igneous, sedimentary or older metamorphic rock. Sometimes these stones are formed when hot igneous rock comes into contact with pre-existing rock. This “contact metamorphism” changes the mineral structure of the rock without the addition of pressure. These stones are much softer than igneous stones, but they are less chemically sensitive than sedimentary stones. Penetrating sealers and topical coatings, such as UltraCare High-Gloss Sealer & Finish and UltraCare Low-Sheen Sealer & Finish, work well on these types of stones, depending upon the desired effect.

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TEChnICAl FEATuRE STONE CARE ANd MAINTENANCE

Achieving the perfect finish In today’s ever-changing world of stone, there are many different types of finishes from which to choose. Some of the most common include polished, honed, brushed, tumbled, flamed and bead-blasted finishes. Each unique surface requires its own type of care and maintenance. What is appropriate for a glossy or polished surface could be inappropriate for a textured or honed tile. A polished surface is very glossy and highly light-reflective. This brilliant surface is achieved by mechanically and chemically polishing the stone. A polished stone usually is not very porous and has a very smooth surface with vibrant colors. Over time, the polish can wear off in high-traffic areas. Proper maintenance of this type of surface is a must.

Stone that has been honed has a smooth and porous surface that offers a low sheen or matte finish. This surface finish has more imperfections than polished stone and is less vibrant.

Brushed stone undergoes an aging process that generates a smooth, worn appearance. The effect is sometimes referred to as a “leather” finish. It is most commonly used on travertine and sandstone.

Tumbled stone features a textured surface with an aged, worn look. Smaller pieces of travertine, marble, limestone or slate are tumbled using a process that combines the stone with sand and other aggregates, and then tumbles them until the edges and the surface become distressed and worn in appearance. A tumbled-finish surface reflects less light than a polished surface and generally requires less maintenance.

A flamed surface is achieved by applying high heat flame directly to the surface of granite using a blowtorch. The intense heat melts and crystallizes the granite, leaving a rough, textured surface. Stones with this surface are ideal for use in exterior areas and wet areas where slipperiness is an issue. Granite is the only stone durable enough to withstand this aggressive high-heat process.

Bead blasting – also referred to as sandblasting or shotblasting – uses air pressure or water to propel blasting material directly onto the surface of the stone or tile. This process produces a matte finish that is highly slip-resistant and durable. The texture is similar to that of a concrete sidewalk and can be used almost anywhere, particularly around pools, steps and common areas.

Getting it clean and problem-free Using the right cleaners to maintain your floor is equally as important as choosing the right sealer and finish to the overall life of the surface. Generally speaking, neutral-pH cleaners are recommended for daily use. UltraCare Concentrated Tile & Grout Cleaner is an example of this type of cleaner. Periodic deep cleaning of the surface may be required in neglected or heavily used areas. UltraCare Heavy-Duty Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner is suitable for this need.

Occasionally, problems arise during the installation of tile and stone, such as cement grout haze. UltraCare Cement Grout Haze Remover can resolve this issue by safely and effectively removing the haze from acid-safe surfaces. A more difficult problem is epoxy grout haze. UltraCare Epoxy Grout Haze Remover will safely and easily remove this stubborn epoxy residue without the use of strong and unpleasant- smelling products.

With the introduction of the UltraCare line of products, MAPEI has come full circle in the installation, care and maintenance of tile and stone. From the bottom to the top, MAPEI has the products you need.

Nick joined MAPEI in 2012 as the technical expert for the UltraCare line. Nick has more than 25 years of experience in the sealers and cleaners product line. His experience includes an in-depth knowledge of products, and he also understands the major issues and problems that can arise with the surfaces to be protected and has solutions for these problems. Nick is in charge of training MAPEI’s sales and technical service teams; and, even more importantly, he is the in-the-field resource for our customers and end users.

About the author: Nick Valenti

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pRojECT REFEREnCE JERIChO BRIdgE


The Jericho Bridge, carrying County Road 12 (Greenbrier Road) over the Little Muskingum River in Monroe County, Ohio, was originally constructed as a Works Progress Administration project (WPA Project No. 11220) in 1936. Using a predominant technology of the time, workers erected a single-span, reinforced-concrete, open-spandrel arch bridge over the river. Reinforced with steel bars, the concrete bridge served the area for many years, connecting parts of the rural countryside.

The durability of reinforced concrete helped the bridge last for 70 years, but by 2006, an Arch Bridge Assessment Report by the Ohio Department of Transportation (DOT) listed its historical integrity as “poor.” A DOT visit to the bridge on July 5, 2006, indicated, “One segment of the railing on the east side has broken off, leaving an open hole in the center of the bridge. Nothing has been done to close the gap in the railing. There was also a lot of moss growing on the bridge.” By 2011, the bridge supports were also deteriorating. Through the efforts of the Civil Engineering Department of Monroe County and supportive citizens,

the state awarded a grant for the historical restoration of the bridge.

The public bid for the project was won by Suburban Maintenance & Construction, Inc. (SMCI) of North Royalton, Ohio. For more than 20 years, SMCI has provided structural restoration to bridges, parking garages, wastewater treatment, railroad bridges and retaining walls for projects in Ohio and the Eastern United States. The company’s knowledge, expertise and drive to complete projects in a safe and timely manner have earned SMCI recognition as a quality construction resource for public and private entities.

Monroe County Engineer Lonnie Tustin was onsite as the SMCI crew began to remove the debris of the crumbling railings and parapet walls on the bridge in 2012. Tustin noted that 3" to 4" (7,5 to 10 cm) rocks had been used as part of the aggregate in the concrete. “This was perhaps a mark of the lesser knowledge about concrete at the time when the bridge was originally constructed, and it probably contributed to the deterioration of the railing,” he said.

RESTORED CONCRETE aRCh BRIDgE a part of Ohio’s history protected by structural strengthening and renovation

The structural strengthening with the MAPEI FRP products was actually one of the easier parts of this project. We were very pleased with how the products worked.

- Eric Urdzik, Product Manager for Suburban Maintenance & Construction, Inc. (SMCI) of North Royalton, Ohio

pRojECT REFEREnCE JERIChO BRIdgE


ThE hISTORy Of OPEN SPANdREL ARCh BRIdgES

“The reinforced concrete open spandrel arch was first constructed around 1906. It was the dominant form for concrete bridges in the 1920s and 1930s. By eliminating the walls and fill material of the closed spandrel, dead loads were reduced and cost savings were seen in materials with the open spandrel. Aesthetics was another factor with the open spandrel. They had a lightness and visual appeal and were used in prominent or scenic locations. Open spandrel construction marked engineering prowess during the 1930s and 1940s.

“By the 1940s, the open spandrel concrete structure began to be supplanted by the more pre-stressed beam and reinforced concrete girder structures. Open spandrel arch bridges have pierced spandrel walls with no fill material, and the spandrel columns transmit dead and live load from the deck to the arch. The arch ring may be either solid (barrel) or ribbed. Open spandrel arch bridges require more formwork to construct than filled spandrel bridges. Open spandrel concrete arches, while not uncommon, are not as common as many other bridge types built during this same era. They are significant because they represent the evolution of concrete technology.

“To be considered significant, open spandrel arches should have integrity through the retention of their character-defining features, which include arch ribs, ring or barrel; spandrel; spandrel columns; railing or parapet; and piers, abutments, and wingwalls.”

From “A Context for Common Historic Bridge Types” by Parsons Brinckerhoff, October 2005

The slab deck was also compromised, according to SMCI project manager Eric Urdzik. The concrete arch, abutments and columns of the substructure, as well as the walls and deck of the superstructure, had experienced concrete delamination and needed concrete repairs and structural strengthening. The need for structural strengthening was indicated from the analysis of borings taken from the substructure, which showed deterioration. “We must remember that load ratings for automobiles and trucks in 1936 were much different than today,” Tustin explained. The strengthening process brought the bridge supports up to code.

SMCI recommended MAPEI products to the county for use on the project. Documentation from MAPEI showed that its fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) products had the proper requirements for strengthening the bridge system, and MAPEI technical support was

available for consultation throughout the project. The county approved using the MAPEI products, and work began, with the structural strengthening taking place in the middle of the summer.

“The complex part of the job involved the different kinds of repairs that were made,” Urdzik said. These repairs included demolition of the deteriorated superstructure and a form-and-pour process to produce a new parapet while maintaining its historical look. The bridge was widened on each side. The arch columns required a relatively large amount of shotcrete repairs, followed by the application of MAPEI’s FRP products for structural strengthening of the arch and column members. SMCI used a selection of products from MAPEI’s FRP line that were most suitable for the job: MapeWrap™ Primer 1, MapeWrap 31 resin, MapeWrap C Uni-Ax 300 carbon fiber fabric and MapeWrap G Uni-Ax E-glass fiber fabric.


Jericho Bridge, New Matamoras (Monroe County), Ohio (USA)Engineers: Louis Perry & Associates, Wadsworth, Ohio (USA)Period of construction: 1936Period of MAPEI intervention: 2012Where MAPEI products were used: MAPEI’s FRP system was used to structurally strengthen the arch, columns and abutments forming the substructure of a single-span, open spandrel reinforced concrete bridge.

Client: Monroe County Department of TransportationProject manager: Eric UrdzikConcrete restoration contractor: Suburban Maintenance & Construction, Inc., North Royalton, Ohio (USA)MAPEI coordinators: Kevin Smith, Tony Mancuso

TEChNICAL dATA

mapei productsStructural strengthening of bridge substructure: MapeWrap Primer 1, MapeWrap 31, MapeWrap C Uni-Ax 300, MapeWrap G Uni-Ax

MapeWrap Primer 1 is a two-component, super-fluid, solvent-free epoxy resin, formulated for the consolidation and priming of concrete, reinforced concrete, or masonry surfaces before bonding MapeWrap fabrics. MapeWrap Primer 1 is applied by a brush or roller onto a clean, dry and mechanically sound substrate.

MapeWrap 31 is a two-component, solvent-free epoxy resin product, formulated for the saturation of MapeWrap fabrics during application, using the “dry-layup” system. MapeWrap C Uni-Ax 300 is a high-strength, uni-directional carbon fiber fabric that, when used with the MapeWrap family of two-component epoxy adhesives, forms an externally bonded FRP reinforcement system engineered to increase the strength of existing structural elements without increasing the dead load supported by the structure.

MapeWrap G Uni-Ax is a high-strength, uni-directional E-glass fiber fabric that, when used with the MapeWrap family of two-component epoxy adhesives, forms an externally bonded FRP reinforcement system engineered to increase the strength of structural elements. When applied to the surface of structural members in buildings, parking garages, bridges, marine piles and other structures, MapeWrap G Uni-Ax improves the seismic performance of concrete columns, masonry and concrete walls, and concrete beam-column connections.

“The structural strengthening with the MAPEI FRP products was actually one of the easier parts of this project,” Urdzik commented. “The columns were treated with the FRP system, as well as the arch and other supports. We were very pleased with how the products worked. They were easy to work with, even the epoxies.”

SMCI acted as general contractor and installer on the Jericho Bridge project, doing 100% of the work in a turnkey job. Work was completed in 2012. The bridge was in active use during renovations, and now that work is complete, traffic continues to cross daily. The Monroe County Civil Engineering Department will submit the Jericho Bridge project to the Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference in 2013 for a historical restoration award.


Planitop 18 ES is a one-component, high-early-strength, cementitious repair mortar, with a corrosion inhibitor, that has the rapid-setting characteristics of Planitop 18 but with an extended set and working time. It is suited for all interior/exterior horizontal concrete repairs both below- and above-grade, including bridge-deck repairs, parking-garage floor repairs and ramps. Planitop 18 ES provides a dense, impermeable pore structure and a high-strength, durable repair mortar.

Features and Benefits• Rapid-setting repair mortar meets

requirements for ASTM C928 R3 mortar• Open to vehicular traffic in 6 hours at 73°F

(23°C)• Easy to use, requiring only the addition of

potable mixing water• Extended working time for hot-weather

applications• Strong bond to old concrete surfaces, and

good resistance to freeze/thaw cycles and de-icing salts

• Trowelable mortar can be extended up to 50% by weight with 3/8" (10 mm) pea gravel for thicknesses up to 8" (20 cm)

• Formulated with low chloride permeability (low coulombs) to protect embedded steel against corrosion

• May be coated as early as 6 hours at 73°F (23°C) with non-breathable coatings, such as epoxies

uses• For horizontal, interior/exterior, structural

concrete repairs, above- and below-grade, from 1/4" to 2" (6 mm to 5 cm) thickness neat and up to 8" (20 cm) extended

• For repairing concrete structures such as airport runways, balconies, bridge and parking decks, warehouse and manufacturing floors, concrete pavement, driveways and tunnels

• For repairing concrete surfaces subject to extreme exposure and heavy vehicular traffic, including road and ramp repairs, industrial floors, piers, restoration of joint headers on warehouse slabs, sidewalks and canals

Rapid-setting repair mortar with extended working time

NEW! Planitop® 18 ES

Product Performance PropertiesMAPEI’s Planitop 18 ES meets or exceeds all ASTM C928 (R3) standards at 41°F (5°C), 73°F (23°C), and 95°F (35°C) for:

• Compressive strength – ASTM C109 (CAN/CSA-A5)• Compressive strength – ASTM C39• Flexural strength – ASTM C348 (CAN/CSA-A23.2-8C)• Slant/shear bond strength – ASTM C882 (modified)• Length change – ASTM C157 (modified)• Splitting tensile strength – ASTM C496• Rapid chloride permeability – ASTM C1202

See the Planitop 18 ES Technical Data Sheet for detailed results.

Approximate Product Coverage*

Size Yield

Per 50-lb. (22,7-kg) bag, neat 0.41 cu. ft. (0,0116 m3)

Per 50-lb. (22,7-kg) bag, extended 50% with 25 lbs. (11,3 kg) of 3/8" (10 mm) pea gravel 0.51 cu. ft. (0,0144 m3)

* Coverage shown is for estimating purposes only. Actual jobsite coverage may vary according to climate and substrate conditions.

Packaging

Product Code Size

17250 Bag: 50 lbs. (22,7 kg)

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• Mixes to a smooth, easily applied consistency

• Creamy smooth texture trowels easily to create a defect-free surface.

• Provides a suitable surface for applying floor-covering adhesives over

• Rapid-set: typically ready for floor-covering installation in 30 to 60 minutes

• Applies from featheredge up to 1" (2,5 cm)

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pRojECT REFEREnCE SIMCOE MUSKOKA REgIONAL CANCER CENTRE

MAPEI has a world of products that can be used wherever construction is underway in a community and wherever contractors have a need for them. Some of these products were recently used for moisture mitigation, concrete repairs surface preparation and flooring installation at Canada’s Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre in Barrie, Ontario. This new cancer center is part of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s (RVRHC) expansion plan for patient treatment in central Ontario.

BUILDINg wITh CaRE MaPEI products used throughout new cancer center building


A recent press release by RVRHC details its expansion, as well as the benefits of the cancer center to the community:

“The Phase 1 Expansion Project doubles the size of the existing facility, adding over 400,000 square feet [37 161 m2] of new space, and includes expanded emergency and imaging departments, a larger, fully automated laboratory, capacity for 165 additional inpatient beds, a dedicated seven-bed cardiac care unit, two new operating rooms and the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre. While most construction on the new building is complete, renovations and further redevelopment will continue in the new and existing facility throughout 2013.

“According to Jon Babulic, chairman of RVRHC Board of Directors, ‘This expansion will allow [us] to shorten wait times, recruit and retain the very best healthcare professionals, and ensure excellence is at the heart of everything we do at RVRHC. The vision and commitment which allowed this project to become a reality is remarkable. The provincial government’s contribution, along with significant investments from the City of Barrie, County of Simcoe and District of Muskoka, clearly demonstrates the commitment of our elected officials to improving healthcare for the residents of this region, and speaks to the high quality[of] compassionate care delivered by RVRHC’s skilled staff, physicians and volunteers.’”

MAPEI’s involvement with the project began in 2011 when the Belluz Group in Hamilton, Ontario, secured the bid for installing the flooring at the 380,000-sq.-ft. (35 303 m2) cancer center. One of the first challenges Belluz faced was moisture in concrete slabs on grade and concrete slabs above grade. Frank Belluz, president of the Belluz Group, explained the situation: “The concrete at the cancer center jobsite, as in many places today, still contained moisture when we arrived to do the flooring installations. With the use of fly ash, the concrete substrate finish is almost glass-like at the top, and it is difficult for a slab to dry out.”

Where the concrete slab was on grade and relative humidity (RH) was 90% or above, the Belluz crews used Planiseal™ EMB – a high-performance, moisture barrier system for concrete slabs that exhibit moisture vapor emission rates (MVERs) up to 25 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. (11,3 kg per 92,9 m2) per 24 hours. The 100%-solids, two-part epoxy formulation can be applied in one coat to reduce transmission rates to less than 3 lbs. (1,36 kg). Planiseal EMB’s unique formulation penetrates into the concrete substrate while creating a solid film layer on the surface for the ultimate in moisture transmission reduction. Planiseal EMB was applied over Primer WE™, covering 20,000 sq. ft. (1 858 m2) of substrate.

When slabs are suspended (above grade), moisture usually escapes from the bottom. For 100,000 sq. ft. (9 290 m2) of above-grade areas where there was still some moisture, even though it was lower (75% RH), the crews used Planiseal Easy, a proprietary MAPEI acrylic polymer specifically designed

to treat concrete slabs at least 14 days old that exhibit MVERs up to 8 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. (3,63 kg per 92,9 m2) per 24 hours (ASTM F1869) or up to 90% RH (ASTM F2170), reducing transmission rates to 3 lbs. (1,36 kg) or less.

After moisture issues were handled, the Belluz Group faced an additional challenge in surface preparation before they could install the flooring. Level floors are important throughout hospital facilities, but they are absolutely critical in diagnostic imaging areas like those at the cancer center. “Even when some of the diagnostic imaging rooms were done, they had to be done again because of the ultra flatness required,” Belluz said. “Everything in the Computerized Axial Tomography [CAT scan] rooms and Magnetic Resonance Imaging [MRI] rooms is computerized, so it has to be completely level and flat. The tolerance is very low for this equipment. In some of the rooms, we were leveling areas where the walls were added later, so we needed to re-measure and sometimes level again.”

MAPEI’s Planipatch® and Planipatch Plus™ were first applied over the moisture mitigation products to patch smaller voids in the floors, while Mapecem® Premix was used to re-fill troughs that were dug out for wiring or plumbing fixtures. Once the surface was prepared to this point, the Belluz crews poured Ultraplan® 1 Plus flowable self-leveling underlayment to level 100,000 sq. ft. (9 290 m2) of substrate on the project.


Linoleum and sheet vinyl flooring are often used in hospitals to minimize the potential for pathogen entrapment in patient areas. At the cancer center, the Belluz crews installed more than 250,000 sq. ft. (23 226 m2) of linoleum using MAPEI’s Ultrabond ECO® 390 adhesive, a newly formulated adhesive specifically designed for linoleum flooring. Its high solids, strong leg development and aggressive tack make it perfect to install this stiff flooring material. The performance-driven Ultrabond ECO 390 grabs onto the linoleum backing during installation and locks it to the subfloor, reducing the need for continual rolling to ensure proper contact and bond. Easy to trowel, Ultrabond ECO 390 is low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), making it suitable for use in occupied buildings such as hospitals. The linoleum used on this project has a jute backing and is made with flax, adding to the ecological impact of the flooring.

The Belluz installers created inlays in the linoleum. The architects designed the patterns of the inlays to give the feeling of nature and healing. Templates were water-jetted or cut out of metal and then used to trace in various designs, such as leaves and berries. After first setting the linoleum, the installers then cut out the designs and removed the original material, substituting other colors.

In the diagnostic imaging rooms, the crews installed static dissipative flooring in sheet goods form. (Under the flooring, copper strips were laid down for grounding purposes.) For these rooms with their heavy loading from the diagnostic equipment, Ultrabond ECO 360 was used. With its strong, durable, moisture-resistant

and alkali-resistant bond, this adhesive is ideal for commercial and institutional applications.

In visitor areas and waiting rooms, the Belluz Group installed tile flooring, once again using MAPEI products. Installers set a dark limestone from a quarry in nearby Owen Sound on walls and floors of lobbies and stairways. For metal-based stairs, the installers filled the pans of the treads with a dry pack and then set 1-1/4" (3,2 cm) thick slabs of the limestone with the Kerabond/Keralastic™ mortar system. The installers also used Kerabond/Keralastic to set 20,000 sq. ft. (1 858 m2) of 1" (2,5 cm) thick stone on floors in some of the waiting rooms. Walls were covered with the limestone cut to a thickness of 1/2" (12 mm).

The installers used Ultraflex™ 2 mortar for 65,000 sq. ft. (6 039 m2) of 12" x 24" (30 x 61 cm) large-format tiles installed on the floors and walls in lobbies, entranceways, some bathrooms and nurses’ stations. In patient bathrooms and public restrooms, 4" x 12" (10 x 30 cm) white ceramic tiles, interspersed with bands of glass tiles, were also installed using Ultraflex 2. All the floor tiles installed in the cancer center were grouted with Keracolor™ S sanded grout, and the wall tiles were grouted with Keracolor U unsanded grout.

The Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre is seeking LEED certification for its new building. The Belluz Group was able to supply documentation on the MAPEI materials regarding low VOC content and regional manufacturing to help contribute toward this effort. In the end, MAPEI is proud to be a part of this project for the people of central Ontario.

Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre, Barrie, ON (Canada)Architects: Perkins + Will (Dundas, ON), Parkin Architects Ltd. (North York, ON)Period of construction: 2011Period of MAPEI intervention: February to December, 2011Where MAPEI products were used: Moisture mitigation, self-leveling and surface preparation of floors throughout patient areas and in diagnostic imaging areas; installation of linoleum in patient areas and static dissipative flooring in diagnostic imaging areas; installation of tile and stone in visitor areas, patient and public bathrooms, and stairwaysClient: Royal Victoria Regional Health CentreProject manager: Frank Belluz General contractor: Carillion CanadaFlooring installer: The Belluz Group Ltd. (Hamilton, ON)MAPEI distributor: Durox Floor Accessories (Scarborough, ON) MAPEI coordinator: Jeff McCoppen

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mapei productsMoisture mitigation: Primer WE, Planiseal EMB, Primer L™, Planiseal EasyConcrete restoration products and self-leveling: Planipatch, Planipatch Plus, Mapecem Premix, Ultraplan 1 PlusSetting resilient flooring: Ultrabond ECO 390 (for linoleum), Ultrabond ECO 360 (for static dissipative sheet goods)Setting tile and stone: Kerabond/Keralastic, Ultraflex 2, Keracolor S, Keracolor U

pRojECT REFEREnCE SIMCOE MUSKOKA REgIONAL CANCER CENTRE


> For registration information on U.S. seminars, please contact Sophia D’Amico-Campbell at (954) 246-8555.

> For registration information on Canadian seminars, please contact Raffaelina Aceto at (450) 662-1212.

The MAPEI Technical Institute (MTI) provides the highest-quality, basic product knowledge with demonstrations and hands-on training to architects, contractors, installers and distributors in 8 locations: Deerfield Beach (FL), San Bernardino (CA), Garland (TX), West Chicago (IL) and Dalton (GA), all in the USA; and Laval (Quebec), Brampton (Ontario) and Delta (British Columbia), all in Canada.

MTI offers two types of training classes:

• Concrete Restoration Systems (CRS)– Basics and hands-on training that focus on surface preparation, bonding agents, corrosion protection,

repair mortars, grouts, joint fillers, epoxies, fiber-reinforced polymers, sealants and waterproofing products

• Surface Preparation / Tile & Stone Installation Systems (TSIS) / Floor Covering Installation Systems (FCIS)– Basic product knowledge with demonstrations and hands-on training that cover surface preparation,

moisture mitigation, waterproofing, crack isolation, tile-and-stone installation and grouting products, and adhesives for vinyl, rubber, carpet and wood flooring


As the 2012 Christmas holiday approached, the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta, Canada (CPAA) reached out to MAPEI. Looking for expertise and materials to help the organization resurface a floor in its Life without Limits Disabilities Center in Calgary, Director Joanne Dorn contacted Technical Consultant Darryl Wilson at MAPEI’s Technical Services Department in Vancouver, who put her in touch with Wade Topp, MAPEI’s local representative in Calgary.

Topp assessed CPAA’s needs and immediately set things in motion. “We were happy to donate our time and skill to complete a project that was needed for

quite a while,” Topp said. “The CPAA had purchased the building they were in a few years back, with stamped concrete as the finished flooring surface. Because of the uneven surface, it was challenging for facility guests with disabilities to navigate.”

National Concrete Accessories (NCA) in Calgary responded to Topp’s request, donating ECO Prim Grip™ to cover the existing stamped concrete and Ultraplan® Easy self-leveling underlayment to smooth the floor. Sales rep Dave Onysyk from NCA also donated his time to help install the new flooring. Over the Christmas holiday and the following weekend, Topp, his son, Onysyk, volunteer Mike Flannery and CPAA

operations manager Daniel Barnett worked steadily to smooth the surface and install visitor-friendly carpet tile on the floors of the center. Once the desks and equipment were moved back in, the Center was able to open again after the Christmas break. “The new floor was beautiful and functional, and there were many smiles on January 2, 2013, when everyone came back to the center,” Topp said.

The center is used for therapy programs, work training, skill training, dance classes, music classes, and activities that let people with disabilities in the Calgary area live “life without limits.”

Lending a hand to Cerebral Palsy association

MaPEI enters Turkish market Mapei SpA recently acquired 100% of the Turkish company Wallmerk Construction Chemicals Building Industry and Trade, Inc. Founded in 2007, Wallmerk Construction is located in Polatli OSB, a strategically important industrial zone in Ankara, Turkey. The company is active in the production and trade of chemical products for the building industry, with a wide range of more than 200 products. Its offerings include waterproofing systems, special mortars and mortars for anchoring, tile adhesives and grouts, materials for thermal insulation, indoor and outdoor coatings, industrial floorings and other construction materials.

“We are very proud of this acquisition,” stated Veronica Squinzi, Internationalization and Business Development Manager of MAPEI Group. “It allows us to effectively enter the Turkish market, which we already serve through the import of our products produced in other European countries. Our internationalization strategy is based on a closer proximity to local customers and on a reduction of the transportation costs while constantly maintaining excellent quality thanks to our Research and Development centers. The Wallmerk acquisition moves us forward in this direction, allowing us to serve a very active and dynamic market in Turkey, which represents an important commercial connection from Europe to Asia.”

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Three new concrete restoration products MAPEI introduced three new products at the World of Concrete trade show in February 2013. Planitop® 11 and Planitop 18 ES repair mortars and the Mapeshield™ I galvanic anode answer the needs of contractors dealing with corrosion prevention and concrete repairs.

Planitop 11 is a one-component, pre-extended, cementitious, pumpable and pourable concrete mix for full-depth structural concrete repairs in above-, below- and on-grade applications. Planitop 11 is designed for large-volume structural repairs ranging from 1" to 8" (2,5 to 20 cm) application thicknesses and is suitable for form-and-pour and form-and-pump applications. Planitop 11 is ideal for structural repairs on horizontal, vertical and overhead surfaces in applications such as tunnels, bridges, dams, parking garages, balcony edges and columns.

Planitop 18 ES is a one-component, high-early-strength, cementitious repair mortar, with a corrosion inhibitor, that has the rapid-setting characteristics of Planitop 18 but with an extended set and working time. It is suited for all interior/exterior horizontal concrete repairs both below-

and above-grade, including bridge-deck repairs, parking-garage floor repairs and ramps. Planitop 18 ES provides a dense, impermeable pore structure and a high-strength, durable repair mortar.

Mapeshield I is a pure zinc anode developed for cathodic protection of reinforcing steel against corrosion in new, reinforced structures as well as structures requiring repair. Composed with a zinc core, Mapeshield I has its surface area covered with a special conductive paste; once connected to steel reinforcement rods, the anode protects the metal and prevents corrosion, impeding its formation and keeping the system active for 10 to 20 years. Mapeshield I is extremely effective in aggressive environments, such as chloride-contaminated and carbonated concrete.

“We are continuing to respond to the requests and requirements of concrete contractors with new products from our R&D Centers of Excellence here in the Americas and in Europe,” said Roger Pratt, Product Manager for MAPEI’s Concrete Restoration Systems line. “Our products clearly demonstrate that MAPEI is ‘technology you can build on’.”

We are continuing to respond to the requests and requirements of concrete contractors with new products from our R&D Centers of Excellence here in the Americas and in Europe.

- Roger Pratt, Product Manager for MAPEI’s Concrete Restoration Systems line

Planitop 11 Planitop 18 ES Mapeshield I


MAPEI partners with a host of flooring professionals throughout the Americas to provide solutions for a variety of product challenges. “Projects in the Works” showcases some of the installations currently under construction or recently completed. Check out what’s happening in your area – MAPEI may be right around the corner.

b Yale School of Management New Haven, Connecticut

Yale’s newest building, Edward P. Evans Hall at the Yale School of Management, is a perfect example of projects being designed with large-format tile and how specifying MAPEI’s innovative product selection benefits all involved. Atlantic Masonry (North Haven, CT) is doing the work, which should be completed later this year. The company is using Planicrete® AC latex admixture, Mapelastic™ AquaDefense waterproofing membrane, Mapeguard™ 2 sound-reduction membrane, Ultraflex™LFT mortar and Ultracolor® Plus grout.

c Mayo ClinicJacksonville, Florida

A leading cancer and liver treatment facility, the Mayo Clinic campus in Jacksonville recently added a new primary care facility along with an additional patient care facility. Construction is underway, and the addition will be an eight-story building with the goal

of expanding to 16 floors. MAPEI products are being used in the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) shower systems for each patient room. Dixie Contract Carpet (Jacksonville, FL) installers are using Mapecem® Quickpatch patching compound, Mapelastic 400 waterproofing membrane, Ultraflex 2 mortar, Kerapoxy® grout and Mapesil™ silicone sealant. Dixie crews have used MAPEI products in projects all over the Southeast for more than 15 years.

d Las Brisas PoolParadise Valley, Arizona

This extraordinary residential pool designed by Gervasio & Associates (Phoenix, AZ) is currently in the construction phase on the side of a mountain in Paradise Valley, AZ. The pool will hold 250,000 U.S. gals. (946 353 L) of water and reach 25 ft. (7,62 m) at the deepest point. Glass tile is being installed throughout the pool by Mossman Brothers Pools (Scottsdale, AZ). Mossman crews will be using Mapelastic 315 with Fiberglass

Mesh for waterproofing, Granirapid® mortar system and Ultracolor Plus grout.

e Loyola University Student CenterChicago, Illinois

The recently completed new student recreational center on the campus of Loyola University was designed to use lots of tile and stone in various places, including common areas, the beautifully vaulted entrance, multiple kitchen and dining areas, and as accent pieces throughout the center’s Internet café. Bourbon Tile & Marble (Buffalo Grove, IL) installed tile ranging from glass tile, split-face stone tile, large-format tile and quarry tile to even simple 4" (10 cm) wall tile. The MAPEI products used by the company included Mapelastic AquaDefense waterproofing membrane, Kerabond/Keralastic™ mortar system, Ultraflex 2 mortar, Ultraflex LFT mortar, Kerapoxy grout, Kerapoxy IEG grout, Keracolor™ S grout, Keracolor U grout, and Keracaulk™ sanded and unsanded caulks.

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