Mapei Mapegum WPS - waterproofing membrane

Mapegum WPS is a fast drying flexible liquid membrane for interior waterproofing.

Where to Use

Waterproofing indoor floor and wall surfaces that are not subject to continuous immersion in water, or rising damp. Flexible, anti-fracture membrane. Apply before the installation of ceramic tiles or stone materials.

Mapegum WPS may be used on the following:

• plasterboard, gypsum or cementitious render, lightweight cement block and marine plywood.
• cementitious, anyhdrite, wooden and magnesite substrates and existing ceramic and natural stone after the application of Mapeprim SP primer.

Example Applications

• Waterproofing walls and floors in bathrooms and show cubicles before laying ceramic tiles, natural stone and mosaic.
• Waterproofing kitchen walls and floors and work tops before laying ceramic tiles and natural stone.

N.B.: Mapegum WPS has been certified by the following institutes as a waterproofing membrane for damp environments, to be applied underneath tiled surfaces.

– Säurefliesner (Germany): tested in accordance with current standards.

– SP Swedish National Testing & Research Institute (Sweden): tested in accordance with BKR Standards (Building Ceramics Council).

– Norwegian Research & Building Institute: tested in accordance with current standards.

Technical data:

• Formation of surface skin: 1 hour.
• Complete drying (2 mm of thickness at +23°C): 5 hours.
• Waiting time: 1-2 hours between each coat; 12-24 days before laying ceramic.
• Colour: light grey.
• Application: by trowel, with a roller or by spraying.
• Storage: 24 months. Protect from frost.

Consumption

1.5 kg/m2 per mm of thickness.

Where to Buy

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Online Brochure

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