Mapei Mapelastic Aquadefence Liquid Waterproofing 7.5kg

Ready-to-use, ultra-quick drying, flexible liquid membrane for internal and external waterproofing applications.

Where to Use

To form waterproofing layers before applying ceramic, stone and mosaic coatings in:

• Balconies and terraces.
• Bathrooms and shower cubicles.
• Laundry rooms.
• Saunas and damp environments in general.

Some application examples

Mapelastic AquaDefense may be applied on:

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• Cementitious screeds and screeds made using special binders (Topcem, Topcem Pronto, Mapecem or Mapecem Pronto).
• Plasterboard (for internal applications only).
• Existing coatings in ceramic, terrazzo and stone.
• Cementitious render.

Some of the Advantages of Mapelastic Aquadefence are:

• Mapelastic AquaDefense is supplied ready to use.
• Mapelastic AquaDefense is a rapid product:
  • Resists rainwater 1 hour after applying the first coat and 3 hours after applying the second coat.
  • Ceramic may be bonded after 4 hours (at +23°C and 50% R.H. when applied on a dry screed with less than 3% residual moisture).
• Mapelastic AquaDefense is elastic: at +23°C it has 3.2 mm crack-bridging capacity without reinforcement.

Technical Characteristics

Mapelastic AquaDefense is a totally solvent-free, ready-to-use, ultra-quick drying, one-component light blue, synthetic resin-based paste in water dispersion.

Mapelastic AquaDefense is easy to apply using a long-haired roller, brush or trowel on horizontal, sloping and vertical surfaces. Mapelastic AquaDefense dries very quickly to form a flexible membrane without a sticky surface. It is resistant to light pedestrian traffic after just 3 hours and forms an excellent grip with all types of adhesives for laying ceramic, stone material and mosaic of all kinds. The flexible nature of Mapelastic AquaDefense helps it withstand normal movements caused by expansion and shrinkage of the substrate due to temperature variations and vibration.

Tiles laid on floors waterproofed with Mapelastic AquaDefense by using C2F-class MAPEI adhesives (such as Granirapid, Elastorapid, etc.) and grouted with Ultracolor Plus may be opened to pedestrian traffic within 12 hours of starting the work.

Mapelastic AquaDefense is resistant to water, limewater (Ph > 12), and detergents commonly used for cleaning residential environments.

Consumption

• 1 kg/m² for two coats (1.3 kg/m² per mm of thickness).