Mapeker for fixing down Warmup insulation boards? - TilersForums.com

[Qwerty]

I have a few bags of Mapeker to use up and was wondering if it would be suitable to use for fixing down warmup insulation boards, and then again on top of the warmup ufh (loose wire) for fixing down ceramic floor tiles.

Also, what size trowel is best for the boards???

Substrate is concrete screed by the way

 

[DHTiling]

Yes..it is fine..

 

[Gazzer]

No you need a SPF for this.

 

[DHTiling]

Mapeker is flexible neale...and suitable for UFH.

 

[Qwerty]

Yes..it is fine..

No you need a SPF for this.

Im now confused..........replies from 2 very experienced tilers....... yay or nay?

I also have 6 bags of keraflex maxi, but would like to use the mapeker if possible.

 

[Gazzer]

Nothing in my Mapei books about it being suitable ??

 

[kilty55]

im sure mapeker spec has now changed to flexi and suitable for ufh

 

[DHTiling]

Mapeker is a C2 adhesive and fine for what you need....and also suitable for ply overlay of 15mm and above..

Keep up with the spec neale...

 

[DHTiling]

Nothing in my Mapei books about it being suitable ??

Check the middle pages neale...suitable for UFH..:smilewinkgrin:

 

[Gazzer]

Mapeker is a C2 adhesive and fine for what you need....and also suitable for ply overlay of 15mm and above..

Keep up with the spec neale...

i think Mapei need to keep up with there brochures :mad2:

yes Dave is right (as usual) ( although i still wouldnt use it myself)
It seems they have done recent tests and have found that and i quote "Basically we've been under selling the product!!"
they also state that the UFH should " be encapsulated in a SLC"

 

[DHTiling]

It's always been a suitable product neale, just they haven't really pushed it as that...the new bags..have mapeker flex on them..but still the same adhesive as before..

 

[Gazzer]

Check the middle pages neale...suitable for UFH..:smilewinkgrin:

I was looking in the price list book and the details we were given on the training day, no mention of it being suitable.

 

[Gazzer]

Anyway Blocko, i hope you are reassured now and Mapeker is suitable

 

[DHTiling]

My little black book..says it is suitable for UFH..? and my mapei rep says it is flexible enough for timber floors as well...( 15mm overlay)..

Mapeker is a great adhesive IMHO..and available in white as well.

 

[Gazzer]

Yes Dave i have the black book too but if you read page 11 it makes no mention of saying its suitable. Obviously this need re editing on the next print. only when you read the adhesive selector does it say that it is suitable.