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Mapelastic AquaDefense

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Mapei Australia Pty Ltd

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

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Application

For internal and external waterproofing applications.


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.


Mapelastic AquaDefense may be applied on:

  • Concrete
  • 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.

Description

Totally solvent-free, ready-to-use ultra-quick drying, one-component light blue synthetic resin based paste in water dispersion.


Features and benefits:

  • No drill or mixing tools required, supplied ready-to use.
  • Resistant to rainwater 1 hour after applying the first coat and 3 hours after the second coat.
  • Ceramic coatings may be laid just 4 hours after applying the final coat (times refer to +23°C and 50% relative humidity of the air when the product is applied on dried screeds with a residual moisture lower than 3%).
  • Certified to AS/NZS 4858:2004 Wet Area Membranes - CLASS III.

General information

Color

Blue

Finish

Rolled

Material

Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR)

Warranty description

Ten year

Uniclass

Pr_35_31_68_63 Polyester resin waterproof coatingsPrimary
Pr_35_31_68_47 Liquid tanking resins

NATSPEC National Classification System

0621 Waterproofing - Wet Areas

0411 Waterproofing – External and Tanking

SpecPack

07510 Membrane Roofing and Screeds

07500 Membrane Roofing and Plumbing

07130 Waterproofing and Tanking

SpeedSpec

07500 Membrane Roofing and Plumbing

07140 Wet Area Membranes

07130 Waterproofing and Tanking

Product range

Mapelastic

Specification data - Polyester resin waterproof coatings

Standard

To AS/NZS 4858 and AS 4654.1.

Colour

Light blue.

Execution

-

Manufacturer guidance

Must be applied in two even, coats (approximately 0.4 mm per coat) with a long-haired roller, brush or trowel.

Refer to technical data sheet.

Packing

15 kg drums.

Coverage

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

Storage

24 months in its original packaging in a dry place.

Guidance for specification option:

 Protect from freezing weather.

Density

1.30 g/cm³.

Solids content

66 %.

Application temperature

5 – 35 °C.

Form

One-component light blue synthetic resin based paste in water dispersion.

Drying time

3-4 hours.

VOC content

54 g/L.

Guidance for specification option:

Rule 1113 compliant.

Refer to product safety data sheet.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Manufacturer guidance

The product is not classified as hazardous according to Australia WHS regulation.

Refer to safety data sheet.

Country of material origin

Italy

Country of product manufacture

Italy

Literature

System for the installation of tiles in bathrooms and damp environments

System for the installation of tiles in bathrooms and damp environments

Case studies

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Daydream Island Resort and Spa

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