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PROJECT APPLICATION
ULTRACOLOR PLUS anti-efflorescence mortar was used to grout the floor joints.
KERAFLEX
KERAFLEX is an improved (2), slip resistant (T),
cementitious adhesive (C) with extended open time (E),
that is categorised as class C2TE, according to EN 12004
standard. It is ideal for interior and exterior bonding of
ceramic and porcelain tiles, stone materials and mosaics
of every type, on floors, walls and ceilings.
KERAFLEX is also suitable for spot bonding of insulating
materials such as expanded polystyrene, rock and glass
wool, Eraclit, sound-deadening/reduction panels etc.
KERAFLEX is a grey or white powder composed of
cement and graded aggregates. When mixed with water,
it turns into a mortar which is easily workable, is highly
thixotropic, and has an extended open time. It adheres
well to all materials normally used in building; it hardens
without appreciable shrinkage.
As it has a low VOC emission level, KERAFLEX is
EMICODE EC1 R Plus-certified by GEV (the Association
for the Control of Emissions in Products for Flooring
Installation, Adhesives and Building Materials). It can
contribute up to three points towards obtaining LEED
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
certification.
PROJECT CREDITS
Project
Cutty Sark museum, London (Great Britain)
Architect
Grimshaw Architects Ltd
Contractor
Ellmer Construction
Laying of porcelain tiles on the floors of several areas
Laying company - Stone Concepts Ltd
Materials used - porcelain tiles from Domus and tile
installation materials from Mapei
INTERVENTION BY MAPEI
Mapei products
KERAFLEX for laying ceramic tiles and ULTRACOLOR
PLUS for grouting the joints
Mapei distributor
Domus
Mapei co-ordinator
Roberto Vigo, Mapei SpA
Period of intervention
2011-2012
Company website
www. mapei.com
This editorial feature is based on an article from Realta
Mapei INTERNATIONAL, Issue 39. All images by Mapei.
October 2012 THE SINGAPORE ENGINEER
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