Waterproofing before applying ceramic, stone, and mosaic coverings in:

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

Mapelastic Aquadefense can be applied on:

• Concrete;
• Cementitious screeds and screeds made using special binders (Topcem, Mapecem, or Mapecem Pronto);
• Plasterboard (for application in interior only);
• Old ceramic tiles, terrazzo, and stone material;
• Cementitious render

• Do not apply Mapelastic AquaDefense if the temperature is lower than +5°C.
• Mapelastic AquaDefense must always be covered with ceramic, mosaic or stone.
• Do not apply Mapelastic AquaDefense on cementitious substrates with residual humidity higher than 3% or subject to recurring rising damp.
• Do not apply Mapelastic AquaDefense on crumbly cementitious substrates, old floors that are not well bonded to the substrate or surface treatments which could affect the bond.
• Do not use Mapelastic AquaDefense to cover cracks.
• Protect the surface from rain for at least 1 hour after applying the first coat and 3 hours after applying the second coat (times refer to +23°C and 50% relative air humidity when the product is applied on dried screeds with residual moisture lower than 3%).

In the opinion of BRANZ, Mapegum WPS, Mapelastic, Mapelastic Smart and Mapelastic AquaDefense Wet Area Membranes, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of this Appraisal, will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

• Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years and B2.3.2. Mapegum WPS, Mapelastic, Mapelastic Smart and Mapelastic AquaDefense Wet Area Membranes meet these requirements.
• Clause E3 INTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E3.3.6. Interior wet area floors and walls incorporating Mapegum WPS, Mapelastic, Mapelastic Smart and Mapelastic AquaDefense Wet Area Membranes will meet this requirement.
• Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. Mapegum WPS, Mapelastic, Mapelastic Smart and Mapelastic AquaDefense Wet Area Membranes meet this requirement

See BRANZ Appraisal 848 for full information.

• Residual GreenHouse Gas emissions measured throughout the life cycle of this product using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, verified and certified with EPDs, have been offset for the year 2026 through the acquisition of carbon credits in support of forestry protection projects.