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Tiling System for Concrete and Concrete Block Swimming Pools
Description

The Mapei swimming pool installation system is for the installation of ceramic and porcelain tiles to a concrete swimming pool structure. From the preparation of the concrete, application of the tanking membrane to the installation and grouting of the tiles this Mapei swimming pool installation system covers all products required to ensure a robust and long-term solution for the application of tiles in a concrete swimming pool.

Products include crack and concrete repair products, a two-component cementitious tanking membrane to ensure the water tightness of the pools structure, polymer modified cementitious and epoxy tile adhesive systems and rapid setting polymer modified cementitious and epoxy grouts as well as acetic cure sealants for all expansion joints. Systems also available for fast -track installations using rapid set tile adhesives.

Key Features
  • Products to repair cracks in the structure to create a monolithic substrate for the application of levelling products and membranes
  • Rapid setting concrete repair products fast-track preparation of the substrate 
  • Rapid setting screed systems , including pre-mixed screed products for levelling concrete floors from 10mm to 100mm
  • Primers for porous and impervious substrates to ensure excellent bonding of the installation system
  • A two-component cementitious based tanking membrane to ensure the water tightness for the concrete structure
  • Waterproof tapes with elongation of over 300% to treat all changes in plane and ensure the concrete structure stays watertight at critical points of stress in the installation
  • Waterproof tapes specifically designed to treat construction joints and make sure they remain leak free
  • Polymer modified cement-based tile adhesives to provide excellent bonding of the tiles and long-term durability for the installation system.
  • Polymer modified rapid-set cement-based tile adhesives for when the pool needs to be filled in a short period of time and provide excellent bonding of the tiles and long-term durability for the installation system.
  • Epoxy tile adhesives where specialised installations are required such as glass tiles or mesh-backed porcelain products are used
  • Polymer modified cementitious grouts that don’t require additives and do not produce efflorescence. Available in a wide range of colours
  • Epoxy grouts for areas where a more robust grout is required, in areas of heavy use such as the pool entry, around handrails and where water sports equipment is placed into to the pool. Available in a wide range of colours
  • Acetic Cure sealants which are 100% silicone providing a robust seal for all expansion joints. Available in a wide range of colours
Scope of Use
  • For the installation of ceramic and porcelain tiles to a concrete or concrete block swimming pool structure
  • Use in chlorinated and salt water treated pools
  • Commercial and residential pools
Limitations on Use
  • Products should not be used where the ambient temperatures are less than 10°C or higher than 35°C
  • Products should be used by professional trained installers
In-Service History

Used internationally and in New Zealand for decades: 

  • Tepid Baths, Auckland
  • Waitaki Aquatic Centre
  • Pahoia Lodge
  • Mountfourd Park Pool, Manukau
Other Performance Attributes

Low VOC and Solvent Free products with the following certifications:

Crack Repair and Cementitious Epoxy Bonding Agent:

  • Eporip Environmental Product Declaration

Concrete Repair Products:

  • Planitop Fast 330 GEV Certificate

Screed:

  • Mapecem Environmental Product Declaration/li>
  • Mapecem GEV Certificate
  • Mapecem Pronto Environmental Product Declaration
  • Mapecem Pronto GEV Certificate

Primer:

  • Primer 3296 Environmental Product Declaration
  • Primer 3296 GEV Certificate
  • Eporip Environmental Product Declaration

Tanking Membrane:

  • Mapelastic Smart Environmental Product Declaration
  • Mapelastic Smart GEV Certificate

Waterproof Tapes:

  • Mapeband Easy GEV Certificate

Waterproof Tapes for Construction Joints:

  • Mapeband Flex Roll GEV Certificate

Polymer Modified Cement Based Tile Adhesives:

  • Kerabond Plus Environmental Product Declaration
  • Kerabond Plus GEV Certificate
  • Isolastic Environmental Product Declaration
  • Isolastic GEV Certificate
  • Ultralite S2 Environmental Product Declaration
  • Ultralite S2 GEV Certificate

Polymer Modified Rapid-Set Cement Based Tile Adhesives:

  • Keraquick Maxi S1 Environmental Product Declaration
  • Keraquick Maxi S1 GEV Certificate
  • Latex Plus Environmental Product Declaration
  • Latex Plus GEV Certificate

Grouts:

  • Ultracolor Plus Environmental Product Declaration
  • Ultracolor Plus GEV Certificate
  • Kerapoxy Grout Environmental Product Declaration
  • Kerapoxy Grout GEV Certificate

Sealants:

  • Mapesil AC Environmental Product Declaration
  • Mapesil AC GEV Certificate
Documents
BPIR Purtop 1000

16/11/2023 - Version 1

BPIR: Planitop Smooth & Repair R4
BRANZ Appraisal 484
BRANZ Appraisal 485: Mapelastic & Mapelastic Smart

485 [2018]

Technical Manual: Swimming Pools
Eporip (all documents)
Granirapid (all documents)
Isolastic (all documents)
Kerapoxy Adhesive (all documents)
Kerapoxy Easy Design (all documents)
Latex Plus (all documents)
Mapeband Flex Roll (all documents)
Mapecoat PU 20 N (all documents)
Mapelastic Smart (all documents)
Quarzo (all documents)
Safety Data Sheet Keraquick Maxi S1 Grey

Version 2 (2025)

Safety Data Sheet Keraquick Maxi S1 White

Version 2 (2025)

Safety Data Sheet Mapecem

Version 2 (2025)

Safety Data Sheet Mapecem Pronto

Version 1 (2023)

Safety Data Sheet Planitop Fast 330

Version 1 (2025)

Safety Data Sheet Planitop Smooth & Repair R4

Version 2 (2025)

Safety Data Sheet Ultracolor Plus

Version 3 (2025)

Safety Data Sheet Ultralite S2 T Flex

Version 2 (2025)

Safety Data Sheet: Planitop Smooth & Repair R4
Technical Data Sheet Keraquick Maxi S1
Technical Data Sheet Mapeband Easy
Technical Data Sheet Mapecem
Technical Data Sheet Mapecem Pronto
Technical Data Sheet Mapesil AC
Technical Data Sheet Planitop Fast 330
Technical Data Sheet Planitop Smooth & Repair R4
Technical Data Sheet Purtop 1000
Technical Data Sheet Ultracolor Plus
Technical Data Sheet: Planitop Smooth & Repair R4
Technical Data Sheet: Ultralite S2 T Flex
BBA Certificate Purtop 1000

20/12/2023 - Version 1

BPIR Compliance Statement Planitop Smooth & Repair R4

Version 1 (2023)

Environmental Product Declaration Keraquick Maxi S1
Environmental Product Declaration Mapecem
Environmental Product Declaration Mapecem Pronto
Environmental Product Declaration Mapecem Pronto
Environmental Product Declaration Mapesil AC
Environmental Product Declaration Ultracolor Plus
EPD Planitop Fast 330
EPD Planitop Smooth & Repair R4

2023

EPD: Planitop Smooth & Repair R4
GEV Emissions Certification: Ultralite S2 T Flex
Health Product Declaration Ultracolor Plus
HPD Planitop Fast 330
VOC Certification Mapecem
VOC Emissions Planitop Fast 330
Volatile Organic Compound Content Mapeband Easy
Volatile Organic Compound Content Mapecem Pronto
Volatile Organic Compound Emissions Mapeband Easy
Volatile Organic Compound Emissions Mapecem Pronto
Volatile Organic Compound Emissions Ultracolor Plus
Volatile Organic Compounds Content Mapesil AC
Volatile Organic Compounds Content Ultracolor Plus
Volatile Organic Compounds Emissions Mapesil AC
Specifications Mapeband Easy

Mapei have over 80 years of experience, with innovative quality adhesives, sealants and chemical products and systems for the building industry.

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