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Mapelastic AquaDefense 5 Gal 18.9 Lt

Mapei
#1968

Mapei Mapelastic AquaDefense is a premixed, flexible, thin, ultra fast-drying waterproofing and crack-isolation membrane for installation under ceramic tile or stone in residential, commercial and industrial environments.

  • Easily applied with a roller or brush on flat or curved surfaces, Mapelastic AquaDefense provides a continuous barrier to protect adjacent rooms and floors below from water damage.
  • On common problem areas like coves, corners and cracks, combine it with MAPEI’s optional Reinforcing Fabric. Mapelastic AquaDefense is an advanced liquid-rubber formula that allows tile installation with MAPEI polymer or epoxy mortars after just 30 to 50 minutes of dry time, and flood testing after 12 hours.
  • Mapelastic AquaDefense exceeds ANSI A118.10 and ANSI A118.12 standards, and is IAPMO-listed for use as a shower-pan liner.
  • Quick-drying: Install tile after 30 to 50 minutes of drying time.
  • Time-saving: Flood-test as shower pan liner after 12 hours of drying time.
  • Apply with roller or brush – easy to install over flat, curved or irregular surfaces.
  • Bonds to a wide range of surfaces; convenient, user-friendly and versatile
  • No odor; great for confined spaces
  • Prevents in-plane floor cracks from transmitting through tile or stone
  • Residential and commercial interior/exterior floors, walls and ceiling
  • Industrial interior floors and walls
  • Tub and shower surrounds; bathrooms; kitchens; food prep, dishwashing, servery and cafeteria areas; countertops; and laundry rooms
  • Residential and commercial freshwater pools, fountains and water features (completely covered by ceramic tile)
  • Cantilevered balconies and decks over unoccupied space (see "Limitations" section)
  • Balconies and decks over occupied space when used in conjunction with a primary waterproofing membrane
  • Steam rooms when used in conjunction with a vapor barrier (refer to TCNA handbook’s section SR613-07 and SR614-07 or TTMAC 321SR)
  • In-plane crack isolation up to 1/8" (3 mm) over nonstructural cracks
  • MAPEI's Reinforcing Fabric is available but optional for use on coves, corners and field application.
  • ANSI: Exceeds A118.10 standard (Waterproofing Membranes for Thin-Set Ceramic Tile) and
  • A118.12 standard (Crack-Isolation Membranes for Thin-Set Ceramic Tile)
  • ASTM: C627 (Robinson) service rating for extra heavy
  • IAPMO: Listed for use as shower pan liner

LEED Points Contribution LEED points

  • VOC compliance (Credit 4.1).................................................................. 1 point

Refer to MAPEI’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for specific data related to VOCs, health and safety, and handling of product.

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