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EN 1504-2
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IN COMPLIANCE WITH
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 1504-2 (C)
PRINCIPLES
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SURFACE PROTECTION
SYSTEMS FOR CONCRETE
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Two-component
cementitious mortar,
flexible down to -20C,
for waterproofing
balconies, terraces,
bathrooms and
swimming pools
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control and evaluation of conformity
- General principles for the use of CONCRETE BEAM
products and systems) and the
requirements claimed by EN 1504-2
coating (C) according to the PI, MC
15 cm
CRACK
and IR principles (Protection systems
for concrete surfaces).
MAPELASTIC COVERING
RECOMMENDATIONS
Do not use Mapelastic for thick 60 cm
Penetration of CO2 - mm
Protect from rain and water spillage 45
Unprotected
concrete (w/c = 0.8)
for the first 24 hours after application. 40
35 Concrete
30 (w/c = 0.8) protected
25 with Mapelastic
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15
10
5
Waterproofing screeds
0 3 7 40 60
with Mapelastic Accelerated carbonation (days)
and Mapeband
Fig. 2: Protection of Mapelastic against accelerated
carbonation (30% of CO2) on porous concrete
Penetration of sodium chloride - mm
35
30
25
20 Unprotected
concrete (w/c = 0.8)
15
Concrete (w/c = 0.8)
10 protected with
Fig. 2B - Penetration test of chloride ions Mapelastic
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(UNI 9944). Sample A covered with
Mapelastic is not penetrated; sample B,
0 3 7 28 45 60
left uncoated, shows an advanced penetration Days immersed in a 10% aqueous solution of sodium chloride
of many mm
Fig. 3: Protection of Mapelastic against penetration of sodium
chloride on porous concrete
When Mapelastic is used on large
terraces or flat roofs that will not
be covered with tiles, vapour vents 70
Compressive strength - N/mm2
Kerabond + Isolastic
in the substrate (generally every 50
20-25 m). 40
Concrete (w/c = 0.4)
Do not apply Mapelastic on 30 protected with
unprotected surfaces in swimming 20
Mapelastic
pools. Unprotected
10 concrete (w/c = 0.4)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
0 14 21 42 60
Preparation of the substrate Days immersed in a 30% aqueous solution of calcium chloride
A) Protection and waterproofing of
concrete structures and pre-cast Fig. 4: Protection of Mapelastic against the decrease in
units mechanical strength of concrete caused by calcium chloride
based de-icing salts
(e.g. pillars and beams for road and
railway viaducts, cooling towers,
chimneys, underpasses, retaining
walls, applications in coastal areas, by hand or mechanical abrasion or by using a
basins, canals, faces of dams, hydro-demolition system or a hydro-scarifier.
columns, balcony fronts). The last two techniques, which use high-pressure
The surface to be treated must be water, are particularly recommended because
sound and perfectly clean. the reinforcement rods are not damaged and the
Remove all cement laitance, flaky structures are not subject to vibration which
parts and traces of powder, grease, could cause the onset of small cracks in adjacent
oil and form release agents by concrete.
Private terrace,
sand-blasting, or wash down with Once the rust has been completely removed by
Cereseto high-pressure water jets. sandblasting, carry out the repair with a pre-blended
(Alessandria) - Italy If the structure to be waterproofed and mortar from the Mapegrout or Planitop range.
protected with Mapelastic is in poor Absorbent surfaces to be treated with Mapelastic
condition, remove the damaged parts must be slightly dampened beforehand with water.
Mapelastic: t wo-component flexible cementitious membrane for waterproofing balconies, terraces,
bathrooms, swimming pools and for protecting concrete in compliance with the requirements
of EN 14891 and EN 1504-2, EN 1504-9 coating (C) principles PI, MC and IR
comp. A comp. B
Bond values according to EN 14891 measured using Mapelastic and a C2-type cementitious adhesive according to EN 12004
B) Waterproofing terraces, balconies before it is poured into the hopper of
and swimming pools the pump.
C EMENTITIOUS SCREEDS:
s etting cracks or cracks caused by Manual application of the mortar
plastic or hygrometric shrinkage must Apply Mapelastic within 60 minutes of
be filled beforehand with Eporip; mixing.
Skim the prepared surface to a feather
if thicknesses of up to 3 mm have to edge with a thin layer of Mapelastic with
be levelled out (to create slopes, fill in a smooth trowel then, while the first coat
dips, etc.) use Planitop Fast 330 or is still fresh, apply a second coat to form
Adesilex P4. a final thickness at least 2 mm thick.
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XISTING FLOORS: When waterproofing terraces, balconies,
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xisting floors and coverings in ceramic, basins and swimming pools, we
porcelain tiles, clinker or terracotta, etc. recommend embedding Mapenet 150
must be well bonded to the substrate alkali-resistant reinforcement mesh in the
and free of substances which could first coat of Mapelastic while it is still wet.
compromise the bonding, such as The mesh must also be used in areas with
grease, oil, wax, paint, etc; either small cracks or in areas which are
under particular stress.
t o remove material that could affect the
adhesion of Mapelastic, clean the floor After the mesh has been laid, finish off
with a mixture of water and 30% caustic the surface with a flat trowel and apply
soda, then thoroughly rinse the floor a second layer of Mapelastic when the
with clean water to eliminate all traces first one has set (after 4-5 hours). Waterproofing a
swimming pool with
of caustic soda. Mapelastic
After applying Mapelastic, wait 5 days
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ENDERS: for curing before laying ceramic tiles.
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ementitious renders must be In favourable climatic conditions and with
sufficiently cured (7 days per mm of good temperatures this period may be
thickness in good weather conditions), reduced to 24 hours on damp substrates.
well bonded to the substrate, resistant
Laying ceramic tiles on Mapelastic
and free from all dust and paint;
B
ALCONIES AND TERRACES:
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ampen absorbent surfaces to be b
ond in place using a C2 class
treated beforehand with water. cementitious adhesive such as Keraflex
or Keraflex Maxi S1 or, for more rapid
Close up of the waterproofing layer setting, a C2F class adhesive such as
In the waterproofing sector, more than Granirapid or Ultralite S1 Quick.
in any other sector, it is essential that
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rout the joints with a CG2 class
which alone are capable of making a cementitious product such as
Keracolor FF or Keracolor GG mixed
difference. This is why Mapeband TPE,
with Fugolastic or Ultracolor Plus;
Mapeband and other special accessory
articles are indispensable and a
s eal the movement joints with a
determining factor.
special MAPEI elastic sealant (such
Mapeband TPE is used to seal structural as Mapeflex PU45, Mapesil AC or
joints and joints subject to high dynamic Mapesil LM. Other types of sealant Laying ceramic tiles
stress, Mapeband is used to waterproof may be required for specific service on Mapelastic in a
check joints, fillet joints between horizontal conditions: please refer to the MAPEI swimming pool
and vertical elements and special kits from Technical Services Department).
the Drain range are used to seal drain
holes. It is imperative that special care is S
WIMMING POOLS:
in these critical areas after levelling and b
ond ceramic tiles in place using a C2
cleaning the substrate and before applying class cementitious adhesive (Keraflex
the cementitious waterproofing mortar. or Keraflex Maxi S1) or a C2F class
rapid adhesive (Granirapid or Ultralite
Preparation of the mortar S1 Quick). For mosaic, on the other
Pour component B (liquid) into a hand, use Adesilex P10 + Isolastic
suitable, clean container, then slowly add mixed with 50% water (class C2TE);
component A (powder) while stirring
with a mechanical mixer. g
rout the joints with a CG2 class
Carefully mix Mapelastic for a few cementitious product (Keracolor FF/
minutes, making sure that no powder Keracolor GG mixed with Fugolastic
remains stuck to the sides or the bottom or Ultracolor Plus) or with an RG
of the container. class epoxy product (of the Kerapoxy
Keep stirring until a perfectly homogenous range of product);
mix is obtained.
Use a low-speed mechanical mixer for s eal the joints with Mapesil AC silicone
this operation to avoid too much air being sealant.
dragged into the mix.
Do not prepare the mix by hand. Application of the mortar Swimming pool
Preparation of Mapelastic may also be by spraying waterproofed with
carried out with a mortar mixer, which is After preparing the surface (see paragraph Mapelastic: Scarioni
Leisure Centre -
usually supplied with mortar sprayers. on Preparation of the substrate), apply Milan - Italy
If this technique is used, make sure that Mapelastic with a spray gun with a lance
the mix is homogenous and has no lumps fitting suitable for use with smoothing
mortars, at a minimum thickness not less how Mapelastic is completely impermeable
than 2 mm per layer. to this aggressive substance (Fig. 5). The
If a thicker layer is required, Mapelastic Mapelastic membrane also protects the
must be applied in several coats. concrete from the action of sodium chloride
Successive coats must only be applied when (for example seawater).
the previous one is dry (after 4-5 hours).
In areas with small cracks or which are highly Figure 3 shows how Mapelastic completely
stressed, insertion of Mapenet 150 in the first blocks infiltration of salt into the concrete
layer of fresh Mapelastic is recommended. which is, in itself, very porous and may be
Immediately after laying the mesh, Mapelastic easily penetrated. Mapelastic also provides
must be smoothed off with a flat trowel. an impenetrable barrier against calcium
If the mesh needs to be encapsulated, a chloride (CaCl2) based de-icing salts, which
further layer of Mapelastic may be applied have a destructive action on even the highest
with a spray gun. quality concrete.
When Mapelastic is used for protecting
beams and columns on bridges, railway Figure 4 shows the reduction in mechanical
underpasses and faades on buildings etc., resistance (initially 65 N/mm) of concrete
the product may be painted using products permanently immersed in a solution of
from the Elastocolor range, which are 30% CaCl2. In this case, too, Mapelastic
acrylic resin-based water dispersions and offers efficient protection of the concrete,
are available in a wide range of colours and prevents the salt from carrying out its
which may be obtained using the ColorMap aggressive and destructive action on the
automatic colouring system. concrete.
If Mapelastic is used, on the other hand, to
protect horizontal surfaces not used for foot Cleaning
traffic such as flat roofs, it may be painted Due to the high bonding strength
over with Elastocolor Waterproof acrylic of Mapelastic, even on metals, it is
resin-based flexible paint in water dispersion. recommended to wash work tools with
Elastocolor Waterproof is available in a water before the mortar sets. Once it has
wide range of colours obtained using the set, cleaning may only be carried out by
ColorMap automatic colouring system mechanical means.
and must be applied at least 20 days after
applying Mapelastic. CONSUMPTION
Manual application:
Precautions to be taken during approx. 1.7 kg/m per mm of thickness.
and after application Spray gun application:
No special precautions need to be taken approx. 2.2 kg/m per mm of thickness. Example of Mapelastic
applied on a viaduct by
when the temperature is around +20C. spraying
NB: The consumption figures indicated are
During hot weather, it is advisable to keep for a seamless film applied on a flat surface
the product out of direct sunlight (powder and will be higher on uneven surfaces.
and liquid).
PACKAGING
Units of 32 kg:
After application, and in particularly dry,
component A: 24 kg bags:
hot or windy weather, it is recommended to
component B: 8 kg tanks.
protect the surface from rapid evaporation
Upon request, component B may also be
by covering it with sheets.
supplied in 1000 kg tanks.
Units of 16 kg:
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE DATA
2 6 kg bags and 1 4 kg drum.
The technical data table contains the
identification and application data for the STORAGE
product. Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 illustrate some Mapelastic component A may be stored
of Mapelastics characteristics. for up to 12 months in its original packaging.
The product complies with the conditions of
Figure 1 shows the load diagram for Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) N 1907/2006
evaluating the products crack-bridging (REACH), item 47.
capacity. The sample to which Mapelastic
was applied, on the underside of the beam, is Mapelastic component B may be stored
subjected to increasing loads in the middle. up to 24 months.
The crack-bridging capacity of Mapelastic
is determined by measuring the maximum Keep Mapelastic in a dry place and at a
width of the crack in the concrete at the temperature of at least +5C.
moment Mapelastic fractures.
The degree of protection offered by SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
Mapelastic to the concrete substrate is not PREPARATION AND APPLICATION
limited to a simple covering of subsequent Mapelastic component A is an irritant and
cracks provoked by heavy loads, shrinkage, contains cement which produces an irritating
temperature variations etc. Mapelastic itself alkaline reaction if it comes into contact with
is also very resistant to chemical attack, perspiration or other bodily fluids. It may also
as illustrated by the results of the following be harmful to the eyes, and if the product
tests, and offers good protection for the comes into contact with the eyes, wash well
concrete against carbonation and, therefore, immediately with plenty of clean water and
subsequent corrosion of the reinforcing rods. seek medical attention.
Mapelastic component B is not considered
Figure 2 is a graph which compares hazardous according to current norms and
accelerated carbonation (in an atmosphere of guidelines regarding the classification of
air enriched with 30% of CO2), and shows mixtures. However, we recommend the use Example of Mapelastic
applied on a dam by
spraying
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