Functional, Beautiful, Seamless Flooring from MAPEI

The use of resin and cementitious-based flooring systems has become a consolidated practice in the construction field. Not only are they adopted in the industrial and commercial building sectors, but they are also used in the private construction sector and for street furniture and can be applied in various ways in all types of surroundings: from highly automated systems for industries to hospitals and supermarkets, as well as in civil settings for the public and private sectors, such as showrooms, shops and homes.

Resin coatings are typically polyurethane and epoxy-based. They are commonly used for industrial flooring for many reasons. Both types of coatings are highly durable and have a high compressive strength that are able to withstand heavy loads, depending on the system adopted. Polyurethane coatings are more flexible and therefore more scratch-resistant and able to absorb impact better. Furthermore, it can withstand chemical exposure which makes it ideal for the Food and Beverage industry where floors are exposed to acids. Resin coatings are seamless and offer practical, efficient systems that can be installed very quickly, along with benefits in terms of functionality, strength, durability and aesthetics.

Another alternative is self-leveling cementitious floors. Similar to resin floors, cementitious floors are high in strength and resistant to abrasion. For this reason, they are suitable for industrial, residential and commercial environments with intense foot traffic. The nature of the material makes it easy to apply by hand and/or by machine. It can be applied on all types of surfaces, horizontal, vertical and ceilings to create a monochromatic effect. Cementitious floors require a transparent or coloured finishing product as the final finish for good protection. They are easy to clean and maintain. With Mapei’s product range, various styles can be created: Natural effect similar to natural stones or mixed with natural aggregates to create a Terrazzo effect or Polished look for a posh effect. Its versatility to create decorative floors is popular with environments such as homes, showrooms and shops.

Mapei’s seamless flooring portfolio consists of a comprehensive range of solutions that can be tailored to suit the type of application, the thickness of the flooring and the type of formulating employed. The coatings can even be customized in an infinite array of colours, shades and patterns to create surfaces that are not only unique, but also perfectly suitable for use.

The Mapei’s systems broadly classified by the various usage are:

• Resin Systems for Carpark: Mapefloor Parking Systems are available in water-based, epoxy-based and polyurethane-based coatings.
• Resin Systems for the Hotel, Hospital and Food industry: Mapefloor CPU systems that protect against aggressive substances, chemicals and suit extreme thermal requirements.
• Resin Systems for Cleanroom: Certified flooring systems that are electrically dissipative and resistant to microorganisms for light, medium and heavy-duty floors.
• Resin Systems for the Electronics Industry: Certified floor coatings that are anti-static conductive/dissipative and chemical-resistant.
• Cementitious Flooring Systems: Ultratop System can be used as a decorative coating on walls and floors for interiors.
• Decorative Flooring Systems with Mapeflakes System/Quartz System, Ultratop Loft System and Mapefloor Epoxy Terrazzo System G for customized design in any type of colour, pattern and texture.

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