Mapei have provided a one-stop flooring installation solution for the new Sony Ericsson site in Coventry. A fast-track system of screed, levelling compound, adhesives and grout was selected to install floor coverings in large format porcelain tile and large Oak planks throughout the office and technical blocks in both buildings.
Nottingham Flooring, on behalf of Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd of Derby, specified and installed Mapei products throughout the reception area, kitchens, shower rooms and atriums.

Mapei’s Topcem rapid-drying screed, installed by Telling Finishings Ltd, was used to prepare the ground floor substrate within the reception areas ready for the installation of porcelain tiles. Thanks to its fast-drying properties, Topcem hardens within 24 hours, making it perfect for installations like this where time was at a premium.
Nottingham Flooring then installed 600x300 Porcelain Tiles with Mapei Keraquick rapid set flexible adhesive. Ideal for all types of tiles Keraquick was also used to install ceramic tiles to walls and floors throughout catering kitchens and toilet and shower rooms. All tiles were grouted with Mapei Ultracolor Plus rapid setting and drying flexible grout. Anti-mould and water-repellent Ultracolor Plus is ideal for wet areas.
Latexplan Trade levelling compound was used throughout the project as required.
Mapei Ultrabond P990 1K adhesive was selected to install 20 ½ mm thick Oak Planks to the first and second floor atriums and dining room. The ready-to-use, solvent-free and odourless adhesive was ideal for ease of use on site and is suitable for all types and sizes of wooden flooring.
Mapei is the world’s largest manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for building. With over 70 years experience, Mapei is a specialist in the production of quality products for the installation of all types of wall and floor coverings, and has a vast range of admixtures and repair products for concrete and building materials.
For further information on Mapei products call 0121 508 6970 or visit MAPEI

Mapei products were recently specified for the refurbishment of the Harley-Davidson Showrooms in Norwich and Guildford. Lind who recently took on the famous motorcycle franchise, required a system of products in order to install tiling to the wall and floor areas within the showrooms.
For the installation of tectonic anthracite solid porcelain tiles within the main showroom in Norwich, Mapei’s Mapeker Rapid-set Grey was specified by local installers Cristy’s Ceramics, Norwich. Mapeker Rapid-set is a fast setting adhesive suitable for fixing all types of ceramic, porcelain and stone tiles and mosaics to internal and external walls and floors. These were then grouted using Keracolor FF 113 Cement Grey one of 18 colours. The durable water and dirt repellent grout was the ideal choice for showrooms subject to significant foot traffic. In order to create a false brick wall effect, MapeGrip Plus, a non-slip adhesive with high initial grab and high bond strength, was used to install Travertine brick wall tiling. Joints finished with Keracolor FF 130 Jasmine.
To facilitate the flexibility of the timber substrate, on which the tiling within the Guildford showroom had to be installed, Keraquick Grey with Latex Plus additive was specified. When mixed these products achieve S2 Flexibility, suitable for the most deformable substrates. Cristy’s Ceramics then used Mapei’s flexible, fast-setting and drying, Ultracolor Plus 113 (Cement Grey) high performance grout, for joints up to 20mm, to install the tiling.
Mapei is the world’s largest manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for building. With over 70 years experience, Mapei is a specialist in the production of quality products for the installation of all types of wall and floor coverings, and has a vast range of admixtures and repair products for concrete and building materials.
For further information on Mapei products call 0121 508 6970 or visit MAPEI