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[Dan]

Mapei Technical Helpline: 0121 508 6970
Mapei Grout Information: http://www.mapei.it/CMS/grouts/index_eng.htm
Mapei UK Website: http://www.mapei.co.uk/
Mapei Worldwide Website: http://www.mapei.com/

To ask about training days or product familiarisation days give Mapei Technical a call.
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The forum member 'Cliff Anger' is a Mapei guy should you have specific questions about Mapei.

[brian c]

cheers for that Dan.

[Dan]

No Problem.

I chose the adhesvie and grout brands that were voted highly in our poll's and thought I'd post contact info etc.

[Dave]

I have used mapei grouts but not there adhesives...can anybody tell me what they are like..?..

[GazTech]

I have used their couloured grouts on many occasion, superb range and fabulous to work with

[grumpygrouter]

Interesting wee look at their website just now. They have never laid anyone off or gone into the red in their entire history. Impressive!!

Grumpy

[m4ubs]

i've just used the 2 part flexi stuff....Keraquick with LatexPlus...1st time i've used it....i hope its good stuff !!!

[Dave]

Does anybody know what there primers are like..???

[Fred]

I use Keraquick all the time now and it is splendid stuff. Their pot gear is very good and is sold at a very competative price as well.

However, don't try to use their multi-colours grout on walls, a nightmare to wash off!!! They have wall grout for walls, so use it!!

[m4ubs]

ive got grey ULTRACOLOUR grout for my walls and floor tiles....never used that n all ....is that what ur talking about ? apparently the guy said its suitable to be used as a flexi grout n all ???

[Fekin]

I've only ever used their black silicone.

[devonmark]

I only use Mapei adhesives now.....love the stuff, used the floor leveller, it's 2part and expensive but very good, grouts for walls are a pain to clean off, sets very fast, silicone is also excellent and available in many colours..Mark.

[m4ubs]

i rang up their technical support and they told me the grout is flexible...(its an all in one)

[clm]

I've only ever used their black silicone.

hi fekin,will be using the black silicon next wk.whats it like to work with?

[Dave]

have you's tried a scotch pad to help with the grout clean up....or is it really that hard to get off..??..
Do they do a dispersion adhesive suitable for mosaics etc.....?.

[Cliff Anger]

Mapei Technical Helpline: 0121 508 6970
Mapei Grout Information: http://www.mapei.it/CMS/grouts/index_eng.htm
Mapei UK Website: http://www.mapei.co.uk/
Mapei Worldwide Website: http://www.mapei.com/

To ask about training days or product familiarisation days give Mapei Technical a call.
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The forum member 'Cliff Anger' is a Mapei guy should you have specific questions about Mapei.

Dear All

Mapei are maufacturers of construction chemicals and our products are sold through distributors in the UK.

Whilst i hope you can appreciate we do have a price list - this is based on the supply of minimum 10 tonne bulk orders to distributors and therefore becomes irrelevant to general fixers.

We really do appreciate your custom - however it is also extremely important that we support our distributors who actually sell our product range into the market.

With this in mind we will not be publishing our prices on this website or mailing out price lists.

I hope you can appreciate our position

Mapei UK Ltd

[CCTiling]

Hi. I used the ultra-colour beige the other week and I had to mix it in 2 batches as the floor area was over 10m2. When the grout had cured fully there was a slight difference in the shade. Luckely not noticeable for the customer but I could see a difference. I used my sparky to mix at low speed and mixed both batches quite dry then left to stand for 3 minutes then added a little water to get it smooth. Please can anyone advise me on the correct way to mix as I don't want to lose confidence in this product

[whitebeam]

I mix by hand, I don't mix it to stiff to start then leave for 2-3 mins then whip up again. You maybe mixing to stiff to start with because your having to mix water to thin down, Was told by a lab rat this grout is high tech

[CCTiling]

I mix by hand, I don't mix it to stiff to start then leave for 2-3 mins then whip up again. You maybe mixing to stiff to start with because your having to mix water to thin down, Was told by a lab rat this grout is high tech

A bit too high tech, well for me anyway!! I'll try hand mixing next time then to see if it makes a difference

[whitebeam]

The reason I mix by hand is it goes off quicker so do it in smaller amounts

[Leatherface]

Hi. I used the ultra-colour beige the other week and I had to mix it in 2 batches as the floor area was over 10m2. When the grout had cured fully there was a slight difference in the shade. Luckely not noticeable for the customer but I could see a difference. I used my sparky to mix at low speed and mixed both batches quite dry then left to stand for 3 minutes then added a little water to get it smooth. Please can anyone advise me on the correct way to mix as I don't want to lose confidence in this product

Mapei supply callibrated mixing buckets - it is imperative that you get your water to powder ratio correct - if you get it wrong there will be a drastic difference in shade -either too light or too dark - don't wipe it off to early either, wait till it is going off to the touch.
Can get nasty results if you don't use it properly

[whitebeam]

Mapei supply callibrated mixing buckets - it is imperative that you get your water to powder ratio correct - if you get it wrong there will be a drastic difference in shade -either too light or too dark - don't wipe it off to early either, wait till it is going off to the touch.
Can get nasty results if you don't use it properly

Good point Leatherface, I've heard the same but can't find one of the buckets so do guess work.

Give us the old aviator mate

[Dave]

You can get large capacity buckets with measuring guides on them from CTD....about 3 squid i think...

[andersontiling]

we use in the region of 50-70 pallets a year.the best adhesive is ardex for a quality and high yield,unfortunately the mark up price is double compared to mapei .i have been using these for 1 year now and the kerraflex is one of their best products.dont like the ultracolour grouts as they go off to quick .best solution is the kerracolour gg or ff which is suitable for porcelain

[nigelp]

Hi I am about to lay 20 sq m of travertine floor tiles, which I have just bought. Went to Topps today to get some adhesive - got bowled over when they quoted me £239, needless to say I didn't buy. Noticed that Trade Depot has Buildfix Rapid Set Flexible adhesive from Mapei, but cannot find reference to this particular one on the Mapei web site or a data sheet. Does anyone know if the white is Ok for Travertine going on to a real solid concrete screed floor. Thx.

[andersontiling]

always reccomend white adhesive for travertine.if you use grey the trowel marks show through..mapei kerraflex white will be the same as what you have seen probabley name it different for the diy store

[whitebeam]

The only rapid set Mapei you speak of is for quarries and ceramic and only comes in grey, So would'nt suit travertine.
There's Keraquick for natural stone and comes in white

[Dave]

The buildfix is an adhesive that B&Q are selling...I believe it is made by Mapei but have no confirmation of this....

The prices that i have seen are quite expensive really....

[nigelp]

Thanks for replies, didn't know B&Q had it, I saw it at Trade Depot for £17 per 20kg bag, I thought that was quite reasonable compared to Topps. What would you advise to use for Travertine in other brands. Don't have to use Trade Depot as its not that convenient for me.

[Dave]

You can get Mapei from CTD and at very good prices....