Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Mapefloor Finish 58 W [NA] contributes to the following LEED credit:

• IEQc2 Low Emitting Materials – We have SCS Indoor Advantage Gold VOC emissions certification, as well as SCAQMD-compliant VOC content.

Mapefloor Finish 630 [NA] contributes to the following LEED credit:

• IEQc2 Low Emitting Materials – We have SCS Indoor Advantage Gold VOC emissions certification, as well as SCAQMD-compliant VOC content.

Primer SN [NA] contributes to the following LEED credit:

• IEQc2 Low Emitting Materials – We have SCS Indoor Advantage Gold VOC emissions certification, as well as SCAQMD-compliant VOC content.
• Primer SN Fast meanwhile, contributes to MRc4 Material Ingredients – We do not have Cradle to Cradle; instead, we have Manufacturer Inventories (or, MIs). Our third-party-verified MIs contribute to 1.5 products for projects pursuing LEED v4.1 certification or by substituting any LEED v4 credits with LEED v4.1.

Ultratop [NA] contributes to the following LEED credits:

• MRc4 Material Ingredients – We do not have Cradle to Cradle; instead, we have Manufacturer Inventories (or, MIs). Our third-party-verified MIs contribute to 1.5 products for projects pursuing LEED v4.1 certification or by substituting any LEED v4 credits with LEED v4.1.
• IEQc2 Low Emitting Materials – We have SCS Indoor Advantage Gold VOC emissions certification, as well as SCAQMD-compliant VOC content.
• Red List is for Living Building Challenge projects; we provide project-specific Red List letters upon request.
• We also have Sustainability Product Reports available for all our Ultratop products.

MAPEI Flexcolor CQ is a ready to use grout that is 100% acrylic and dries harder than cement-based grout. The residue left behind, when not properly removed during the grouting process, can appear as a clear film that can become tacky. This residue can easily be removed using UltraCare Heavy-Duty Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner.

When it comes to removing tough epoxy grout haze, time is of the essence. The longer it sits on the tile, the longer it takes to remove. Use UltraCare Epoxy Grout Haze Remover to safely and effectively remove epoxy grout haze. For epoxy haze that has been on the surface for more than 7 days, use UltraCare Heavy-Duty Sealer & Coating Stripper.

It can be removed if heated with an industrial dryer (heat gun). Epoxy grout is heat-resistant up to 100°C (212°F). Heated past this temperature, it softens and can be removed with a knife or trowel.

It is recommended to wait 3 days before using the shower. In some cases, where conditions are very humid and cold, or if ventilation is insufficient, it may take longer to dry.

3 days minimum

3 days minimum

The answer to this question depends on what substrate you are working over. If you are installing adhesives over soft surfaces like plywood, then a trowel can last quite a while. If you are installing over a concrete or hard, abrasive surface, then a trowel may last about 2,000 square feet (186 m²) before the notches wear down. An installer may think that this is a good thing because his coverage will get better per gallon of adhesive, but in the end this is not a good situation as there may not be enough adhesive on the floor for proper bonding. Some trowels may last longer, but this is always something to check before getting started on any given flooring project: Make sure that your trowel is in good condition and will deliver the right amount of adhesive required for the project.

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