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System for installing decorative wall coverings and LVT/SPC in damp environments including over existing ceramic tiles

Old Building

Wet environments

Installation of LVT

Application steps

Discover the application steps, the products used for this solution and other alternative products.

1

Existing tiles

The old tiles must be clean and well bonded to the base layer. Clean the surface of the existing floor with UltraCare HD Cleaner diluted 1:5 or 1:10 with water according to the amount of dirt on the floor.

2

Smoothing compound

PLANIPREP CONTRACT

Apply one or two layers (wait 2-3 hours between each layer) with a smooth metal trowel to eliminate any irregular or uneven areas between the tiles.

3

Adhesive

ULTRABOND ECO MS 4LVT WALL&FLOOR

Apply the product with a MAPEI No. 1 or TKB A2 notched trowel (for LVT with an uneven back or not particularly flat, use a MAPEI No. 2 or 3 or TKB B1 trowel).

4

LVT / SPC

5

Finishing

MAPECOAT 4 LVT

Before applying the product thoroughly clean the surface of the LVT with a red or green ULTRACOAT PAD. After mixing the two components as specified (comp. A : comp. B = 5 : 1 in weight), apply a crisscross layer of product with a short-pile roller (such as an ULTRACOAT ROLLER T3 or T5) or by airless spray.

6

Sealant

MAPESIL AC

Apply the one-component acetic silicone sealant in correspondence with expansion joints and joints between the floor and wall.

7

Existing tiles

8

Smoothing compound

PLANIPREP CONTRACT

Apply one or two layers (wait 2-3 hours between each layer) with a smooth metal trowel to eliminate any irregular or uneven areas between the tiles.

9

Adhesive

ULTRABOND ECO DECOR WET

Adhesive supplied ready to use and does not require any preparation. Apply the product with a smooth trowel.

10

Decorative glass fibre

11

Protective finishing

MAPECOAT DECOR PROTECTION

After mixing the two components as specified (comp. A : comp. B = 5 : 1 in weight), apply a criss-cross layer of product with a short-pile roller (such as an ULTRACOAT ROLLER T3 or T5) or by airless spray.