Interviews
People from the industry talk about projects, good practices and... how our products have made a difference on building sites.
Chosen for You
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11/8/2024
Crafting luxury with Mapei: an installer's success story
A seasoned Croatian installer shares his journey with Mapei products, highlighting their key role in elevating the standards of ceramic and natural stone installations. From discovering Mapei solutions in Bosnia-Herzegovina to founding his own…
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8/29/2024
Cutting-edge pre-cast concrete with low impact on the environment
Crezza, a leading Italian company in precast concrete production, collaborated with the University of Brescia and Mapei to develop and test geopolymer concrete, a sustainable alternative with low carbon dioxide emissions. This research aims to…
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8/9/2024
When quality is an aid to experience
In the installation sector, the most common requests involve adhering to specifications despite challenges with materials and schedules. At the Abi d’Oru Hotel, Mapei products were crucial for meeting five-star standards, ensuring high-quality and…
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Home Interiors Special
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6/6/2024
The sustainable complexity of interiors
Professor Capitanucci explores recent trends in interior design, emphasising sustainability, flexibility and the fusion of modern technologies with historical aesthetics. She also addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on living spaces and…
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Home Interiors Special
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6/5/2024
Ultratop Loft System: elegance without boundaries
The Ultratop Loft System is a versatile and sophisticated covering system for floors and walls, ensuring the creation of seamless, durable, and easy-to-maintain surfaces. It aligns with the minimalist trend in contemporary homes, providing visual…
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Home Interiors Special
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6/5/2024
The sloping wall in the lounge: a real challenge
Designing a flat with a sloping wall in the living room involved several challenges. The solution was to build a stair-like structure against the sloping wall, which would serve multiple purposes such as storage, seating and kitchen. The choice of…
Products
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5/8/2024
Bonding and sealing using a hybrid product
Mapei has launched MAPEFLEX MS 55, a versatile hybrid adhesive and sealant for interior and exterior use, which combines the best qualities of silicones and polyurethanes, guaranteeing resistance and ease of use. Available in various formats, it is…
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5/8/2024
Cementos Argos: challenges and strategies to enhance sustainability in the concrete industry
Cementos Argos is a growing concrete and cement multinational. Their commitment to sustainability involves different initiatives in the educational, production and waste management fields
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Wall Coatings
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5/6/2024
Passive houses: a way to save energy
Demand for passive houses is growing due to the ever growing energy efficiency awareness. Challenges remain in implementation, but holistic design and integration of traditional principles with new technologies are crucial in developing new, more…
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Tall Buildings
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4/29/2024
An organism in constant dialogue with the outside
The founder and president of Mario Cucinella Architects, shares his views on the role of tall buildings in contemporary cities and describes the challenges encountered in designing the Unipol tower in Milan.
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Rapid Products
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4/27/2024
Wooden floors bonded in a few hours
Mapei's ECO PRIM PU 1K TURBO and ULTRABOND ECO P909 2K FAST enable rapid wooden flooring installation, suitable for various settings and complex patterns. These products are also eco-sustainable, emitting low VOCs, and solvent-free, ensuring safety…
Mapei around the World
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4/26/2024
A leading player for its quality and excellence
Mapei Serbia is recognised as being a reliable partner that can offer the Serbian market a wide range of products. As far as the future is concerned, this subsidiary of the Mapei Group expects to be able to stand out even more as a leading player in…
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Sustainability
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4/19/2024
Zero repair mortars: an updated range
The Zero Line by Mapei Group enhances sustainability in construction through durable mortars that extend the service life of structures and reduce environmental impact. These products are optimized to minimize emissions of carbon dioxide and tested…
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Rapid Products
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4/18/2024
Mapei’s seamless floors: rapid installation and durability
Mapei resin floors are ideal for industrial environments. Thanks to their ability to be laid even on "green concrete" and their resistance over time, they offer rapid and long-lasting installation, guaranteeing operational continuity and…
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Rapid Products
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4/4/2024
High level of effectiveness, durability and sustainability
During the resurfacing of the kerbs and run-off areas at the Sepang International Circuit last autumn, the presence of Mapei experts on site was much appreciated, as it demonstrated the attention and focus given to the project. The Head of Track…
