Mapei: a solution for every problem
Mapei proposes soundproofing systems and products for new architectural structures and existing floors with interventions that are not excessively invasive.
The best way to eliminate the noise of footsteps is to soundproof the floor. The system proposed by Mapei is to overlay certain elements of the old flooring before installing the new floor covering. The soundproofing membrane, the key feature of the system, is placed between two layers of adhesive, thereby enabling the new floor covering to be installed over the old flooring without dismantling the existing floor. With this system a room can be soundproofed without creating dust and without too much disruption.
SOUNDPROOFING FOR FLOORS
The best way to eliminate the noise of footsteps is to soundproof the floor. The system proposed by Mapei is to overlay certain elements of the old flooring before installing the new floor covering. The soundproofing membrane, the key feature of the system, is placed between two layers of adhesive, thereby enabling the new floor covering to be installed over the old flooring without dismantling the existing floor. With this system a room can be soundproofed without creating dust and without too much disruption.
This system involves overlaying a soundproofing system over the old floor and requires the use of a series of products. The main product is MAPESONIC CR, a rubber and cork soundproofing mat in sheet form that is applied on the surface before installing ceramic, stone, resilient and laminated wooden flooring, as well as on heated floors. It is very thin (2 or 4 mm), which makes it ideal for renovation work, including where there is a limited amount of space available. MAPESONIC CR is recommended for upgrading internal areas in residential buildings, as well as for offices, medical structures, hotels and schools.
It also has very low emission of volatile organic compounds (EMICODE EC1 Plus), complies with European standards covering the quality of internal environments and helps earn award points for LEED certification.
SOUNDPROOFING FOR FLOOR SLABS
If the building is newly constructed, or if it is possible to completely reinstall the flooring and the underlying screed, the most suitable product is MAPESILENT. This modular membrane system enables floating screeds which are perfectly isolated from the substrate to be installed both simply and reliably and which meet current legal requirements. It is very easy to install a floating screed: all you need to do is install a layer of elastic material between the screed and the floor slab. To get the best out of the soundproofing properties of the entire system, it must be installed very carefully and accurately.
It is particularly important to prevent the screed coming into contact with the lateral structures of the room or with any other element, such as pillars or drainage pipes. It is also important that these elements do not interrupt the material in any point, otherwise acoustic bridges may form.
MAPEFLOOR COMFORT SYSTEM
The new seamless flooring solution from Mapei combines a high level of comfort underfoot with excellent soundproofing capabilities, reducing the transmission of impact noise.
MAPEFLOOR COMFORT SYSTEM is characterized by an attractive seamless finish, with no joints or interruptions in the floor covering. MAPEFLOOR COMFORT SYSTEM is also UV-resistant, easy to clean, with very low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in internal environments.
These characteristics make the flooring solution ideal for offices, shops, schools, medical centres and libraries, where a high level of under floor comfort is required. This is provided from the matting at the base of the system which also has excellent soundproofing capabilities and reduces the transmission of impact noise.
MAPEFLOOR COMFORT SYSTEM system is available in 4 different versions (2-6 mm thicknesses) in a wide chromatic variety of colours. Easy to install, MAPEFLOOR COMFORT SYSTEM is suitable for new buildings and refurbishment projects.
Self-levelling, elastic, UV-resistant, aliphatic polyurethane-based resin for floorings in civil environments.
Mapefloor Comfort System AL: 2 mm thickness; products to be used: PRIMER SN, QUARTZ 0.5, MAPEFLOOR PU 461, MAPEFLOOR FINISH 58 W.
Mapefloor Comfort System AL/X: 6 mm thickness; products to be used: MAPEFLOOR PORE FILLER, MAPE-COMFORT (flexible rubber matting made from granules of recycled rubber), MAPEFLOOR PU 461, MAPEFLOOR FINISH 58 W.
Self-levelling, elastic, UV-resistant, aromatic polyurethane-based resin for floorings in internal environments.
Mapefloor Comfort System AR: 2 mm thickness; products to be used: PRIMER SN, QUARTZ 0.5, MAPEFLOOR PU 460, MAPEFLOOR FINISH 58 W.
Mapefloor Comfort System AR/X: 6 mm thickness; products to be used: MAPEFLOOR PORE FILLER, MAPE-COMFORT (flexible rubber matting made from granules of recycled rubber), MAPEFLOOR PU 460, MAPEFLOOR FINISH 58 W.
