Focus / 5/10/2024

Rapid Products

Mapei offers numerous solutions that can help reduce working times. We present the various "families" of Mapei rapid products, with input from various experts, and a roundup of construction sites for which our systems were chosen.

A collection of articles on this subject

From natural stone to ceramic tiles: the aim is to be quick

Products Interviews

From natural stone to ceramic tiles: the aim is to be quick

Mapei rapid installation products for ceramic tiles and stone have a 35-year history. Initially developed to address issues with natural stone installations like deformation and staining, these products have since evolved significantly.

Speed tests in the Lab

Research & Development

Speed tests in the Lab

In today's building industry, reducing execution times is crucial not only for new constructions but also for restoration and refurbishment projects. Cementitious formulations play a significant role in achieving rapid strength and resistance…

Riverton Hotel

The Riverton Hotel, situated in the heart of Göteborg near the Göta Älv River, offers an ideal base for visitors keen on exploring the city's attractions. Mapei, a key contributor to the hotel's new spa area, provided crucial support in overcoming…

Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel

Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel

Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel is a luxurious hotel located in Polignano a Mare in Apulia Region. It was recently renovated: Mapei products were used for quick installation, including pre-mixed mortars for screeds, anti-fracture membranes and rapid…

Resilient materials: maximum functionality

Resilient materials: maximum functionality

Resilient floor and wall coverings in the healthcare and hospitality sectors are essential. Mapei offers innovative solutions for quick renovations and rapid installation systems for resilient materials such as LVT and guarantees safety and…

German Football Federation (DFB) Campus

German Football Federation (DFB) Campus

The German Football Association has now a modern headquarters with offices, educational spaces, conference rooms and football pitches. The coverings for the interior floors were chosen for their comfort and sustainability, using resilient materials…

Time and timing in sport
are fundamental

Time and timing in sport are fundamental

Rapid products like those from the MAPECOAT TNS line are crucial in refurbishing indoor sports surfaces and motor racing circuits. These products offer rapid drying and/or rapid filming properties as well as high performances suitable for various…

Petronas Sepang International Race Circuit

Petronas Sepang International Race Circuit

The Sepang International Circuit, designed by Hermann Tilke, hosts major racing events. Mapei technology played a key role in the circuit’s renovation and preparation, providing durable, slip-resistant, and quickly applicable coatings that meet FIA…

Plenty of advantages and support to applicators

Plenty of advantages and support to applicators

Adrian Tew Zeng Guang shares his view about various aspects related to the application of MAPECOAT TNS acrylic colored coating proposed by Mapei in different projects, focusing on the challenges faced during works at the Sepang International Circuit.

High level of effectiveness, durability and sustainability

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…

San Nicola Stadium

San Nicola Stadium

The San Nicola stadium in Bari was designed by Renzo Piano for the 1990 World Cup. After thirty years, it was redeveloped to comply with regulations and host international events. Mapei contributed with products for the refurbishment of the…

Kursaal Santalucia Theatre

Kursaal Santalucia Theatre

Built in the 1920s, the Kursaal Santalucia Theatre was reopened in 2021 after years of closure thanks to restoration work. Mapei supplied products for structurally strengthening the building and installing wood floors

Mapei’s seamless floors: rapid installation and durability

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…

Criminal Justice Centre

Criminal Justice Centre

The new Criminal Justice Centre in Munich, designed by Plan2, is under construction to house 1,300 officials and 54 courtrooms. It features a stone and glass façade and, in the interiors, oak wood flooring from Bembé Parkett, which was quickly…

Wooden floors bonded in a few hours

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…

The challenge
of the sheer size overcome

The expert's opinion

The challenge of the sheer size overcome

Hans-Jürgen Schmitz from Bembé Parkett talks about the company's expertise in wooden flooring installation across various settings, including the Munich Criminal Justice Centre project. The project highlighted the importance of sustainable materials…

Perfect curing

MAPECUBE 1 is an innovative admixture for concrete, accelerating its curing process and improving the performance of cement. Suitable for a wide range of applications, it optimises construction time, maximising productivity and reducing…