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Can I apply a self-leveling product on an exterior concrete slab?

No, self-leveling products are recommended for interior applications only. You can apply a concrete repair mortar instead, such as Topcem Premix or Mapecem 102.

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Can I apply waterproofing over a painted surface?

No. The surface must be thoroughly cleaned of any substance that could interfere with the bond of the installation material, including dirt, paint, tar, asphalt, wax, oil, grease, latex compounds, form-release agents, laitance, loose toppings, foreign substances and any other residues.

Can I mix a small amount of Keracolor S Sanded Grout?

Yes, it is important to dry-blend the bag first before mixing small batches. The small-batch mixing ratio is 4:1 of powder to water.

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Can I mix a small amount of Keracolor U Unsanded Grout?

Yes, it is important to dry blend the bag first prior to mixing small batches. Small batch mixing ratio is 3:1 powder to water.

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Can I mix a small amount of Ultracolor Plus FA?

Yes, it is important to dry blend the bag first prior to mixing small batches. Small batch mixing ratio is 3:1 powder to water.

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Can I use Keracolor S Sanded Grout with Glass Tile?

Sanded grout is not recommended with glass tile, because it could possibly scratch the glass.

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Can I use Keracolor U Unsanded Grout with Glass Tile?

Yes.

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Can I use UltraColor Plus FA with Glass Tile?

Yes, but keep in mind Ultracolor Plus FA has a fine sand in it, so you may want to perform a mockup first to make sure it doesn’t scratch the tile.

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Does Mapecrete Protector FF (single-component polish guard) meet – or exceed – LEED, Cradle to Cradle, Red List, etc., requirements and guidelines?

Mapecrete Protector FF 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.

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Does Mapefloor Finish 58 W [NA] (polyurethane, two-component coating) meet – or exceed – LEED, Cradle to Cradle, Red list, etc., requirements and guidelines?

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.

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Does Mapefloor Finish 630 [NA] (acrylic, two-component coating) meet – or exceed – LEED, Cradle to Cradle, Red List, etc., requirements and guidelines?

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.

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Does Primer SN [NA] (two-component, filled, epoxy primer) meet – or exceed – LEED, Cradle to Cradle, Red List, etc., requirements and guidelines?

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.

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