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Mapei launches new adhesive for installing LVT in damp environments Singapore – Mapei has introduced a new adhesive for the installation of LVT on floor and walls in damp surroundings. LVT is one of the widely popular materials due to their excellent performance properties, ease of i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d m a i n te n a n c e a n d availability in a wide range of patterns that can reproduce the finish of many types of floor and wall coverings often
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used in residential and commercial buildings. Ultrabond Eco MS 4 LVT Wall is a high-performance, one-component s i l y l a t e d p o l y m e r- b a s e d a d h e s i v e with properties of high peel and sheer strength, excellent dimensional stability and high yield. Its key feature lies in its excellent wetting property even with impervious coverings. After application,
Ultrabond Eco MS 4 LVT Wall hardens to form a film resistant to moisture, water and heat. This makes it suitable for installing LVT on walls and floors in wet areas. It is highly resistant to shear loads, which makes it suitable for floors exposed to intense mechanical stress or in environments constantly exposed to water (in kitchens, showers, etc). The product can be applied in interior applications in the domestic, commercial and industrial locations. Ultrabond Eco MS 4 LVT Wall can a d h e re w e ll o n to m o s t s u b s t r a te s - absorbent and non-absorbent provided they are sound and without the presence of damp. Installers can use this product as a universal adhesive for all kinds of textile and resilient flooring, in particular, all types of vinyl. Ultrabond Eco MS 4 LVT Wall is readyto-use and easy to apply. It is easy to clean from hands and from the surface of floorings. The product is certified EMICODE EC1 Plus (very low emission of volatile organic compounds), which makes it harmless for floor installers and end-users. Its fast-setting property allows for sites to open for light foot traffic in just five hours and ready for use in 24 hours.
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MAY-JUNE 2021
19/4/21 3:02 PM
