Mapei Mapelastic AquaDefense Waterproofing Membrane

15kg Bucket

Mapelastic AquaDefense is a ready-to-use, ultra quick-drying, flexible liquid membrane for waterproofing interior and exterior surfaces.

Application Examples

Waterproofing before applying ceramic, stone, and mosaic coverings in:

• bathrooms and shower cubicles;
• laundry rooms;
• saunas and damp environments in general;
• balconies and terraces.

Mapelastic AquaDefense can be applied on:

• concrete;
• cementitious screeds and screeds made using special binders (Topcem, Topcem Pronto, Mapecem, or Mapecem Pronto);
• plasterboard (for application in interior only);
• old ceramic tiles, terrazzo, and stone material;
• cementitious render.

Advantages

Mapelastic AquaDefense is ready to use.
Mapelastic AquaDefense is a rapid product:

• resists rainwater 1 hour after applying the first coat and 3 hours after applying the second coat.;
• ceramic can be bonded after 4 hours (at +23°C and 50% R.H. when applied on a dry screed with less than 3% residual moisture).

Mapelastic AquaDefense is elastic: at +23°C it has 3.2 mm crack-bridging capacity without reinforcement.

 

Technical Characteristics

Mapelastic AquaDefense is a totally solvent-free, ready-to-use, ultra-quick drying, one-component light blue, synthetic resin-based paste in water dispersion.
Mapelastic AquaDefense is easy to apply using a long-haired roller, brush, or trowel on horizontal, sloping, and
vertical surfaces. Mapelastic AquaDefense dries very quickly to form a flexible membrane without a sticky surface.
It is resistant to light pedestrian traffic after just 3 hours and forms an excellent grip with all types of adhesive for laying ceramic, stone material, and mosaic of all kinds.
The flexible nature of Mapelastic AquaDefense helps it withstand normal movements caused by expansion and shrinkage of the substrate due to temperature variations and vibration.
Tiles laid on floors waterproofed with Mapelastic AquaDefense by using C2F-class MAPEI adhesives (such as Keraquick Maxi S1, Ultralite S1 Flex Quick, etc.) and grouted with Ultracolor Plus can be opened to pedestrian traffic within 12 hours of starting the work.
Mapelastic AquaDefense is resistant to water, lime water (pH >12), and detergents commonly used for cleaning residential environments.

 

Recommendations

• Do not apply AquaDefense if the temperature is lower than +5°C.
• AquaDefense must always be covered with ceramic, mosaic or stone.
• Do not apply AquaDefense on cementitious substrates with residual humidity higher than 3% or subject to recurring rising damp.
• Do not apply AquaDefense on crumbly cementitious substrates, old floors that are not well bonded to the substrate or surface treatments which could affect the bond.
• Do not use AquaDefense to cover cracks.
• Protect the surface from rain for at least 1 hour after applying the first coat and 3 hours after applying the second coat (times refer to +23°C and 50% relative air humidity when the product is applied on dried screeds with residual moisture lower than 3%).

 

Application Procedure

REFER TO TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PDF (See Specifications – Below)

 

Application

REFER TO TECHNICAL DATA SHEET PDF (See Specifications – Below)

 

Cleaning

AquaDefense can be removed easily from tools and surfaces while still fresh with water.

 

Consumption

1 kg/m² for 2 coats

 

Packaging

3.5 kg, 7.5 kg, and 15 kg rectangular bucket

 

Storage

Mapelastic AquaDefense can be stored for 24 months in its original packaging in a dry area. Protect from frost.

 

Safety Instructions

For complete information about the safe use of our product please refer to the latest version of our Safety Data Sheet available for download from our website www.mapei.com.au.
PRODUCT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE