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Planiprep MRS advanced, hydraulic-cement-based skimcoating compound from Mapei. Planiseal MSP polymer-based adhesive isolator and self-levelling primer from Mapei. DECEMBER 2017 | 41 Carpet ADHESIVES Mapei is breaking new ground in floor-covering installation with the introduction of Planiseal, a complete set of subfloor-preparation products and adhesive systems that are designed to function at any moisture condition of the concrete subfloor. The benefits of Planiseal products transfers to products such as carpet tiles because they have been specifically designed to withstand exposure to elevated moisture conditions and will provide robust, high-performance solutions at any moisture emission level. "The Planiseal MSP is a two-coat, high-solids, polymer-based adhesive isolator, sealer, moisture-control membrane and self-levelling primer that is designed for carpet tile," says J.D. Eckmire, director of sales, Western Canada. "It protects floor- ing installations against subfloor moisture and pH in concrete slabs with moisture vapour emission rates [MVERs] up to 15 pounds [6.80 kg] per ASTM F1896, rela- tive humidity up to 99 percent per ASTM F2170 and alkalinity protection up to pH of 12. Planiseal MSP eliminates the need for a secondary primer for self-levelling underlayment applications. It comes in a water-based formulation for ease of use, cleanup and storage." Another product offered by Mapei is Planiprep MRS, and is also designed to work with carpet tiles. "This is an advanced, hydraulic-cement-based skimcoating com- pound that is especially formulated for skimcoating and patching interior horizon- tal concrete surfaces with high moisture content or where environmental controls are not operational," he says. Planiprep MRS has no MVER limitations and can be installed without prior testing on properly prepared concrete substrates. The third option is Planiseal PMB, a one-component, moisture-curing, polyure- thane compound that serves two purposes. "It was designed to provide moisture vapour emission protection for wood, bamboo flooring and carpet tiles on damp concrete substrates," says Eckmire. "It also serves as a bonding agent and mois- ture barrier system for self-levelling underlayments when applied in a double-coat method with dry sand." A The Fence People.indd 1 2016-11-07 12:28 PM February 2018 ANNUAL INDUSTRY FEATURE: Plumbing Products Book your ad space now: Dan Chapman 604.473.0316 Alexander Sugden 604.473.0358