Floors
PCI promotes new waterproofing and isolating membrane
PCI, part of BASF’s construction chemicals division, is highlighting the benefits of PCI Pecilastic®
U - a universal
waterproofing and isolating membrane for use under ceramic and mosaic tiles or natural stone floor coverings, indoors and outside.
PCI Pecilastic®
U has a nubbed structure that allows any moisture from the substrate to evaporate without causing damage after the floor covering has been laid. This means that an anhydrite screed can be used even with a residual moisture content of <2% (measured using a CM meter).
With PCI Pecilastic® U, cement-based screeds can be covered
with ceramic tiles or natural stone as soon as they are walkable. Filling the nubs with flexibly bound pressure- resistant silica sand ensures isolating properties on difficult substrates whilst delivering adequate stability for heavily used commercial and industrial areas such as showrooms and foyers.
The membrane’s multi-layer structure reduces both air-borne and impact noise, contributing to the creation of a pleasant environment. PCI Pecilastic®
U is sealed with a fleece-lined
foil, making it ideal for wet rooms, including commercial shower rooms, wellness areas.
The overall effect of combining these numerous benefits in a single product is to allow fast-track working on site. Said Marketing Manager Ian Wilson: “PCI Pecilastic®
U is an
extremely economical and technically advantageous solution that doesn’t require any costly, time-consuming intermediate smoothing or filling stages.”
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Mapei takes centre stage at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
As Mapei celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, they can look back in retrospect at their contribution to many of the world’s most prestigious projects. This includes the Grade II listed Royal Shakespeare Theatre (RST) in Stratford where Mapei played a considerable part in its £112.8m refurbishment. The award winning RST, which was designed by Bennetts Associates Architects, has been transformed to create a magnificent, interactive experience for the 1,000 seat audience.
A full system of Mapei products were utilised; from mortar repair and
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priming through to the adhesive. Mapei supplied products used to prepare the refurbished flooring for the heavy weight bearing and high footfall conditions characteristic of a tourist attraction.
Mapei had to take into consideration the four differing substrates throughout the building; plywood, chipboard, sand cement +75% r.h. & sand cement -75% r.h, which resulted in four systems of product being specified.
Fireclad carried out the installation of the final floor finishes throughout the dressing rooms using Ultrabond Eco VS90 adhesive to install vinyl flooring
and impact rubber matting. While Loughton Contracts plc installed the soft flooring to the remainder of the building, including impact rubber, vinyl and carpet flooring. Impact rubber flooring was installed backstage of the theatre on an upper level ensuring noise is limited while back stage scenery is moved up and down into place. Ultrabond Eco Tack was utilised to install new carpet tiles throughout the central core areas over five floors, back of house, auditorium and seating areas, Mapei products and final flooring in these areas were all professionally installed by SDP Floor Screeds.
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