Mapei Grout
Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Platform: Zoom
Credits: 1 AIA PDH
Price: $10 AIA / $5 Associate AIA / $20 Non Member ZOOM LINKS IN PAYMENT RECEIPT
25% Discount if purchase all 8 Sessions: $60 AIA / $30 Associate AIA / $120 Non Member ALL ZOOM LINKS WILL BE SENT OUT DAY OF EVENT
This course will focus on MAPEI’s line of grouts. This easy-to-install, versatile, advanced technology is suitable for use with tile and stone, laminate, engineered wood and luxury vinyl tile/plank floors.
Learning Objectives:
We will discuss how MAPEI’s first big innovation was developing flooring adhesives, primarily for linoleum while products for tile, stone, wood and carpet soon followed. By identifying trends in the building industry, MAPEI continues to stay a step ahead, bringing innovative products to markets around the world.
You will learn how MAPEI products are specifically formulated to align with sustainable principles including eco-friendly ingredients, low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and recycled raw materials to reduce energy consumption.
You will learn about the 3 different kinds of grout used. Epoxy grouts are ideal for applying in wet areas, such as showers, and are highly resistant to the harsh chemicals found in cleaning products. Unlike traditional cement grout, epoxy grout does not need to be sealed due to its nonporous nature. Then there is the ready-to-use grouts which require no mixing yet provide stain/water resistance that is superior to cement grouts. Finally, you will learn about cement grouts and how they are great for most applications and come in a variety of colors.
Lastly, we will discuss the comparison testing of MAPEI versus traditional cement grout. It has been verified that MAPEI is 30% more cost-efficient (based on typical rates of installers) and requires 65% less time to install.