Mapei Planicrete

Product Description

Planicrete is a water dispersion of a special synthetic elastomer totally resistant to alkaline saponification.  Fluid when mixed with aggregates and Portland cement, improves their plasticity, water retention capacity and trowellability in general

After setting and final curing, cement mixes modified with Planicrete have a stronger bond to all surfaces, have better resistance to flexing and abrasion, are more impermeable and become resistant to freeze-thaw cycles; they are also more flexible and have better chemical resistance to diluted acids, alkalis, salt solutions and oils

WHERE TO USE

• As an admixture to improve the mechanical and adhesive characteristics of cement-based screeds, renders, etc.
• As an admixture for highly adhesive cement bonding slurries

Some application examples

• High strength cement screeds for interior and exterior use
• Cement mortars for laying ceramic tiles using traditional techniques
• High strength cement renders for interiors and exteriors