CONCRETE & STONEWORK
MAPEI ULTRACARE -
A COMPLETE PROTECTION & MAINTENANCE SOLUTION FOR HARD LANDSCAPING
enhancing and providing water and oil-repellent protection , to protection prior to grouting . All treatments are supplied ready to use and the waterbased treatments can be applied directly onto dry / slightly damp , clean materials .
In all environments , a good protection and maintenance regime is essential , in order to retain a tile ’ s aesthetic and performance . In outdoor settings , this can be a particular challenge , especially with increasingly severe weather , greater footfall and the advent of heavily textured engineered tiles . In response , Mapei has developed the UltraCare range of cleaners and protectors . Formulated in the Mapei Research Laboratories , and designed for professional and end-user application , Mapei UltraCare provides a solution from installation right up to the protection and maintenance of surfaces in private and commercial settings . Treatments are formulated for all types of natural and engineered stone and tile finishes , from sandstone to external grade porcelain .
Cleaning external paving Mapei ’ s UltraCare cleaners are tailored to a tile ’ s finish and individual characteristics . Each formulation provides a safe and easy-to-use solution for the most diverse sites , from new installations , to the renovation of existing paths , patios , parking areas and outdoor swimming pools .
For acid-resistant natural stone and tiles , like sandstone and porcelain , Mapei UltraCare Acid Cleaner and Mapei UltraCare Keranet are ideal choices for a landscapers clean and stain removal . Both safely remove fixing residue - including cementitious grout , organic dirt , salt , limescale and efflorescence . The ‘ buffered ’ formulations do not emit fumes , so they are safe for the applicator and for the environment .
To deep clean unpolished natural stone and textured porcelain pavers , the range includes an alkaline solution - Mapei UltraCare HD Cleaner . Ideal for renovating hard landscaping , the cleaner removes residue and organic dirt , moss and algae , restoring a tile ’ s slip rating as well as its aesthetic . For ongoing maintenance of all types of stone and tile , the range also includes Mapei UltraCare Multicleaner . A concentrated pH-neutral cleaner , Mapei UltraCare Multicleaner gives a thorough clean without rinsing . To deep clean and remove dirt and grout , a lower dilution can be used and the surface is rinsed after application .
Protecting outdoor surfaces Mapei ’ s range of UltraCare protectors meet specific requirements - from colour
For paths , patios and other areas of paving , the range includes a number of water-based products : Mapei UltraCare Stain Protector W and Stain Protector W Plus both provide protection from water , oil and grease , with a natural effect ; the added product feature of Stain Protector W Plus is that it can also be applied onto polished natural stone and polished porcelain . The treatments can be used on all types of natural , unpolished stone driveways and brickwork .
Mapei UltraCare Intensifier W protects and enhances mediumhigh porosity natural stone in a single product application . Mapei UltraCare Grout Release protects porous natural stone from grout ingress and staining and , on textured porcelain , it acts as a sacrificial surface protector that promotes quick and easy removal of grout and installation residues .
If installing external porcelain and grouting with a cementitious grout , then Mapei UltraCare Grout Protector can be applied to protect joints from staining .
For expert advice on cleaning regimes and more information about the Mapei UltraCare range , please contact : technical-uk @ mapei . co . uk
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