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What is slaking time? When does slaking time occur? And why do mixing instructions for most tile-setting mortars call for remixing ... What is considered a large-format tile (LFT)? Tiles are getting bigger, which makes installations quicker – or does it? As we have ... Learn about achieving floor flatness and fixing Find out why that is a sign of a bigger problem in this helpful edition of When mixing mortar mud beds how wet is too wet? How do you determine drying time for mud beds? How much mud bed mix do ... Smooth, creamy mortar is sometimes as much a product of the mixing process as it is a feature of the mortar itself. Learn how to ...

Sam discusses the product features of Planiprep SC and the importance of a flat It is always flat-side-first of a trowel when applying mortar. This “keys” the adhesive into the surface and creates a tighter bond ... If you are applying a self-leveling underlayment, be sure to use a

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MAPEI Tech Tips: Substrate prep for walls

MAPEI Tech Tips: Substrate prep for walls

Substrate preparation

MAPEI Tech Tip on Slaking before Application

MAPEI Tech Tip on Slaking before Application

What is slaking time? When does slaking time occur? And why do mixing instructions for most tile-setting mortars call for remixing ...

Tech Tip on large-format tiles

Tech Tip on large-format tiles

What is considered a large-format tile (LFT)? Tiles are getting bigger, which makes installations quicker – or does it? As we have ...

Webinar: Poor Substrate Conditions, Environmental Conditions, Best Practices

Webinar: Poor Substrate Conditions, Environmental Conditions, Best Practices

Learn about achieving floor flatness and fixing

Tech Tip - How to prep, tile & grout in one day with MAPEI systems

Tech Tip - How to prep, tile & grout in one day with MAPEI systems

Speed up your tile projects with

MAPEI Tech Tips: Perimeter joints and change of plane in tile installations

MAPEI Tech Tips: Perimeter joints and change of plane in tile installations

Find out why that is a sign of a bigger problem in this helpful edition of

Webinar: Poor Substrate Conditions, Environmental Conditions, Best Practices

Webinar: Poor Substrate Conditions, Environmental Conditions, Best Practices

Learn about achieving floor flatness and fixing

Tech Tip: Mixed up about mixing mud?

Tech Tip: Mixed up about mixing mud?

When mixing mortar mud beds how wet is too wet? How do you determine drying time for mud beds? How much mud bed mix do ...

Tech Tip on mixing mortar

Tech Tip on mixing mortar

Smooth, creamy mortar is sometimes as much a product of the mixing process as it is a feature of the mortar itself. Learn how to ...

MTI-TV: Skimcoating and patching with Planiprep™ SC

MTI-TV: Skimcoating and patching with Planiprep™ SC

Sam discusses the product features of Planiprep SC and the importance of a flat

MTI Module 1: Surface Preparation for Tile and Stone Installations

MTI Module 1: Surface Preparation for Tile and Stone Installations

Learn the basics of surface

Tech Tip on keying in thin-sets

Tech Tip on keying in thin-sets

It is always flat-side-first of a trowel when applying mortar. This “keys” the adhesive into the surface and creates a tighter bond ...

Tech Tip on primers for self-leveling underlayments

Tech Tip on primers for self-leveling underlayments

If you are applying a self-leveling underlayment, be sure to use a