Mapei Mapetherm Flex RP, 20 Kg

Mapei Mapetherm Flex RP is a cement free, fibre-reinforced, lightweight, elastic, skimming paste and base coat. Resistant to biological agents for internal and external use. Colourable and available in two texture grades (0.5 mm and 1.5 mm).

Mapetherm Flex RP is an organic skimming base coat characterised by high elasticity made from acrylic resins in water dispersion, selected fillers, glass micro-spheres and polypropylene fibres. It also contains admixtures that make it resistant to biological agents. Unlike traditional cementitious based smoothing and levelling compounds Mapetherm Flex RP does not need to be fully cured and there is no need to use a primer before applying the final finish, thereby reducing the time to complete work considerably.

Best Uses

Mapei Mapetherm Flex RP is ideal as a reinforced skim coat on insulating panels and thermal insulation systems. It is also suitable for renovating damaged / deteriorated insulating systems, and repairing cracked walls on all types of buildings, including painted walls. Mapei Mapetherm Flex RP is also suitable for repairing render to even out surface defects.

Mapetherm Flex RP is particularly recommended for protecting critical areas such as wainscots, communal areas in apartment buildings and areas open to the public exposed to impact and stresses. Mapetherm Flex RP, in the 0.5 mm version, is ideal for use on surfaces where a smooth even finish is required, including on insulation systems and may be used to level internal walls that require a smooth, elastic finish.

Mapei Mapetherm Flex RP adheres perfectly to all types of insulating panels, skimming mortars, traditional render and old, well-adhered paintwork. Thanks to its special composition it also provides excellent resistance to impact loads: used in the main Mapetherm systems in combination with 1.2 mm thick layers of plaster; it passes 15 Joule impact tests. Mapetherm Flex RP may be tinted using the ColorMap® automatic colouring system. When applied in a colour similar to that of the finishing coat, apart from reducing the number of coats required, it hides imperfections in the substrate and helps form an even, uniform finish.

Application

Mapetherm Flex RP is supplied ready to use; 1-2% of water may be added if the product is too thick. Apply the product with a stainless steel trowel making sure the product is applied in an even coat. Then go over the surface with a plastic float to obtain an even finish.

Suitable for use as a skim coat on insulating panels, reinforced skim coats on façades, repairs to damaged  / deteriorated insulating systems and skim coats on internal walls.