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ReinforcingFabricFor Use With Mapelastic 400or Mapelastic AquaDefenseDESCRIPTIONMAPEI’s Reinforcing Fabric is a ready-to-use, thin, flexible, alkali-resistant, nonwovenpolyester fabric. Use it for embedment with MAPEI’s Mapelastic 400, and foroptional use with MAPEI’s Mapelastic AquaDefense when installed under ceramic tileor stone on residential and commercial interior/exterior floors, walls and ceilings.Reinforcing Fabric is ideal for use over substrate areas that typically causewaterproofing problems such as cracks, coves, corners and areas around drains,and when used with Mapelastic 400 or Mapelastic AquaDefense. Reinforcing Fabricprovides a durable, reliable barrier to water migration into adjacent areas. It can easilybe cut to size with scissors or a razor knife, and has excellent compatibility with allMAPEI cement- or epoxy-based grouts and mortars.FEATURES AND BENEFITS• Compatible with Mapelastic 400 and Mapelastic AquaDefense waterproofingand Mapeband accessories – to address a wide variety of installations• Reduces total installation time by quickly absorbing Mapelastic 400 orMapelastic AquaDefense• Durable, flexible and lays flat, making it easy to install• Fast to install: easy to cut with scissors or razor knifeWHERE TO USEReinforcing Fabric is required when installing Mapelastic 400, but is optional for usewhen installing Mapelastic AquaDefense. See individual Technical Data Sheets (TDSs)for Mapelastic 400 and Mapelastic AquaDefense for specific uses.LIMITATIONSFor specific limitations, see individual TDSs for Mapelastic 400 or MapelasticAquaDefense.SUITABLE SUBSTRATESFor suitable substrates, see individual TDSs for Mapelastic 400 or MapelasticAquaDefense.SURFACE PREPARATION• All suitable substrates must be smooth, structurally sound and free of anysubstance that could prevent adhesion.• Do not use chemical means (acid etching or stripping) to prepare approvedsubstrates. Use mechanical methods only.• To remove any bond-inhibiting materials, concrete substrates should bemechanically cleaned and prepared by diamond-cup grinding or other engineerapprovedmethods to obtain the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI)concrete surface profile (CSP) of #2. When concrete requires more mechanicalpreparation, the profile will typically increase. In such cases, the surface can bemade smooth by applying coats of MAPEI’s Planipatch ® .• For other important surface preparation instructions, see individual TDSs forwaterproofing products. For other details, see MAPEI’s “Surface PreparationRequirements” document for tile and stone installation systems at www.mapei.com or contact MAPEI’s Technical Services Department.PRODUCT APPLICATIONFor specific application instructions, see individual TDSs for Mapelastic 400 orMapelastic AquaDefense.

Product Performance Properties at 73°F (23°C) and 50% relative humidityLaboratory TestsResultsColorWhiteShelf life2 years (when stored in original,unopened container)StorageStore in cool, dry place.Application temperature rangeSee TDSs for individual products.VOCs0 g per LFabric weight – ASTM D3776 2.06 U.S. oz. per sq. yd. (70 g per m 2 )Grab tensile strength (MD/TD) – ASTMD503457.3/52.8 lbf (255/235 N)Grab tensile % elongation (MD/TD) –ASTM D503450/55%Trapezoidal tear TD – ASTM D1117 24.7 lbf (110 N)Thickness – ASTM D111713.6 mils (0,35 mm)Air permeability – ASTM D737670 CFM (18,9 cu. meter/minute)Mullen burst – ASTM D3786 82.5 psi (402.8 kg-force/m 2 )Packaging2. If waterproofing integrity is required in expansion and control joints, provide perthe above drawing. Reinforcing Fabric or Mapeband cove roll can be bondedto both sides of the joint and filled with an appropriate joint sealant or anexpansion molding system.3. Protect tilework with metal strips (edge metal) along both edges of structuralbuilding expansion joints.4. When necessary, cut tiles along both edges of the expansion joints. Do notallow tile or mortar to overlap the joints.5. Install the specified compressible bead and sealant into all expansion andcontrol joints.Contact MAPEI’s Technical Services Department for more information.Product Code Size* Coverage0170004Cove roll: 6" x 75 ft. (15 cm x22,9 cm) – 8 rolls per box37.5 sq. ft. (3,48 m 2 )0170007 Roll: 38" x 75 ft. (0,97 m x 22,9 m) 237.5 sq. ft. (22,1 m 2 )* Rolls can be purchased by the full box only.EXPANSION AND CONTROL JOINTSTileSealant (depthis 1/2 width)Rounded backup (withno bond to sealant)Related DocumentsBondcoatMapelastic 400, MapelasticAquaDefense orMapeband with MAPEI’sReinforcing Fabric)Compressible backupReference Guide: Surface Preparation Requirementsfor tile and stone installation systems* At www.mapei.comRGT0309*Refer to MAPEI’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for specific data related to VOCs,health and safety, and handling of product.Concrete floor1. Do not cover any substrate expansion joint or control joints with mortar or tiles.Provide for expansion and control joints where specified per Detail EJ-171 ofthe most current TCA handbook for ceramic tile installation, or Detail 301MJ ofthe TTMAC Tile Installation Manual.Statement of ResponsibilityBefore using, user shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended useand user alone assumes all risks and liability whatsoever in connection therewith.Any claim shall be deemed waived unless made in writing tous within fifteen (15) days from date it was, or reasonablyshould have been, discovered.We proudly support the following industry organizations:MAPEI Headquarters of the Americas1144 East Newport Center DriveDeerfield Beach, Florida 33442Phone: 1-888-US-MAPEI(1-888-876-2734)Technical Services1-800-992-6273 (U.S. and Puerto Rico)1-800-361-9309 (Canada)Customer Service1-800-42-MAPEI (1-800-426-2734)For the most current BEST-BACKEDproduct data and warranty information,visit www.mapei.com.Edition Date: May 13, 2010PR5895 RFPD_E10Evp © 2010 MAPEI Corporation.All Rights Reserved. Printed in the USA.