b'TILE & STONE TILE & STONE er.Whilethedrypacksystem is sponsored by enablesgreatdrainageandinter-nalwaterevacuation,thesecond methodprovidesmarblewitha highlyhydrophobic/water-repel-lent subsurface, almost waterproof grout joints, and a reduced-to-min-MAPEIsMapelasticTURBOisarapid- imum presence of moisture inside drying waterproo ng and crack-isolationits pores, which enables relatively membrane that allows installers to water- quicktopicalwaterevacuation, proof,test and set tile all in ONEoodevaporation of moisture, and dry-day.Thistwo-component,rapid-dryinging of the stone.cementitious binder-based membrane hasaggregates,specialadmix- ne-grainedThe problem with bonded mem-tures and polymers. Designed for interior andexteriorinstallationsunderceramicbrane pan systems installed with tile and stone in residential, commercialmodi ed mortar and groutand industrial areas, it can also be usedIt is important to understand that in intermittent wet or submerged environ- thereducedporosityofmodifi ed ments. Low in odor, its great for use inmortars and many modern stain-con ned spaces. Easy-to-apply, this fast- resistantgroutsaswellasthe drying mortar has a pot life of 45 minutesdesign of integrated bonding fl ange or more, offering installers longer working times and the ability toood test 3 to 4drains(thatcreatesalittledam hours after installation. It can be appliedaroundthedrainopening)within with a roller or a brush, making it perfectabondedwaterproofmembrane for use overcurved or irregular sur- at,systemnot to mention the appli-faces. Mapelastic TURBO exceeds ANSIcation of penetrating/impregnating A118.10 and ANSI A118.12 standardssealersdo not contribute to prop-and is compatible with polymer-modi ederinternalwaterevacuationand cement-based mortars (ANSI A118.4 or better) or epoxy mortars (ANSI A118.3). www.MAPEI.comIntegrated bonding fl ange drains create a little dam around the drain opening; not what you want in your marble tile shower installation. 88 TileLetter | July 2020'