Stop water damage before it starts. Mapelastic AquaDefense is an ultra-fast-drying, flexible liquid waterproofing membrane designed for interior and exterior wet areas. Supplied ready to use in a convenient 7.5 kg bucket, it forms a seamless, crack-bridging barrier that protects surfaces before tiling.

Why Choose Mapelastic AquaDefense?

• Fast Drying: Water-resistant in just 1 hour after the first coat; ready for tiling in 3–4 hours.

• Flexible & Crack-Bridging: Bridges cracks up to 3.2 mm at +23°C without reinforcement.

• Ready to Use: No mixing required—apply directly with a roller, brush, or trowel.

• Suitable for Various Surfaces: Can be applied on concrete, screeds, plasterboard, cement render, and existing tile/stone surfaces.

• Solvent-Free & Low Odour: Safe for indoor use with minimal environmental impact.

Ideal For:

• Waterproofing bathrooms, showers, wet rooms, and balconies

• Protecting terraces, laundry rooms, saunas, and other damp environments

• Interior and exterior applications (with appropriate surface protection)

• Use under ceramic, stone, and mosaic tiles

How to Apply:

1. Prepare the Substrate: Ensure it is clean, dry, sound, and free of dust, grease, and laitance. Repair cracks and seal joints with Mapeband or Mapeband PE 120.

2. Apply First Coat: Spread evenly (~0.4 mm) with a long-haired roller, brush, or trowel.

3. Dry: Wait until touch-dry (approx. 1 hour at +23°C).

4. Apply Second Coat: Apply diagonally to the first coat for full coverage.

5. Check Thickness: Ensure total film thickness ≥ 0.8 mm.

6. Tile: After 3–4 hours, tiles can be installed using a C2-class MAPEI adhesive.