Fast-track Mapei Topcem has recently been installed as part of an extensive resilient flooring project at Primark Metrocentre in Gateshead. The expansion project, throughout the ground floor, included upsizing by over 14,100 sq ft. The Mapei installation was carried out by DPC Screeding for Knowles & Co, Chartered Building Consultancy & Project Management.

Mapei Topcem was specified by Knowles & Co following a previous successful installation at a large retail store in Newcastle. The floor installation at Primark included vinyl and LVT tile, and Topcem enabled the resilient flooring to be laid after four days.

A special fast drying hydraulic binder developed for high traffic areas, Mapei Topcem is used to create bonded, unbonded and floating screeds. It can be utilised on new and existing concrete – and with piped underfloor heating - and is suitable for ceramic and porcelain tiles, natural stone, vinyl, wood, PVC and carpet installations. Ceramic and porcelain tiles can be installed 24 hours after application and natural stone after two days.

For more information about Mapei floor preparation products and other ranges, please contact: info@mapei.co.uk or visit www.mapei.co.uk.