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DESCRIPTION

MAPEI SM Primer is a ready-to-use, fast-drying, water-based, latex primer

for use under MAPEI’s peel-and-stick sheet membranes on residential and

commercial indoor or outdoor floors. MAPEI SM Primer greatly increases the

bond of MAPEI’s peel-and-stick sheet membranes to concrete, plywood and

other approved, properly prepared floors. It can be applied with a roller or

brush, is white in color and dries clear.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Fully compatible with MAPEI’s peel-and-stick sheet membranes

• Easy to apply with roller or brush

• High coverage rate, for economical installation

• Fast-drying, allowing sheet membrane installation after about 15 minutes

• Dries clear, so that layout lines remain visible after application

• Bonds to a variety of substrates

INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND APPROVALS

LEED v4 Points Contribution LEED Points

Health Product Declaration (HPD)* ..............................................Up to 2 points

* Using this product may help contribute to LEED certification of projects in the

category shown above. Points are awarded based on contributions of all project

materials.

Additional Green Certifications

• CRI Green Label Plus #GLP54548. Refer to the CRI’s Website at

www.carpet-rug.org for additional information.

• Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List Free: This product has been

verified per the most current Red List on the LBC’s Website.

WHERE TO USE

• MAPEI SM Primer is required when installing MAPEI’s peel-and-stick sheet

membranes.

• For specific uses, see individual Technical Data Sheets (TDSs) for MAPEI

peel-and-stick sheet membranes.

LIMITATIONS

• Do not apply to substrates containing asbestos.

• Do not dilute with any other liquid.

• For specific limitations, see individual TDSs for MAPEI peel-and-stick

sheet membranes.

• Not for use: over substrates subject to hydrostatic pressure or moisture

content in excess of 5 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. (2,27 kg per 92,9 m

) per

24 hours using a calcium chloride test kit; over cracks subject to “out-

of-plane” vertical movement; where floor movement is greater than 3/8"

(10 mm); over expansion or control joints; or in areas of prolonged water

immersion (such as swimming pools, spas, steam rooms, gang showers,

hot tubs and fountains).

SUITABLE SUBSTRATES

• Concrete (cured at least 28 days)

• Cement mortar beds and indoor leveling coats

• Cement backer units (CBUs) – see manufacturer’s installation guidelines

Water-Based Primer for

MAPEI Peel-and-Stick

Membranes

MAPEI

SM Prime

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MAPEI

SM Primer

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Version: Jan. 30, 2018

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Version: Jan. 30, 2018 r I e E P m A i r M P ™ M S Water-Based Primer for MAPEI Peel-and-Stick Membranes DESCRIPTION • MAPEI SM Primer is a ready-to-use, fast-drying, water-based, latex primer for use under MAPEI’s peel-and-stick sheet membranes on residential and commercial indoor or outdoor floors. MAPEI SM Primer greatly increases the bond of MAPEI’s peel-and-stick sheet membranes to concrete, plywood and other approved, properly prepared floors.
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r PEI rime A M P ™ SM • Properly prepared cement terrazzo floors, and well-bonded ceramic tile and natural stone; and vinyl composition tile (VCT) • APA Group 1 and CANPLY 0121 exterior-grade plywood (interior, residential and light commercial floors and countertops in dry conditions only). See TCNA Handbook for details and the statement regarding deflection criteria. • For suitable substrates, see individual TDSs for MAPEI peel-and-stick sheet membranes.
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r PEI rime A M P ™ Shelf Life and Application Properties at 73°F (23°C) and 50% relative humidity Color White (dries clear) Shelf life 1 year (when stored in original, unopened container) between 40°F and 95°F (4°C to 35°C) Storage Store in cool, dry place. Application temperature range See TDSs for individual products.
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r PEI rime A M P ™ SM RELATED DOCUMENTS Reference Guide: Surface Preparation Requirements for tile and stone installation systems* * At www.mapei.com Refer to the SDS for specific data related to health and safety as well as product handling. LEGAL NOTICE The contents of this Technical Data Sheet (“TDS”) may be copied into another project-related document, but the resulting document shall not supplement or replace requirements per the TDS in effect at the time of the MAPEI product installation.