MAPEI Introduces Mapeguard Board for Use Under Ceramic Tile and Stone Installations

MAPEI, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chemical products for the building industry and has contributed to the construction of some of the most important architectural and infrastructure works worldwide, announces the arrival of Mapeguard Board, a multipurpose, premium-performance, lightweight, high-density, waterproof backer-board panel that is designed for use under ceramic tile and stone installations. The board features an extruded polystyrene core and a high-strength, waterproof membrane and facer on both sides to provide water and vapor protection. 

“For use under ceramic tile and stone installations, the rigid board is high-strength and perfect for residential and commercial applications,” said Brian Pistulka, MAPEI’s Business Manager for Tile & Stone Installation Systems.