Mapei Flooring Products – Professional Adhesives, Primers & Sealers
Mapei Products: Innovation and Performance in Construction
Explore our wide selection of Mapei flooring products, including high-performance adhesives, primers, leveling compounds, and grout. Mapei is trusted by contractors and DIYers across Canada for top-tier quality and durability. All products are available for fast delivery.
Why Mapei adhesives & primers
Global flooring chemistry leader: Mapei is the world's largest adhesives and chemicals manufacturer for flooring — operations in 80+ countries.
Italian engineering since 1937: Mapei was founded in Milan, Italy and remains the global standard for floor preparation and adhesion.
Pro-grade urethane and acrylic: Mapei Ultrabond ECO 980, 985 and 990 series are the most-specified hardwood and vinyl adhesives by certified installers.
Self-leveling compound range: Mapei Planiprep, Planipatch and Ultraplan self-leveling compounds prep any subfloor for any flooring type.
Low-VOC certified: Most Mapei adhesives are GreenGuard Gold certified — low-VOC, safe for indoor air quality.
Worldwide warranty consistency: Mapei warranties are consistent across North America — same coverage as Italian/European specs.
Mapei purchasing concerns — solved
Considerations when specifying Mapei adhesives and primers.
Adhesive selection by floor type: Solution: Hardwood: Ultrabond ECO 980 or 985 urethane. LVT/LVP: Ultrabond ECO 980/985 or Mapecoat ECO. Tile: Ultrabond ECO 985 or specialty thinsets.
Open time matters: Solution: Mapei urethane adhesives have 30-60 minute open time. Plan workflow to avoid skin-over before plank placement.
Subfloor moisture testing: Solution: Test concrete moisture with calcium chloride test (under 3 lb/1,000 sqft / 24 hours) before applying any adhesive.
Cure time before traffic: Solution: Mapei urethane cures hard in 24 hours, fully cures in 72 hours. Plan delivery and install around cure schedules.
Warranty registration: Solution: Register Mapei warranties online within 30 days of install for full coverage. Keep installation invoice and SKU/lot records.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mapei adhesive made?
Mapei manufactures globally with North American facilities in Deerfield Beach, FL; Garland, TX; and Laval, QC. Italian-engineered with consistent global QC.
Mapei Ultrabond ECO 980 vs 985 — what's the difference?
Ultrabond ECO 980: urethane adhesive for engineered hardwood, LVT, LVP. Ultrabond ECO 985: similar but with built-in moisture-mitigation for slab subfloors. Choose 985 for any slab installation.
Is Mapei adhesive safe for indoor air?
Yes — most Mapei flooring adhesives are GreenGuard Gold certified (under 50 g/L VOC) and safe for children, pets and pregnancy. Cure time 24-72 hours before full indoor air recovery.
Can I install over Mapei self-leveling compound?
Yes — Mapei Planiprep, Planipatch and Ultraplan are designed for any floor finish (hardwood, laminate, LVT, tile, carpet). Cure time per product spec before installing finish floor.
Mapei vs Bona adhesives — which is better?
Mapei is the global commercial standard; Bona is the global residential hardwood standard. Both are excellent — choose Mapei for commercial and slab installs; Bona for residential hardwood.
Does Mapei work on radiant heated floors?
Yes — Mapei Ultrabond ECO 980/985 series is rated for radiant heat up to 27°C / 81°F floor surface. Heat-cure the slab 14 days before adhesive application.