MAPEI: Professional materials and solutions for the construction industry
Mapei is now one of the world’s leading international groups in the production of chemical products for the construction sector, recognized for the innovation of its technologies and for the technical support it provides to designers, contractors, and architects. Through an integrated approach that combines research, manufacturing, and on-site assistance, Mapei operates across a wide range of contexts, from infrastructure to contemporary architecture, from residential construction to the restoration of historic heritage.
Research and development drive the evolution of Mapei’s solutions, supporting the construction industry’s transition toward building practices increasingly focused on quality, durability, and environmental responsibility.
The Mapei Group in numbers: global presence and scientific research
106
Plants in 5 continents in 42 different Countries
8.100
Products for the building industry of the Mapei Group
39
Main research centres in 22 Countries
300.000
Tons of CO2 offset
In construction, every intervention requires a specific technical solution: from installation to protection, from waterproofing to structural repair. Mapei develops integrated systems designed to meet all application needs, covering the entire life cycle of a building.
Mapei and architecture: international case studies
Torre Velasca, Milan
After 18 months of work, the façade of Torre Velasca has been restored and returned to its original appearance through an intervention promoted by Hines. The project focused on the recovery of the external envelope, including the repair of the concrete and the reinstatement of the building’s characteristic pink-grey colour, which had been altered by decades of pollution.
The restoration of the building designed by BBPR required detailed analysis of the original materials. Mapei, in collaboration with CEAS and based on a project by Asti Architetti, developed a custom binder (Velasca binder) to reproduce the historic colour and texture, ensuring uniformity and long-term durability of the final result.
Guggenheim Museum, New York
The Guggenheim Museum in New York, an icon of organic architecture designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, underwent a conservation restoration on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, with the aim of preserving its original form, surfaces, and architectural details.
Following laboratory testing and diagnostic analysis, Mapei supported the intervention on the concrete structure and cracking, applying flexible mortars, elastic sealants, and high-performance protective finishes. The result is a structural and architectural restoration that combines heritage conservation, technological innovation, and LEED sustainability standards.
Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi
The Louvre Abu Dhabi, designed by Jean Nouvel, reinterprets the Arab medina in a contemporary key. At the heart of the complex, a spectacular 180-metre dome filters natural light, creating a striking “rain of light” effect while providing protection from the sun.
Built on Saadiyat Island, the museum unfolds as an 87,000-square-metre city of art. In an extremely challenging climate, Mapei supplied advanced technical solutions for installing marble on complex substrates, ensuring strength, durability and long-term performance.
Mapei Sustainability: low-eenvironmental-impact materials for the construction industry
Sustainability is an integral part of Mapei’s industrial approach and guides the development of building products with a reduced environmental impact. Research focuses on lowering VOC emissions, optimising the use of resources, and improving the durability and life cycle of materials.
Drawing on experience gained on construction sites around the world, Mapei develops solutions that combine technical performance, safety and environmental responsibility, meeting the needs of a constantly evolving construction sector.
Mapei’s ZERO* Line
CO₂-OFFSET SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
Mapei’s ZERO* line includes building products whose CO₂ emissions are offset across their entire life cycle, offering sustainable solutions for both new construction and the refurbishment of existing buildings.
*The CO₂ emissions measured throughout the life cycle of ZERO line products for the year 2026, using the LCA methodology and verified and certified through EPDs, are offset through the purchase of certified carbon credits supporting forest protection projects. A commitment to the planet, people and biodiversity. Learn more about the emissions calculation and the climate mitigation projects financed through certified carbon credits.
Mapei’s iconic products for installation, waterproofing and restoration
Mapei’s iconic products embody the Group’s expertise in developing materials for the construction industry, with solutions dedicated to installation, waterproofing, protection and restoration. The result of extensive research and applied testing, they are designed to ensure durability and reliable performance over time, supporting the overall quality of construction works.
ULTRACOLOR PLUS
HIGH-PERFORMANCE CEMENTITIOUS MORTAR
Ideal for grouting joints up to 20 mm wide, ULTRACOLOR PLUS ensures uniform, long-lasting aesthetic results, enhancing any ceramic surface thanks to a wide colour range coordinated with the Mapesil AC sealant.
Designed for residential and professional settings, it ensures hygienic, durable joints that are easy to apply and clean, even under intensive use.
- Mould-resistant (BioBlock® technology)
- Rapid commissioning
- Water-repellent and easy to clean (DropEffect® technology)
- Efflorescence-resistant for uniform colours
- Wide colour range
- Certified for use in the marine industry
- Very low VOC emissions
- Residual greenhouse gas emissions fully offset through the purchase of certified environmental credits
MAPELASTIC ZERO
TWO-COMPONENT CEMENTITIOUS MORTAR
Two-component cementitious mortar for bathrooms, showers, balconies, terraces and swimming pools before installing ceramic coverings. It also protects concrete subject to micro-cracking by sealing capillary cracks.
Application: two pre-dosed components, applied with a trowel on clean, dampened surfaces; high adhesion on concrete, cementitious renders, screeds, ceramic and stone.
When to choose it: when elasticity and watertight performance are required on “active” substrates.
Awards, recognitions and international collaborations
The quality of Mapei’s work and its ongoing commitment to innovation, sustainability and the development of people are key elements of the company’s strategy. These achievements confirm the strength of its growth path and the company’s position as a reference point at both national and international level. The awards received by Mapei further reinforce the brand’s standing as a global benchmark in building materials and in the culture of design.
Mapei is among Italy’s Best Employers 2026
Mapei was recognised for employee satisfaction, corporate reputation and the quality of the working environment in Italy.
Mapei enters the World’s Best Employers 2025 ranking
Mapei has been recognised among the world’s leading companies for its working environment, welfare, training and talent development.
Mapei and DAStU return to Milan Arch Week 2025
Mapei presents the volume Architecture and Sustainability at the event “Architecture and Sustainability: Substance, Quality and Form”, focusing on sustainable architecture, innovative materials and responsible design.
Realtà Mapei Magazine
Realtà Mapei Magazine is Mapei’s official web magazine, accessible on all devices. The portal showcases reference projects and case studies from around the world carried out using Mapei solutions and technical support. It publishes technical articles, videos, and photo galleries dedicated to professionals in construction, design, and architecture.
Mapei PRO: the technical partner for multiple areas of design
Mapei PRO is Mapei’s platform that brings together consultancy, services and tools in a single digital environment to support the work of designers and professionals.
The platform integrates all the professional tools developed by Mapei over the years, and those continually created to improve efficiency, precision and quality in construction projects.