- Stock: In Stock
- Model: MAPENET-150
Mapei Mapenet 150 is a professional alkali-resistant glass-fibre reinforcing mesh that embeds into plaster, skim coats, waterproofing membranes and external wall insulation systems. It acts as a hidden "skeleton" that holds the coating together, spreads stress and dramatically reduces cracking — for a stronger, longer-lasting finish inside and out.
Its special alkali-resistant primer lets the mesh keep its strength inside cement and mortar, where ordinary fibreglass would break down. The easy-to-handle 4 × 4.5 mm weave and bright blue colour make it simple to cut, position and check coverage on site.
Key Benefits
| Alkali-resistant — long-term strength in cement/mortar | Stops cracking in plaster, render & skim coats | |
| High tensile strength — >1600 N/5cm both ways | Waterproofing-ready for terraces, pools & wet areas | |
| 50 m² per roll — economical coverage | Certified to EN 13496 & EAD 040016-00-0404 | |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Alkali-resistant glass-fibre reinforcing mesh |
| Nominal weight | 150 g/m² |
| Mesh size | 4 × 4.5 mm |
| Roll dimensions | 50 m × 1 m (50 m² per roll) |
| Colour | Blue |
| Tensile strength (initial) | > 32 N/mm (1600 N/5 cm) warp & weft |
| Standards | EN 13496; EAD 040016-00-0404 (replaced ETAG 004) |
| Recommended overlap | Minimum 5 cm (50 mm) |
- Waterproofing membranes — terraces, balconies, bathrooms, pools & tanks (with Mapelastic / Mapelastic Smart)
- Anti-fracture layers under tiles
- Skim coats & renders on walls/ceilings with micro-cracks
- External insulation (EIFS/ETICS) base coats over insulation boards
- Cementitious smoothing coats needing extra strength
How To Install
- Prepare — clean, sound, dust-free substrate; dampen if required.
- Apply the base layer — trowel an even coat of your Mapei product.
- Embed the mesh — press Mapenet 150 into the fresh coat with a flat trowel so it is fully embedded, not on top.
- Overlap joints by at least 5 cm (50 mm); wrap around corners.
- Apply the second layer to fully cover the mesh (sandwiched in the middle).
- Finish & cure per the specific product's data sheet before tiling or painting.
STORE & DELIVERY INFORMATION
Main Branch: Magadi Road, Ongata Rongai, Nairobi
Tuala Branch: Past Nazarene University, Tuala
Call / WhatsApp: 0745 554008 / 0741 042484
Email: info@shabbirihardware.co.ke
Store Address: Magadi Rd, Ongata Rongai, Kenya
Countrywide Delivery Available
- Same-day delivery within Nairobi
- Next-day delivery to other towns across Kenya
Delivery Locations: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, Thika, Naivasha, Kakamega, Bungoma, Kericho, Kitale, Machakos, Meru, Embu, Isiolo, Nanyuki, Malindi, Voi, Garissa, and more.
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