Durability, safety and design in service of sports and urban spaces

Sport has always been woven into the identity of Mapei, and the words “Never stop pedaling” spoken by Giorgio Squinzi, the creator of the global Mapei, have become much more than inspiration and have turned into a philosophy that drives modern Mapei, a company that lives as much for sports as for innovation.

This commitment is reflected not only in supporting athletes, but also in creating solutions that make professional sports standards accessible to smaller clubs, private facilities and multifunctional fields within collective housing.

In this combination of technology, durability and sportsmanship lies a story of progress that has lasted for decades, a story in which a football club like Sassuolo, owned by Mapei and with our Nemanja Matic on the field, represents a kind of symbol of the connection between the company and sports.

At the same time, modern life introduces sports and recreation into everyday life in a way that was not previously common, and swimming pools are now among the most common facilities of this type.

From a place for summer refreshment, swimming pools are increasingly becoming places of relaxation and recreation throughout the year, with the help of advanced technologies that make water maintenance simpler and use more comfortable.

However, behind every beautiful and functional pool is a complex structure, constantly exposed to water pressure, chemicals and weather.

Cracks, washing out of grout joints and separation of plaster are most often the consequences of inadequate insulation, so the solution can only be found in systems that are designed to withstand all challenges and provide a safe environment in the long term.

That is why solutions such as cement membranes from the Mapelastic line, adapted to different application methods and types of coverings, have become the standard when it comes to reliable waterproofing.

In places where water is most aggressive and chemicals are most intense, epoxy grouts, such as Kerapoxy Easy Design, play an important role.

They create a non-absorbent and antibacterial protection that prevents corrosion and the appearance of mold, with the possibility of aesthetic adjustments through the additions MapeGlitter and Mapecolor Metallic.

And when it is necessary to quickly and elastically seal transitions, edges and different materials, especially around swimming pools, Mapeflex MS 45 takes its place, a product that, due to its resistance to water, chemicals and external conditions, has become synonymous with quick and long-lasting interventions.

As the relationship towards outdoor spaces changes, so does the way we decorate them.

The desire for a more pleasant and functional environment turns sports and recreational surfaces into important points of everyday life, and solutions are sought that are fast, sustainable and easily adaptable.

The reason why Mapei is at the center of such projects lies in decades of expertise, since the XXI Olympic Games in Montreal in 1976, where innovative Mapei adhesive technology was used, and until today, when the company has the most complete range of systems for sports surfaces.

One of the key solutions has become Mapecoat TNS, a system of acrylic coatings resistant to abrasion, UV radiation and various weather conditions, applicable to indoor and outdoor fields.

Its elasticity provides comfort to players, while its technical characteristics ensure stability and optimal ball rebound, as well as safety when changing direction.

Due to its exceptional resistance, this system is also used in urban areas, beaches around swimming pools, bike paths, skate parks and public spaces with high intensity of use.

An example of its durability is also visible on certain parts of the route of one of the most famous cycling races in the world - the Giro d’Italia.

Increasingly, systems like Mapecoat TNS are becoming part of the broader story of so-called tactical urbanism, an approach that brings new energy to city districts through quick, visually striking and functional interventions.

Such projects are created through the cooperation of the local community, architects, urban planners, street artists, companies and athletes, and their goal is to transform an ordinary space into a place of meeting, play and recognition.

It is in these projects that the strength of Mapei is visible, as well as the ability to combine expertise, creativity and social responsibility into solutions that change the quality of life in the long term.

MAPEI SRB d.o.o. Beograd

Mapei

Giorgio Squinzi

Sassuolo football club

Mapelastic

Kerapoxy Easy Design

MapeGlitter

Mapecolor Metallic

Mapeflex MS 45

Mapecoat TNS

pools

building materials

water insulation materials