Achieve a strong, durable and professional finish with Mapei MapePave Bedding Mortar, a high-performance, ready-to-mix bedding mortar specially developed for outdoor paving installations. Ideal for patios, pathways and garden landscaping projects, this versatile mortar provides a reliable foundation for 20mm outdoor porcelain tiles, natural stone and paving slabs.
Supplied as a convenient pre-blended mix, simply add water to create an easy-to-apply, normal-setting mortar with controlled shrinkage and fast-drying properties. Designed for efficient installation, MapePave Bedding Mortar allows light foot traffic after just 12 hours, helping you complete outdoor paving projects with minimal disruption.
For enhanced adhesion and long-lasting performance, Mapei recommends using MapePave Bedding Mortar alongside Mapei MapePave Slurry Primer, applying the products using the wet-on-wet installation method to achieve a strong and dependable bond.
Available in a classic grey finish and compliant with BS 7533 standards, this professional-grade outdoor paving mortar combines strength, convenience and reliability, making it an excellent choice for both domestic and commercial landscaping projects.
Key features
Paving mortar ideal for bedding 20mm porcelain
BS 7533 compliant
Rapid curing
Just mix with water
Suitable for a wide range of paving materials
Key facts
Room
Outdoor
Suitability
Floor, Outdoor
Colour
Grey
Sold per
Bag
Range
Mapepave
Weight
25kg
Box coverage (m²)
1.6
Delivery and returns
Standard delivery£19.991 to 3 working days. Free over £299.
Next day delivery£35.00Order by 12pm, Monday to Friday.
Choose your day£25.00Pick a weekday at checkout, at least 3 working days ahead. Not offered when free samples are in your basket.
Delivering to Northern Ireland (BT postcodes)? Email [email protected] and we will arrange it. All prices Exc. VAT.
Mapepave Mortar is suitable for two types of base: a minimum 100mm compacted MOT Type 1 sub base requiring at least a 25mm mortar bed, or a solid concrete base requiring a minimum 10mm mortar bed. The bed depth significantly affects coverage – at a 25mm bed depth, each 25kg bag covers approximately 0.4 square metres, whereas at a 10mm bed depth you get approximately 1.6 square metres per bag, so it is important to know your base type before ordering.
After laying your outdoor tiles with Mapepave Mortar, you can expect light foot traffic to be possible after 12 hours and the surface to be ready for grouting after 24 hours. Full service use for your outdoor area is achievable after approximately 4 days. Once you have mixed the mortar, you have a 60-minute working time, so it is best to mix only what you can use within that window.
No – Mapepave Mortar is specifically formulated for outdoor floor installations and is part of the Mapepave range designed for external paving. It is engineered to work with substantial sub bases such as compacted MOT Type 1 or solid concrete, which are typical of outdoor groundwork rather than indoor substrates. For indoor tiling projects, please browse our range of interior tile adhesives which are better suited to those conditions.
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