Case Studies

This large condo had certain vehicular pavers that were cracked, and needed to be replaced. However, they were unable to find the original (darker) pavers that were initially installed. This was the main entrance and was unsightly. We proposed our paver staining or dyeing process (see photo comparison). This is not a ‘painted’ solution, which [...]

Case study: Commercial Kitchen Problem: Mildewed Tiles, mildewed grout in active commercial kitchen Solution: application of our permanent coating process   This was a County kitchen facility that always created a lot of steam. The steam, dampness caused the ceramic tile grout on the walls to breed mold and mildew. In addition, the ceramic tiles [...]

PROBLEM: Preserving Light Colored Pavers CASE STUDY: Condo with Light colored vehicular pavers SOLUTION: Coating vs. Sealing   This scenario was a large condominium. During the building phase, it was determined they would install a light colored paver. We were shocked and campaigned heavily that this was a horrendous idea and would be a long [...]

Case study: light colored porcelain tiles in guestroom entrance and bathroom Problem: keeping tiles clean Solution: coating tiles This hotel had the right idea with installing tiles with a rough surface to prevent slipping in the bathroom area. However, the tiles were also extended to the hallway / entrance, and even the walls of the [...]

Case study: Slippery tiles in restrooms at a City Park Problem: Slippery tiles + dirty grout Solution: application of our non slip coating process with anti slip media This was a city park restroom facility that was adjacent to a water park. The tile floors were slippery and failed the county inspection. In addition to [...]

Case study: Flamed Granite Fountain Problem: Keeping Granite Clean This scenario was a large hotel with a flamed granite fountain / waterfall. This structure was 90 ft. high and the concern was cleaning as well as controlling mildew, and calcium buildup / residue. The white calcium buildup would stand out considerably against a darker gray [...]

CASE STUDY: Staining of cement for outdoor mall PROBLEM: Deviating from bare cement while not creating a slip hazard SOLUTION: Penetrating / Colored Stain This account wanted to color the cement to make the property more presentable, and not have a light colored surface (bare cement) that would be difficult to maintain. What is important [...]

CASE STUDY: Light colored (and smooth) vehicular pavers PROBLEM: Staying Light SOLUTION: TWO COATS of our coating process This scenario was a condo in Miami. During the building phase, it was determined they would install a light colored, tumble marble paver. We were shocked and campaigned heavily that this was a horrendous idea and would [...]

CASE STUDY: Saturnia (Marble) on Hotel Pool Deck PROBLEM: Very Slippery Surface + Fading SOLUTION: Application of coating + anti slip media Can you believe the architect on this project actually proposed a Saturnia Marble on a pool deck. At first this was a condo, which the tenants may have dealt with the slippery pool [...]

CASE STUDY: White Limestone floors in hotel PROBLEM: Very porous surface SOLUTION: Coating process (1 or 2 coats) This scenario was a hotel that had white limestone installed throughout the hotel. Limestone is very porous and sealing the limestone would not be enough as any sealer would just be absorbed, leaving the surface exposed. This [...]