Blog: Case Studies

Case study: light colored porcelain tiles in the guestroom entrance and bathroom Problem: keeping tiles clean Solution: coating tiles This hotel had the right idea by installing rough-surface tiles to prevent slipping in the bathroom area. However, the tiles were also extended to the hallway/entrance and even to the shower walls. There were many problems…

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 the obvious…

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 and controlling mildew, calcium buildup, and residue. The white calcium buildup would stand out considerably against a darker gray flamed granite background. If this surface…

CASE STUDY: Staining of cement for an 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 avoid a light-colored surface (bare cement) that would be difficult to maintain. What is important here…

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 that they would install a light-colored, tumble marble paver. We were shocked and campaigned heavily against this as a horrendous idea that 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 where the tenants may have had to deal with a slippery…

CASE STUDY: White Limestone floors in a 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 limestone would not be enough, as any sealer would be absorbed, leaving the surface exposed. This surface would become very…

CASE STUDY: Indoor Pool in Hotel PROBLEM: Slippery Tiles SOLUTION: Application of Coating & Anti-slip Media This scenario was a hotel in New Mexico with an indoor pool featuring porcelain tile. The tile had been down for years and was badly stained. This particular tile should have been sealed after installation. Through many years of…

CASE STUDY: Restoration of Faded Pavers at Strip Mall PROBLEM: Half of the pavers faded due to partial shading SOLUTION: Coloring using Nano Technology This scenario involved a strip mall that neglected to maintain its pavers (sealing), and there was a distinct, noticeable ‘line’ down the length of the walkway. The outside edge, which had been…

CASE STUDY: Protection of Tile & Grout in New Hotel PROBLEM: A Common problem of preventing grout from getting dirty This account wanted to preserve the hotel’s flooring. The tiles chosen throughout the hotel were light in color, and, of course, the grout matched. The owners had the foresight to know that this light-colored grout…