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 combined. These tiles were a light gray color, the entrance and shower pan were darkened with high use, and the walls of the shower showed of white soap residue.

If a conventional sealer was applied, there was a risk that any topical sealer could make the flooring surface slippery. The only area considered for a sealer is the shower sides. Sealer would be sufficient in the short run, keeping in mind that any sealer has to be reapplied. However, when the cleaners being used, as well as the abrasion of the rags to clean the soap scum, were factored in, it was best just to use a coating for the entire area.

Coating was applied to the hallway, the bathroom floor, and the tiled sides of the shower. An additional benefit of the coating was the protection it provided for grout. The coating by itself is less slippery than the original surface (increasing the slip coefficient). Our non-slip aggregate process was applied to the shower floor.

The end result was an entire area that was virtually maintenance-free, requiring only the minimal amount of floor cleaning with a damp mop and rag for shower walls.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324

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