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Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 July 2006
Best use of tile in a construction
contract
Mapei and Domus would like to congratulate Stone and Ceramic of London for winning 'Best Use of Tile in a Construction Contract' at the recent Tile Association Awards.
Mapei and Domus would like to congratulate Stone and Ceramic of London for winning 'Best Use of Tile in a Construction Contract' at the recent Tile Association Awards Stone and Ceramic was nominated for their ceramic installation work on the Health Club and Pool Areas at 199 Knightsbridge - an exclusive block of residential apartments in London's Westminster
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 9 Sep 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The project comprised of tiling to health club and pool surround, and the installation of slate to the inside of the pool, walls and spa baths.
Bronze mosaic tiles were fixed to the pool reception area, glass tiles to shower areas, corridors and health club changing area.
Slate tiling was also completed to all 'feature walls' in beauty treatment rooms and shower changing areas, with porcelain tiling to staff showers.
Approximately 875m2 of wall and floor areas were tiled with 300x300mm Domus porcelain tiles.
Mapei Keraquick fast-setting adhesive was used and the areas were grouted with Mapei Ultracolor fast-setting and drying grout.
Movement joints were sealed with Mapesil AC silicone sealant.
Ultracolor has been succeeded by Ultracolor PLUS has all the benefits of fast setting, anti-efflorescence and colour uniformity for 2-20mm joints, with the added advantages of BioBlock and DropEffect .
BioBlock consists of special organic molecules which are distributed uniformly through the micro-structure of the tie joint, to block the formation of micro-organisms at the root, which are responsible for the onset of mould.
DropEffect reduces the absorption of surface water, therefore reducing the formation of efflorescence and mould, ensuring a continued uniformity of colour.
Ultracolor Plus is available in an original range of exciting shades, with matching silicone sealant and epoxy grouts for hygienic areas also available.
Mapei's Keracolor FF high performance grout was also used to grout Domus mosaics, both 20x20mm Venetian glass and modern 50x50mm coloured back, 400x400mm Burlington slate and 600x300mm Bibliotheque porcelain tiles.
This product was most suitable for use as its technical characteristics result in a smooth final surface with low water absorption.
Once again, many congratulations to all the team at Stone and Ceramic in London. Request free introductory details about products from Mapei UK ...
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