ADHESIVES & GROUTS
A MARBLEOUS MAPSTERPIECE
We take a look at a marble installation at a prestigious London hotel which called upon technical expertise and products from Mapei.
When a lengthy refurbishment project at the impressive Grosvenor House Hotel, Mayfair, needed a trusted tiling system for a marble installation, contractors turned to Mapei for advice and products to complete the project.
Taking place over a period of nine months, the project required over 700m² of marble tiling, with approximately 2 miles of brass inlay, to be fitted in the foyer and reception areas using Mapei’s high quality ceramic and preparation products.
The subfloor and screed products from Mapei were applied to the flooring after existing tiles were removed from the lobby and reception area, as well as lifts and bathroom areas. Mapei’s Topcem screed binder was used as a fast track option before Ultraplan Renovation 3240 screed was used to level the flooring. Prior to tiling, Mapei’s waterproofing Primer S was also applied.
Mapei’s Mapetex anti-fracture membrane was installed to ensure the luxury tiles in the lobby area were protected from cracking. Mapetex is a special non-woven fabric designed to alleviate stresses within the substrate, preserving the integrity of the tiled finish in areas of high
pedestrian traffic and less than perfect substrates.
Installers Superior Stone commented: “We are confident users of Mapei’s products; however, as this was a renovation project, we came across many problems from the previous build up being up to 80mm out of level. Movement within the floor whilst fixing tiles also caused some problems but Mapei’s Technical Team were great at providing assistance on this important project.”
Mapei’s Keraquick adhesive in both Grey and White shades were used to fix Superior Stone’s Crema Marfil tiles with brass inlay to the lobby and reception areas, using Latex Plus adhesive polymer admixture to improve elasticity and vertical slip characteristics.
Muza Lab designed the refurbishment of the historic Grosvenor Hotel’s foyer area to revive the rich history of the venue, enhancing the “sense of place” of the hotel and transforming the public areas into a destination in their own right as traditional English architecture mixes with contemporary twists.
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