Commercial Reference Projects

Tiling solutions for hydroelectric dam installation

Hydro Quebec is one of the largest suppliers of energy in North America. This facility had a tiled floor comprised of ceramic tile over a concrete substrate.

Water and vaportight showers for students of Acadia University

Acadia University in Wolfville, Novia Scotia renovated a large residence hall in 2003. At the time, a trowel-applied waterproofing membrane and a 2-step drain were used in all of the building’s showers.

A safe and durable tile floor assembly for Copper Shopping Centre

Originally, the tile installation specs for this large shopping center in Quebec, Canada did not include movement joints. Fortunately, the tile contractor recognized the potential for failure if movement joints were not used.

Uncoupling solution for tile floor at Ice Cream shop

Cows is a popular ice cream restaurant chain throughout Prince Edward Island and the Maritimes in Canada. Their Charlottetown restaurant on Prince Edward Island sits on a wooden pier overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. In 1995, the restaurant owners decided to install ceramic tile on the floors, but were faced with the challenges of structural shifting and humid weather.

Tile floor and wall are well protected in Newtown Restaurant

Professional race car driver Jacques Villeneuve built a high-end restaurant called Newtown Restaurant on Crescent Street in downtown Montreal. The design of the restaurant called for two kitchens, located one above the other, with tiled floors.

Waterproof showers for fitness facility

Because the locker rooms are located on the second floor of the facility, a superior waterproofing system was needed to ensure that no leaks or mold problems occurred in the gang showers.

Versatile waterproofing system for tile showers at St-Anne's Hotel

Renovation work in this hotel included new tiled showers, each of which had to be unique in design to accommodate the various shapes and sizes of the existing bathrooms. Hence, the hotel needed not only a superior waterproofing system, but also one that was versatile enough to be used in any shower configuration.