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Administration:
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Administration:
Economical durable material capable of withstanding medium traffic with some sound absorptive properties.
wood, resilient flooring, carpet, rugs
Floor :
Administration:
Economical material
rubber base, tile, wood
Base:
Administration:
Economical material
gypsum board, acoustical ceiling tile
Ceiling:
Administration:
Economical material
paint, wall covering
Wall:
Administration:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Counters:
Administration:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Millwork:
Arrival
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Arrival
Retail
Install a durable material capable of withstanding high traffic. Provide a relatively smooth hard or resilient surfaced floor to allow easy clean up of oils, waxes, and other products.
stone, tile, terrazzo, wood, resilient flooring
polished stone or tile, or carpet at entries leading to the exterior
Floor :
Arrival
Retail
A material that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops, vacuums, and floor polishing machines.
stone, tile, terrazzo, wood
Base:
Arrival
Retail
Provide a ceiling with design interest consistent with the design theme.
gypsum board, wood, paint, or other decorative systems
acoustical ceiling tile
Ceiling:
Arrival
Retail
Install interesting materials that withstand high traffic, are easily cleaned, and easily repaired if damaged.
Paneling, stone, tile, wood, wall covering, paint, plaster, or other decorative systems
Wall:
Clean and Soiled Linen Staging:
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Clean and Soiled Linen Staging:
Provide economical durable finishes capable of withstanding cart traffic.
tile, resilient flooring, sealed concrete, possibly carpeting
carpeting
Floor :
Clean and Soiled Linen Staging:
Economical material
rubber base, tile, wood
Base:
Clean and Soiled Linen Staging:
Economical material
painted gypsum board or acoustical ceiling tile
Ceiling:
Clean and Soiled Linen Staging:
Install corner guards and wall guards
painted gypsum board, FRP
Wall:
Clean and Soiled Linen Staging:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Counters:
Clean and Soiled Linen Staging:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Millwork:
Dispensary:
Space
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Dispensary:
Provide economical durable finishes
tile, resilient flooring
sealed concrete, carpeting
Floor :
Dispensary:
Economical material
rubber base, tile, wood
Base:
Dispensary:
Economical material
painted gypsum board or acoustical ceiling tile
Ceiling:
Dispensary:
Economical material
painted gypsum board
Wall:
Dispensary:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Counters:
Dispensary:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Millwork:
Entrance:
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Entrance:
Install a durable material capable of withstanding high traffic. Ensure that the flooring material at entries from the exterior is slip resistant and has soil concealing abilities.
stone, tile, terrazzo, wood,; Materials to complement the hotel lobby
polished stone or tile, or carpet at entries leading to the exterior
Floor :
Entrance:
A material that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops, vacuums, and floor polishing machines.
stone, tile, terrazzo, wood
Base:
Entrance:
Provide a ceiling with design interest consistent with the design theme.
gypsum board, wood, paint, or other decorative systems
acoustical ceiling tile
Ceiling:
Entrance:
Install interesting materials that withstand high traffic, are easily cleaned, and easily repaired if damaged.
paneling, stone, tile, wood, wall covering, paint, plaster, or other decorative systems
Wall:
Experience Shower:
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Experience Shower:
Install water resistant and mould resistant wall board at partitions and ceilings. Provide durable, non porous, slip resistant, easily cleaned, finishes designed for a wet environment and consistent with the design theme. Consider materials that are easily installed around sloped floors and around drains. Small scaled tiles provide excel slip resistance.
stone, tile, terrazzo, glass
Floor :
Experience Shower:
Install suitable ceiling materials for a wet and humid environment that may receive heavy use. At a minimum, specify a gloss at painted surfaces.
gypsum board, stone, tile, terrazzo, glass
Ceiling:
Experience Shower:
Provide durable, non porous, easily cleaned, finishes designed for a wet environment and consistent with the design theme. Stopping tile short of the ceiling is not recommended.
stone, tile, terrazzo, glass
Wall:
Fitness:Cardio:
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Fitness:Cardio:
Specify finishes consistent with an upscale health club Provide durable, non porous easily cleaned, finishes designed for fitness environments.
wood , resilient flooring, occasionally carpet, rubber
Floor :
Fitness:Cardio:
A material that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops, vacuums, and floor polishing machines
Wood, rubber
Base:
Fitness:Cardio:
Provide a relatively economical material installed with some design interest consistent with the design theme.
gypsum board, acoustical ceiling tile, wood, paint, or decorative system
Ceiling:
Fitness:Cardio:
Install relatively economical material with some design interest that withstand medium traffic, easily cleaned, and easily repaired if damaged.
wood, wall covering, paint, plaster, or decorative system
Wall:
Fitness:Stability:
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Fitness:Stability:
Provide durable, non porous easily cleaned, finishes designed for fitness with shock absorption.
Wood, resilient flooring
Floor:
Fitness:Stability:
A material that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops, vacuums, and floor polishing machines
wood
Base:
Fitness:Stability:
Provide a relatively economical material installed with some design interest consistent with the design theme.
gypsum board, acoustical ceiling tile, wood, paint, or other decorative system
Ceiling:
Fitness:Stability:
Install relatively economical material with some design interest that withstands medium traffic, easily cleaned, and easily repaired. Include mirrors that could be concealed behind screening devices such as draperies, sliding panels, blinds, etc.
wood, wall covering, paint, plaster, or other decorative system
Wall:
Fitness:Strength:
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Fitness:Strength:
Provide cushioned flooring at all free weight areas.
rubber flooring, carpet
Floor :
Fitness:Strength:
A material that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops, vacuums, and floor polishing machines
Base:
Fitness:Strength:
Provide a relatively economical material installed with some design interest consistent with the design theme.
gypsum board, acoustical ceiling tile, wood, paint, or decorative system
Ceiling:
Fitness:Strength:
Provide a wall of full length mirrors
Wall:
Fitness:Studios:
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Fitness:Studios:
Provide durable, non porous easily cleaned, finishes designed for fitness with shock absorption.
wood , resilient flooring
Floor :
Fitness:Studios:
A material that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops, vacuums, and floor polishing machines
wood
Base:
Fitness:Studios:
Provide a relatively economical material installed with some design interest consistent with the design theme.
gypsum board, acoustical ceiling tile, wood, paint, or other decorative system
Ceiling:
Fitness:Studios:
Install relatively economical material with some design interest that withstands medium traffic, easily cleaned, and easily repaired. Include mirrors that could be concealed behind screening devices such as draperies, sliding panels, blinds, etc.
wood, wall covering, paint, plaster, or other decorative system
Wall:
Aromatherapy
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Guest Hallways:
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Guest Hallways:
Avoid institutional looking hallways. Install a durable material capable of withstanding high traffic. Provide a relatively smooth hard surfaced floor to allow easy clean up of oils, waxes, and other treatment products. In many cases carpet runners are installed over hard surfaced floors.
stone, tile, terrazzo, wood, resilient flooring, carpet, rugs, mats
Floor :
Guest Hallways:
A material that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops, vacuums, and floor polishing machines.
stone, tile, terrazzo, wood
Base:
Guest Hallways:
Provide a ceiling with design interest consistent with the design theme.
gypsum board or acoustical ceiling tiles. Although discouraged at high end properties, acoustical ceiling tiles allow easy access to mechanical equipment and avoid the necessity for access panels.
Ceiling:
Guest Hallways:
Install materials that withstand high traffic, are easily cleaned, and easily repaired if damaged. Provide attractive corner guards at all exposed corners.
paneling, stone, tile, wood, wall covering, paint, plaster, or other decorative systems
Wall:
Hammam
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Housekeeping:
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Housekeeping:
Provide economical durable finishes
tile, resilient flooring, sealed concrete
Floor :
Housekeeping:
Economical material
rubber base, tile, wood
Base:
Housekeeping:
Economical material
painted gypsum board or acoustical ceiling tile
Ceiling:
Housekeeping:
Economical material
painted gypsum board, FRP
Wall:
Housekeeping:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Counters:
Hydrotherapy Room and Couples Room:
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Issue Storage:
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Issue Storage:
Provide economical durable finishes capable of withstanding medium traffic with some sound absorptive properties. Specify suitable materials if used by carts.
tile, resilient flooring, sealed concrete
Carpet
Floor :
Issue Storage:
Economical material
rubber base, wood
Base:
Issue Storage:
Economical material
gypsum board, acoustical ceiling tile
Ceiling:
Issue Storage:
Economical material
painted gypsum board or vinyl wall covering
Wall:
Issue Storage:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Counters:
Issue Storage:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Millwork:
Laundry Folding:
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Linen Storage
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Linen Storage
Laundry Folding:
Provide economical durable finishes
tile, resilient flooring, sealed concrete, possibly carpeting
carpeting
Floor :
Linen Storage
Laundry Folding:
Economical material
rubber base, tile, wood
Base:
Linen Storage
Laundry Folding:
Economical material
painted gypsum board or acoustical ceiling tile
Ceiling:
Linen Storage
Laundry Folding:
Economical material
painted gypsum board, FRP
Wall:
Linen Storage
Laundry Folding:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Counters:
Linen Storage
Laundry Folding:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Millwork:
Locker Area:
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Locker Area:
Avoid institutional looking locker areas Provide durable finishes designed for a possibly wet and humid environment consistent with the design theme. Provide materials that feel comfortable to exposed feet.
non porous, slip resistant stone, tile, terrazzo, wood, resilient flooring, carpet, consider rugs, or mats over hard surfaced materials
Floor :
Locker Area:
A material that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops, vacuums, and floor polishing machines.
stone, tile, terrazzo, wood, resilient flooring
Base:
Locker Area:
Provide a ceiling with design interest for a potentially wet and humid environment consistent with the design theme.
gypsum board, wood, paint, or other decorative systems
Ceiling:
Locker Area:
Install materials that withstand high traffic, are easily cleaned, and easily repaired if damaged. Create walls with design interest for a potentially wet and humid environment consistent with the design theme.
stone, tile, wood, wall covering, paint
Wall:
Multi-purpose treatment Rooms and Suites
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Multi-purpose treatment Rooms and Suites
Hydrotherapy Room and Couples Room:
Install a durable material capable of withstanding low traffic with some sound absorptive properties and allow easy clean up of oils, waxes, and other treatment products. Carpeting is not recommended but does add warmth and sound absorption to the room.
stone, tile, terrazzo, wood, resilient flooring, rugs or mats
carpeting
Floor :
Multi-purpose treatment Rooms and Suites
Hydrotherapy Room and Couples Room:
Install a durable non-porous material capable of withstanding low traffic with some sound absorptive properties and allow easy clean up of oils, waxes, and other treatment products. Carpeting may not be allowed by local building or health codes.
stone, tile, terrazzo, wood, resilient flooring
carpeting
Floor :
Multi-purpose treatment Rooms and Suites
Hydrotherapy Room and Couples Room:
A material that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops, vacuums, and floor polishing machines
stone, tile, terrazzo, wood
Base:
Multi-purpose treatment Rooms and Suites
Hydrotherapy Room and Couples Room:
Provide a ceiling with design interest consistent with the design theme.
gypsum board, wood, paint, or other decorative system
acoustical ceiling tile
Ceiling:
Multi-purpose treatment Rooms and Suites
Hydrotherapy Room and Couples Room:
Install interesting materials that withstand oils, waxes and other treatment products that is easily cleaned, and easily repaired if damaged.
paneling, stone, tile, wood, wall covering, paint, plaster, or other decorative system
Wall:
Multi-purpose treatment Rooms and Suites
Hydrotherapy Room and Couples Room:
Design a counter top, fascia, and back splash of complementary materials that are non porous, stain proof, and easily cleaned.
stone, tile, terrazzo, glass, high pressure laminate
tile with numerous grout joints
Counters:
Recycling areas:
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Retail
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Rhassoul:
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Salons:
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Salons:
Install a durable material capable of withstanding high traffic. Provide a relatively smooth hard surfaced floor to allow easy clean up of oils, waxes, and other nail and hair care products.
stone, tile, terrazzo, wood, resilient flooring
Floor :
Salons:
A material that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops, vacuums, and floor polishing machines.
stone, tile, terrazzo, wood
Base:
Salons:
Provide a ceiling with design interest consistent with the design theme.
gypsum board, wood, paint, or other decorative systems
acoustical ceiling tile
Ceiling:
Salons:
Install interesting materials that withstand high traffic, are easily cleaned, and easily repaired if damaged.
paneling, stone, tile, wood, wall covering, paint, plaster, or other decorative systems
Wall:
Salons:
Provide a non porous material that allows easy clean up of oils, waxes, and other nail and hair care products.
stone, wood, glass, high pressure laminate, solid surface
tile with numerous grout joints
Counters:
Salons:Salons:
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Sauna:
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Sauna:
Install water resistant and mould resistant wall board at partitions and ceilings. Install duck board flooring over water proof flooring below. Slope the water proof flooring to a drain for regular cleaning.
cedar, redwood, white spruce
Floor :
Sauna:
Provide tongue and groove ceiling, see manufacture installation instructions for ceiling requirements.
cedar, redwood, white spruce
Ceiling:
Sauna:
Provide tongue and groove wall, see manufacture installation instructions for partition requirements.
cedar, redwood, white spruce
Wall:
Sauna:
Ensure bench edges are rounded and comfortable for seated users.
cedar, redwood, white spruce
Bench:
Service Hallways:
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Service Hallways:
Provide economical durable finishes capable of withstanding high traffic with some sound absorptive properties. Specify suitable materials if used by carts.
carpet, tile, resilient flooring, sealed concrete
Floor :
Service Hallways:
Economical material
rubber base, wood
Base:
Service Hallways:
Economical material
gypsum board, acoustical ceiling tile
Ceiling:
Service Hallways:
If hallways are used by carts install corner guards and wall guards.
paint or vinyl wall covering
Wall:
Showers:
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Showers:
Install water resistant and mould resistant wall board at partitions and ceilings. Provide durable, non porous, slip resistant, easily cleaned, finishes designed for a wet environment and consistent with the design theme. Consider materials that are easily installed around sloped floors and around drains. Small scaled tiles provide excellent slip resistance.
stone, tile, terrazzo, glass
Floor :
Showers:
Install suitable ceiling materials for a wet and humid environment that may receive heavy use. At a minimum, specify a gloss at painted surfaces.
gypsum board, stone, tile, terrazzo, glass
Ceiling:
Showers:
Provide durable, non porous, easily cleaned, finishes designed for a wet environment and consistent with the design theme. Stopping tile short of the ceiling is not recommended.
stone, tile, terrazzo, glass
Wall:
Sinks and Grooming:
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Materials to Avoid
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Sinks and Grooming:
Provide durable, non porous, slip resistant, easily cleaned, finishes designed for a wet environment consistent with the design theme.
stone, tile, terrazzo, resilient flooring
Floor :
Sinks and Grooming:
A material that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops, vacuums, and floor polishing machines.
stone, tile, wood,
Base:
Sinks and Grooming:
Provide a ceiling with design interest for a potentially wet and humid environment consistent with the design theme.
gypsum board, wood, paint, or other decorative systems
Ceiling:
Sinks and Grooming:
Install materials that are non porous, easily cleaned, and easily repaired if damaged. Conform to all local building codes and health regulations dictating material selection, and the positioning of materials around the plumbing fixtures.
stone, tile, wood, wall covering, paint
Wall:
Sinks and Grooming:
Design a counter top, fascia, and back splash of complementary materials that are non porous, stain proof, and easily cleaned.
stone, tile, terrazzo, glass, solid surface
Counters:
Snow Cabin
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Staff Lockers:
Space
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Materials to Avoid
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Staff Lockers:
Provide economical durable finishes
tile, resilient flooring
sealed concrete, carpeting
Floor :
Staff Lockers:
Economical material
rubber base, tile, wood
Base:
Staff Lockers:
Economical material
painted gypsum board or acoustical ceiling tile
Ceiling:
Staff Lockers:
Economical material
painted gypsum board
Wall:
Staff Lockers:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Counters:
Staff Lockers:
Economical material
plastic, metal, or plastic laminate
Lockers:
Staff Lounge:
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Staff Lounge:
Provide economical durable finishes
tile, resilient flooring
sealed concrete, carpeting
Floor :
Staff Lounge:
Economical material
rubber base, tile, wood
Base:
Staff Lounge:
Economical material
painted gypsum board or acoustical ceiling tile
Ceiling:
Staff Lounge:
Economical material
painted gypsum board
Wall:
Staff Lounge:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Counters:
Staff Lounge:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Millwork:
Staff Restroom:
Space
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Materials to Avoid
Surface
Staff Restroom:
Provide economical, durable, non porous, slip resistant, easily cleaned, finishes designed for a wet environment.
stone, tile, terrazzo, resilient flooring
carpeting
Floor :
Staff Restroom:
A material that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops, vacuums, and floor polishing machines
stone, tile
Base:
Staff Restroom:
Economical material
painted gypsum board or acoustical ceiling tile
Ceiling:
Staff Restroom:
Install materials that are non porous, easily cleaned, and easily repaired if damaged. Conform to all local building codes and health regulations dictating material selection, and the positioning of materials around the plumbing fixtures.
stone, tile, wall covering, paint, FRP
Wall:
Staff Restroom:
Economical material
plastic laminate, tile
Counters:
Staff Restroom:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Millwork:
Steam Room
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Steam Room
Snow Cabin
Aromatherapy
Hammam
Rhassoul:
Install water resistant and mould resistant wall board at partitions and ceilings. Provide durable, non porous, slip resistant, easily cleaned, finishes designed for a wet environment and consistent with the design theme. Consider materials that are easily installed around sloped floors and around drains. Small scaled tiles provide excel slip resistance.
stone, tile, terrazzo, glass
Floor :
Steam Room
Snow Cabin
Aromatherapy
Hammam
Rhassoul:
Provide durable, non porous, slip resistant, easily cleaned, finishes designed for a hot, wet, humid environment and consistent with the design theme. Slope the ceiling at steamed rooms to avoid condensation dripping on spa guests.
stone, tile, terrazzo, glass
Ceiling:
Steam Room
Snow Cabin
Aromatherapy
Hammam
Rhassoul:
Provide durable, non porous, easily cleaned, finishes designed for a hot, wet, humid environment and consistent with the design theme. Ceramic tile is usually easier to clean than stone tile. Stone frequently dissipates heat faster than ceramic tile and may require larger steam units.
stone, tile, terrazzo, glass
Wall:
Steam Room
Snow Cabin
Aromatherapy
Hammam
Rhassoul:
Ensure bench edges are rounded and comfortable for seated users.
stone, tile, terrazzo, glass
Bench:
Storage
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Storage
Recycling areas:
Provide economical durable finishes
tile, resilient flooring, sealed concrete, possibly carpeting
Floor :
Storage
Recycling areas:
Economical material
rubber base, tile, wood
Base:
Storage
Recycling areas:
Economical material
painted gypsum board or acoustical ceiling tile
Ceiling:
Storage
Recycling areas:
Economical material
painted gypsum board
Wall:
Thai Massage Room:
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Materials to Avoid
Surface
Thai Massage Room:
Install a durable cushioned material capable of withstanding low traffic with some sound absorptive properties.
tatami, carpet, resilient floor with rugs, mats
Stone, tile
Floor :
Thai Massage Room:
A material that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops and vacuums.
stone, tile, terrazzo, wood, carpet
Base:
Thai Massage Room:
Provide a ceiling with design interest consistent with the design theme.
gypsum board, wood, paint, or other decorative system
acoustical ceiling tile
Ceiling:
Thai Massage Room:
Install interesting materials that withstand oils, waxes and other treatment products that is easily cleaned, and easily repaired if damaged.
paneling, stone, tile, wood, wall covering, paint, plaster, or other decorative system
Wall:
Thai Massage Room:
Install a high quality, stain-proof, non-porous, and easily cleaned material. If the counter is close to the Vichy shower, slope the counter for drainage.
stone, tile, terrazzo, glass, stainless steel
Counters:
Toilet Compartment:
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Toilet Compartment:
Provide durable, non porous, slip resistant, easily cleaned, finishes designed for a wet environment consistent with the design theme.
stone, tile, terrazzo, resilient flooring
Floor :
Toilet Compartment:
A material that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops, vacuums, and floor polishing machines.
stone, tile, wood,
Base:
Toilet Compartment:
Provide a ceiling with design interest for a potentially wet and humid environment consistent with the design theme.
gypsum board, wood, paint, or other decorative systems
Ceiling:
Toilet Compartment:
Install materials that are non porous, easily cleaned, and easily repaired if damaged. Conform to all local building codes and health regulations dictating material selection, and the positioning of materials around the plumbing fixtures.
stone, tile, wood, wall covering, paint
Wall:
Vichy and Scrub Rooms:
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Vichy and Scrub Rooms:
Install water resistant and mould resistant wall board at partitions and ceilings. Construct a tiled water proof floor sloped towards a center drain(s) located under the treatment table. Slope the floor .63cm (1/4") per foot. Provide durable, non porous, slip resistant, easily cleaned, finishes designed for a wet humid environment and consistent with the design theme. Consider materials that are easily installed around sloped floors and around drains. Small scaled tiles provide excellent slip resistance.
stone, tile, terrazzo
carpeting
Floor :
Vichy and Scrub Rooms:
Install suitable ceiling materials for a wet and humid environment. Specify gloss paint at gypsum board ceilings. If the steam option is included with the Vichy shower, tile the ceiling completely.
gypsum board, stone, tile
Ceiling:
Vichy and Scrub Rooms:
Provide durable, non porous, easily cleaned, finishes designed for a wet environment and consistent with the design theme. Install tile a minimum of 1.82m (6') up the walls. If the steam option is included with the Vichy shower, tile the walls completely.
stone, tile, terrazzo, glass , provide scrubbable architectural finish or wallcovering above if the wall is only partially tiled
Wall:
Vichy and Scrub Rooms:
Install a high quality, stain-proof, non-porous, and easily cleaned material. If the counter is close to the Vichy shower, slope the counter for drainage.
stone, tile, terrazzo, glass, stainless steel
Counters:
Waiting Lounges:
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Waiting Lounges:
Install a durable material capable of withstanding medium traffic with some sound absorptive properties.
stone, tile, terrazzo, wood, resilient flooring, carpeting, rugs or mats
Floor :
Waiting Lounges:
A material or detail that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops, vacuums, and floor polishing machines.
stone, tile, terrazzo, wood
Base:
Waiting Lounges:
Provide a ceiling with design interest consistent with the design theme.
gypsum board, wood, paint, or other decorative system
Ceiling:
Waiting Lounges:
Install interesting materials that withstand medium traffic, easily cleaned, and easily repaired if damaged.
paneling, stone, tile, wood, wall covering, paint, plaster, or other decorative system
Wall:
Wet Lounge:
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Wet Lounge:
Install water resistant and mould resistant wall board at partitions and ceilings. Provide durable, non porous, slip resistant, easily cleaned, finishes designed for a wet environment and consistent with the design theme. Consider materials that are easily installed around sloped floors and around drains. Small scaled tiles provide excel slip resistance.
stone, tile, terrazzo
Floor :
Wet Lounge:
A material or detail that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops, vacuums, and floor polishing machines.
stone, tile, terrazzo, wood
Base:
Wet Lounge:
Install suitable ceiling materials for a wet and humid environment that may receive heavy use. At a minimum, specify a gloss at painted surfaces.
gypsum board, stone, tile, terrazzo
Ceiling:
Wet Lounge:
Provide durable, non porous, easily cleaned, finishes designed for a wet environment and consistent with the design theme.
stone, tile, gypsum board
Wall:
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