Spa Finish Matrix

Finish Recommendations
Administration
Space
Surface
Description
Recommended Materials
Materials to Avoid
Floor :
Economical durable material capable of withstanding medium traffic with some sound absorptive properties.
wood, resilient flooring, carpet, rugs
Base:
Economical material
rubber base, tile, wood
Ceiling:
Economical material
gypsum board, acoustical ceiling tile
Wall:
Economical material
paint, wall covering
Counters:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Millwork:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Arrival Retail
Space
Surface
Description
Recommended Materials
Materials to Avoid
Floor :
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
Base:
A material that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops, vacuums, and floor polishing machines.
stone, tile, terrazzo, wood
Ceiling:
Provide a ceiling with design interest consistent with the design theme.
gypsum board, wood, paint, or other decorative systems
acoustical ceiling tile
Wall:
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
Cardio
Space
Surface
Description
Recommended Materials
Materials to Avoid
Floor :
Provide durable, non porous easily cleaned, finishes designed for fitness environments.
wood , resilient flooring, occasionally carpet, rubber
Base:
A material that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops, vacuums, and floor polishing machines
Wood, rubber
Ceiling:
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
Wall:
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
Clean and Soiled Linen Staging
Space
Surface
Description
Recommended Materials
Materials to Avoid
Floor :
Provide economical durable finishes capable of withstanding cart traffic.
tile, resilient flooring, sealed concrete, possibly carpeting
carpeting
Base:
Economical material
rubber base, tile, wood
Ceiling:
Economical material
painted gypsum board or acoustical ceiling tile
Wall:
Install corner guards and wall guards
painted gypsum board, FRP
Counters:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Millwork:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Dispensary
Space
Surface
Description
Recommended Materials
Materials to Avoid
Floor :
Provide economical durable finishes
tile, resilient flooring
sealed concrete, carpeting
Base:
Economical material
rubber base, tile, wood
Ceiling:
Economical material
painted gypsum board or acoustical ceiling tile
Wall:
Economical material
painted gypsum board
Counters:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Millwork:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Entrance
Space
Surface
Description
Recommended Materials
Materials to Avoid
Floor :
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
Base:
A material that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops, vacuums, and floor polishing machines.
stone, tile, terrazzo, wood
Ceiling:
Provide a ceiling with design interest consistent with the design theme.
gypsum board, wood, paint, or other decorative systems
acoustical ceiling tile
Wall:
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
Experience Shower
Space
Surface
Description
Recommended Materials
Materials to Avoid
Install water resistant and mould resistant wall board at partitions and ceilings.
Floor :
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
Ceiling:
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
Wall:
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
Guest Hallways
Space
Surface
Description
Recommended Materials
Materials to Avoid
Avoid institutional looking hallways.
Floor :
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
Base:
A material that complements the floor and capable of withstanding damage from mops, vacuums, and floor polishing machines.
stone, tile, terrazzo, wood
Ceiling:
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.
Wall:
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
Housekeeping
Space
Surface
Description
Recommended Materials
Materials to Avoid
Floor :
Provide economical durable finishes
tile, resilient flooring, sealed concrete
Base:
Economical material
rubber base, tile, wood
Ceiling:
Economical material
painted gypsum board or acoustical ceiling tile
Wall:
Economical material
painted gypsum board, FRP
Counters:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Issue Storage
Space
Surface
Description
Recommended Materials
Materials to Avoid
Floor :
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
Base:
Economical material
rubber base, wood
Ceiling:
Economical material
gypsum board, acoustical ceiling tile
Wall:
Economical material
painted gypsum board or vinyl wall covering
Counters:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Millwork:
Economical material
plastic laminate
Administration
Arrival Retail
Cardio
Clean and Soiled Linen Staging
Dispensary
Entrance
Experience Shower
Guest Hallways
Housekeeping
Issue Storage