H & M,Vivo City Mall – Singapore

Project Name:

H & M, Vivo City Mall, Singapore

Installer/Applicator:

Coating & Lining Technologies Ptd Ltd, Singapore

General Contractor:

Kingsmen Projects Pte Ltd, Singapore

Owner / Architects:

H&M Singapore Head office

Featured Products:

PANDOMO K2

ARDEX A 45 Rapid Hardening & Drying Repair Mortar

ARDEX R2SE General Purpose Solvent Free Epoxy Primer

ARDEX Stone Oil

Challenge:

Multiple trades working simultaneously
Nosie regulation, night work
Wet areas
1200m2 project in just three days

Situation:

The client wanted a beautiful PANDOMO® Loft floor. The substrate was old cement sand screed with numerous cracks and loose patch. The environment presented strict prohibitions against dust and noise. The temperature in the mall is around 21 to 23 degrees Celsius when open, but up to 30 degrees after hours.

Solution:

A combination of ARDEX products, customer service, technical services and support enabled this job to be successfully completed from start to finish. Coating & Lining Technologies is experienced in the retail environments and was able to work around other trades, even on the crowded midnight schedule. Communication between all the parties was outstanding. The finished, colour- matched PANDOMO Loft floor was delivered on time and in perfect condition.

City Link Mall – Singapore

Installer and General Contractor:

New Art Interior Pte Ltd

Bur Juman Centre – Middle East

Teams:

ARDEX UK
ARDEX Middle East

Installers:

Al Habtoor Marble Co. – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Plus Screeding LLC – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

General Contractor:

Al Ghurair Group – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Architects:

Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) – London, UK
Dar Al-Handasah – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Product Featured:

ARDEX A 35 Rapid Setting and Drying Cement for Floor Screeds
ARDEX S 16TM Natural Stone Adhesive
ARDEX MG Grout
ARDEX K 15® Self-Leveling Underlayment Concrete

Other Products:

ARDEX P 51TM Primer
ARDEX WPM 002 Rapid Drying Two-Component Waterproofing Membrane

Challenges:

Fast Turnaround, overnight installation 11 p.m. – 8 a.m. to receive foot traffic by 10 a.m.
Large amount of traffic
24,000 m2 (258,333 ft2)
Replace the floor without disturbing other shops in the mall
Existing screed and natural stone floor had to be removed

Problem:

BurJuman opened in 1991 and is currently one of the oldest malls in the area; however it also offers office space and residential areas with access to metro station lines. Currently, it houses stores such as Tiffany & Co making it one of the most popular shopping destinations. Because of its popularity, when deciding to refurbish the cracked and stained natural stone flooring, the Al Ghurair Group wanted the work to be completed in 100-200 m2 (1000-2000 ft2) sections at night with minimal disruptions to the stores. This gave the workers a daily window of 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. with an expectation of the floor needing to be ready for foot traffic each day by 10 a.m. Originally built with poor quality screeds and adhesives with sub-standard installation practices; BurJuman Centre had not lived up to the original expectations of the luxury stores found inside this Dubai destination. With that in mind, when it was time to install a new floor system, ARDEX Middle East was called upon to provide a product solution utilizing the ARDEX Natural Stone System. Solution: The specification was written by KPF Architects in London with assistance from the ARDEX UK Representative. To ensure the system would be installed properly, ARDEX provided training for the team of installers. Product training seminars are offered by each ARDEX branch to ensure the products are used properly and to introduce contractors to products which they may not be familiar with. ARDEX also provides on the jobsite training. When the installation began, an ARDEX Representative from Middle East and a Technical Representative from ARDEX UK were on site offering installation tips to further train the installation crew on ways to install the products to protect the surrounding areas. Each night, the workers started by removing the old flooring down to the concrete making sure to remove all existing materials that could create a bond breaker for the new floor system. Once the concrete was prepared, a layer of ARDEX P 51 Primer was applied. Using ARDEX P 51 sealed the existing porous concrete and helped create a bond for the ARDEX K 15 that was being installed. ARDEX P 51 was well suited in this time sensitive situation, because it can dry in as little as one hour in a controlled environment. Once the primer dried, the specification called for an underlayment of ARDEX K 15, an easy to use, self-leveling underlayment that can be poured or pumped into placed and can be installed in thicknesses ranging from 5 to 35mm neat. Because ARDEX K 15 is a fast-track product, this allowed the flooring installation to continue in only 16 hours. Once the ARDEX K 15 sufficiently cured a layer of ARDEX WPM 002 was applied. ARDEX WPM 002 is a strong, fast drying two component waterproof membrane that is formulated with synthetic microfibers to increase strength and eliminate the need for a separate reinforcement mat. Because WPM 002 has been designed to use with ARDEX tile adhesives it does not re-emulsify and accommodates normal building movement. ARDEX WPM 002 eliminated steps typically associated with competitors’ products because it is a fast-drying product and controls excess construction moisture in the subfloor, so it helped the crew stay on schedule with the project. ARDEX A 35 was the next step in the BurJuman floor refurbishment. ARDEX A 35 is a rapid-setting and drying cement floor screed with a compressive strength of 40 N/mm2 (5,800 psi) and can be applied as bonded, unbonded or floating. Because ARDEX A 35 was developed with ARDEX Rapid Dry Technology, the installers could move to the next step of the installation quickly. Finally, a combination of ARDEX S 16 Stone Adhesive and ARDEX MG Grout was used to place the natural stone tiles. ARDEX S 16 was specified, not only because of its rapid drying properties, but also because it can be used in areas that are intermittently damp and was specifically designed for use with natural stone systems. This would help control the staining caused by many tile adhesives associated with moisture problems. This allowed the contractors to grout the tile with ARDEX MG after only a two hour drying period. ARDEX MG Grout is strong enough for foot traffic in just 1½ hours and was specifically developed to use with natural stone systems. Working with ARDEX UK, KPF Architects of London was able to specify a system that would get the refurbishment done properly and on time, meeting the required criteria set by the Al Ghurair Group with a comprehensive 10-Year warranty. In 2005, After the installation, BurJuman won the Retail ME Mall of the year.

Folkwang Museum – Germany

Installer:

Otto Aman Estrichverlegung GmbH & Co. KG – Beelen, Germany

GENERAL CONTRACTORS:

Neubau Museum Folkwang Essen GmbH (Wolff Group) – Stuttgart, Germany • W+P Gesellschaft für Projektabwicklung mbH (Wolff Group) – Stuttgart, Germany

ARCHITECTS:

David Chipperfield Architects – Berlin, Germany
Plan Forward (Wolff Group) – Stuttgart, Germany

Product Featured :

PANDOMO® TerrazzoBasic

Challenges:

6,500 m2 (17,223 ft2)
Fast track installation
Durable
Incorporate local mineral aggregate

Problem:

In anticipation of Essen’s upcoming City Cultural Year of 2010, Halbach-Stiftung announced the foundation would provide funds for a new building. This prompted Essen to hold an international architecture competition in which twelve architecture firms were invited for participation. Once the winner was chosen and announced, the construction of the new building began.

The new building, which would incorporate the old building from 1960, was designed to flow from space to space with interior courtyards, gardens and foyers. The minimalist elegant style would feature clear lines with flowing rooms, all on one level and be highlighted by an almost seamless floor that was individual in nature, incorporating local minerals into a terrazzo style floor.

Solution:

With the floor surface being such an important part of the design, the Architects from Plan Forward consulted with ARDEX to create the PANDOMO TerrazzoBasic floor. This floor provided a completely modern and individual look defining a new generation of terrazzo floors.

PANDOMO TerrazzoBasic was created in exact accordance to the architects’ wishes. Top design quality, speed of installation, and durability were of the upmost importance. Incorporated into approximately 6,500 m2 (17,223 ft2 ) of the building; PANDOMO BG Binder was mixed with locally sourced Rhine gravel to give the exhibition areas a unique image without being too dominating and distracting the visitors’ attentions from the exhibits. The materials are lightweight, and can be applied with a standard forced action mixer or screed pump, saving time and money. For this installation, the floor was applied in 100m2 (1,075 ft2 ) sections, sanded several times and any voids created in the process were filled with PANDOMO TFW / TFB filling compounds.

PANDOMO TerrazzoBasic is based on the traditional terrazzo technique but uses local materials which gives the flooring a much more lively structure compared to its classic counterparts. This homogenous material is suitable for rebuilds, renovations and high-traffic areas.

IKEA Store – China

Installer:

Shanghai Weigu Corrosion Company – Shanghai, China

Product Featured:

ARDEX Polyurethane Self-Leveling System

Challenges:

Cracking in various areas throughout the existing concrete substrate
Installation completed while store remained open, so a product with low or no odor was required
Area to be repaired in sections 4500 m2 (48,439 ft2)
Abrasion resistant floor required
Able to withstand heavy rolling loads and foot traffic
Over five year floor repair solution required

Problem:

Known for its inspiring quality and economical home furnishing displays, IKEA experienced failures with their existing floors and asked ARDEX to find a solution. IKEA wanted a product that was durable, abrasion resistant and aesthetically pleasing. They also wanted a floor with superior longevity that was easy to maintain.

Solution:

Offering complete customer service and technical support, ARDEX recommended Shanghai Weigu Corrosion Company and IKEA China to use ARDEX Self-Leveling Polyurethane System. This flooring system would repair existing cracks in the substrate and meet IKEA’s finished flooring requirements. To ensure there would be no harsh odors during installation, Shanghai Weigu Corrosion Company installed a fan system and VOC monitors. This system was used to make sure there was absolutely no distracting odor in the air while customers shopped. After each area was sectioned off, Shanghai Weigu Corrosion Company used a grinding machine to prepare the existing surface to receive ARDEX Self-Leveling Polyurethane System. The grinding process creates a strong bond to concrete, removing any possible contaminates that could cause failures with the ARDEX system. To prevent cracks from reflecting or telegraphing through to the new floor system, cracks larger than .8 mm (1/32”) were filled with a suitable cementitious patching compound. The ARDEX Polyurethane Self-Leveling System is a threecoat system. Once all pre-existing cracks were filled, the ARDEX R7PP Polyurethane Primer was installed to ensure a strong bond between the flooring system and the substrate. Next, ARDEX R120PP Polyurethane Body Coat was installed followed by the ARDEX R115PP Polyurethane Top Coat. The ARDEX Polyurethane Self-leveling System was selected because it is easy to install, extremely durable, abrasion resistant and has a long life span. ARDEX Polyurethane Self-Leveling Systems could be installed seamlessly to maintain an aesthetically pleasing floor, the perfect combination for IKEA China.

Porsche Centre Nanjing – China

Installer:

Shanghai Gangliang Building & Decoration Company, LTD

Contractor:

Shanghai Gangliang Building & Decoration Company, LTD

ARCHITECTS:

Gansam Partners Architecture Design and Planning

Product Featured:

ARDEX EG 8 Cement/Epoxy Hybrid Grout and Adhesive

Challenges:

Large tiling area (1000 m2 / 10,764 ft2)
Large format tiles required
Fast-track installation
Contaminated jobsite
Competitive products originally specified
High-durability products needed to handle vehicle weight

Problem:

Porsche China has always used competitive products to set tile in their showrooms. However, they decided to redesign the look of their showrooms and were interested in learning about new products for setting the large format tiles they selected. Porsche Centre Nanjing was the first dealership to undergo the renovation of the new showroom design. They wanted a grout and tile adhesive designed for quick installation. Porsche was concerned about the weight from the vehicles in the showroom cracking the tiles, so a durable adhesive that maintained a strong bond between the substrate and the tile was needed. Another concern was the potential discoloration of the grout from vehicle and foot traffic.

Solution:

After reviewing the project and the owner’s concerns, ARDEX China recommended ARDEX EG 8 Cement/Epoxy Hybrid Grout and Adhesive. This high performance grout and adhesive combines performance properties of an epoxy-based grout while offering the installation ease of cement-based grouts. ARDEX EG 8 is often recommended for areas requiring high levels of cleanliness and treatments from harsh chemicals to maintain a sterile environment. With compressive strengths of 4750 psi (33 N/mm2) ARDEX EG 8 has no problem withstanding the weight of the vehicles. ARDEX China worked with an installer approved by Porsche to complete a trial installation of ARDEX EG 8 with the selected large format tiles. During the installation, ARDEX China’s technical team remained on the job site to answer any questions and offer guidance to the installers. By offering a trial installation and superior customer service, Porsche was very satisfied with the installation and the ARDEX product. ARDEX will continue to support Porsche on future requests.

Lotte Department Store – Korea

GENERAL CONTRACTORS:

Lotte Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. – Busan City, Korea

Product Featured:

ARDEX ABA 660.V Acrylic Primer
ARDEX STS 8 Superior Tensile Strength Tile Adhesive
ARDEX E 90 Mortar Admix for use with ARDEX Cement-Based Adhesives
ARDEX FG 8 Flexible Colored Grout for tile joints 1 to 8 mm wide
ARDEX PANDOMO® Wall (PANDOMO W1) Decorative finishing render

Challenges:

Porcelain tile installation over a busy train station (8,000 m2 /86,114 ft2)
PANDOMO® Wall installation in the food court (1,600 m2 /17,223 ft2 )
Cellulose Fiber Cement (CRC) board substrate
Expedited installation time frame

Problem:

Built over a busy train station, the eight-story Lotte Department Store in Seoul, Korea would challenge most tile installations and wall renderings. A tile adhesive was needed to absorb the trains vibrations and have a longer working time because of high temperature in Seoul, Korea. ARDEX was asked to test their tile adhesives for the project. After the tests proved successful, ARDEX tile adhesives were approved for the installation. The developer of the project also requested the Pandomo® materials to be used on the exterior of the building. Since Pandomo® Wall is specifically designed for interior applications, the ARDEX Technical Team worked with the contractor to find a solution.

Solution:

Lotte Engineering & Construction started by coating the installation surfaces with ARDEX ABA 660.V Acrylic Primer. An acrylic primer was specified for this project, because it not only creates a strong bond, but also for its flexibility. ARDEX ABA 660.V uses the most advanced acrylic polymer technology; it is totally resistant to reemulsification in the hot humid conditions associated with the summer months in Korea. Tile installation areas received a combination of ARDEX STS 8 Superior Tensile Strength Tile adhesive and ARDEX E 90 Mortar Admix. Developed for use in areas where movement is anticipated and over fibrous cement board, the combination of these two products creates a superior bond and offers increased flexibility. Once the tiles were placed, joints were filled with ARDEX FG 8 Flexible Colored Grout. ARDEX FG 8 was selected, because it is polymer fortified, making it flexible to resist cracking from the vibrations caused by the train station below. ARDEX FG 8 is mold and water resistant, and its smooth finish also reduces the amount of trapped pollutants, making it perfect for a busy department store installation. To give the food court a luxurious feel, ARDEX PANDOMO® Wall was applied. ARDEX PANDOMO® Wall was the best choice for this installation because of its bond strength, and superior tensile strength. ARDEX PANDOMO® Wall can be customized to create a unique visual experience by selecting from various color options and textures. These properties help guarantee a long-lasting beautiful installation. Because of the ARDEX Sales and Technical Teams, Lotte Department Store can expect their beautiful, low maintenance installation will last over a long period of time.

Wurth Art Museum – France

Installer:

Kessler GmbH – Schliengen, Germany GENERAL

Contractor:

Z. I. Ouest (Würth Group) – Erstein Cedex, France

ARCHITECTS:

Jacques und Clément Vergély – Lyon, France

Product Featured:

PANDOMO® Floor

Challenges:

1,600 m2 (17,223 ft2)
Smooth, seamless floor
Fast track installation
Durable

Problem:

Nestled in an industrial area of warehouses and offices next to the Würth headquarters, the Würth Art Museum needed a functional floor that was unobtrusive to the art in the museum. The new building was created with white plaster walls and designed to allow natural light which compliments a simple yet elegant space to display the art. With this in mind the floor design had to be beautiful and unique while remaining durable.

Solution:

The architect and the contractor chose a PANDOMO Floor, which met their demands for design, workmanship and durability in the museum. PANDOMO K1 is a cementitious based, self-leveling floor system which offers a multitude of individual architectural possibilities with various design and color options. The natural feel of the PANDOMO Floor played a decisive role in making a visual continuation of the exposed concrete as envisioned by the planners. The speed of installation also played an important role on the building site. The floor installers from Kessler Schliengen, installed the entire floor in just 2 weeks. After preparing the substrate with PANDOMO PR Primer to prevent air bubbles and assist in the bond to the subfloor; the ARDEX PANDOMO K1 White was carefully colored with PANDOMO CC Color Concentrate and set in layers of 5mm using a pumping process. It was then polished and oiled three times with PANDOMO SL Stone Oil to help protect the floor, and giving it a silk like gloss. This created a completely uniform floor, free from joints and edges, and is durable and resistant to abrasion and water. This innovative material not only convinced the architects, contractors and workers of its visual quality, but also practicality. To take all guess work out of the care of a PANDOMO Floor system, ARDEX has developed a complete line of care and cleaning products. For this type of floor, PANDOMO PF Maintenance Oil should be used to rejuvenate any areas that may become dull from heavy traffic.

St Vincent Hospital – Dublin Ireland

Architect:

Scott Talon Walker Architects

General Contractor:

John Paul Construction

Installer / Applicator:

Advance Flooring & Crean Mosaics

Featured Products:

Ardex K11 Smoothing Compound
Ardex P82 Primer
Ardex Epoxy Waterproof Coating(EWC)
Ardex K301 Exterior grade smoothing compound
Ardex EB2 Rapid hardening Cement

Challenges:

26,000m2 Total flooring in two blocks

Pre-smooth floors using K301

Fast track project

Underground link corridor 1500m2

Problem:

Pre-stress concrete slabs used in the project design process created undulations in the subfloor. Ardex Ireland proposed the use of K301 to pre-smooth the prepared base prior to the application of the waterproof system. The K301 was an ideal choice as it is suitable for use under an effective DPM system.

Solution:

Ardex Ireland proposed the use of rapid hardening products such as K301, Ardex K11, and Ardex EB2 to prepare areas on a tight program schedule. Ardex worked closely with the design team to ensure the project was successfully completed on schedule to the high specification required.

Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health – Thailand

Project Name:

Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health Bangkok, Thailand

Featured Products:

ARDEX P 51 ARDEX CL 11

SITUATION: The time schedule was tight to minimize the disruption of hospital service as much as possible. Also, floor-levelling compound with high compressive strength was an essential requirement for this project. Because of heavy traffic in the halls, the owner needed the subfloor to be strong and durable. Environmental friendliness was another crucial property to concern as well.

CHALLENGES:

– Fast track timeline and 10.000 sqm renovation area

– Heavy traffic area in hospital

– Minimal disruption of other areas

SOLUTION:

ARDEX P 51 Primer and bonding agent and ARDEX CL 11 Commercial Smoothing and Levelling Compound were proposed as the ideal subfloor preparation system prior to the following vinyl floor installation. Both products are easy to use and have an outstanding workability. The impressive compressive strength of ARDEX CL 11 ensured the subfloor hardness. Furthermore, ARDEX CL 11 is odourless and environmentally friendly, so that it well-matched the healthcare institution project requirements. With its fast drying property, the floor could be early utilized and this excellently allowed an efficiently progress of the job.