CHALLENGES:

  • 5,200 square-meter installation area
  • Two-month installation time frame
  • Installation progressing with parts of the workshop in use
  • Substrate uneven and new floor to be laid to drainage falls
  • Floor to withstand heavy vehicle traffic and rigorous cleaning

SOLUTION:

The proposal to use an ARDEX installed Argelith 18 mm porcelain tile was approved by the client
because it was the most cost-effective, long term solution. Alternative proposals using epoxy coatings had lower initial costs but the service life expectations were lower than ARDEX products.

Since disruption to the BMW workshop operations was considerable the client chose a longer term solution. The work was done in stages with the new ARDEX A 38 Screed being laid to falls and new Argelith tile were installed with ARDEX X 78 Tile Adhesive after just 12 hours. Grouting with ARDEX WA was completed 24 hours later. The ARDEX Middle East Technical Sales Manager made frequent site visits throughout the duration of the project to ensure the installation and finishing were properly completed. The finished result was a beautiful yet durable floor for Doha BMW.

PARTICIPANTS:

Installer: SRTC Contractors – Doha, Qatar
Architect: GSE Group, China

SITUATION:

Qatar Airways links more than 100 international destinations across Africa, Central Asia, Europe, Far East, South Asia, Middle East, North America, South America and Oceania from its base in Doha, the capital of Qatar. A seven-year construction project that began in 2005 would involve a location approximately 36 square kilometers and require nearly 40,000 workers on a complex job site. At the New Doha International Airport, the passenger terminal alone is spread over an internal area of 600,000 m2.

CHALLENGES:

  • Involve a location approximately 36 square kilometers with a passenger terminal of 600,000 m2
  • Multiple contractors and trades require nearly 40,000 workers on a complex job
  • Internal and external installations
  • Wet areas
  • Various substrates
  • Suspension slab created leveling issues
  • Competitor’s products specified

SOLUTION:

From substrate prep to waterproofing and tile installation, ARDEX was the solution for every challenge offering time savings, ease of application and onsite training from ARDEX professionals.

A slab out of tolerance was leveled with more than 4,500 tons of ARDEX K 15 covering 144,000m2 at varied thicknesses from 5 to 40 mm. Using ARDEX K 15 for levelling instead of screed on the slab also provided levelness and flatness needed later for finished flooring and carpet. Jobsite coordination was flawless with up to 12 teams of 8 to 10 workers installing an average of 200 to 300 m2 daily.

PARTICIPANTS:

Consultant: Bechtel
Architect: HOK Engineering
Contractors:

  • Sky Oryx JV (Turkish TAV Construction and Japanese Taisei Corporation) – CP18 Main Terminal Building, Phase 1 & Phase 2
  • Butec – CP75 Terminal Operation Center & Qatar Airway Operation Control Center
  • Zublin International Qatar LLC – Package CP20 Duty-Free Warehouse Facilities
  • Gulf Contracting – NDIA Fuel System and NDIA Engineering Facilities

SITUATION:

Renowned manufacturer of quality flooring systems, ARDEX UK, teamed up with the UK’s leading flooring contractor, Loughton Contracts, to deliver a 40,000m2 flooring refurbishment at Heathrow Airports Terminal 1. Boasting an excellent portfolio of successful large-scale commercial installations, the proven duo specified the perfect ARDEX System Solution, which enabled final floorcoverings to be laid at the earliest opportunity.

The recent refurbishment of Terminal 1, which handles around 12 million passengers yearly, encompassed the check-in, baggage system and arrivals concourse, resulting in passengers experiencing a faster and more comfortable journey from check-in to take off.

CHALLENGES:

  • A 40,000m2 large-scale commercial installations
  • The frefurbishment handles around 12 million passengers yearly encompassed the check-in, baggage system and arrivals concourse.

SOLUTION:

Once the existing floorcoverings had been uplifted and the subfloors mechanically prepared, ARDEX’s most revered low odour latex smoothing compound, ARDITEX NA was applied. A self-smoothing, protein free latex levelling compound, ARDITEX NA has been developed for use on virtually all substrates and it can be laid from a feather edge up to at least 12mm in a single application. In addition, thicknesses up to 30mm are possible when ARDEX Aggregate is incorporated into the mix. Offering excellent properties of adhesion and flexibility, ARDITEX NA is perfect for levelling concrete, cement/sand screeds, flooring grade asphalt, quarry tiles and even internal steel decks without priming. The ammonia free formulation proved an added bonus, making it perfect for use in such a high trafficked public area.

A combination of floorcoverings from Nora Flooring Systems UK Limited, namely Nora Ultra Grip rubber safety flooring with increased slip resistance, and Norament 925 Grano rubber floor covering for extra high traffic areas, were fixed with ARDEX AF 2300 advanced adhesive. Ideal for use with rubber floorcoverings, ARDEX AF 2300 is a single part, water-based, low odour and solvent free adhesive. The adhesive offers very good early and long term adhesive strength, and allows the installation of rubber floorcoverings up to 4mm thick without the need for the adhesive to develop tack. In addition, ARDEX AF 2300 is easy to apply and due to its high yield has a very competitive cost per m².

Commenting on the project, John Collier, Sales Director of Loughton Contracts said, “This large installation required a proven, fast track solution that would ensure minimum disruption to the airport. By working with ARDEX we could deliver exceptional results, and the peace of mind that is synonymous with ARDEX’s advanced flooring products, assured a rapid and perfect finish, completed on schedule”.

PARTICIPANTS:

Loughton Contracts

SITUATION:

A major $80 million expansion of Newcastle Airport has recently been completed to transform the existing airport and create a second international airport for NSW. The expansion saw the terminal size double and facilities improved to cater for international flights. ARDEX was specified for the tiling throughout.

CHALLENGES:

A sample of the Natural Stone was supplied by Newcastle Tile Company to the ARDEX Technical Team and a specification was issued for the complete tiling system catering for this type of natural stone.

The natural stone was thermally sensitive (susceptible to the effect of heat and light) so a specialty tile adhesive ARDEX S 16 along with ARDEX E 90 was specified and used. In addition, the floor was also leveled where necessary to x undulations between old and new slabs.

SOLUTION:

ARDEX S 16 (with ARDEX E 90) was used to lay 1600 sqm of natural stone throughout the arrivals and departure lounges of the airport. ARDEX S 16 locks in moisture and reducing the risk of efflorescence and water marks on the natural stone tiles that were laid. Recently, ARDEX S 16 has been replaced with the superior ARDEX S 28 Neu, an Ardurapid, Microtec stone and tile adhesive.

ARDEX X 10 was ideal for use over the membranes and provides excellent slump resistance for both wall and oor tiles. ARDEX X10 provides mastic type properties. In addition to the Natural Stone, a further 1000m2 of bathroom tiling that included both walls and floors was also laid and waterproofed using the ARDEX WPM 155 Rapid Waterproofing System with ARDEX STB tape. This system allowed the wet areas to be tiled in as little as four hours after the application of the membrane, an added benefit particularly for projects with a tight timeline.

“The development of Newcastle Airport to accommodate international flights is a huge step forward for both tourism and the growing population in the area,” explained ARDEX Account Manager, Jeff Anderson. “It is exciting to witness investment in infrastructure and ARDEX is proud to be involved in such an iconic project.

PARTICIPANTS:

Newcastle Tile Company

SITUATION:

Canberra Airport’s stylish new international terminal has been praised as one of the best in the country.

The new terminal features duty free shopping, free wi-fi and a café bar. Luxurious furnishings by Walter Knoll and a striking sculpture by Japanese artist Hariyuki Uchida compliment stone floors and floor to ceiling windows, which provide natural light and a clear view of the runways.

SOLUTION:

Ardex was engaged by PDA marble to assist with the tiled flooring throughout the terminal.

The system comprised of the ARDEX DS 60 Decoupling mat which is ideal for large areas where crack isolation is imperative. This unique floating system isolates base movement whilst only being 0.4mm thick.

An unbonded ARDEX A 38 screed was then incorporated because of the high compressive strength it can achieve, which is critical over a floor with a great deal of foot and other traffic. The other key advantage of using the A 38 on this project is because it is an engineered screed system, tiling can commence after 8 hours, which greatly assisted in meeting deadlines for the new terminal to be opened up to start taking flights.

Finally the ARDEX X 18 Fibre Reinforced Flexible Non Slump Wall and Floor Tile Adhesive was used to adhere the terrazzo tiles. The X 18 contains specially developed fibres that add strength to the tiled area.

PARTICIPANTS:

PDA Marble

SITUATION:

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the eighth busiest airport in the world for passenger traffic and its geographic footprint is the second largest in the U.S. Its five terminals with 161 gates are U-shaped to minimize the distance between a passenger’s car and the airplane. However, connecting passengers would walk long distances between gates because there were no shortcuts between the ends.

A $1.9 billion “Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program” (TRIP) encompasses renovations at DFW from 2011 to 2017. To facilitate foot traffic for connecting passengers, new flooring was proposed where there was previously a driving area. The concrete was inset anywhere from 1/4” to 3” (0.64 to 7.6 cm). This area needed to be leveled and topped, prior to installing finished flooring.

ARDEX Sales Professional Matt Eller and Technical Field Supervisor Javier Villarreal worked with ARDEX LevelMaster Elite Installer® Texas Concrete Restoration to develop a solution to meet tight time constraints and hold up to the demands of heavy airport traffic.

CHALLENGES:

  • High-profile, secure installation area
  • Large area needing deep fill

SOLUTION:

Proper Prep™ included shot blasting and application of ARDEX P 51 Primer™. ARDEX K 15®, combined with aggregate for deeper fills, was mixed and placed with the ARDEX ROVER® Rolling Barrel Cart. Following an overnight cure, ARDEX P 51 was applied prior to a final, neat layer of ARDEX K 15. This provided a smooth and flat surface for the flooring application. Texas Concrete Restoration was able to install this project in the specified time constraint using high volume delivery systems including the ROVER® Rolling Barrel Cart.

PARTICIPANTS:

Installer: Texas Concrete Restoration, Inc. – Midlothian, TX – ARDEX LevelMaster Elite Installer®
General Contractor: Phillips/May Corporation – Dallas, TX

SITUATION:

The Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, formerly Madrid-Barajas Airport, is a Spanish public airport owned by Aena located in the vicinity of the city of Madrid, the capital of Spain. It is the first Spanish airport for passenger traffic, air cargo and operations, as well as the fifth in Europe and twenty-fourth in the world by number of passengers.

CHALLENGES:

The main challenge in this operation was to refurbish the complete area without closing the airport foot traffic. The old natural stones should be removed, the substrate repaired and the new stones installed over nights and without staining the new light natural stone slabs. The works were done in areas of about 100sqm each night.

SOLUTION:

Once the old natural stones were removed ARDEX A 35 Screed was the next step in the Madrid-barajas floor installation. ARDEX A 35 is an Ardurapid® cement (which means rapid setting and drying due to water combination inside the mortar) for floor screeds with a high compressive strength (≥35 N/mm2) wich was applied applied bonded to the existing substrate. The installation followed by placing the new natural stone tiles using ARDEX N23W, white natural stone adhesive due to the light color of the stones, and then grout with ARDEX MG Grout. ARDEX N23W and ARDEX MG grout were selected because of its Ardurapid® formulation, which allows the mortars to dry internally preventing moisture from staining the natural stone.

PARTICIPANTS:

Contractor: DRAGADOS

SITUATION:

Hangzhou International Expo Center is situated on the banks of the Qiantang River in China. The Hangzhou International Expo Center covers 19.7 hectares, and has a gross floor area of 850,000 sqm (9.15 million ft2). The Hangzhou International Expo Center is the biggest, most influential, most complex and most culturally appealing among the many excellent conferences and exhibitions.

It contains more than 7,500 stores with an international standard and 28 comprehensive conference halls. The total earth excavation is 2.5 million m3. 145,000 tons of steel and 600,000m2 of concrete have been placed.

CHALLENGES:

  • A total construction area of 300,000 m2 is required
  • Stone Installation area reaches 8,000 m2
  • Tight working schedules (5 months)
  • High quality requirements (The building functioned as Main venue of 2016 G20 Summit)

SOLUTION:

About 140,000 square meters of 800mm x 800mm nature stone tiles needed to be installed on the floors of the main hall. Also, nearly 20,000 square meters of 600mm x 600mm porcelain tiles were required on some area of the hall wall.

ARDEX China provided a complete set of technical solutions with quality system products. First, the concrete was primed with ARDEX P20 Powder Primer for both floor and wall installation. Its excellent adhesion would help improving the bonding strength between cement sand and substrates. It also saves time and labor since no waiting time is required.

Second, ARDEX X 26 and X28 were applied to floor and wall tile installation respectively. Excellent tensile adhesion strength and slip resistance of ARDEX X 26 completely prevented the project floor from de-bonding. It was ideal for fixing heavy weight and low water adsorbent tiles on the floor. On the other side, Using ARDEX X 28 as wall tile adhesive would guarantee the quality of the project. ARDEX X 28 would avoid the tile adhesive penetrating into natural stone and then helped minimizing the discoloration. The safety of wall tiles was another big concern. ARDEX X 28 had high performance on rapid hardening with high early bonding strength which would reduce the problem of deformation of tiles caused by voids. Its high flexibility would maintain a high tensile strength when substrates or tiles deform.

In the end, as a fine joint grout, ARDEX FG 4 would provide excellent compressive strength and low shrinkage for tiles. It means ARDEX FG 4 would help minimizing cracking and efflorescence.

SITUATION:

The Iserlohn Roosters have a lot planned for this season. The Sauerland team wants to score not only in the German ice hockey league, but also with its fans and sponsors. As a result the ice rink at Seilersee was recently converted and expanded. The new and exclusive VIP area in the gallery in the northern side of the hall has become the trademark of the team. The individually designed flooring with its traditional terrazzo look has been seamlessly laid over 350 m2 to striking effect. Quality with a unique character.

Terrazzo flooring has become a rare sight. The designer was challenged to counteract the stylish and formal entrance to the VIP Lounge with an artistic and individual floor design. A stylish, natural, homogenous and generous effect was chosen which was tough, fast to install and yet still tough.

SOLUTION:

The new flooring with its decorative mineral aggregate and fast drying cement was developed as a quality alternative to a traditional terrazzo floor. The option of creating a unique design and the quick and cost-efficient installation process made the decision easy. Building delays by other trades meant that the contractor had less than 2 weeks to complete the installation work. The floor in the VIP Lounge has a light grey tone, created by the colour of the binding agent. This is how a large-scale, clear vision was created.The decorative mineral aggregate ensures an eye-catching feature with its small or large aggregates decorated in black white or red.Perfectly in line with the theme of the room.

The brass rails used to form the casting bays further emphasized the features with their form and black undertone. Even the team logo for the Iserlohn Roosters was carefully prepared with templates and incorporated directly in the middle of the surface.

This is how the floor with its own look and individual form was seamlessly created over 350 m2. A unique piece, in following with the century-old tradition of terrazzo flooring, was completed in just 11 days – from preparation to the finishing touches – and completely satisfied with its look and practical efficiency.

SITUATION:

Yamaha wanted a seamless, high abrasion resistant, glossy flooring

SOLUTION:

Being vaccum dewatered smooth flooring, shotblasting was recommended on the concrete floor to achieve a proper surface prior to application of R 3 E Epoxy primer.

The system recommendations were made by ARDEX ENDURA and the same is well demonstrated to the client during the initial discussion. This led us to bag this order from leading turnkey contractor executing the project. R 25 CE, R 3 E was recommended.

PARTICIPANTS:

AG Developers,Delhi