As hospitality design trend in recent years increasingly gravitating towards creating welcoming, calming spaces, interior materials are expected to deliver visual design character as well as operational benefits. Walls, in particular, have become a critical aspect for improving daily guest experience in guestrooms, bathrooms, reception, and common areas.
Ceramic tile has long been favoured in interior hospitality design for its visual association with cleanliness and its durability. However, in practice, tile in hotels introduces a challenge: maintenance. Grout lines collect dirt and grease, which demand frequent deep cleaning and resealing. These requirements present an ongoing challenge for commercial applications, particularly in spaces such as hotels that operate 24 hours a day. In spaces where hygiene is essential, such as guest bathrooms, the requirement for maintenance has resulted in significant labour and operational costs.
It is within this tension between aesthetic expectation and operation that STEP GUARD FastPanel Aura Tile Series SPC Wall Panel finds its relevance.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Hotel Designs.
