Large-Format Tile for Commercial Spaces: Offices, Hotels, Restaurants

Commercial spaces: special requirements for materials

Commercial spaces differ radically from residential ones in operating conditions. Thousands of people pass through hotel lobbies, office corridors and sales floors every day. Restaurants and cafes operate in constant contact with moisture, grease and aggressive cleaning agents. Medical facilities require maximum hygiene. Large-format tile and natural stone are the ideal solution for all these challenges, because they combine durability with a presentable look.

M-STONE has many years of experience in cladding commercial properties in Kyiv and Ukraine. We have worked with hotels, business centres, restaurants, medical facilities and shopping centres, we know the specifics of each type of space and guarantee a result that will withstand intensive use.

Features of commercial spaces

Intensity of use

Foot traffic

Type of space	Traffic per day	Load class
A residential apartment	10-50 people	Low
A small office	50-200 people	Medium
A restaurant	200-500 people	High
A shopping centre	1000-10000+ people	Very high
An airport, a railway station	10000+ people	Extreme

Wear-resistance requirements

• Housing: PEI III (wear-resistance class)
• Offices: PEI IV
• High-traffic commercial: PEI V
• Industrial sites: technical porcelain stoneware

Hygiene requirements

Food establishments

• Ease of disinfection
• Resistance to aggressive chemicals
• A minimum of joints (fewer places for bacteria)
• Non-porous surfaces

Medical facilities

• Antibacterial properties
• The ability to be sterilised
• Smooth surfaces without recesses
• Chemical resistance

Hotels

• A presentable look
• Ease of cleaning
• Resistance to household chemicals
• Durability

Safety

Slip resistance

• Entrance zones: R10-R11
• Wet rooms: R11-R12
• Restaurant kitchens: R12-R13
• Pools: R11-R12

Fire safety

• Combustibility class G1 (non-combustible)
• Porcelain stoneware and stone are non-combustible materials
• Compliance with fire safety standards

Aesthetic requirements

First impression: the entrance zone of a commercial property forms the company’s image. Quality tile or stone demonstrate solidity and attention to detail.

Corporate identity: the ability to choose colours and designs in line with the company’s brand book.

Lasting appearance: the material must keep a presentable look for years without losing colour and gloss.

Large-format tile for different types of commercial spaces

Office premises and business centres

Areas of use

Lobbies and receptions

• The first impression for clients and partners
• Marble-look large-format tile is a classic
• The possibility of book-match laying for a luxury effect
• A company logo made of mosaic or different materials

Corridors and passages

• High traffic
• Practical colours (grey, beige)
• Wear-resistant porcelain stoneware
• A minimum of joints for easy cleaning

Conference rooms

• A representative look
• Acoustic comfort (soft underlays)
• The possibility of combining with carpet

Restrooms

• Hygiene
• Moisture resistance
• An anti-slip floor
• Ease of disinfection

M-STONE recommendations for offices

• Formats of 60×120 cm or 120×120 cm: the optimal balance
• A matt or lappato surface: practicality
• Neutral colours: concrete, light marble, monochrome
• Epoxy grout for restrooms

Hotels and hospitality

Areas of use

Lobby and reception

• A wow effect from the first seconds
• Large-format marble-look slabs
• Book-match on the central wall
• Natural stone for premium hotels
• Backlit onyx for exclusivity

Floor corridors

• Wear resistance
• Sound insulation (underlays)
• An unobtrusive design
• Durability

Guest rooms

• The bathroom zone: large-format tile
• The entrance zone: tile or stone
• Combination with carpet

SPA zones and pools

• Anti-slip surfaces
• Resistance to chlorine and chemicals
• Travertine is a classic choice
• Mosaic for accents

Hotel restaurants

• A wear-resistant floor
• Ease of cleaning
• A stylish look
• Zoning of the space

M-STONE recommendations for hotels

• Lobby: slabs of 120×240 or 120×278 cm: a minimum of joints
• Natural marble for 5-star hotels
• Travertine for SPA zones: warmth and comfort
• Technical porcelain stoneware for service rooms

Restaurants, cafes and bars

Specific conditions

• Constant humidity
• Splashes of grease and drinks
• Dropped dishes
• Intensive cleaning with chemicals
• Moving furniture

Areas of use

The guest hall

• A stylish design in line with the concept of the venue
• A wear-resistant surface
• Ease of cleaning
• The possibility of zoning with different materials

The bar area

• Floor: maximum wear resistance
• Bar counter: cladding with porcelain stoneware or stone
• The possibility of onyx backlighting

The kitchen

• Slip resistance R12-R13 is mandatory!
• Resistance to grease and acids
• Ease of disinfection
• Technical porcelain stoneware

Restrooms

• Hygiene
• Presentability (part of the venue’s image)
• Ease of keeping clean

M-STONE recommendations for restaurants

• Hall: porcelain stoneware that looks like wood, concrete or stone
• Kitchen: technical porcelain stoneware with an anti-slip surface
• Restrooms: large-format tile for easy cleaning
• Epoxy grout is mandatory!

Shopping centres and shops

Specific conditions

• Extreme foot traffic
• Trolleys and heels
• Dirt from the street
• Display windows and retail equipment

Areas of use

Common areas (malls)

• Maximum wear resistance
• Large formats for fast laying
• Neutral colours
• Ease of replacing damaged slabs

Shops

• Conformity with the brand concept
• Wear resistance
• Presentability
• The possibility of quick renovation

Food courts

• As for restaurants
• Increased slip resistance
• Stain resistance

M-STONE recommendations for shopping centres

• Formats of 60×60 or 60×120 cm are optimal for replacement
• Technical porcelain stoneware for malls
• A thickness of 10-12 mm for durability
• A reserve of tile for repairs

Medical facilities

Specific requirements

• Maximum hygiene
• The possibility of disinfection
• Antibacterial properties
• No pores or recesses
• Chemical resistance

Areas of use

Lobbies and corridors

• Ease of cleaning
• Light colours
• A minimum of joints

Treatment and operating rooms

• Seamless surfaces (epoxy floors or large format)
• The possibility of sterilisation
• Anti-static properties

Wards

• A comfortable look
• Ease of cleaning
• Warm shades

M-STONE recommendations for medical facilities

• Large-format tile with minimal joints
• Epoxy grout is mandatory
• Antibacterial porcelain stoneware
• Light colours for visual control of cleanliness

Sports and fitness facilities

Specific conditions

• Vibrations and impacts
• Moisture in wet zones
• Dropped equipment
• Aggressive cleaning

Areas of use

Reception and lobbies

• Presentability
• Wear resistance

Changing rooms and showers

• Slip resistance R11-R12
• Hygiene
• Resistance to chemicals

Areas by the pool

• Travertine or structured porcelain stoneware
• Maximum slip resistance

M-STONE recommendations

• Anti-slip porcelain stoneware for wet zones
• An impact-resistant surface for gyms
• Epoxy grout

Technical characteristics for commercial spaces

Classification by wear resistance (PEI)

Class	Description	Application
PEI I	Minimal resistance	Walls
PEI II	Low resistance	Residential bathrooms
PEI III	Medium resistance	Residential premises
PEI IV	High resistance	Offices, hotels, cafes
PEI V	Maximum resistance	Shopping centres, railway stations

Classification by slip resistance (R)

Class	Angle of inclination	Application
R9	3-10°	Dry indoor spaces
R10	10-19°	Restrooms, kitchens
R11	19-27°	Wet zones, entrances
R12	27-35°	Restaurant kitchens, pools
R13	>35°	Industrial wet zones

Other characteristics

Water absorption

• For commercial use: less than 0.5%
• Ideal: less than 0.1%

Bending strength

• Minimum: 35 MPa
• Recommended: 45+ MPa

Resistance to chemicals

• Class AA or A (the highest resistance)

Advantages of large-format tile for commercial use

Economic advantages

Durability

• A service life of 20-50+ years
• Minimal repair costs
• Preserving the appearance

Speed of laying

• Large slabs mean less installation time
• Less downtime of the site
• Faster commissioning

Ease of cleaning

• A minimum of joints means less cleaning time
• Savings on cleaning products
• Fewer cleaning staff

The possibility of local repair

• Replacing individual slabs
• Without a full renovation
• Minimal downtime

Image advantages

Presentability

• A solid appearance
• Conformity with the status of the company
• A positive impression on clients

Uniqueness

• An individual design
• Book-match laying
• Non-standard solutions

Relevance

• A modern trend
• Conformity with world standards
• Attractiveness for tenants

Stages of M-STONE’s work with commercial properties

1. Consultation and analysis

• Studying the specifics of the site
• Analysing operating conditions
• Determining the requirements for materials
• A preliminary budget

2. Design

• Developing a design concept
• Selecting materials
• Calculating quantities
• 3D visualisation

3. Commercial offer

• A detailed estimate
• A work schedule
• Payment terms
• Guarantee obligations

4. Purchasing materials

• Ordering tile and accessories
• Quality control
• Logistics to the site

5. Carrying out the work

• Substrate preparation
• Waterproofing (if needed)
• Laying the tile
• Grouting the joints

6. Handing over the site

• Quality control
• Cleaning
• A certificate of completed work
• A guarantee letter

7. Post-guarantee service

• Care consultations
• Repairs (if needed)
• Supply of spare tile

Contact information

M-STONE: professional cladding of commercial properties

📞 Phones: +38 068 100 27 96, +38 050 914 18 99 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌐 Website: https://mstone.ua/

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Geography of work

Kyiv: all districts Kyiv region: Brovary, Irpin, Bucha, Vyshhorod, Vyshneve, Boiarka, Kozyn, Koncha-Zaspa All of Ukraine: travel to large commercial projects

M-STONE’s advantages for commercial properties

✅ Commercial project experience: hotels, offices, restaurants, shopping centres ✅ Large volumes: ready for large-scale projects ✅ Meeting deadlines: we understand the cost of downtime ✅ A flexible schedule: work at night and at weekends ✅ Guarantee: official guarantee obligations ✅ Post-guarantee service: support for years

The current cost of work for your project can be calculated in the online calculators or confirmed by the manager: it depends on the material, the slab format and the condition of the substrate. The consultation is free.