Installer Ray Boles of Prattville Carpet partnered with Stauf USA to deliver a seamless resinous flake floor using the new Epoxy Tile System (ETS)
By Stauf USA
When Pell City High School needed to upgrade its aging bathroom floors, they wanted a clean, durable and low-maintenance solution—but without the mess and downtime of removing old tile. Working with architect recommendations, installer Ray Boles of Prattville Carpet partnered with Stauf USA to deliver a seamless resinous flake floor using the new Epoxy Tile System (ETS).
The Challenge
Years of heavy foot traffic had taken a toll on the school’s tile floors. Grout lines were stained, difficult to clean and had developed persistent odor issues. The school wanted a modern, antimicrobial surface that could extend up the walls, improve hygiene and eliminate grout maintenance—without demolishing the existing tile.
The Solution
Stauf’s Epoxy Tile System (ETS) is a multi-step, high-performance resinous system designed to go directly over tile. The system is designed for spaces including schools, healthcare, and public restrooms needing durable upgrades— without the dust, downtime or cost of demolition.
Step 1. Surface Prep – Existing tile and grout were scrubbed with a pH-neutral detergent, rinsed and dried. Damaged tiles and missing grout were repaired using EFP-290.
Step 2. Moisture Barrier and Base Layer – To prevent grout line ghosting, ERP-270 was applied via trowel at 70 sq. ft./gal. with added sand for strength and vertical coverage up the wall.
Step 3. Crack Isolation and Flake Broadcast – A 1/32” layer of ULC-500 was troweled and backrolled to remove air bubbles. ULC-500 was also applied to the wall with a putty knife. 1/4” decorative flakes were broadcast immediately into the wet coating.
Step 4. Topcoat Application – After curing, the flakes were scraped, vacuumed and sealed with CCO-652—a 100% solids polyurethane topcoat offering exceptional scratch and chemical resistance.
The school wanted a modern, antimicrobial surface that could extend up the walls, improve hygiene and eliminate grout maintenance, without demolishing existing tile.
Pro Tips:
- Use a blue-textured roller to reduce pinholes
- Mix 10 lbs. of sand into ERP-270 for a level surface
The Results
The Stauf Epoxy Tile System delivered a durable, hygienic and slip-resistant floor with seamless transition up the wall. The new surface is easy to clean, resists odor absorption and adds visual appeal without disrupting the school’s operations.
“Stauf’s ETS solution gave our client everything they asked for—durability, hygiene and zero tile demo,” Boles noted.
To learn more, call 1-866-GLUE USA.
