LCDT Benefits: A Case Study
You may have heard that luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is one of the fastest growing segments in the flooring industry, but have you heard about luxury composite deck tiles or LCDT?
LCDT condominium balcony installation
Our commercial solutions extend well beyond simple flooring. Many of our projects have required design that includes antique brick, hardwood, ceramic and porcelain feature walls, marble entrance ways, stone waterfalls in dental offices and even a putting green.
In over 19 years of business, we’ve tackled a multitude challenges aimed at satisfying requirements that go well beyond flooring.
LCDT condominium balcony installation
Sourcing New Solutions
Darwin Fisher Commercial Flooring’s most recent challenge was looking for a cost-effective solution for our partner Ingenuity. Ingenuity is a design, build & general contracting construction firm that for over 16 years has delivered craft, productivity, detail, and creativity every square foot.
We were asked to deliver an outdoor solution for a condominium balcony project in St. Catharines, ON. This solution would require style in addition to durability in terms of being able to withstand the different seasons and weather patterns. The project parameters required installation over 6 floors of this low-rise condominium.
Darwin Fisher was able to source an innovative solution called luxury composite deck tiles (LCDT).
LCDT condominium balcony installation
LCDT condominium balcony installation
Benefits of Luxury Composite Deck Tiles
LCDT is an interlocking square tile solution that provides endless possibilities for even the most severe outdoor requirements.
This solution is ideal for outdoor application for the following reasons:
- Available in a variety of colours
- Requires no painting
- Requires no scouring
- Water resistant
- Humidity resistant
- Mould resistant
Another benefit of this material is that there is an extreme amount of flexibility with application technology so that it can be installed on top of a variety of uneven surfaces. This includes outdoor patios, balconies, and concrete walkways.
LCDT benefits
LCDT Installation Made Simple
This application requires that every tile is turned 90 degrees before installing, creating the tiled look seen in the picture. No preparation is required for this durable and stylish finish for outdoor application.
The tiles also offer the authentic look of wood decking with the cost-effective, high-performance benefits of composite which makes it maintenance-free. The tiles are simply clicked into place and allow for removal at a later period if required, maximizing investment, while transforming living space.
LCDT: A Long-term Maintenance Free Solution
Furthermore, LCDT benefits include a strong wear layer and robust connecting components, in addition to a commercial lifetime 15-year warranty.
LCDT benefits
Project Management on Site
Once the project began and we had the right solution in place, we continually made sure our project managers were on site to offer proactive solutions should any problems arise.
The project was a success due to the transparent co-ordination of activities, while meeting schedules and budget demands.
As you can see from the finished install pictures, this material and design offers the finishing and elevating touch to what would be a simple concrete balcony.
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