Project Address/Location:
Maple Grove, Minnesota

Project Category: Medical

Product Category: Tile

Project Manager: Jim Byrne/Doug Kuchenmeister

Contractor: D.J. Kranz Co., Inc.

Architect: BWBR Architects

Project Size: 23,000 square feet

Product Used:
18” x 18” and 12” x 24” Porcelain Atrium Floor Tile set in a random pattern
12” x 12” Porcelain Bathroom Floor Tile
6” x 6” Ceramic Bathroom Wall Tile

Man Hours for Completion: 3,500 hours

Medical facilities are often challenging because careful consideration must be taken to address physical limitations of patients who may be visiting the facility. North Memorial’s newest facility carefully matches aesthetics with actual use. Grazzini worked with the architect and contractor to develop a flooring system that would not impede patients’ mobility. Tile was installed with 1/8 th inch joints. To achieve this, tile was ordered rectified from Europe to ensure uniform sizes. Further care was taken in the grouting phase. Tile setters hand-rubbed every joint to ensure full-depth coverage. The final affect is a beautiful, even surface that wheel chairs and canes can easily traverse.