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Hospitality

Five-Star Hotel Bathroom Waterproofing System

Shanghai, China20243,200 m²

Challenge

326 guest bathrooms required uniform waterproofing. Traditional cement board would take 4 months, was too heavy for floor loading, and needed 100% waterproofing with fast installation for 50-year design life.

Angesen Solution

Replaced cement screed with Angesen 20mm XPS backer boards, pre-fabricated shower trays, and water bars. Dry installation finished walls in 2 days per room. A5 adhesive + mesh + S1 membrane triple-layer joint sealing.

Results

  • Timeline cut from 4 months to 45 days
  • 72% reduction in structural load
  • 100% 48h flood test pass rate
  • ~18% total cost savings