This 160,000-square-foot VCT flooring installation demonstrates precision, expertise, and innovation in overcoming significant substrate challenges. Nearly every square foot of the substrate was out of tolerance, with height variations ranging from 1/4″ to 1″. Such conditions demanded meticulous planning, in-depth problem-solving, and highly skilled execution to achieve a smooth, level, and durable surface.
Our team began with a comprehensive assessment of the substrate, identifying problem areas and implementing tailored solutions to address the unique challenges of each zone. To achieve a flawless foundation, we utilized 5,670 bags of Schonox self-leveling compound to meticulously level the surface, ensuring a stable and uniform base for the VCT tiles. This careful preparation not only resolved the extreme substrate irregularities but also optimized the performance and longevity of the finished flooring.
The result is a seamless, aesthetically consistent VCT installation across the entire school, even in areas with the most significant substrate variations. This project highlights the value of expert craftsmanship, innovative solutions, and a commitment to quality in delivering a high-performance flooring solution for a demanding large-scale application.
Nancy Thiel, founder and principal of Thiel Architecture + Design, is a licensed architect and an interior designer. With 40+ years’ experience working with luminaries in the architecture world, including Michael Graves, Robert A.M. Stern, and Rockwell Group, where she served as a studio leader, Thiel’s extensive portfolio includes single-family homes and multi-story residences, hotels, restaurants, retail, fitness clubs, offices, theaters, schools and shopping centers. She is a member of the AIA, holds NCARB certification and is a LEED accredited professional. Prior to her career in architecture, Thiel was a dancer and choreographer.
Thiel Architecture + Design is an award-winning multi-disciplinary architecture, interior design, planning, and product design firm with offices in CT and NY. The firm’s work focuses on high-end residential design as well as hospitality, contract, and retail projects. Thiel Architecture + Design’s work has been featured in Interior Design, Architype, New York and Connecticut Cottages and Gardens, Connecticut Magazine, Archello, and Fast Company magazines. In 2022, the firm received a Connecticut AIA Excellence award for Interior Architecture. Thiel earned a BA from Penn State University and her Master of Architecture degree from Syracuse University.
