Existing lobby tile demolished and replaced with new tile and grout
during a compressed weekend closure so the Orlando branch could open
Monday morning at 9:00 a.m.
CommercialFinancial InstitutionLobbyOrlando, FL
Project Overview
The Bank of America lobby in Orlando needed a complete flooring
refresh, beginning with demolition of the existing tile and ending
with new tile and finished grout. Because the branch had to serve
customers Monday morning, the work could not extend into regular
business hours.
Cavalieri Flooring planned the project as a compressed commercial
floor-removal and
tile installation
operation. The crew started Saturday at 3:00 p.m., worked through
the night to complete demolition and installation, and finished
the grout work before the bank opened at 9:00 a.m. Monday.
The Challenge: Complete Lobby Tile Replacement During a Weekend Closure
The branch gave us a narrow weekend shutdown window. We had to start at
3:00 p.m. Saturday and complete the
tile demolition, new tile
installation, and grouting before the bank reopened at 9:00 a.m. Monday
in Orlando.
Saturday afternoon mobilization: The crew began at
3:00 p.m. after the branch closed, protecting adjacent surfaces and
setting up the work zone.
Fast, controlled tile demolition: The existing lobby
tile was removed, broken material was cleared, and the substrate was
prepared for the replacement floor.
Weekend turnaround: New commercial tile was laid
during the closure, with the layout and transitions completed for the
lobby environment.
Grout before opening: Grout work and final cleanup
were completed before the Monday morning customer schedule.
Operational deadline: The finished lobby was ready
for the bank to open at 9:00 a.m. Monday.
Our Approach: Demolition, Tile Installation, and Grout During a
Compressed Weekend Schedule
Once the work zone was secured Saturday afternoon, the crew completed
the existing tile demolition and removed the debris from the lobby. The
exposed substrate was inspected and prepared so the new tile could be
installed without carrying old surface problems into the replacement
floor.
The new
tile installation was
organized around the bank's opening deadline. Layout, cuts, transitions,
and tile placement were completed during the compressed closure,
followed by grout installation and detailed cleanup before the lobby
returned to service.
This schedule required coordinated labor, material readiness, and
continuous quality checks rather than stopping at the end of a normal
workday. The goal was not simply to install new tile quickly, but to
deliver a clean, usable lobby before customers and employees arrived
Monday morning. Substrate preparation and
commercial floor leveling were
addressed as needed before installation.
Results: Ready for Monday Morning
The old lobby tile was removed, new tile was installed, and the grout
was completed during the compressed weekend closure before the Bank of
America branch opened at 9:00 a.m. Monday. The finished floor gave the
Orlando lobby a clean, refreshed appearance without extending the
closure into the workweek.
Existing lobby tile demolished and removed
Replacement commercial tile installed during the weekend closure
Grout completed before the Monday opening
Saturday 3:00 p.m. start through Monday 9:00 a.m. completion
Finished tile replacement completed before the Orlando bank reopened
Monday morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bank and financial institution lobbies require flooring that projects
professionalism, handles very high foot traffic, and is easy to
maintain. Commercial porcelain or ceramic tile can provide a durable,
cleanable surface when the selected product, substrate preparation,
grout, and installation system are appropriate for the space. The
finished floor should also meet the project’s applicable
slip-resistance and accessibility requirements.
We work directly from the client's specification sheets, design
guides, or architect drawings when provided. For national chains, we
match specified materials, layout patterns, grout colors, and finish
tolerances to the brand standard. We also coordinate with property
management, general contractors, and facilities teams to ensure the
installation fits within the broader renovation schedule.
A complete tile replacement can sometimes be scheduled during a
compressed closure window when the scope, materials, access,
substrate, crew, and installation requirements are coordinated in
advance. For this Orlando Bank of America project, the crew started
Saturday at 3:00 p.m., worked overnight, completed the new tile and
grout, and finished before the branch opened Monday at 9:00 a.m.
Commercial lobby tile requires a flat, structurally sound substrate.
We inspect the exposed surface after demolition and address
appropriate patching, leveling, or repairs before new tile is
installed. Proper substrate preparation is critical in high-traffic
environments where irregularities can contribute to tile cracking,
lippage, or grout failure.
Yes. We install commercial flooring for banks, offices, retail spaces,
restaurants, hotels, and institutional clients throughout Orlando and
Central Florida. We handle all phases from material sourcing and
subfloor prep through installation and final trim work. Contact us for
a commercial flooring estimate.
