Case Study

Ceramic tile access panels in a listed luxury hotel conversion The Municipal Hotel, Liverpool

Ceramic tile access panels designed for luxury bathroom finishes, enabling discreet maintenance access across a Grade II* listed hotel conversion.

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The Municipal Hotel is a sensitive conversion of a Grade II* listed civic landmark into a luxury hotel. The project required service access solutions across guest room bathroom suites that would remain discreet within tiled finishes, while staying robust and practical for long-term maintenance.

Project: The Municipal Hotel Liverpool · Dale Street, Liverpool

Project Challenges

Luxury Tiled Finishes
With Hidden Access

Work needed to respect the character of a historic building and high-end interior detailing. Panels had to disappear into the bathroom design with a flush, consistent tile line. Some locations required access where hinged openings were impractical, and all panels needed to support routine inspections over time.

Our Solution

How We Delivered

Ceramic Tile Lift-Out Panels

Ideal where space is tight and a hinged door would be restrictive, providing a flush tile finish with full panel removal when needed for maintenance access.

Ceramic Tile Hinged Panels

Used where more frequent access was required and the layout allowed a hinged opening. Beaded frames supported clean integration with surrounding tiled surfaces.

Consistent Finish Details

Beaded frames supported clean integration, with powder coated RAL 9010 (30% gloss) for a neat, consistent look across all guest bathroom interiors.

Controlled Action Safety Device

Lift-out panels feature a controlled action device to prevent the panel falling away when opened, ensuring safe access during routine maintenance inspections.

Project Results

Outcomes & Impact

Rapid Access delivered specialist ceramic tile access panels that protected luxury finishes while enabling practical long-term maintenance across the hotel.

Seamless Service Access

Seamless service access to plumbing and electrical systems without compromising luxury tiled finishes across guest room bathroom suites.

Matched to Room Constraints

Panel types matched to room constraints across multiple floors and bathroom layouts, with lift-out and hinged options selected to suit each unique space.

Visual Integration

Clean, consistent visual integration across guest bathroom interiors with powder coated RAL 9010 beaded frames and flush tile-line finishes.

Long-Term Maintenance

A maintenance-friendly solution suited to long-term hotel operations, enabling safe routine inspections and practical servicing access across the building.

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Ceramic tile access panels in a listed luxury hotel conversion The Municipal Hotel, Liverpool

Luxury Tiled Finishes
With Hidden Access