In downtown Los Angeles, Kurve on Wilshire stands as a $300 million modern residential and retail project, pushing boundaries in architectural elegance and material performance.

At BCS, we value projects like this because they demonstrate how decorative tile and waterproofing systems must not only look good, but last. That’s exactly where Merkrete products shine.

Read more: Kurve on Wilshire: When Luxury Design Meets Technical Excellence with Merkrete

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Project Overview & Challenges

* The ground-up development includes 644 residential units, each with en suite bathrooms that required full waterproofing systems.

* The responsibility for tile and waterproof systems was awarded to City Tile & Stone, largely due to their inclusion of a complete Merkrete system with warranty in their bid.

* The design features strong architectural lines, heavy stone, and complex geometries — making substrate preparation, waterproofing, and tile adhesion even more critical.

* Construction unfolded during the pandemic, creating logistical challenges (delays, limited personnel, material delivery issues). Still, Merkrete’s technical support coordinated deliveries and adjustments with the contractor.

Merkrete Systems Used & Value Delivered

Here are some of the key Merkrete products used and how they contributed to success:

* Hydro Guard SP-1: used as liquid-applied waterproofing under wet areas and showers.
* 820 DUSTLESS Merlite: lightweight, fast-setting mortar with dustless technology — enabled efficient tile setting and less cleanup.
* 735 DUSTLESS Premium Flex / ProGrout: flexible, high-performance mortars and grouts used for movement joints, decorative finishes, and long-term durability.

These systems ensured:

* Strong adhesion even on curved and heavy stone surfaces.
* Waterproofing integrity across floors and wet zones.
* Reduced dust and cleanup costs.
* Compatibility with aesthetic finishes and design expectations.

Read more: Kurve on Wilshire: When Luxury Design Meets Technical Excellence with Merkrete

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Why This Matters for Your Projects

Projects like Kurve show that high-end design and long-term reliability are not mutually exclusive. For BCS and our clients, this means:

* You can offer architectural tile design with confidence, knowing your substrate and waterproofing systems are robust.

* Your structural and waterproof layers must be spec’ed as carefully as the tile finishes.

* Proper support and coordination with manufacturers (like Merkrete technical reps) make the difference when challenges arise.

* Projects of scale (residential + commercial) benefit from systems tested in demanding real-world conditions.

📣Let BCS Be Your Authority in Merkrete Tile Systems

If you’re planning a luxury home, commercial complex, or architectural tile facade — you deserve systems that perform and designs that inspire.

At BCS, we’re more than suppliers — we’re your partner in choosing, specifying, and executing high-performance Merkrete solutions with guaranteed results.

👉 Contact us today to discuss how we can support your next design-forward, technically demanding project.