STEP GUARD’s FastPanel Slim Slab Series offers hotels a faster, cleaner renovation solution, combining high-end design, rapid installation, and durable performance to elevate guest spaces with minimal disruption…
As global travel continues to rebound and home-sharing platforms gradually lose momentum in certain markets, hotels are once again welcoming both short-term and long-term stays. Hotel renovation is expected to see a resurgence in 2026. Yet this wave brings new pressure: projects must be completed more efficiently, causing minimal disruption to ongoing operations, while delivering high-end results.
To achieve this goal, materials must present a high-end visual while also supporting fast turnover and daily maintenance. Wall surfaces, in particular, play a critical role in shaping guest experience.
STEP GUARD addresses these challenges with the FastPanel Slim Slab Series.
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FastPanel SPC wall panels are an innovative interior cladding system made from virgin stone and recyclable materials. Their rigid, waterproof core provides dimensional stability and resilience, making them ideal for high-traffic areas such as hotels.
Seamless turnovers for continuous revenue
One of the advantages of FastPanel Slim Slab Series SPC wall panel is that they are quick to install. They are full-wall sized with a tongue-and-groove system, allowing for quick and accurate installation. Unlike traditional tile systems, STEP GUARD FastPanel does not require grouting, which significantly reduces installation time.
More importantly, for renovation projects, FastPanel SPC wall panels can be installed directly over existing wall surfaces, including painted walls and tiles. This reduces demolition work and waste, keeping the site clean and organized. For hotels, this helps with faster room turnover, reduced labour costs, and less disruption to daily operations.
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Adapting to evolving design narratives
FastPanel SPC panels are designed with modern renovation needs in mind. Featuring more than 20 designs and 3 finishes inspired by natural stone, marble, wood, and tile, the Slim Slab Series offers a versatile palette for creating high-end looks adaptable to any interior style.
All designs share the same installation system, allowing designers to match different looks across guest rooms, bathrooms, and public spaces without adding complexity to the construction process. This simplifies trade coordination and gives design teams the freedom to create layered, luxurious interiors.
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Performance across hospitality environments
The durability demands of a hotel vary wildly from space to space. The FastPanel SPC wall panel is engineered to integrate waterproofing, scratch and impact resistance, fireproofing, and antibacterial protection. This allows SPC panels to protect the original wall while keeping its aesthetics even in high-traffic areas, such as lobbies and receptions, as well as wet areas like bathrooms, restaurants, and bars.
Furthermore, FastPanel SPC panels support healthier indoor air quality and can potentially contribute to green building standards, including LEED and WELL, with certifications such as FloorScore for zero VOC emissions and CE compliance.
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Unlike marble and tiles that demand resealing every year, FastPanel SPC wall panels can be cleaned with just water and a clean cloth. Its durability reduces long-term maintenance and helps hotels protect their investment over time.
Redefining the hotel renovation process
STEP GUARD FastPanel Slim Slab Series represents a shift in hotel renovation approach by combining fast installation, clean construction, design, and performance. FastPanel SPC panel enables hotels to renovate more efficiently while elevating interior quality and keeping brand image.
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