Case Study: Smart Quartz Refurbishment at Keystone Sheridan Hotel
Client: Confidential (through a U.S.-based furniture importer)
Location: Keystone Sheridan Hotel - Indianapolis, IN
Industry: Hospitality
Timeline: 8-week renovation cycle
Overview
Colt Architectural Finishes partnered with a U.S. furniture importer to upgrade furniture surfaces across 245 guest rooms and shared spaces at the Keystone Sheridan Hotel. As part of the hotel’s 8-year renovation cycle, Colt supplied custom-fabricated quartz overlays that revitalized existing furniture—delivering substantial savings in time, cost, and material waste.
The Challenge
This mid-cycle refurbishment required a creative approach to modernize the hotel’s aesthetic without replacing large volumes of furniture.
Surface Wear: Guestroom case goods and communal area furniture showed visible aging—scratches, staining, and discoloration were widespread.
Budget Sensitivity: The hotel sought a high-impact, low-disruption solution that would avoid full furniture replacement.
Technical Fit: All furniture tops featured a consistent 3” corner radius, which required verification to ensure fabrication compatibility.
Our Solution
Colt Architectural Finishes proposed a quartz overlay approach—merging aesthetic refinement with long-term functionality:
- Material Selection: Oversized ½″ (3 cm) white quartz with soft grey veining was chosen to contrast against the cherry wood bases and elevate the overall visual tone.
- Precision Engineering: Uniform corner radii were confirmed onsite prior to fabrication, ensuring a perfect fit and eliminating redesign risk.
- Performance Upgrade: Quartz’s stain resistance, ease of maintenance, and durability made it an ideal long-term surfacing solution for the hotel environment.
Execution
Fabrication & Logistics:
Quartz overlays were produced at Colt’s Vietnamese facility, with shop drawings, cutting, polishing, and crating completed over an 8 week period.
On-Site Installation:
Products were shipped directly to the Indianapolis site, where the general contractor handled the installation. All 245 rooms achieved first-pass success—no rework required.
Results
- Cost Efficiency: By preserving the existing furniture bases, the hotel avoided the cost and complexity of full replacement.
- Operational Impact: Faster room turnover and reduced maintenance requirements were reported by hotel staff.
- Aesthetic Impact: The modernized surfacing delivered a refreshed, consistent visual experience across all guest areas.
Lessons & Insights
- Field Verification Is Essential: Onsite confirmation of the 3" radius was a key factor in achieving zero-fit issues and maintaining the production timeline.
- Overlay Solutions Offer High ROI: Quartz overlays enabled rapid transformation with minimal downtime or disruption.
- Durability Drives Value: The new surfaces will reduce the hotel’s maintenance burden for years to come.
Conclusion
Colt Architectural Finishes delivered a smart, high-performance solution that modernized a hospitality space without overhauling it. Through careful planning, on-the-ground verification, and precision fabrication, we helped the Keystone Sheridan Hotel meet its design goals while protecting its budget and guest experience.
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