Aurora, Ill.—Michigan State University’s football team finished 2013 undefeated in Big Ten Play and won the 2014 Rose Bowl. Its new North End Zone Complex not only celebrates the team’s previous success, but also looks toward future victories with a state-of-the-art recruiting center. The new facility features about 16,000 square feet of tile, set with TEC products.
Comprising 50,000 square feet in two levels, the new North End Zone Complex is an inspiring home base for the Spartans. The locker room alone measures 5,000 square feet, with two 500-square-foot shower areas. The renovated space also features a prominent recruiting center for all MSU athletic teams, support spaces, media rooms, concession areas and additional restrooms.
The addition hosts hard-working athletes—and hard-working tile. To make sure the tile performed at its best in a variety of spaces—including the locker room’s showers—installer Artisan Tile, Brighton, Mich., consulted with TEC technical sales professionals. A TEC representative worked with Artisan Tile to help them select an array of products suited for the demanding environment.
“Early on, we were concerned about moisture levels on the job site. Our TEC representative helped us work through those issues for a successful installation,” says Jennifer Panning, owner of Artisan Tile. “We knew we could count on TEC for support throughout the installation.”