BEST TILE PROJECT

Kansas City International Airport New Terminal 
Local 15 Missouri/Kansas/Nebraska
Signatory Contractor: Metro Tile Contractors, Inc.

The talented members of BAC Local 15 MO/KS/NE installed nearly 300,000 square feet of tile in the new terminal at Kansas City International Airport. With limited tools available for such a massive undertaking, the team fabricated their own tables, breaker bars, and lift attachments to raise panels over 40 feet high. When a design change required them to cut 3/8” off the 10-foot side of every tile panel, something that was thought impossible, they created a custom breaking bar that allowed them to snap each 10-foot-long piece in one smooth motion.

In the escalator areas, the team had to hoist panels onto double-stacked bakers’ scaffolds with less than 12 inches of clearance, while working on a 45-degree ceiling above moving escalators and even a 43-foot-tall wall. Despite the complexity and risk, the team ensured safety for everyone on site while maintaining the highest quality of installation. Every single piece of metal trim had to be custom powder-coated to match a specific Pantone color chosen by the architect, and thousands of pieces were meticulously provided by a local powder coating company.

BAC Local 15 MO/KS/NE craftworkers also completed an additional 100,000 square feet of tile throughout the airport. From detailed floor patterns in the restrooms to custom Schluter trims, every aspect of the installation was carefully planned and executed. The attention to detail throughout the terminal, particularly in areas requiring recessed features and custom trims, showcases the expertise and dedication that BAC members bring to every project.