Interiors, Refurbishment and Maintenance
New thinking afoot T
here was a time (quite recently in fact) when flooring for schools never strayed from grey. Even a muted blue was unusual. But that has all changed.
Comment by Danielle Ashton, PR & Advertising Specialist, Altro
Recent new build and refurbishment projects for schools, colleges and universities have pushed the boundaries with fantastic results. There is no technical reason why slip resistant, easy-to-clean flooring has to be grey or blue. A whole host of colours are now available, opening up new opportunities to create educational environments that work much more effectively for both students and staff. The most exciting projects we have encountered recently are those where clever choice of colour and bespoke design have been harnessed. This has included everything from bright, stimulating combinations of colour, to shades and textures that echo a natural, outdoor environment. The latest wood-effect safety flooring is also being used to excellent effect to create welcoming and friendly spaces without the traditional downsides of real wood.
The latest digital printing technology has also brought bespoke design within the reach of educational budgets. There have been a number of highly successful projects in which emblems and uniform colours have been reproduced in flooring to foster a sense of shared values and ‘belonging’.
Boring grey flooring really is a thing of the past for today’s schools.
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Altro inspiration for Roecroft’s little stars R
oecroft Lower School wanted an outstanding new building to match its Outstanding Ofsted rating. A package of colourful and hardworking Altro products has been used throughout the £5.8 million new build project, helping to create a bright and inspirational learning environment. Altro Suprema II safety flooring combines vibrant colours with slip-resistance and incorporates ground-breaking Altro Easyclean Maxis PUR technology which can reduce cleaning and maintenance costs throughout the product’s life by up to 60%. In the washrooms, Altro Suprema II safety flooring has been combined with Altro Whiterock Splashbacks in colours to complement the furniture, providing
surfaces that are durable and tough as well as easy to clean while creating fun and vibrant themes for the 200 children in the school. In the entrance area Altro Timbersafe wood- look safety flooring gives a warm, homely feel. It has been inlaid with ‘little stars’ of colourful Altro Suprema II safety flooring in a design touch that reflects the term headteacher Julie Pearson often uses to describe pupils at the school.
In the dining hall, Altro Whiterock Digiclad has been used to reinforce the school’s healthy eating message with a colourful heart design adding a focal point. This service allows you to print your choice of image directly onto Altro Whiterock, a semi-rigid PVC wall cladding range
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which has superb hygienic properties. It is available in either a high gloss or satin finish. Altro Walkway safety flooring, Altro Whiterock Satins and Altro Mondoflex II sports flooring also feature in the exciting new building.
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February 2012
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