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interiors INGENIUS PRACTICALITY


For Severn Trent Water’s new multi-million pound headquarters in Coventry, a durable, robust yet attrac- tive entrance matting system was a necessity. Research suggests that 90 per cent of all dirt entering a building is brought in on the soles of people’s feet so a high quality entrance matting system for Severn Trent’s Headquarters was a priority. Jaymart’s prestigious Grime-Grabber entrance matting system proved to be the matting of choice for this heavy traffic location not


only due to its smart appearance, but also its effectiveness in removing foot-borne dirt and moisture, significantly reducing damage and maintenance costs to internal floorcoverings – form and function. For further information on the Jaymart range please contact the sales team.


195 THE TRANSFORMATION OF HARPURHEY BATHS


Bathers once flocked to enjoy the waters at Harpurhey Baths, North Manchester, but the Grade 2 listed build- ing, designed by Henry Price, suffered years of decay and was boarded up in 2001. Restoration included a major upgrade to the roof lantern and a new sprung floor over the pool to create a theatre and exhibition hall. Walker Simpson Architects specified electrically operated blinds to the continuous central roof and CBS installed 16 of their System 8/140 motorised


blinds with all the blinds on each elevation operating together as a group. The blinds stack neatly on the cills and run up unobtrusive guide cables to the apex. This was a challenging project for CBS, operating 8 metres above the floor level to fit blinds to a structure over one hundred years old.


197 BRITISH CERAMIC TILE LAUNCHES PHASE TWO


British Ceramic Tile has launched phase two of its website to further enhance the online experience for both business customers and consumers alike. The site, which won The Tile Association Award in 2010 for Best Website of the Year, now includes a product search facility providing customers with the opportunity to filter their tile selection by colour, finish, size and use as well as collection name. The company has also intro- duced an ‘inspiration’ gallery to enable visitors to


browse through a wide-range of lifestyle images for ideas and inspiration, whether for the home or commercial projects, as well as a stockist search, which helps con- sumers locate their nearest retailer or DIY multiple by simply entering a postcode. t 01626 834774 www.britishceramictile.com


196 NEW PROTECTION PADS HELP MEET BUILDING REGS


ASF has announced the introduction of a new range of socket box protection pads. When installed cor- rectly, Socket Box Protection Pads can help prevent the passage of smoke, flames, sound and air movement that otherwise may occur through an the electrical socket. The pads are ideally suited for use in stud and partition walls in both multi-occupancy dwellings and the full range of commercial premises. Neil Smith, sales & business development manager at ASF,


explains more: “By raising awareness of this product we hope that more people will understand the importance of ensuring that all sockets and switches are correctly fire stopped.” The pads can be easily fitted on either a first or second fix and their sound deadening qualities allow them to conform to Part L.


198 GRANWAX BRING ASPLEY CHURCH BACK TO LIFE


Aspley Evangelical Church in Nottingham was estab- lished in 1931. Due to the age of the building and the ever increasing footfall, the softwood flooring had become uneven, tired-looking and discoloured, and Matt Bright of Brightwood Flooring was tasked with bringing it back to life. He started by stripping back the main hall floor, as well as the floors in three side rooms. He then prepared the surfaces for the sealant and finish by sanding and reseeding the wooden


blocks. Once the floors were ready, Matt applied a layer of Barrier Seal from Granwax Products Ltd. Barrier Seal is a specialist primer designed for floors pre- viously treated with solvent based wax polishes to help prevent potential rejection to floor finishes. It also helps to enhance the original colour of the floor.


200 FLOTEX® IS TOP OF THE CLASS AT TRELOAR COLLEGE


The tough, hardwearing benefits of Flotex, coupled with its hygienic properties and tactile comfort, made Forbo’s unique flocked floor coverings an ideal choice for classrooms throughout a new college serving the needs of young people with physical disabilities. Macallan Penfold Chartered Architects specified 2,000m2


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Flotex Montana, Samba and Artline floor coverings for Treloar College in Alton, Hampshire. “Flotex presented the ideal solution as it is resilient, durable, hygienic and easily cleaned, while still providing the softness of a carpet,” commented Philip Terry at Macallan Penfold Architects. “The flooring faces a great deal of heavy traffic use, including heavy wheeled equipment and wheelchairs, so the products needed to be tough to withstand the wear.” Flotex boasts a highly effective integral


anti-microbial treatment Sanitized®, providing constant protection against bacteria including MRSA and E-coli. It is approved by Allergy UK for the way it traps aller- gens and then safely releases them to standard cleaning appliances, thereby creating a more comfortable environment for asthma and allergy sufferers.


199 BEKO CHOSEN FOR EAST END REGENERATION


The redevelopment of a former council depot and derelict petrol station in Tower Hamlets, East London, includes a new 14 storey apartment building. Beko’s Built In home appliances have been specified for the kitchen and laundry equipment for the project through the national distributor, DBD Distribution. Martin Kowalski, the national accounts manager, com- ments: “The development comprises of more than 300 apartments and DBD are supplying Beko ovens, hobs,


fridge-freezers, dishwashers and laundry models. The fact that Beko products are energy efficient, cost effective, offer ease of operation, and are pleasing to the eye, are just a few of the reasons why they are considered ideal for the development. t 01923 656451 amanda.castle@beko.co.uk


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