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sports & leisure facilities project report
Flitwick Leisure Centre installs Mapei’s waterproofing products
Bedfordshire. Tiletec Group were appointed as main contractor to deliver wall and floor tiling to the new build, which also included the pool areas.
A
range of Mapei’s waterproofing and ceramic products have been utilised at Flitwick Leisure Centre, based in
a 25m2
The £14.7m new build leisure centre comprises competition pool, 13m2
learner pool (with
raised floor) and confidence water pool. In addition to the pools, there are four discrete changing/shower areas which have been fully tiled; wet change, dry change, outside change and fitness suite changing, along with floor tiling to circulation areas and staircases amounting to a further 750m2
of tiling. Mapei products were specified alongside the
porcelain tiles, which were installed throughout the floor and wall areas as well as the pool areas. Mapei products spanned from screed, render and waterproofing to a range of different tile adhesives. Products installed included: 4,000m2
of Mapei’s
high performance flexible rapid-set adhesive Granirapid, Planitop Fast 330, Ultraplan Renovation Screed and Mapeker Rapid-set Flex. Flitwick Leisure Centre is a superbly equipped 'wet and dry' centre offering a wide range of leisure
activities for all the community. The project was completed in early March 2016. For more infor- mation on Mapei or training days, please visit the website, or contact the company directly.
0121 508 6970
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William Penn Leisure Centre in Rickmansworth has a newly refurbished gym with over 60 stations, fitness studios, swimming pool, sauna and steam room, sports hall and an all-weather pitch. After new state of the art fitness equipment has been installed at William Penn Leisure Centre, the air conditioned gym has also benefitted from a makeover including a lighting refurbishment in the studios and surrounding corridors. LED LuxPanel luminaires from Luceco have been installed ensuring a well-lit environment to work out in. With 50,000 hours of maintenance free life and significant energy savings over traditional light sources, the LuxPanel is supplied with remote 'plug and play' drivers and are quick and easy to install and produce consistent light output over their entire life, with 100 per cent instant light with no warm up time as required by fluorescent lamp luminaires. With such attractive vital statistics, the LuxPanel installation has proved totally “fit” for purpose and “worked out” well for all concerned!
William Penn Leisure Centre
Flotex provides formula for fun 01952 238100
www.luceco.uk www.architectsdatafile.co.uk enq.154
National pub-restaurant chain, Brewers Fayre is using Forbo’s Flotex floor coverings to refurbish its indoor play areas. The family dining brand has commissioned a bespoke Flotex Vision design inspired by The Beano to create vibrant recreation spaces for younger guests. Flotex offers a unique flooring solution, combining the hardwearing, durable characteristics of a resilient floor with the warmth and comfort of a textile covering. The only truly washable textile flooring product, it is strong, hygienic and totally waterproof, making it ideal for children’s activity areas. It carries the Allergy UK seal of approval and contains Sanitized® treatment to inhibit bacteria and prevent the development of stale odours. For more information on Flotex Vision and other products, please visit Forbo’s website.
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