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term solution and not just a temporary fix-very impressive.
“In terms of aesthetics, the flooring looks superb. There are some great colour choices with Altro Cantata. We selected a pale ice blue, which perfectly matches the colour scheme of the corridor.
“Cleaning is proving to be a revelation. The black scuffs and wheel marks from the trolleys were always tough to remove on the old flooring. Initially our cleaning team was doubtful they could get the marks off the new flooring, and nervous of using the scrubber and buffer because they thought they might do some damage.
“But we are delighted to report that the flooring comes up like new aſter every nightly cleaning regime, and even the stubborn black wheel marks are gone. Scrubbing machines and buffers are doing a wonderful job, with no damage.
“Sustainability is also an important factor for us. Because Altro Cantata is an adhesive-free flooring, it means that, in the future, if we need to make repairs, we can simply cut out a section and replace it, without having to re-lay the entire area. And the product is 100% recyclable as well.
“Overall, Altro Cantata is meeting all our needs in terms of cost saving, durability,
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looks and hygiene. This is vital at a time when the NHS is looking to make savings where possible, while also maintaining the highest standards.
“We are currently looking at using this product in another non-clinical area of the hospital, where there are similar issues with installation time. We think it will do a fantastic job there as well.”
Altro Cantata was installed at Warrington Hospital by Cheshire Contract Flooring Ltd.
Cheshire Contract Flooring’s Director, Dave Hunt, said: “We specialise in installing flooring in healthcare environments, so we completely understand the pressures in terms of timing, cost and oſten sensitive environments.
“The beauty of Altro Cantata is that it can be laid straight down onto the subfloor, or existing flooring, with minimal preparation. There is no need to grind the floor, or put down a DPM, or prime, screed or use adhesive. This is a massive time and cost saver, a real fast- track solution. Plus, there is no need to wait for adhesive to dry and cure, so the flooring can be used and walked on immediately. It’s an ideal product for busy areas with heavy traffic where quick installation is paramount.
“We laid the flooring in just one night, an area of 140m2
, with two operatives.
The process was quite straightforward. Firstly, we made sure the existing flooring was clean, dry and dust-free, then rolled out the sheet of product and cut it to size. Double-sided tape was then put around the perimeter, along the walls, one either side of the join.
“The tape was then peeled back and the flooring laid down and pressed into place. We finished by hot welding the joints, putting in a sit-on skirting, and steel threshold strips in the doorway. It was so fast; we could not have completed the work in this short timeframe with a traditional vinyl flooring.
“The work was carried out on a very cold night in November, and we were afraid that the low temperature might cause the product to be brittle and buckle, but it settled very well and we are delighted with how easy it was to work with and install. It looks great too.
“I was unsure that the flooring would stay in place with all the heavy trolleys turning on it every day, but it has been designed to do just that, and hasn’t moved or buckled in the slightest. We are very impressed with Altro Cantata and we’ll certainly be recommending it for our future projects.”
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