Decoration
aesthetic ambition with stringent safety and regulatory requirements. Materials must be durable and easy to maintain, while also contributing to a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Surfaces should support mobility and reduce the risk of slips, without creating a clinical feel. At Bagnalls, we achieve this balance
through rigorous planning and a strong focus on health and safety. Risk assessments and method statements are tailored to each site, ensuring that all works are carried out in a manner that protects both residents and staff. Equally important is the need for
contractors to understand the sensitivities of working in environments occupied by vulnerable individuals, where respect and discretion are as critical as technical skill. Health and safety standards are especially
important, with the highest specifications always adhered to, throughout the bespoke construction plan for that project. This plan includes site-specific risk assessments and method statements to be implemented and regularly reviewed by the team. It is also useful to use mobile work
elevating platforms (MEWPs) to access higher-level redecoration works, such as upper-floor windows, as well as all necessary repairs and preparations, which are carried out before the application of the chosen paint specification. Exterior paints must work on multiple
Case study: Porthaven Care Homes
Delivering redecoration projects in a care setting presents a unique challenge. Unlike many other sectors, these environments cannot simply close their doors while work is carried out. People living there need to continue to live their daily lives and maintaining continuity of care is paramount. An internal refresh was undertaken across
communal corridors and the lounge area at Porthaven Care Home, all while the building remained fully occupied. All work areas were clearly segregated, allowing people who lived there to remain comfortable and safe throughout the process. Success in such environments depends on an approach that is as sensitive as it is structured. Work must be scheduled around the rhythms of the home, with clear communication between contractors and
levels. Not only do they need to be comforting colours that feel welcoming and tie in with the aesthetic needs of the building itself, but they must also protect against weather conditions and ensure longevity and durability. Using specialist all weather and
material paints throughout external redecorations helps to ensure durability in all circumstances. Wood filler can also be
Case study: Highdown Court
The difference that thoughtful redecoration can make in a care or supported-living setting is clear when we examine the recent Highdown Court project. This purpose- built apartment complex in Worthing is designed for residents aged 60 and over and demanded a more considered approach than a standard redecoration, with an internal refresh that felt both welcoming and calming. With 54 apartments across three floors, and residents with varying levels of mobility and disability, minimising disruption was a necessity. The building features spacious
corridors, allowing for ease of movement, enhanced wayfinding and wheelchair accessibility. However, these wider corridors had the potential to feel impersonal and blank, providing an unwelcoming and cold space for people.
The redecoration project needed to turn this liminal space into a calming area that encouraged community. We mapped out a delivery plan that was
built around the residents’ routines. Working closely with the block management team, suitable working hours were agreed. A dedicated Site Supervisor held daily briefings with the care home’s block manager to review objectives, flag any resident-specific considerations and confirm access arrangements for the day ahead. The paint specification itself was carefully chosen for the environment, to ensure creation of a positive, welcoming space encouraged resident interaction. Above the dado rail, flame-retardant coatings were applied throughout the communal areas, with Whiterock PVC cladding installed below – a practical, durable finish well-suited to a high-footfall residential setting.
care staff forming the backbone of the project. Safe access routes, discreet working
practices and an acute awareness of the needs of people living there are essential in ensuring that disruption is kept to an absolute minimum. Redecoration, when thoughtfully managed, can coexist with care delivery rather than compete with it.
used to create the ideal surface for paint application, ensuring longevity of design. It’s also crucial to have an overall manager
responsible for keeping an eye on quality control visiting sites regularly throughout a project to ensure the workmanship remains high at every point, both internally and externally. Regular meetings with the customer to check they’re happy with the project
Ultimately, the results we produced
spoke for themselves. The programme was completed to specification within eight weeks – and we received some lovely feedback that Highdown Court feels like a much brighter and happier place to live. This project is a clear reminder that, especially in care environments, the paint specification is so much more than an arbitrary choice - it can actually work to lift the mood of the people who live and work in the building each day.
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