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Paul Lanzarrotti, Founder of Floor-Fix Pro, outlines how a targeted, low-waste approach
Sustainability is no longer a fringe issue for public sector buildings - it’s a fundamental requirement. From schools council housing, estates and facilities managers are under growing pressure to reduce waste, lower emissions, and cut costs, all while maintaining high standards of service and safety.
component of any building, is often overlooked in this conversation. When damage occurs, whether it’s loose tiles, cracked grout or creaking laminate, the standard industry response is still to rip it out and replace it. This practice isn’t just expensive and disruptive, it’s also deeply unsustainable.
As the founder of Floor-Fix Pro, I believe there’s a better way: targeted, low-waste repairs that reduce environmental impact, and save taxpayers money. Why public buildings are especially vulnerable Public sector buildings tend to experience high footfall and frequent wear and tear. School corridors, hospital waiting areas, community halls and government buildings are all subject to heavy use, often with limited downtime problem quickly.
Traditionally, that’s meant large-
scale replacement projects involving But many of these issues are easily repairable. Rather than replacing an possible to resolve the issue with a precise adhesive injection through a small hole, without lifting existing Understanding the waste problem Millions of square metres of tiles, timber, laminate and vinyl are removed due to tools. These materials often end up in
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