interiors
University of Salford refurbishes historic Peel Hall flooring
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STABLISHED in 1967, the University of Salford is home to over 19,500 students and 2,700 members of staff,
and spreads over two campuses, which are now part of a £650m regeneration scheme for the local area. In 2014 a number of areas in the main
campus of the University of Salford underwent refurbishment including Peel Hall, a historic Victorian building with original features housing the University’s lecture theatres. Despite the extensive refurb, the main entrance to Peel Hall was left untouched. In 2018, the university decided that the beige flooring throughout the hall was not on brand, or of the same high standard as the rest of the building, so turned to Barratt and Hughes flooring specialist to help find a solution. The university provided a clear brief to
Barratt and Hughes. Due to the high volume of traffic in the room, the flooring needed to be hardwearing and able to hide inevitable stains. It also needed to look modern yet still be in keeping with the original period features. In addition, as the flooring was going to run up and down the stairs, the university wanted a flooring that would create a clear walkway for students and staff. Barratt and Hughes selected CFS
Precision Txture tiles after using the product in a store refurbishment project and being impressed with the quality. By specifying the flooring in the colour Rioja, they were able to complement the Hall’s existing interior design scheme. Due to being single tiles, the carpet can easily be replaced in the event of damage, cutting down potential refurb time and costs for the University in the future. CFS Precision Txture was designed to
enhance any room with a modern aesthetic, meaning it fit the brief exactly. The product is also manufactured from recycled yarn with a high tuft density,
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ensuring that a heavy commercial rating is achieved, making it the perfect fit for a room where heavy footfall is expected. In addition, CFS Precision Txture is
BREEAM rated, meaning that any sustainability features – and the benefits and value they bring – are confirmed and verified. Paul Britton, Building Manager at the
University of Salford, said: “We are thrilled with the flooring. The project was completed in record time, with one day to lift and one day to lay. We gave the team a brief of flooring that would be subtle yet standout, distinguishable yet not garish, and they delivered.” Simon Peers, Director at Barrett and
Hughes, said “We have a partnership with the University, and so when they asked us to take on the project, I was more than happy to. The flooring tiles that were previously there were beige, and didn’t suit the room, so we selected the CFS flooring in a colour that matched the seating and colour scheme.” James Angus, Area Sales Manager at
CFS stockist, Carpet and Flooring, said: “CFS Precision Txture is a flooring we’re particularly proud of, for both its design and sustainability credentials. The flooring is a brilliant example of Carpet and Flooring’s comprehensive efforts to act sustainably. “In addition, CFS Precision Txture is easy
to install, as demonstrated by how quickly the project was completed, and is easily replaceable should even one or two tiles become damaged. It is also cost effective. The tiles are easy to fit which means there is less wastage, making them perfect for awkward places such as staircases.”
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