UltraFloor excels at primary school renovation

UltraFloor, a leading brand in high-performance flooring solutions, has recently partnered with Tricas Flooring to complete an impressive refurbishment project at a primary school located in the charming village of Alvechurch, Birmingham.

Background

Crown Meadow Primary School, which serves as a vital educational hub for the local community, required a flooring upgrade that could withstand the daily rigours of active young students while providing a safe, comfortable, and visually appealing learning environment.

The Challenge

Completing the renovation work before the start of the new school term was a top priority, as the installation absolutely had to be finished on time to avoid disrupting classes and inconveniencing students and staff.

To ensure the demanding deadline would be met, Tricas Flooring developed a comprehensive installation schedule to keep the project on track.

The Solution

On 27th July 2024, the flooring renovation project kicked off. The experienced crew arrived on site, ready to transform the space with brand new, modern flooring. Before any new materials could be installed, the old flooring needed to be removed.

Tricas Flooring meticulously pulled up and disposed of the old flooring and using specialised grinding equipment they carefully buffed away any old adhesive residue, until the subfloor was completely clean and smooth.

With a perfectly prepped surface, the subfloor was now ready for priming with UltraFloor Prime IT Multi-surface Primer. Formulated to promote adhesion to all UltraFloor smoothing underlayments, Prime IT Multi-surface Primer reduces pinholing, minimising the risk of costly failures. With a coverage rate of 200sqm at a 3:1 dilution, Prime IT Multi-surface Primer is a must-have product for all flooring installation projects.

Once cured, Level IT Two multi-purpose floor leveller was applied to a depth of 3mm, across all areas of the school.

There are many reasons why Level IT Two has become UltraFloor’s most popular floor leveller. Its exceptional flow characteristics make it a very easy material to apply to a variety of subfloors in both commercial and domestic flooring projects. Its low odour formulation means this fantastic all-rounder leveller is equally suited to confined areas, proving particularly popular in the education, health and hospitality sectors.

With a set time of 2.5 hours, Level IT Two can receive bonded floor coverings after just 8 hours, making it an ideal choice for projects with a tight deadline. What’s more, because Level IT Two is available as a two-component system, it takes the guesswork out of mixing, reducing site errors and guaranteeing a perfect application every time.

In the main corridors and select classrooms of Crown Meadow Primary School, Forbo Marmoleum Decibel Authentic Shell 3075 was carefully installed using UltraFloor Stick IT 611, a superior, water-based adhesive that ensures flooring remains firmly in place for years to come.

In the toilet areas, where moisture resistance and hygiene are top priorities, Polyflor Vogue Ultra Grasshopper 5540 vinyl flooring was the material of choice and fixed with Stick IT 640, a very low emission adhesive designed for vinyl, PVC and rubber floorcoverings.

To complete the project, UltraFloor Stick IT 542 adhesive was used to install carpet tiles across several classrooms. UltraFloor Stick IT 542 provides a permanent tacky film when applied to stable and smooth subfloors – the ideal adhesive for fixing carpet tiles and loose-lay PVC floors or floorcoverings with PVC backings.

Results

UltraFloor and Tricas Flooring successfully transformed the school’s classrooms and common areas into spaces that inspire learning and foster creativity. The refurbished floors not only enhance the overall aesthetic of the school but also ensure long-lasting durability and easy maintenance, allowing staff to focus on what matters most – providing an exceptional educational experience for their students.

To find out more about UltraFloor’s award-winning product portfolio, please visit ultra-floor.co.uk. You can contact their team of flooring experts by emailing ultrafloor@instarmac.co.uk or calling +44 (0) 1827 254402.