As part of a school redevelopment programme, we installed AltroScreed Quartz resin flooring in many areas of Llanwern High School.
HLM designed the new structure, and its aim was to create a robust, hardwearing environment which was also fun and colourful.
Janine Gemmell, interior designer at HLM commented:
“The AltroScreed Quartz flooring for the school was chosen after a great deal of research by the client, and they visited a lot of schools before they decided what they wanted. They chose resin because it’s seamless, hardwearing and great looking.”
“We selected a soft, neutral grey AltroScreed Quartz for the circulation areas and then for other areas we chose shades to match their colour schemes. This range has a superb range of decorative coloured quartz which can be incorporated for a lovely looking finish.”
AltroScreed Quartz is a three-part, solvent free system in which blended decorative quartz aggregate is bound with clear epoxy resin and finished with clear seal coats. The product provides a high-strength, chemically resistant decorative floor surface that can be coved and laid to drainage falls.
Gary Peak, of Resintek, said:
“This was a very complex installation which required a controlled programme of works. We worked closely with the main contractor to ensure each section of floor was laid to an agreed schedule. We installed around 2600 m² of AltroScreed Quartz, covering staircases, corridors, classrooms, communal areas and toilets. The project took a number of months to complete.”
“We used a five day system to install each section of floor; priming, laying, and then three days of sealing. The most challenging area of these works was the stairs, given the attention to detail required and the need to provide access to other areas and trades. We consulted closely with the main contractor to make sure the works were finished to a high standard, preparing a number of sample areas to show what detail could be achieved before the final floor was laid.”
Haydn Ames, Client Project Manager for Newport City Council, said:
“The installation of AltroScreed Quartz flooring has proved to be a first class investment. Floor coverings in schools have always been contentious in terms of offering low maintenance, durable, easy, clean solution. In this regard, Altro Quartz Screed ticks all the boxes. I was also impressed with the installation team who laid the floor to a high professional standard and within a tight program schedule.”
