Effective flooring for new primary school in Fife

For these reasons, Flotex was used throughout the classrooms and staff room. For the architect Crawford Ferguson, the fact that Flotex was the same thickness as the non-slip flooring being used was a definite advantage. "Everything was at the same height, so there were no issues around trip hazards," said Crawford. The vinyl floorcovering Chocflex was fitted in the multi-purpose gym and dining area. Chocflex has an acoustic backing and is particularly suitable for high-traffic areas, where durability, sound absorption and low maintenance costs are key. As Head Teacher Mrs Walker stated, "With 400 children all chatting over lunch the noise can be intense, but it just seems to be deadened. It means you can make yourself heard without needing to raise your voice. It really makes an enormous difference

to the teachers." "Flotex has the additional benefit of carrying the British Allergy Foundation’s Seal of Approval," said Graham Weston, Bonar’s sales manager for Scotland. "Its short straight fibres trap dust and allergens, but also enable them to be easily removed through vacuuming. The Seal of Approval demonstrates that Flotex is beneficial for allergy sufferers." A calm, inviting and no-confrontational environment was also created by the colour scheme chosen by Mrs Walker. "Using Flotex meant we were able to use the same aqua background colour with different patterns in each area,

creating a consistent look throughout the school. The aqua also works very well with our magnolia walls to achieve the desired effect."