Contract interiors specialist Gradus has supplied Nottingham Free School with a range of wall protection products.
Nottingham Free School, based in the Sherwood area, opened in 2014 in a building which was formerly a factory used by Courtaulds, a textiles and clothing firm. This is the first free school in Nottingham and currently has approximately 300 students and staff.
The school underwent a complete refurbishment in September 2015 and chose a very pale blue paint scheme. By December 2015 the areas within the school that see heavy traffic, including corridors and the canteen area had begun to show signs of scuffing and wear, due to the pupils knocking against the walls with their bags. The site manager at the school was shocked by the damage and began to consider wall protection products to combat the problem.
Gradus supplied and fitted the school with wall protection solutions to prevent further damage from wheeled and pedestrian traffic. The products included Gradus’ InPro Sanparrel PVC-u sheet and surface mount Standard PVC-u tape on corner guards, both in Dolphin (grey).
Joshua Beeson, Site Manager at Nottingham Free School, said: “After months of looking into different options, Gradus provided us with the products we wanted at a price far cheaper than their competitors. Gradus’ Sanparrel sheets come in a range of colours, so we were able blend the protection in with our school’s colour scheme.
“Gradus’ Sanparrel protective sheet has cut decorating maintenance costs by over 50%! Our painted areas are now at higher levels, therefore scuff marks are not an issue like before. Some walls in the school will need to be painted far less regularly, freeing more hours over busy periods for my maintenance team.”
Anna Conrad-Smith, Marketing Product Manager for Gradus, said: “Busy school environments are routinely exposed to high levels of foot traffic, causing regular impact and ongoing scuffs and abrasion. We were pleased to be able to help Nottingham Free School create a more fit for purpose environment through supplying our tried and tested wall protection products.”
Gradus provides free consultation and practical recommendations for facilities, offering a single point of contact for a range of products, including wall protection, carpets, barrier matting, LED lighting and flooring accessories.
Sanparrel sheet creates a durable barrier that is both through-coloured and textured to conceal the effects of impact and abrasion, therefore reducing the need to repair and repaint wall surfaces. Gradus’ InPro Standard corner guards offer cost effective medium duty protection against damage caused by pedestrian and wheeled traffic.
Surface mounted, the corner guards are available with factory applied tape for quick and easy installation or without, for installation with a suitable adhesive. Manufactured from scratch and stain resistant PVC-u, they are through-coloured and textured to conceal the effects of impact and abrasion, making them ideal for reducing maintenance costs and maintaining the buildings’ appearance.
