A major flooring refurbishment at Meadow Farm Primary School has been successfully completed, with specialist contractor Tricas Flooring delivering a high-quality installation using a full UltraFloor system.
Spanning 400sqm, the project focused on revitalising worn corridors and the school library to create a safer, more durable, and inspiring environment for students and staff. The upgraded flooring not only enhances safety and longevity but also introduces a fresh, modern aesthetic to key learning spaces.
Tricas Flooring were given the challenge to replace outdated flooring with robust, easy-to-maintain materials, while creating visually engaging corridors and a calm, welcoming library environment.
To ensure a smooth and efficient installation, works were carried out while the school was closed. This provided uninterrupted access to all areas, allowing the team to complete the refurbishment safely, efficiently, and on schedule with zero disruption to daily school activities.
The project presented a common but challenging issue: the removal of existing floor coverings left behind stubborn adhesive residue. To overcome this, the Tricas Flooring team mechanically prepared the subfloor, grinding it back to clean concrete. The surface was then primed using UltraFloor Prime IT Multi-surface Primer before being levelled with UltraFloor Level IT Two, creating a smooth and stable base for the final floor finishes.
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.
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.
Corridors were finished with high-performance Forbo Marmoleum, chosen for its durability and sustainability for high-traffic educational environments. In the library, carpet tiles were installed to provide a softer, quieter, and more comfortable learning space.
A range of UltraFloor adhesives supported the installation, including Stick IT 611 for the Marmoleum flooring and Stick IT 542 for the carpet tiles, ensuring secure, long-lasting results across all areas.
Engineered for strength and durability, Stick IT 611 excels in the installation of all types of linoleum. This high-performance, water-based, resin-free adhesive is built to withstand heavy footfall and the stresses caused by chair castors, making it ideal for schools, hospitals, transport hubs and other high-traffic public environments – including use on buses and trains.
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.
Alex Page, Director of Tricas Flooring, commented: “UltraFloor Level IT Two provided an exceptionally smooth and stable surface, ideal for the specialist Forbo Marmoleum. Stick IT 611 delivered reliable adhesion, ensuring a durable, long-lasting finish. Both products performed flawlessly, contributing to the high-quality transformation of the school’s corridors, whilst the 542 provided a great tackifier option for the carpet tiles applied within the library.”
The completed refurbishment has transformed Meadow Farm Primary School’s interiors, delivering a safe, vibrant, and functional environment that will support students and staff for years to come.
For more information on UltraFloor’s award-winning portfolio of subfloor preparation products, please visit ultra-floor.co.uk. You can contact their team of flooring experts by emailing ultrafloor@instarmac.co.uk or calling 01827 254402.
