FC&A June 2016 Supplement

Download the fc&a app for iPhone, iPad and Android. Search ‘fc&a’

Supplement

Floors, Walls & Ceilings

June 2016 www.fca-magazine.com

HERADESIGN® acoustic solutions ® HERADESIGN solutions PEFC and FSC certification available Excellent sound absorption, up α 1.00 ® ®toacoustic HERADESIGN acoustic solutions (class A to EN ISO 11654) Class 0 building classification as standard (EN 13501-1 B-s1, d0)



W

 sound absorption, up EN to α13964 1.00Annex D)  Excellent Impact resistant (class 1A acc.

W  Excellent sound absorption, up to αW 1.00  (class Excellent A tosound EN ISOabsorption, 11654) up to αW 1.00  (class Customised colour11654) options (RAL, NCS, BS or StoColor) (class A A to to EN EN ISO ISO 11654)  Impact resistant (class 1A acc. EN 13964 Annex D)  Impact resistant (class 1A acc. EN 13964 Annex D)  Impact resistant (class 1A acc. EN 13964 Annex D)  Customised colour options (RAL, NCS, BS or StoColor)  Customised colour options (RAL, NCS, BS or StoColor)  Customised colour options (RAL, NCS, BS or StoColor)

Knauf AMF Ceilings Ltd. 1 Swan Road, South West Industrial Estate Peterlee, Co. Durham, SR8 2HS Phone.:AMF +44Ceilings 191 51 Ltd. 88 600, Fax: +44 191 58 60 097 Knauf www.amfceilings.co.uk/heradesign 1info@knaufamf.co.uk, SwanAMF Road, South West Industrial Estate Knauf Ceilings Ltd. Knauf AMF Ceilings Ltd. Co. Durham, SR8Industrial 2HS 1Peterlee, Swan Road, South West Estate 1 Swan Road, South West Industrial Estate Phone.: +44 51 88SR8 600, Fax: +44 191 58 60 097 Peterlee, Co. 191 Durham, 2HS Peterlee, Co. Durham, SR8 2HS info@knaufamf.co.uk, Phone.: +44 191 51 88www.amfceilings.co.uk/heradesign 600, Fax: +44 191 58 60 097 Phone.: +44 191 51 88 600, Fax: +44 191 58 60 097 info@knaufamf.co.uk, www.amfceilings.co.uk/heradesign info@knaufamf.co.uk, www.amfceilings.co.uk/heradesign 146467_Inserat_Heradesign_GB_210x297.indd 1



  PEFC and FSC certification available  different facecertification patterns available 5 PEFC and FSC  PEFC and FSC certification available  Class 0 building classification as standard (EN 13501-1 B-s1, d0)  thickness and edge details to suit(EN various applications  Different Class 0 building classification as standard 13501-1 B-s1, d0)  Class 0 building classification as standard (EN 13501-1 B-s1, d0)  5 different face patterns  5 different face patterns  5 different face patterns  Different thickness and edge details to suit various applications  Different thickness and edge details to suit various applications  Different thickness and edge details to suit various applications

ACCREDITED MEMBER

ACCREDITED MEMBER ACCREDITED MEMBER ACCREDITED MEMBER

13.05.16 11:2

26

In association with

Mixed Media Information Pear Platt, Woodfalls Farm, Gravelly Way, Laddingford, Kent, ME18 6DA Tel: 01622 873229 Fax: 01622 320020 www.fca-magazine.com www.mixedmediainfo.com

Editor in Chief Hannah Frackiewicz hannah@mixedmediainfo.com 01622 873229 Editorial Assistant Rebecca Kemp rebecca@mixedmediainfo.com Print & Digital Advertising Sam Ball sam@mixedmediainfo.com 01622 873229 Steve Gull steve@mixedmediainfo.com Rebecca Stratten ree@mixedmediainfo.com Studio Manager Chris Lilly chris@mixedmediainfo.com Production Jack Witcomb jack@mixedmediainfo.com Artworker/Sub-editor David Perry david@mixedmediainfo.com Accounts Simone Jones simone@mixedmediainfo.com Managing Director Sam Ball sam@mixedmediainfo.com Terms and Conditions:

Contributions are invited and when not accepted will be returned only if accompanied by a fully stamped and return addressed envelope. No responsibility will be taken for drawings, photographs or literary contributions during transmission or in the editors hands. In the absence of an agreement the copyright of all contributions, literary, photographics or artistic belongs to Mixed Media Information Ltd. The Publisher accepts no responsibility in respect of advertisements appearing in the magazine and the opinions expressed in editorial material or otherwise do not necessarily represent the view of the publisher. The Publisher does not accept any liability of any loss arising from the late appearance or non publication of any advertisement.

Front cover:

Welcome

...to our Floors, Walls & Ceilings focus

I

n this dedicated focus, FC&A highlights some of the industry’s most trusted solutions when it comes to floors, walls and ceilings. From acoustic ceiling tiles through to sustainable floorcoverings and translucent wall cladding, there are a whole host of products on offer that can satisfy the most discerning client.

Among the highlights, Forbo Flooring Systems reveals the convenient and stylish new Allura Flex 0.55 range, FILA showcases a variety of treatments for floor renovations and Karndean Designflooring brings the ‘deep south’ to Hickory’s Smokehouse.

We hope you enjoy this issue. For further information about any of our contributors or if you wish to comment on a particular article featured within this edition, please do not hesitate to get in touch at the usual address.

Hannah Frackiewicz Editor in Chief, Future Constructor & Architect

Contents 05 The rise of the baffle:

Due to the new way in which we use spaces, architects are now specifying alternative ceiling solutions.

07 Chic looks:

Kährs has introduced Chevron – a new collection of patterned wood floors.

09 Flexible flooring:

Forbo Flooring Systems takes the trend for nature-inspired interiors to a new level.

10 Green commitment:

Crown Trade paints complete the environmental picture for specifiers with EPD.

11 Safe restoration:

Products from FILA’s surface care range are designed to provide high coverage and performance.

12

A helping hand:

13

Sustainable flooring:

14

Hues of the ‘deep south’:

15

Dividing line:

Yeoman Shield delivers wall protection products and handrails to Bradford Royal Infirmary.

Rubber flooring expert, nora, reflects on the need to specify durable, sustainable floorcoverings.

Restaurant chain, Hickory’s, looked to LVT specialist Karndean Designflooring for the authentic design of its new eatery.

Partitioning expert Style delivers for new Canary Wharf office and is the first to create BIM objects for its DORMA range.

16 Recycling record:

A specialist network of subcontractors has helped Armstrong Ceilings break its recycling record for the second year running.

17 Performance benefits:

Chic Coheba – a new stone-effect tile range – has joined RAK’s porcelain collection.

Kährs has introduced Chevron – a new collection of patterned wood floors.

See page 07.

18 Acoustic solutions:

ROCKFON displays its acoustic solutions in a new showroom for Underwoods motor group.

19 Superior quality:

Uncovering the tried and tested solutions that keep noise and glare to a minimum.

Find this issue plus much more on the fc&a app and fca-magazine.com

3

add style add add style style add style

add support add add support support add support

add protection add add protection protection add protection

We’ve extended our Yeoman Shield Guardian Handrail Range with an innovative new product. The 50mm Dia. PVCu Handrail We’ve extended our Yeoman Guardian with an innovative new product.

The 50mm Dia. PVCu Handrail comesShield in a range of 10Handrail coloursRange with either matching or contrasting accessories.

We’ve extended our Yeoman Shield Guardian Handrail Range with an innovative new product.

The 50mm Dia. PVCu Handrail comes in a range of 10Handrail coloursRange with either matching or contrasting accessories.

We’ve extended Yeoman Guardian with PVCu an innovative new brackets product.

The 50mm Dia. PVCu Handrail We also offer a our Timber and Shield Stainless Steel on Cream underslung with Stainless Steel accessories. comes in a range of 10Handrail colours with either matching or contrasting accessories.

We also offer a Timbercomes and Stainless Steel Handrail on Cream PVCu underslung brackets with Stainless Steel accessories. in a range of 10 colours with either matching or contrasting accessories.

We also offer a Timber and Stainless Steelwhilst Handrail on Cream underslung brackets against with Stainless accessories.

The Twin Handrail offers support protecting bothPVCu the rail and wall surfaces impact Steel damage.

The Twin Handrail offers support whilst protecting bothPVCu the rail and wall surfaces against impact Steel damage.

We also offer a Timber and Stainless Steel Handrail on Cream underslung brackets with Stainless accessories.

The Twin Handrail offers support whilst protecting both the rail and wall surfaces against impact damage.

Twin Handrail offers support whilst protecting rail and wall surfaces against impact damage.

For aTheFREE brochure call 0113 279 5854both or the email guardian@yeomanshield.com

For 0113 279 5854 or guardian@yeomanshield.com For aa FREE FREE brochure brochure call call w 0113 279 5854 orsemail email guardian@yeomanshield.com w w . y e o m a n h i e l d.com For a FREE brochure call w 0113 279 5854 orsemail guardian@yeomanshield.com w w . y e o m a n h i e l w w w . y e o m a n s h i e l dd .. cc oo m m w w w. y e o m a n s h i e l d . c o m

Floors, Walls & Ceilings

The rise of the baffle Walk into many offices, schools and universities now and look up. You’re likely to witness the use of rafts, baffles and fins in an arrangement of shapes and colours.

A

rchitects are specifying these alternative acoustic ceiling solutions because our buildings and use of space is changing.

Refurbishment Many old buildings and heritage properties are being converted into offices, hotels and restaurants. Clients like to retain the architectural features of these buildings because they add charm and character and for listed buildings, it is compulsory. A traditional suspended ceiling might hide these desirable features. Acoustic baffles can hang either vertically or horizontally to fit around exposed wooden beams, joists and high windows, working in harmony aesthetically.

Multipurpose spaces Because space is at a premium, architects are designing large, open spaces which have a number of uses. To enable these spaces to function harmoniously, controlling noise is paramount. High sound absorbent ceiling rafts provide the acoustics needed in particular areas. Rafts can be located around the noisier, more social areas to help control sound and prevent it from becoming a disturbance in areas where quiet and concentration is required.

Images: Above: Heradesign fins fitted to a glass ceiling have created a comfortable working environment for 400 workers at BBH advertising agency’s London HQ Below: Heradesign baffles are able to control the level of reverberation in the classrooms of Valley Invicta Primary School, helping to create a healthy learning environment

Thermal mass With the drive to conserve energy, emit less CO2 and lower costs, architects are using thick concrete soffits to store thermal energy required to heat and cool buildings. On the face of it, a concrete ceiling is going to cause real headaches when it comes to creating a healthy, sound environment. Baffles offer a practical solution because they allow air to circulate freely, enabling heat transfer to take place and, at the same time, provide acoustic control.

Aesthetic appeal Ceilings are playing a more prominent role in the design of a building. Rafts, baffles and fins offer flexible and stylish solutions. Available in a wide range of formations, they are fitted to the ceiling using suspension wires and hooks, which gives the impression they are floating in air. This allows the creation of elegant designs with colour providing further contrasting options. Architects are able to make a feature out of the ceiling and, at the same time, provide the necessary acoustic control to create truly unique interiors.

8 www.amfceilings.co.uk/heradesign * info@knaufamf.co.uk ( 0191

518 8600

Find this issue plus much more on the fc&a app and fca-magazine.com

5

Doors, Windows & Balustrades

TPA Horwath, Vienna Metal R-Clip with mirror finish

Yes, we can do it.

Armstrong’s range of metal ceiling systems provide cost effective, performance solutions to meet state-of-the-art interior project designs.

Delivering the ultimate in design flexibility.

www.armstrongceilings.co.uk www.armstrongceilings.ie

6

Find this issue plus much more on the fc&a app and fca-magazine.com

Floors, Walls & Ceilings

New Kährs Chevron – chic, classic looks with a modern twist

Images: Above: The angled chevron pattern and ingenious ‘parallelogram’ short ends create the continuous V-shaped design, which is further emphasised by a bevelled edge Below: Kährs’ Chevron has a modern, plank format, measuring 1848 x 300 x 15mm, which is fast to install

Kährs has introduced Chevron – a new collection of patterned wood floors. Offered in four on-trend colour tones, new Chevron creates a classical parquet-look with speed and ease. Matching frameboards can then be used around the edge of a room, to create a border for the stunning design.

U

nlike traditional parquet staves which are glued down piece by piece, Kährs’ Chevron has a modern, plank format, measuring 1848 x 300 x 15mm, which is fast to install.

The angled chevron pattern and ingenious ‘parallelogram’ short ends create the continuous V-shaped design, which is further emphasised by a bevelled edge. All boards are brushed to create a tactile lived-in look, which complements the warm white, weathered grey, classic brown and dark brown colour tones and the lively oak graining.

Kährs Chevron has a multi-layered

construction, made up of a sustainable oak surface layer and a plywood core. This ecofriendly, engineered format makes the floor more stable and ideal for installation over underfloor heating.

Kährs’s website www.kahrs.com/en-gb/ consumer/floors/ allows specifiers to create a virtual furnished room, combining paint tones from Earthborn’s Claypaint range.

8 www.kahrs.com

* sales@kahrs.com ( 023

9245 3045

Find this issue plus much more on the fc&a app and fca-magazine.com

7

SBP ARY

LIBR

sustainable-buildingproducts.com

Scan this code with your smart phone

Swipe to see more

‹‹‹

The

app

for iPhone, iPad and Android Free download available now BROWSE | SPECIFY | SOURCE | DIGEST The smarter way to access news and products for the sustainable building market.

With its easy-to-navigate format, users can benefit from a variety of useful tools, such as the magazine’s latest issue, digital archive, suppliers and newsbank. The App is also synced with SBP Library (www.sustainable-buildingproducts.com) providing an essential specification portal. | Bespoke, reader-friendly features tailored to professionals on the move | | Timely industry news delivered at the touch of a button | | Manage print & digital subscriptions |

Floors, Walls & Ceilings

New Allura Flex 0.55 from Forbo as convenient as it is stylish Perfectly capturing the beauty of the natural world, Allura Flex 0.55, the new loose lay Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) collection from Forbo Flooring Systems, takes the trend for nature-inspired interiors to a new level.

N

atural designs are increasing in popularity across all sectors, and reclaimed wood and exposed stone are in high demand. Allura Flex 0.55 is right on-trend and offers authentic, realistic designs, featuring the grains, patterns and tones inherent within wood and stone. Aesthetics are not the only attraction; the loose lay format means that installation is quick, easy and costeffective.

In the Allura Flex 0.55 Wood range there are 30 stylish options, including vintage wood designs and traditional, classic wood looks with a timeless appeal. The authentic, rustic tones of salvaged timber have been accurately represented, alongside refreshed colourful finishes that give the collection a modern edge.

Deemed a ‘luxury’ surfacing material, natural stone has been used in interior design and decor for centuries. Within Forbo’s Allura Flex 0.55 Stone range, designers will find the lavish styling of marble together with contemporary stone designs, enabling specifiers to recreate this ever-popular look, but without the high costs associated with using quarried stone.

Allura Flex 0.55 floorcoverings are offered in a variety of formats to enhance their naturalistic designs. Stone designs are available in three square and rectangular slab sizes, whilst wood designs are offered in a choice of three plank formats to allow diverse and striking layouts to be created, including herringbone, chevron and wicker designs.

Julie Dempster, Marketing Manager at Forbo Flooring Systems, comments: “This new loose lay LVT collection will have particular appeal in retail, leisure, office and hospitality environments.

Designers looking to optimise the use of the finite space available are increasingly using floorcoverings of different textures, colours and characteristics to create different activity zones within open-plan areas. Aesthetically-pleasing modular floorcoverings that are quick and easy to fit offer an ideal solution. Allura Flex 0.55 vinyl tiles can be installed alongside carpet tiles and contractors can even use the same tackifier, which results in less time, cost and mess during installation.”

8 www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/alluraflex * info.flooring.uk@forbo.com ( 0844

822 3928

Images: Top: Allura Flex 0.55 is right on-trend and offers authentic, realistic designs, featuring the grains, patterns and tones inherent within wood and stone Above: Stone designs are available in three square and rectangular slab sizes, whilst wood designs are offered in a choice of three plank formats to allow diverse and striking layouts

Find this issue plus much more on the fc&a app and fca-magazine.com

9

Floors, Walls & Ceilings Image: Left: Four Crown Trade products now hold verified EPD certificates, in compliance with the European Standard EN 15804

Crown Trade paints complete environmental picture Crown Trade has reinforced its sustainability credentials with the introduction of Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) across a range of its premium coatings.

F

our Crown Trade products now hold verified EPD certificates, in compliance with the European Standard EN 15804. These include Crown Trade’s Fastflow system, which was introduced into the marketplace last year and has already built a strong reputation in the specification sector for its ability to deliver all the benefits of an oil-based coating in a water-based formulation.

EPD certified additions The complete system, comprising Crown Trade Fastflow Primer Undercoat and Crown Trade Fastflow Gloss, has been assessed.

Crown Trade Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt, trusted by specifiers across high traffic areas including healthcare, educational and housing environments, also has an EPD certificate. Featuring a super scrubbable finish, which allows repetitive cleaning with the added benefit of excellent stain resistance, Crown Trade Clean Extreme also extends maintenance cycles by returning

10

to an ‘as new’ condition after cleaning – reducing the need for costly redecoration.

Finally, another popular choice, Crown Trade Matt Vinyl, a premium quality flat matt emulsion for interior use on wall and ceiling surfaces, has a EPD certificate too.

Environmental impact assessment Debbie Orr, Marketing Manager for trade brands at Crown Paints, said: “The EPDs are full life cycle assessments of the environmental impacts of the products from raw materials and manufacturing, through use to end of life.

“They are carried out using the standardised method defined by EN 15804.

Each EPD is independently verified to ensure that the data, data handling and resulting report are reliable, giving specifiers and architects confidence in their credibility.

“The EPDs are aligned with the environmental requirements of BREEAM and LEED and also meet the requirements

Find this issue plus much more on the fc&a app and fca-magazine.com

of the SKA rating scheme, meaning these Crown Trade products can be confidently specified in projects where environmental considerations are key.”

BRE, a world leader in certifying sustainable products, operates the EPD verification scheme to allow product manufacturers to communicate their sustainability credentials to customers.

Dr Shamir Ghumra,Associate Director at BRE, said:“Crown Paints has shown great leadership by joining the growing number of companies who are choosing to provide the market with externally verified EPD to EN 15804.

“Having access to more transparent and credible environmental data in the supply chain will help to create stronger product specifications which will encourage a more widespread use of EPD.”

Social responsibility The development of the EPDs represents another chapter in Crown Paints awardwinning sustainability journey. Since 2008, Crown Paints, which manufactures Crown Trade, has run its sustainability programme, Earthbalance, with a focus on changing the way the company does business in terms of social responsibility, the environment and the economy, rather than just focusing on the application of environmental benefits to a few niche products, or compromising on the quality of products to achieve green goals.

Earthbalance has won a string of awards, most recently the Sustainability accolade at the Lloyds Bank’s National Business Awards, and has a meaningful impact in areas including the support of young people/apprenticeships, the circular economy (through a social enterprise-led waste recycling initiative), carbon reduction and ethical sourcing of materials.

8 www.crowntrade.co.uk

* info@crownpaintspec.co.uk ( 0330

024 0310

Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Safe restoration with FILA solutions FILA’s surface care range includes a variety of treatments for floor renovation – from robust, textured porcelain, to original quarry tiles and encaustics. All products are designed to provide high coverage and performance, whilst providing a safe application and protecting original surface characteristics.

T

o deep clean porcelain and ceramics, including anti-slip tiles with pronounced high and low spots, options include FILAPS87. Used neat, the product removes stubborn coloured, organic stains. When diluted, it deep cleans porcelain and ceramics, as well as unpolished stone and cement tiles.

It is also particularly effective for textured surfaces with a dirt and residue build-up, where it provides a high-performance clean, restoring anti-slip ratings. For acid-sensitive surfaces, other options include best-selling FILA Cleaner, a concentrated neutral detergent that can also be used at a variety of dilutions to tackle different renovation issues.

Images: Above: FILA surface care solutions have been specified for an extensive cleaning project at London’s Baker Street Tube station. The project, which was carried out by Cleshar, included deep cleaning of the Tube station’s wall and floors.

FILA treatments specified included FILAPS87 and FILA Cleaner Below left: All products are designed to provide high coverage and performance, whilst providing a safe application and protecting original surface characteristics

After renovation, surfaces that require sealing can be treated with FILAMP90 ECO PLUS, a solvent-free protector that forms part of FILA’s award-winning Green Line.The LEED-approved sealer which is designed for natural stone and polished porcelain surfaces, can be applied internally and externally, and is suitable for use on food contact surfaces.As well as safety and ecobenefits, FILAMP90 ECO PLUS can be applied, in just one application, to surfaces with residual moisture, so it cuts application time by up to 80%.

To prevent future dirt build-up on textured and natural unglazed porcelain, FILA has also developed FILASTOP DIRT. The UV-resistant treatment chemically bonds without leaving a film or altering the material’s original degree of slipperiness, as proven in tests conforming to the B.C.R.A. and ASTMC 1028- 2007 methods, and in the English Standard BS 7976 Pendulum tests.

FILA’s range includes 36 surface care treatments, from stone and ceramic stain proofers, to grout protectors and cleaners.

All production is supported by FILA’s ISO 14001:2014 certification and the range is recommended by 220+ leading tile manufacturers and stone suppliers.

8 www.filasolutions.com/en * filauk@filasolutions.com ( 01584

877286

Find this issue plus much more on the fc&a app and fca-magazine.com

11

Floors, Walls & Ceilings Images: Left: Yeoman Shield’s new Guardian Twin Handrail was chosen in light green to coordinate with an existing colour scheme Below: The timber handrail complemented the wood doors and frame work already in situ along the corridor

Yeoman Shield gives a helping hand Bradford Royal Infirmary – part of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and serving a population of 500,000 people – was the first to take delivery of products from Yeoman Shield’s new range of Guardian Handrails.

T

he hospital found that they were persistently having to carry out repair and redecoration of the walls in the Service Corridor leading to its ENT Out Patients Unit.

As one of the main thoroughfares through the hospital building, the walls were being marked and damage was being caused to the plaster work from the impact of heavily laden trolleys and carts as well as from the everyday passing by of staff, patients and visitors.

The Service Corridor also slopes from one end to the other with changes in direction.

Already in place was an old metal handrail which was looking worse for wear with many layers of paint flaking off from being continually hit with passing wheeled equipment.

For these reasons it was not just a system to protect the walls that was required but one that needed to fulfill the requirements of a durable handrail.

Yeoman Shield has recently developed a new range of Guardian Handrails which includes the original 125mm Guardian Handrail and now with the addition of the

12

new Guardian Twin Handrail as well as a 50mm dia. handrail. The new range was introduced to the estates team at Bradford Royal Infirmary during a visit from Yeoman Shield’s Area Sales Manager who discussed the products, options and was able to provided visual samples.

After Yeoman Shield carried out a free site survey it was concluded that the solution to Bradford Royal’s corridor damage came in the form of Yeoman Shield’s new Guardian Twin Handrail.

The new system consists of an upper 50mm diameter handrail which can be supplied as either a solid timber, stainless steel or PVCu sleeved aluminium rail, connected to the lower protection rail.

Available in a choice of colours to help blend into interior designs, Bradford Royal Infirmary chose the PVCu option for the upper rail in light green to co-ordinate with an existing colour scheme. The lower rail, 200mm deep, was also supplied in light green and both were completed with Stop Ends, Wall Returns and Corners in cream.

Find this issue plus much more on the fc&a app and fca-magazine.com

The installation of the Twin Handrail will help Bradford Royal with its maintenance budgets by reducing greatly the requirement for the repair and redecoration of the walls as well as avoiding the replacement of the handrail, proving the product to be a sound ecological and economical investment.

The Guardian Twin Handrail was installed

by Yeoman Shield’s directly employed fixing operatives to both sides of the service corridor.

“This is a great new product and was the perfect answer to our damage problem,” commented Thomas Molloy,Architectural Assistant at the hospital.“It was fitted by Yeoman Shield’s team with respect and the minimum of fuss in a ‘live’ area allowing the hospital to continue with its everyday business.”

Also the main corridor of the ENT Out Patients Department was lacking a handrail product and due to the nature of clients that visited this clinic that might need an aid in walking Bradford Royal chose another product from the new Yeoman Shield range to fulfil the requirement.

The Guardian 50mm Handrail, a single circular easy to grip rail in timber, was installed to the wall on one side of the corridor by Yeoman Shield’s fixing team.

Fitted on strong and durable PVCu Cream injection moulded brackets the timber handrail, which is warm and smooth to the touch, also complemented the wood doors and frame work already in situ along the corridor.

The different styles, colours and materials available in Yeoman Shield’s New Guardian Handrail range guarantees that they can provide a handrail system to help satisfy customer requirements.

8 www.yeomanshield.com

* sallyann@yeomanshield.com ( 0113

279 5854

Floors, Walls & Ceilings Images: Left: The extreme wear-resistance and longevity of rubber floor coverings make a decisive contribution to the sustainability of buildings Below left: Rubber floor coverings from nora systems are made from high-quality materials and became the first ever resilient floor coverings to be awarded the ‘Blue Angel for low-emissions’ eco-label

Sustainability begins with the floor The architecture of a building is determined by three factors: the facade, the walls and the floor. As a rule, these components of a building’s structure remain unchanged for decades.

I

nterior fittings present a differentiated picture; the colours of the walls or the wallpaper are often renewed at shorter intervals. Whereas, the floor covering lies in the building for many years, therefore needs to be durable, hard-wearing and sustainable.

of plasticizers or halogens and became the first ever resilient floor coverings to be awarded the ‘Blue Angel for low-emissions’ eco-label as long ago as 2006. This was followed by other international Green Design certificates.

Certified environmental compatibility

Contribution to the sustainability of buildings

The increasing worldwide demand for rubber floor coverings is attributable to both the strivings of planners to design ecologicallysound buildings, as well as to the usage of ecologically-safe building materials that is already being stipulated in tenders.

Rubber floor coverings from nora systems are made from high-quality materials, devoid

Under increasing scrutiny in the construction sector is the sustainability of buildings.To evaluate this, not only the individual building products themselves, but the entire life cycle of the building is also taken into consideration, from the planning stage, right through to recycling and disposal.The pioneer of this holistic approach in Germany is the Sustainable Building Council

(DGNB), of which nora systems is one of the co-initiators and founding members.

More and more, in the working environment, consideration is given to how the finishing materials chosen will impact the employees in the building. This impact can be felt in many ways. Optimised working conditions that promote greater creativity, more communication, contented, social employees and better performance are important factors in new or refurbished buildings.

Acoustics, climate, lighting and space have to be harmonised with one another. Above all, it is the floors, alongside the walls, that are the stylistic elements with varying purposes in aesthetic designs. Not only do they have to be hard-wearing, but they also have to be convincing in their design and functionality.

The extreme wear-resistance and longevity of rubber floor coverings, which still look practically new even after many years of intensive usage, make a decisive contribution to the sustainability of buildings.

Quality of the indoor air Modern buildings have more airtight shells than they used to, because more effective insulation is used for energy-saving purposes.

Today, the exchange with outside air is 10 times less than it used to be 10 to 15 years ago. A consequence of this is that the contamination of indoor air is now four times higher than that of fresh air. In other words,we protect the environment and the climate with modern buildings that are built or refurbished using energy-saving measures.

However, without emission-tested building materials, trained planners and craftsmen, we will create harmful pollutant cages. nora system blue combines nora’s lowemission rubber floor coverings with low-emission installation materials. All the system’s components have been awarded the Blue Angel eco-label and are also tested within the composite system. This eliminates the likelihood of any hazardous interaction between the single components and assures healthy indoor air. On account of its resounding success, nora system blue has recently also been introduced worldwide.

8 www.nora.com/uk * info-uk@nora.com ( 01788

513160

Find this issue plus much more on the fc&a app and fca-magazine.com

13

Doors, Windows Floors, Walls & Ceilings & Balustrades

Karndean Designflooring brings the ‘deep south’ to Hickory’s Smokehouse

Images: Above: In order to bring the warm, rustic and deep tones of the south indoors, Lingar Group opted for the traditional mid-brown tones of Art Select Santina Cherry in its main bar and restaurant area Below: Looking to separate an exclusive private dining area, Art Select Russet Oak Parquet has been used in a preformed shaker-style block pattern

When looking to bring the hues of the deep south to its first restaurant in the West Midlands, Hickory’s, the American-style smokehouse and BBQ restaurant chain, looked to luxury vinyl flooring specialist Karndean Designflooring for its authentic design.

I

nterestingly, the space at Wall Heath, just outside Wolverhampton, was once home to some of the entertainment world’s biggest names, including The Beatles, as the iconic Kingswinford Club. Transforming the building, Gary Carter, Project Director at Hickory’s called on its main contractor, Lingar Group, to suggest an authentic alternative to natural timber in a bid to deliver within budget.

In order to bring the warm, rustic and deep tones of the south indoors, Lingar Group opted for the traditional mid-brown tones of Art Select Santina Cherry, with its sophisticated undertones of red, in its main bar and restaurant area. Looking to separate an exclusive private dining area, Art Select Russet Oak Parquet has been used in a preformed shaker-style block pattern.

Tapping into the trend for reclaimed and repurposed materials, the group also added the distinctive weathered look of Van Gogh Vintage Pine, with its versatile mid-brown tones and distressed patches in a cooler grey, as a decorative wall installation.

Gary explains: “Having always previously specified real wood, we were impressed

14

with the overall look and finish of Karndean Designflooring. Importantly, it meant we were able to stay in budget and maintain our signature, authentic look of the deep south.

“As our largest and first flagship restaurant, we can be confident our Karndean flooring will withstand the high traffic expected, and be even easier to maintain and clean, than real timber.”

Matthew Speck, Head of Commercial Sales at Karndean Designflooring, said: “It would have been a real shame for Hickory’s Smokehouse to lose the authentic look of real wood, especially as it complements the overall design concept and consistent feel across its UK restaurant chain.

“Lingar Group and Hickory’s in-house design team have successfully transformed the space and introduced a contemporary edge, whilst maintaining the traditional warm, deep south roots.”

Available with a recently extended 20-year commercial guarantee, Karndean’s Art Select Wood collection features 15 individual wood plank designs from its handcrafted Oak Royale and Oak Premier collections, as well as seven parquet options.

Find this issue plus much more on the fc&a app and fca-magazine.com

With a new Burton Green Warwickshire restaurant due to open in 2016, Hickory’s Smokehouse will have five restaurants in the UK including Wall Heath, Chester, Wirral and North Wales.

8 www.karndean.com

* commercial@karndean.co.uk ( 01386

820100

Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Style first with BIM for partitioning walls

Below: Style is the first company to make BIM objects for key elements of its DORMA range available on the NBS National BIM Library

Continuing its commitment to support the needs of the architectural community, Style is the first company to make BIM objects for key elements of its DORMA range of moveable wall systems available on the award-winning NBS National BIM Library.

N

BS-authored BIM objects can be used with confidence as, to be included, they must be consistent with the industry standard, with complete, reliable and precise product data that is in the correct format to allow full collaboration and information exchange throughout a project.

BIM offers enormous improvements when it comes to saving time and money. It increases the accuracy of estimations, reworks, alterations and the avoidance of error due to the loss of information.

“There is no doubt that BIM will shape the future of how buildings and construction projects are designed and specified,” comments Julian Sargent, Group Managing Director for

Style, the sole distributor for DORMA in the UK. “Placing them onto the NBS National BIM Library is an exciting industry first of which we are incredibly proud.”

In packaging the BIM objects applicable to DORMA partitioning systems, particular value has been attached to ensuring simple, uncomplicated usage, allowing the objects to remain lean and lightweight.Where possible, therefore, graphical extras have been avoided, with the priority being firmly fixed on the technical features and functions of the items concerned.

8 www.style-partitions.co.uk

* sales@style-partitions.co.uk ( 01202

874044

An automatic divide

Below: A moveable wall solution was installed to add flexibility to the main meeting room

Dividing the Canary Wharf office space of Boston Consulting Group, partitioning expert Style has installed DORMA’s Moveo ComfortDrive movable wall system. A fully automatic solution, the stretched fabric finished panels slide effortlessly into place at the press of a button, rapidly creating a solid divide with exceptional 55dB acoustics for privacy between the two areas.

“

W

e’re seeing a significant growth in specifications for fully automatic partitioning walls,” comments Julian Sargent, Style’s Group Managing Director. “The speed and flexibility they deliver allows the room configuration to be quickly changed, numerous times a day if required.”

Style is the sole UK distributor for the DORMA range of moveable walls, of which key elements are now available as BIM files on the award-winning NBS National BIM Library.

The Boston Consulting Group has 85 offices in 48 countries and more than 12,000 employees. At its Knowledge and Analytics Centre in London’s Canary Wharf, Style worked with main contractors, Bluu

Solutions, and architects, Create Interior Design, to design and install a moveable wall solution to add flexibility to the main meeting room.

A very adaptable design, the Moveo system is available in almost any conceivable finish with additional features including acoustic sound absorption boards, magnetic display boards, dry wipe marker and projection surfaces, plus single or double inset pass doors can be included for ease of access.

ComfortDrive automation is computer controlled, giving users confidence that all seals will automatically extend or retract to the appropriate point, through each stage of the operating cycle, avoiding potential damage caused by mishandling of the panels.

8 www.style-partitions.co.uk

* sales@style-partitions.co.uk ( 01202

874044

Find this issue plus much more on the fc&a app and fca-magazine.com

15

Floors, Walls & Ceilings Image: Left: PFP became a Green Omega last year on completion of its biggest Armstrong project to date – the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow – where 10,000m2 of mineral ceiling tile off-cuts were recycled over the two years

Armstrong Ceilings sets another recycling record A rapidly expanding network of Green Omegas (specialist subcontractors with specialist recycling expertise) has helped Armstrong Ceilings break its recycling records for the second year running. The manufacturer recycled a total of 142,000m2 last year, during which time, nine members of Armstrong’s 136-strong Omega network of approved installers proved their recycling expertise to such an extent that they qualified as Green Omegas.

T

hat 142,000m2 equates to 495 tonnes, or more than 528 skips, which would have cost contractors almost £100,000 in landfill tax. All of the returned material has been, or will be, used in the manufacture of new mineral ceiling tiles, saving the company (which does not charge for the service) more than £28,000 in virgin materials.

And not only is the scheme saving contractors

16

money, the Green Omega accreditation is also making them more money.

Installer PFP has been an Armstrong Omega since the millennium, while CAP Ceilings and Partitions has been an Omega since 2002.

PFP Managing Director, Boyd Sinclair, said of the Omega scheme: “We can project ourselves better as a reputable installer of Armstrong products, which is of particular

Find this issue plus much more on the fc&a app and fca-magazine.com

benefit when we are competing against labour only subcontractors, as we do come across a number of main contractors trying to weigh up the choice between buying materials direct and using labour only subcontractors (self-employed operatives) versus ourselves to procure and install the materials.

“Most labour only subcontractors would not be Armstrong Omega certified, and so, if we can demonstrate to the main contractor that we are a certified installer, and a green one at that, it makes a difference. It just gives us a bit of an edge against the competition.”

The £12m turnover company became a Green Omega last year on completion of its biggest Armstrong project to date – the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow – where 10,000m2, or 35 tonnes, of mineral ceiling tile off-cuts were recycled over the two years for main contractor, Brookfield Multiplex.

Similarly, CAP became a Green Omega last year.

Of the Green Omega scheme, PFP’s Boyd Sinclair said: “Armstrong are streaks ahead of the competition when it comes to their commitment to recycling mineral ceilings within the industry.They have ensured that their distribution partners (our suppliers) are fully on board with the scheme and this allows us to work as a team to ensure waste is diverted from landfill.

“As more and more main contractors are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious, working with Armstrong allows us to present this as a selling point to the client, which places Armstrong’s products ahead of the competition and gives us an edge over the competition.”

Gary Rice, CAP’s Director, added: “The support from Armstrong has certainly helped us to grow the business from ground zero to £8m.”

And of being a Green Omega, he said: “We are looked upon more favourably by clients because we have the recycling system in place. It’s a no-brainer as there are no cost implications, but it helps us with cost reduction to a certain point.”

8 www.armstrongceilings.co.uk

* sales-support@armstrong.com ( 0800

371 849

Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Chic Coheba joins RAK’s porcelain collection A new stone-effect tile range has joined RAK’s porcelain collection.

Coheba includes four stylish base tiles and a contemporary mixed mosaic design – which includes each colour tone in a repeating rectangle design. All of the surfaces have a chic lappatto finish and can be used on walls and floors, offering huge design scope for commercial and residential applications.

Images: Top: As well as providing a stunning, natural aesthetic, Coheba also provides multiple performance benefits including exceptional durability, water and stain-resistance, and easy care Here: Coheba single shades include beige, ivory, brown and anthracite, whilst the urban-style mosaic design repeats the four shades through two columns

C

oheba single shades include beige, ivory, brown and anthracite, whilst the urban-style mosaic design repeats the four shades through two columns. All tiles measure 40 x 40cm and can be laid inside and outside.

The mix of base tones, as well as the mosaic design, can be laid to create zones and features, with RAK’s rectified tile edges facilitating neat, tight grout joints for a very smart installation.

As well as providing a stunning, natural aesthetic, Coheba also provides multiple performance benefits.These include exceptional durability, water and stain-resistance, and easy care.The new collection is featured in RAK’s 2016 Tile Collection brochure, alongside the new Cronto, Newport, Metropol and Zig Zago ranges.

RAK Ceramics is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of ceramic and porcelain tiles, with a global production output of 117 million square metres per annum. Its product portfolio also includes ceramic sinks, sanitaryware, brassware and acrylic baths, with products currently exported to more than 160 countries.

Recently the company has touched an incredible milestone of one billion square metres of tiles supplied worldwide.

8 www.rakceramics.co.uk

* marketing@rakceramics.co.uk ( 01730

237850

Find this issue plus much more on the fc&a app and fca-magazine.com

17

Floors, Walls & Ceilings

ROCKFON displays its acoustic solutions in new showroom Underwoods motor group is the largest independent dealership in Essex and Suffolk. The group is celebrating the opening of its impressive new Peugeot car showroom in Sudbury, which has been fitted with ROCKFON acoustic ceiling tiles to help create a stylish interior design to show the cars to best effect, whilst also creating a comfortable, welcoming environment for customers.

M

anaging Director of Underwoods, Gerry Wiggins, specified ROCKFON Color-all ceilings tiles in a concrete colour for the showroom and is delighted with the results.

He explains: “I was looking for an alternative to a white ceiling and I like the dark grey of the ROCKFON tiles. I knew they would fit the modern design we were looking for.

The team at ROCKFON were very helpful, providing advice on installation and the tiles arrived on time. I was very impressed.”

As well as fulfilling the aesthetic requirements, ROCKFON Color-all delivered the required Class A sound absorption needed to control noise levels in this large, open-plan space. The tiles provide the highest fire safety (A1) and up to 100% relative

18

humidity, guaranteeing longevity. ROCKFON Color-all is a range of ceiling tiles and wall panels that have a stone wool core with a smooth, matt fleece offering long-lasting colour.

The ceilings in Underwood’s showroom are fitted with an exposed Chicago Metallic T24 Click 2890 grid in a matching concrete colour to create an almost continuous appearance.

Color-all ceiling tiles are available in exposed, semi-concealed or concealed edges in a large variety of dimensions giving architects and interior designers total design freedom.

8 www.rockfon.co.uk * info@rockfon.co.uk ( 0800

389 0314

Find this issue plus much more on the fc&a app and fca-magazine.com

Images: Above: ROCKFON acoustic ceiling tiles help create a stylish interior design, whilst also creating a comfortable, welcoming environment Below: The tiles provide the highest fire safety (A1) and up to 100% relative humidity, guaranteeing longevity

Floors, Walls & Ceilings

New church uses both divine and diffused light

Below: An important feature of the church is the use of highly insulating Kalwall translucent cladding

Trinity Methodist Church first opened in 1938 and created a landmark on a prominent site in East Grinstead, Sussex.

CPL Architects of Eastbourne, which designed the more recent community halls, were also commissioned to design the newly-opened church building.

T

his multipurpose facility is a welcoming and inspiring place with increased capacity and flexibility for new expressions of worship, and for use as an entertainment and performance venue. Its modern, clean lines and striking appearance have created a new, enhanced focal point in the neighbourhood.

An important feature is the use of highly insulating Kalwall translucent cladding. Inspired by the desire not only to flood the main church with light and, unlike glass, to retain some privacy, Kalwall also enhances the experience of the activities within, particularly at night when the church glows. It also incorporates glazed opening windows to provide natural ventilation,

while the focal point is a stunning 5m2 Kalwall roof pyramid, flooding the worship area with daylight from above.

Unlike conventional glazing, Kalwall eliminates shadows and glare and the stark contrasts of light and shade.The system also enhances simplicity by eliminating the need for blinds, curtains or solar control. Even on cloudy days, the building is flooded with natural diffused daylight, from both the cladding and the roof, which means less artificial lighting and therefore reduced costs.

8 www.structura-uk.com/kalwall * kalwall@structura.co.uk ( 01233

501504

Quietly broadcasting at BBC Worldwide

Below: To ensure that noise was kept to a minimum, HOK architects specified Troldtekt acoustic tiles

The BBC TV Centre at Wood Lane, London, is world renowned for its television output. Completed in February last year, much of the interior was extensively redesigned by HOK architects, with the refurbishment and construction carried out by the BDL Group, one of the largest specialist dry-lining contractors in the UK.

O

ne of the key factors was to ensure that noise was kept to a minimum and reverberation time reduced to ensure a pleasant and calm environment over very large areas.The solution was high-performance Troldtekt acoustic panels which were used to line all the ceilings and the soffit around the circular atrium.The panels were fitted to wood battens, fixed to the concrete ceiling as ceiling panels. Prior to fixing, the fine structure panels were factory painted

by Troldtekt in a light grey finish.

Commenting on the finished project, BDL Managing Surveyor, Elliot Bryant, said:“We found that these panels were very easy to handle and install.We were also impressed with their acoustic

performance and attractive unifying appearance.�

Troldtekt acoustic tiles are specified throughout the UK and Europe and can be delivered as either FSC or PEFC certified panels.

They are manufactured using 100% natural wood fibres and their benefits are high sound absorption, high durability, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and fire safety.

They are used to improve acoustics in many projects, such as schools, leisure centres, pools and commercial and public buildings.

8 www.troldtekt.co.uk * info@troldtekt.co.uk ( 01978

664255

Find this issue plus much more on the fc&a app and fca-magazine.com

19

h bimstore.

our most successful products we have ibrary to help you deliver projects with c flooring designs.

KARNDEAN TALKS: BIM As the government’s 2016 deadline for businesses to be BIM ready draws closer, Karndean launches its BIM objects with bimstore.

Realistic designs on screen an Meticulous attention to detail a stylish selection of the most natural wood and stone desig

Using over 80 of our most successful products we have created our own library to help you deliver projects with beautifully realistic flooring designs.

Realistic designs on screen and off.

Meticulous attention to detail allows a stylish selection of the most inspiring natural wood and stone designs.

st up-to-date product specifications and are fully CoBie ready. IMAGE: Revit Render

Your project, our support Visit our website to take advantage of the following;

Data at your fingertips.

All of our objects carry the most up-to-date product specifications and are fully CoBie ready. IMAGE: Revit Render

Your project, Specification tools our support Case studies • Product Selector

Resources •

• Box and Adhesive calculator

Visit our• website to take advantage Technical data sheets of the following;

• Certificates for: ISO14001, Resources UPEC,Specification COSHH,tools SATRA, • Case studies • Product Selector • Installation CFA, NBS and RIBA • Box and • Technical data sheets instructions Adhesive • Floorstyle • Certificates for: ISO14001, and guidelinescalculator UPEC, COSHH, SATRA, • CAD files • Installation CFA, NBS and RIBA instructions • BIM and guidelines

• Floorstyle objects • CAD files • BIM objects

as visit us online at www.karndean.com/bim For more flooring ideas visit us online at www.karndean.com/bim

If you’re out on site with a custo not use our new augmented rea demonstrate what their floor cou rightoutthere If you’re on site and with a then. customerThe why app lets not use our new augmented reality app to and view different floors in the sp demonstrate what their floor could look like take to share rightchoice there and and then. The app images lets you select and view different floors in the space of your See /app choice andwww.karndean.com take images to share and compare.

See www.karndean.com/app for more details.

for