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INSTALLATION OF THE MONTH

Shelter Scotland’s Botanics Community store

while being The feedback we’ve received about our
hard-wearing new look has been overwhelmingly
enough to cope positive. Our staff, volunteers and
with daily use. customers are all delighted with the
Accessibility store’s transformation.’
improvements, Karndean’s Opus Enhance range
such as features a host of practical benefits
replacing a including a waterproof, hygienic surface
step with a that’s easy to maintain, a durable 2.55mm
ramp, has thickness with a 0.55mm wearlayer and
also ensured superior R36 slip resistance.
the shop is Available in seven wood designs and
Avena from Karndean’s Opus Enhance collection welcoming to three stone designs, each floor comes
all.’ with a 15-year commercial guarantee.
rougher surface texture for an enhanced Heather McIntyre, building surveyor The project is one of several
slip resistance rating of 36. The Avena at Shelter, highlighted the project’s initiatives planned as part of Karndean’s
design, with its streamlined blend of sustainability benefits: ‘Sustainability commitment to Shelter throughout 2025,
soft beige-grey tones and subtle flowery underpins everything we do. From aiming to raise £25,000 and donating
grains, comes in a practical extra-wide 9in meeting the government’s Energy excess flooring to Shelter retail stores for
x 48in plank for a characterful yet sleek Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) and reuse or resale.
look that gives a spacious feel with a Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting The result at Shelter Scotland’s Botanics
reduced installation time. (SECR) standards to prioritising products Community store is a striking example of
Natasha Spyrou, shop development with reduced environmental impact, how partnerships between commercial
manager at Shelter, said: ‘We wanted we’re committed to designing in a more brands and charities can deliver tangible
customers to feel like they’re stepping into sustainable way. Karndean flooring not benefits for communities, creating
a high-end retail space that also supports only delivers a modern, cohesive aesthetic welcoming modern spaces that help raise
a meaningful cause. but also reduces the need for regular funds to support important social justice
‘The flooring ties everything together. replacement, making it more cost- campaigns. 
It adds cohesion, warmth and polish effective and environmentally responsible. www.karndeancommercial.com

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