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CASE STUDIES

INNOVATION CENTRE

Matrix 70 looselay vinyl ‘wins through in Southampton’

N an award-winning project, Moduleo After reviewing options from a number Flooring’s Matrix 70 as the winning floor.
IMatrix 70 looselay vinyl from UNILIN of brands, Tyrrell Flooring opted for Unilin Made for high traffic environments, we
FLOORING has been chosen for the BAT Flooring’s Moduleo Matrix 70 looselay knew it would deliver the performance
Innovation Centre in Southampton. vinyl tile as the solution, chosen for its and maintenance needed for receptions
The BAT Innovation Centre in premium looks and excellent performance and thoroughfares, letting us confidently
Southampton is a state-of-the-art attributes. recommend its Ceramic 4968 design as
facility for the development of smokeless This hardwearing, scratch and stain the right alternative.’
products at the company’s global research resistant vinyl floor is quick to install in Matrix 70 Ceramic 4698 brings a
and development headquarters. For the exactly the same way as the adjoining smart ceramic concrete look that met
centre’s reception and thoroughfares, the carpet tiles to achieve a level finish. the original design brief, with all the
original design specification opted for a Installed without permanent bond to the advantages of loose lay vinyl flooring.
stone-effect ceramic tile. subfloor, it’s also easy to lift and replace if The hassle-free flooring minimises
However, understanding the complexity damaged or during refurbishment. installation time and keeps subfloors
and cost of install would have on budget Kate Rushworth, Tyrrell Flooring, intact, making it ideal for multi-flooring
and time, the project’s appointed flooring explains: ‘The original design proposal commercial projects where textile and
contractor Tyrrell Flooring was tasked to included a ceramic tile, so it was important smooth finishes are used together.
recommend a solution that would retain any alternative wouldn’t compromise the A total of 605sq m of Unilin Flooring’s
the stone aesthetic, durability and simple interior’s final look and feel. Therefore, we Moduleo Matrix 70 floor was installed
maintenance of the ceramic tile originally searched options from well-known LVT by Tyrrell Flooring in the BAT Innovation
specified, but that would offer cost and brands to find the perfect solution. Centre. 
installation benefits. ‘In the end, we recommended Unilin www.unilin.com

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