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CASE STUDIES

UltraFloor supports precision flooring installation at new healthcare facility

NEW healthcare facility located in Multi-surface Primer reduces pinholing, to out-of-hours working to maintain
A The Belfry Shopping Centre has been minimising the risk of costly failures. progress and meet project deadlines.
successfully completed with the support With a coverage rate of 200sq m at a 3:1 Installation was completed in phases,
of ULTRAFLOOR’s ‘high-performance dilution, Prime IT Multi-surface Primer beginning with consultation rooms and
subfloor preparation system, delivering is a must-have product for all flooring wet areas, followed by specialist spaces
exceptional standards across a complex site’. installation projects. such as x-ray and data rooms, and
The 650sq m project was carried out ‘Level IT Two continues to set the finishing with corridors, reception, and
by Specialist Flooring Group, members benchmark for modern smoothing waiting areas.
of the Contract Flooring Association underlayments, offering a trusted solution Supporting specialist floor finishes
(CFA), and involved the installation of that combines consistent performance The project incorporated a range of
various specialist floor finishes across with ease of application. Developed with floor finishes, including resin and vinyl,
consultation rooms, wet areas, corridors real-world installations in mind, this mid- designed to meet the varied demands
and highly technical spaces including CT strength, two-component leveller features of a healthcare environment. Anti-static
scanner and data rooms. a high-flow formulation that allows for flooring was installed in data and CT
Delivering precision in a demanding quick, efficient coverage while maintaining rooms to support sensitive equipment,
environment exceptional surface quality.’ while durable and hygienic finishes were
The project combined new and existing Adds UltraFloor: ‘Level IT Two stands used throughout patient-facing areas.
subfloors, following an extension to the out for its excellent flow and workability,
facility. A key challenge was achieving an spreading effortlessly across various Contractor feedback
exceptionally tight tolerance of +/- 1mm subfloors including concrete, sand/ Riley Goatham, project co-ordinator at
over a 1m area beneath the CT scanners cement screeds and underfloor heating Specialist Flooring Group, commented:
– critical for the performance of sensitive systems. Suitable for depths of 2-12mm ‘All materials used were suitable for the
medical equipment. and formulated to tolerate moisture, it substrates and helped to achieve the
To meet this requirement, the flooring performs reliably across a wide range desired finish prior to installation of the
team utilised laser-guided installation of applications. Its low-odour, protein- floorcoverings.’
techniques alongside a high-performance free composition also makes it ideal for A proven system for critical
subfloor build-up, ensuring the specified sensitive environments such as healthcare environments
tolerance was achieved with precision. and education settings, ensuring Concludes the company: ‘This project
‘UltraFloor ensures reliable subfloor minimal disruption and a safer working highlights the importance of reliable
preparation’ environment. subfloor preparation in achieving high-
UltraFloor products played a vital role in ‘Stick IT 640 is a low-emission, odour- performance flooring installations,
preparing the subfloors for the final floor neutral, water-based acrylic polymer particularly in healthcare environments
coverings, says the company. ‘The system dispersion adhesive suitable for vinyl, where precision, durability and
included UltraFloor Prime IT Multi-surface polyolefin and rubber floorcoverings. It compliance are essential. UltraFloor’s
Primer to ensure optimal adhesion; provides a long open time and delivers a range of primers, levelling compounds,
UltraFloor Level IT Two applied at 3-5mm dependable final bond.’ and adhesives continues to support
depth to create a smooth, level surface; Managing complex site conditions contractors in delivering outstanding
and UltraFloor Stick IT 640 adhesive used With multiple trades operating results, even under the most demanding
beneath vinyl floorcoverings.’ simultaneously on-site – including conditions.’ 
Continues UltraFloor: ‘Formulated electricians installing overhead utilities 01827 254402
to promote adhesion to all UltraFloor – careful planning and coordination were ultrafloor@instarmac.co.uk
smoothing underlayments, Prime IT essential. The team also committed ultra-floor.co.uk

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