Education Sector Flooring
Education Sector Flooring
With the summer holidays drawing to a close it brings to mind the discussions Hamilton Flooring regularly has about flooring in the education sector. With over 30 years of experience providing excellent flooring for schools, nurseries and colleges, Hamilton Flooring is ideally positioned to advise on the best flooring choices for your education sector flooring project.
With educational facilities of any type, there are requirements and regulations which must be adhered to. Additionally, only the highest quality, most economical and performance led flooring solutions should be considered for the Education sector. Hamilton flooring provides solutions for the design and functional necessities of classrooms, sports halls, labs, corridors, receptions and many other areas. Contact us today to speak to one of our experts about how we can support your next project.
Educational establishments demand attractive, low-maintenance, safe & hard wearing flooring designed to not only be conducive to a space of learning but also durable and optimised for high foot traffic. Furthermore, hygiene aspects play much more of a consideration since the global Covid-19 pandemic. At Hamilton Flooring we work with the best suppliers in the industry and our team of professional flooring experts are incredibly knowledgeable on the requirements of school flooring, this means we are able to deliver the highest quality flooring solutions across the entire education section and are on hand to consult and advise on the finer details of the selection process.
Although we understand that the focus should be on factors like durability, safety, hygiene and accessibility, we also believe that this does not mean that style has to be compromised! The design of a learning space should not be underestimated and a well considered design can contribute to a positive space where students and staff can flourish.
Designing flooring for schools
It has been proven time and again that the aesthetic of an educational space can play a huge part in the experience of the learners within. Distracting colours, reflective surfaces, unpleasant textures - all of these issues would create a negative learning environment and should be avoided. When thinking about schools and campuses as a whole, differing aesthetic themes can define the activities in the area and different functions have different requirements when it comes to flooring. For example, maximising durability and ease of maintenance is key in high traffic areas and so is the consideration of appropriate patterns and colours. Colour palettes are important in educational spaces as the environment should not over stimulate students so as to be distracting but long gone are the days when a school was a bleak landscape of grey and brown. Calming colours and natural effects are advantageous in educational flooring.
Colour Psychology is often used in the interior design of educational environments and there remains value to its application to flooring solutions. When considering how colours evoke certain responses we can note that creativity can be encouraged through purple tones - balancing the stimulating elements of reds and the calming aspects of blue tones to create a tension relieving space which (in muted versions rather than, say a cadbury purple!) would work well in a carpet tiled area such as a library or casual study zone. Regarding the calming, stress relieving aspects of colours, cooler colours such as blues and greens are considered to be most appropriate. Furthermore, muted tones such as pastel greens are scientifically noted as less strainful on eye muscles as the eye focuses the colour green directly on the retina. There is a high chance that many classrooms and labs within a school will be decorated in blues and greens for this exact reason and flooring can be selected to complement this and any other scheme.
Warmer tones and natural effects such as wood or stone promote a sense of wellbeing whilst being stimulating. Wooden effect flooring in vinyl is a popular option in canteens and eateries as it gives a feel of comfort and homeliness whilst being welcoming and inviting.
Leaving colour psychology behind, colour and pattern in flooring options can also reflect the brand and personality of the educational institution. School colours and logos - or even crests - can be incorporated into the floor with custom bespoke flooring. Areas such as receptions can benefit from a custom floor, highlighting the institutions identity through inlaid lettering or imagery either in the main flooring or through custom welcome matting. Irrespective of the many style options available, ensuring the characteristics of certain flooring solutions are considered when selecting a flooring type for a specific area of a School, College, University or other educational facility.
No two spaces are exactly the same which is why our flooring experts would consult on the requirements, functions and design needs of a specific area for your Institution - to speak with a member of the team or to book a consultation please fill out our contact form and someone will get in touch.