Protecting High-Traffic Local Authority Buildings with Durable Solutions
While every local authority building has a different role to perform, they all have one thing in common and that’s high traffic. Busy buildings need to be protected from everyday wear and tear to keep them looking smart, professional, and fit for purpose.
Paints for Local Authority Spaces
It’s important to get the balance right between practicality and aesthetics, especially in older buildings that may have a significant historic importance. At Fleetwood Paints, we work with local authorities who want their public buildings such as libraries, museums and Garda stations to create a good first impression, with no loss of paint performance.
The approach has to be a practical one, with paints that are easy to clean, scuff and stain-resistant, and long-lasting as the main focus. Keeping the maintenance cycle to a minimum is important too, not just to avoid any disruption to the daily running of the building, but to keep costs down.
The obvious choice is a paint that’s anti-bacterial and has a scrubbable rating that can resist abrasion and chemical attacks. Fortunately, Fleetwood Paints specialises in durable paints that suit these busy spaces perfectly.
Colour also has to be a consideration, especially in historic or heritage interiors. Environmental issues are also high on any local authority’s agenda, so paints that create a healthier environment for everyone are also desirable. A wide colour choice that’s sympathetic to the design and era of the building without looking too ‘dated’ matters, as do eco-friendly, water-based and low-VOC paints.
Start the Process With Fleetwood Paints
To make sure we tick all the right boxes for our local authority clients, we offer a range of services that take you from start to finish. These include:
- Site Surveys
- Maintenance support
- Ongoing Sit support
- Colour services
- Bespoke specifications and one-off requests
- A single point of contact
- Conformity to all current NBS and BIM specifications
Libraries
No longer simply book depositories, Libraries are now the centre of community activities, with classes, groups and learning spaces. These multi-functional spaces require paints that can keep up with the demands of a high-traffic environment that are durable and easy to clean and maintain
Museums
Museums are vibrant, dynamic spaces with very high traffic areas and other spaces that may need careful consideration due to the conservation of artefacts. Low-VOC paints and durable matts are the ideal solution for museum galleries, hallways and offices.
Local Authority offices
As well as fitting in with the authority’s identity, offices need to be pleasant places to be for the staff too. Colour palettes that encourage focus and productivity as well as having a low-maintenance cycle are essential for these busy spaces.
Colour Matters
The dull, grey or dreary colours of yesteryear are no longer a part of local authority interiors. Today’s public buildings are brighter, more inviting and dynamic, with modern coatings providing both practical and aesthetic considerations.
However, the historic significance of a local authority building also has to be taken into account, especially if the building is listed or protected. When this happens, Fleetwood has the experience and the expertise to colour-match existing heritage tones or features such as brass fittings. With Fleetwood, details matter, so our in-house designers are here to work with you to create spaces that everyone will enjoy.
Our colour experts can put together a historic colour palette that has a modern slant, bringing your interiors up to date and giving them a fresh look without losing that important heritage connection. From back offices to arched entrances, inside and out, Fleetwood Paints is your coatings partner.
