Durable, Character-Sensitive Coatings for Today’s Museums
Museums may give us a window into the past, but they still need to be modern, vibrant spaces. It’s also important to consider the history of the building itself, as many museums are in historically important structures. Paints and coatings need to be both durable enough to cope with high-traffic areas, and sympathetic to the character of the building too.
History repeating itself
At Fleetwood Paints, we have our own heritage that allows us to connect with our clients and truly understand the challenges they face when dealing with both modern and historic buildings. Our durable paints provide the strength and washability to cope with high-traffic zones, as well as paints that actively improve indoor air quality or deliver outstanding antibacterial features.
Colouring your space
Colour matters in a public building. Grey, drab interiors ruin the experience for visitors, so a balance of welcoming tones that also feel in keeping with the character of the building is essential. With thousands of colours and tints to choose from, including Fleetwood’s own Tinting System, putting together a suitable palette for every element of your museum is simple.
To make it even easier, we have an in-house team of design experts, all with years of experience in creating beautiful and functional spaces. As part of our service, we sit down with you to create a colour palette that matches your expectations and creates the right mood, while still offering you the practicality that a public space needs. This bespoke service is tailored to your exact requirements, and also includes ongoing maintenance support.
For protected and listed buildings, we can also work with planning authorities to ensure that any redecoration fits in with the age and character of the building.
Galleries
Galleries are subject to high footfall, as well as a higher chance of scuffs and general wear and tear. Paints used also need to take into account the need for the right lighting effects to enhance the exhibits. Fleetwood Paints include low-sheen washable matt paints, as well as mid-sheen eggshell finishes, combining visual aesthetics with practicality in one coating.
Toilets
High-traffic areas that need to be spotlessly clean and hygienic, toilets in museums require a robust paint solution that fights bacteria and is scrubbable too. Fleetwood Bio Tec Single Pack contains Silver Ion Technology that actively inhibits the growth of bacteria, as well as being resistant to condensation and preventing mould growth.
Stairwells
Tough, durable paints are essential for high-traffic areas such as stairwells. Museum hallways and stairwells see particularly high footfall, so a rubust easy-clean paint that’s resistant to scuffs, spills and abrasion is the natural choice. Fleetwood Eeasy Clean Washable Matt is the ideal solution, reducing maintenance cycles and cutting costs while still delivering a visually pleasing finish.
Canteens
Reducing the chance of bacterial growth is vitally important in canteens, especially food contaminants such as E. coli and Salmonella. Fleetwood Bio Tec 2-Pack paints include Silver Ion Technology that actively inhibits the growth of bacteria, as well as producing a durable, scrubbable surface that stays looking better for longer.
Exteriors
Exterior paints need to be tough enough to cope with everything the elements can throw at them. Fleetwood Weather Guard installs confidence that your exterior surfaces will stay looking pristine and weatherproof for up to 18 years, fighting the growth of moss and fungus, and stopping dirt from adhering to the surface. With a collection of colours suitable for heritage buildings, Weather Guard is the practical solution.
