Secondary schools
At Fleetwood, we work with secondary schools to create focused, bespoke solutions to what can be very challenging environments. Combining the fundamental basics of practicality as well as creating an inspiring, nurturing place of learning means we work smarter, not just harder. Creating effective learning centres
One of the biggest challenges is the volume of footfall in places such as corridors, stairwells and communal spaces.
That needs coatings that are ultra-hardwearing as well as good to look at all day. In classrooms, the emphasis is on concentration, productivity and focus. Here, our colour experts come into their own, suggesting palettes that will allow young adults to focus on their studies and get a sense of achievement out of every day.
Feature walls – adding emphasis to the teaching environment
Feature walls may be more associated with on-trend home interiors, but in a learning space, they can add emphasis to achievement projects or provide an area where students can create their own personalised spaces. In practical terms, feature walls of around 50LRV provide a chance for students to shift their gaze from whiteboard text to prevent eyestrain.
Creating a clear pathway
Colours in secondary schools can really help as guides in a similar way to zone systems in hospitals. Certain colours can denote specific areas, such as science labs or computer study rooms. They can also help visually-impaired students to find their way around more easily, and feel more comfortable and included in the school environment.
Classrooms
These high-activity areas are subject to very high footfall and the potential for wear and tear. Paints for classrooms have to be tough, resilient and low-odour. Fleetwood Air + Eco fulfil all these requirements, actively improving the indoor air quality while delivering a low-VOC, low-odour and scrubbable surface.
Changing rooms
Because they often have limited ventilation and high levels of humidity, the key factor is to use coatings that are mould and moisture resistant. Fleetwood Bio Tec, with its Silver Ion technology, achieves this while also being durable enough to cope with a challenging environment.
Toilets
The primary concern in school toilets is cleanliness. Coatings used in these high-traffic areas need to be durable to cope with heavy footfall, but also scrubbable, mould-resistant and with antibacterial properties. Fleetwood Bio Tec and Fleetwood Air + Eco fulfil the criteria, with the added bonus of actively improving the indoor air quality and, in the case of Air + Eco, removing up to 80% of airborne pollutants.
Canteens
School canteens are busy spaces, so the coatings used need to be up to the job. They need to be scrubbable as well as resistant to spills and stains. Fleetwood Advanced is a good choice for school canteens, providing a durable, visually pleasing finish that’s also low-odour and fast drying.
Stairwells and corridors
High-traffic areas demand a highly durable coating. Fleetwood Trade Vinyl Matt is a simple solution that produces a silky-smooth finish that’s tough enough to cope with everyday wear and tear.
Offices
Calm, quiet areas where staff can get on with lesson-planning, administration and other duties need coatings that imbue a sense of peace, allowing staff to focus on their tasks. Fleetwood Advanced is an excellent choice for school offices, with a low-odour and low-VOC formula that’s fast-drying and low maintenance.
Exterior railings
Exterior areas need to be as smart as the interior, presenting a professional and reassuring impression. Fleetwood exterior paints, including our Weather Clad range, are tough enough to resist everything the weather can throw at them, while producing a long-lasting and immaculate finish on wood, metal, masonry and other exterior surfaces, including metal railings.
