Universities
Colouring the world around us
As well as the practicalities of coatings, you also need to consider the visual elements. It has to fit in with the aesthetics of the buildings, especially in heritage and historically important spaces. Our colour experts and interior designers understand not only the practicalities of advanced coatings, but also these key elements of architectural style and the specific needs of educational spaces.
Colouring minds
Colour can have a huge influence on the mental wellbeing and focus of students. Cool, quiet colours in libraries and study areas produce a sense of serenity and calm, allowing students to focus during private study periods. Entrances work best with mid-toned colours, while classrooms and lecture halls are suited to lighter tones that are more energetic. Canteens and communal relaxation areas can be bright and colourful, incorporating the university’s own colour themes to keep the interior on-brand. Each space has its own characteristics. Choosing the right colour palette is essential.
Lecture theatres
Busy, high-traffic spaces, lecture theatres need paints that are both durable and visually pleasing. Darker tones tend to work best, minimising distractions and putting the focus on the lecturer. They also need to be scuff and stain resistant, as well as low-odour and low-VOC formulas for better air quality. Paints such as Fleetwood Advanced provide long-lasting, low maintenance and durable surfaces, while Fleetwood Air + Eco actively improve the air quality of indoor areas, an important consideration in a room where hundreds of students are sharing the same space.
Toilets
The number-one consideration in toilets (which also often have limited ventilation), is cleanliness. A paint that’s scrubbable and resistant to stains, mould growth, and is durable is the answer. Fleetwood Pro Clean Washable is an ideal choice for walls and trim, while Fleetwood Easy Clean Washable Matt is a practical, simple and fast-drying alternative that is a perfect solution for regular maintenance cycles.
Labs
To carry out experiments, you need an ultra-clean environment free from mould and bacterial contamination. Fleetwood’s Bio Tec range fits the bill, with paints that actively scrub the environment, eliminating bacteria such as MRSA, E. coli and Salmonella using Silver Ion technology. Scrubbable, stain-resistant and resistant to chemical attack, they are the natural choice for a high-tech space.
Food preparation areas
Hygiene is paramount when it comes to food preparation areas. Fleetwood Paints, including our revolutionary Bio Tec and Air + Eco paints, are particularly well suited to these sensitive areas. Bio Tec uses Silver Ion technology to eliminate bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli and MRSA, while Air + Eco removes up to 80% of airborne pollutants, effectively ‘cleaning’ the air’. Scrubbable, resistant to stains, mould, spills and chemical attack, these paints represent the cutting edge of coating technology.
Stairwells and corridors
Durability is the key to successful coatings in corridors and hallways. These high-traffic areas require paints that can be easily cleaned and withstand scuffs, scratches, and general wear and tear with no loss of aesthetic quality. They also need to be scrubbable and stain-resistant. Fleetwood’s Easy Clean Washable Matt is the clear winner, delivering outstanding opacity and colour fastness in a fast-drying, water-based paint that’s an excellent solution for regular maintenance cycles.
Offices
Calm, quiet areas where staff can focus on administration and other duties require paints that promote a sense of serenity and efficiency. Fleetwood Advanced is an excellent choice for university offices. Available in a wide range of tints that can coordinate with the general brand identity of the establishment, they have a low-odour and low-VOC formula that’s fast-drying, scrub-resistant, and low maintenance.
Exterior railings and entrance areas
Exterior spaces have to be in harmony with the aesthetics of the buildings, especially if those hallowed halls are architecturally important. Fleetwood Weather Guard, with its Triple Lock System, is tough enough to cope with all weather conditions, keeping everything from metal railings to stonework, masonry and wood looking pristine for up to 18 years. This reduces the need for frequent maintenance cycles and ensures the finish is sympathetic to the surroundings.
Changing rooms
Because they often have limited ventilation and high levels of humidity, coatings that are mould and moisture resistant are essential for changing rooms. Fleetwood Bio Tec, with its Silver Ion technology, eliminates the growth of mould and bacteria, while also being durable enough to cope with a humid environment.
