2nd May 2018 Stephanie Samuel Architect, Engineer, Consultant, Creative Column, End User, Ideas and Inspiration, Projects, Retail and Leisure colour, commercial, Flooring, Industrial
Sight is the strongest developed sense in most human beings. Therefore it is only natural that 90% of an assessment for trying out a product is based on colour alone. Colour can soothe your eyes, calm your mood or elevate your blood pressure. It can sway thinking, change actions and…
25th February 2019 Stephanie Samuel Applicator, Architect, Engineer, Consultant, End User, Facilities Manager, Flooring Advice, How To, Ideas and Inspiration, Industry News Bespoke Coloured Floors, Colourful flooring, Decorative Commercial Floor Finishes, Multicoloured
We’ve looked at red, grey, black and yellow flooring over the past few weeks, so it seems only natural to look at the effect of using all, or some of these colours together. To do this, we have gathered some examples from a variety of market sectors to see how…
Welcome to the third instalment of our February Focus blog series on coloured flooring. In this post, we look at one of the most visually pleasing and effective colours to use in interior design – black. In contrast to our posts on red and grey flooring, black is often found…
The colour red can signify many things, from anger to passion and love to danger. Red is also said to attract the most attention and is associated with strong emotions such as anger, courage and power. It is no wonder that red is a popular colour choice for flooring, but…
Grey is one of the most common colours for both industrial and commercial environments. There are a number of possible reasons why architects, designers and facility managers opt for grey, perhaps because it looks fresh and clean, because it provides a neutral backdrop or even because other colours and shades…
While many of us go shopping on the hunt for a bargain during sale seasons, a few of us will be taking the time to look more closely at the flooring trends in these retail environments. The flooring in many boutiques and showrooms mirror styles seen in the interior design…
Many of us will know Blue Monday as the ‘most depressing day of the year’, and whilst January often feels like it lasts for around 951 days, we are relishing in the Blue Monday vibes. There is something about brightly coloured flooring that adds an element of fun and personality…
When examining flooring options for industrial spaces, choosing a best-value option can be an arduous assignment. There is an array of options, each with their own ideal attributes for industrial markets. Determining which attributes are better suited for your operation will yield a more perfect fit. Epoxy and polished concrete…
The city of Macau on the south coast of China has been selected as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO) Creative City of Gastronomy this year, giving credibility to Macau as a not-to-miss destination for food lovers looking for fantastic restaurants and dining experiences. As a case…
25th June 2018 Sheeba Sakthivel Car Parks, Distribution & Warehousing, End User, Flooring Advice, Food & Drink, Manufacturing, Public Sector, Technical Expert Bare Concrete, Concrete Floor, Concrete Problems, Floor Coating
Bare concrete floors might often be the cheapest option, but it can lead to a whole host of problems that could incur more costs, hassle and lost time than installing a coating in the first place. To illustrate this point, we’ve popped together a list of just a few issues…
As we wind down to enjoy the Christmas break, the long holiday in Australia provides the perfect opportunity for educational facilities to upgrade and refurbish areas around the premises, as well as undertake new-build projects and additions. Flooring across foyers, classrooms, tuck-shops, food facilities, maintenance rooms, swimming pools, amenity buildings…
This year’s Design Architecture Specification Conference kicked off in Cape Town with the theme ‘The Mother City of The Future’, to explore key themes in public and private infrastructure such as schools and clinics as well as the high-end Silo project – a luxury, five star hotel. The conference was…