Wonderlab, The Bramall Gallery, National Railway Museum, York

Project Type

Polished Concrete Floors

Market Sector

Commercial

Floor type

Full aggregate, low gloss finish

Location

York

The NRM, York, were converting an existing engine repair shed into an innovative interactive gallery for children from 7-14 years of age and contacted JLR Contracts for help. The new area called Wonderlab, The Bramall Gallery, was over an area of approx. 1,400 m2. Diamond polishing the existing concrete floor was the preferred choice. Please see below for full details of the project.

Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York

The client was a bit unsure as they had never previously been involved with polished concrete. After a few phone calls to ourselves and a site meeting, it was agreed that polished concrete would be the preferred option and that it would fit with their requirements. Aesthetics were an important factor, as the overall look had to reflect that the store was retailing quality fashion brands. The existing floor was dark grey and dull, the whole area needed to be a lot brighter, which would then reflect on the outlet retailing quality fashion brands. The first part of the process was be to clean out and fill the existing expansion joints and also carry out repairs to any cracks and heavy indentations etc. The second part of the process would be to then complete an initial medium grind, this would remove any surface sealer, surface contamination as well as exposing the fine aggregate to give the desired look. Subsequent chemical and polishing stages were then completed to give the client the finish they were looking for, and which would reflect that the store was a quality brand and look. As well as being aesthetically pleasing, the floor would now give many years of service with a basic cleaning regime. Contact us for any advice on concrete polished floors.

Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York
Wonderlab, National Railway Museum, York

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