10/04/2019

A project for which Sika’s Schönox FPL Plus used in conjunction with Sika ComfortFloor® flooring system provided the rapid-apply, seamless solution has been shortlisted for a prized industry award

These flooring systems ensured a hospitality area at Twickenham, the home of English rugby, was supplied with a safe, smart flooring as part of a major refurbishment of the stadium’s East Stand. Incredibly, the system was delivered and serviceable within two days, ensuring its readiness for the facility’s official opening in lieu of some high-profile rugby fixtures. This accomplishment has resulted in the project’s shortlisting for a CFJ/CFA award, run by Contract Flooring Journal and described as ‘the biggest awards on the flooring calendar’. The Twickenham refurbishment is among three nominated entrants in the ‘Best Use of Flooring in a Sports Venue’ category.

"This awards nomination is wonderful news. The Twickenham project was one we’re particularly proud of. Schönox FPL Plus en-sured this very demanding floor installation was carried out on time ComfortFloor® provided the perfect seamless finish. The refurbishment is a flagship example of a manufacturer and contractor working collaboratively to produce superb flooring; a fact that has been acknowledged with this excellent award nomination.”" Janice Wells, Areas Flooring Manager at Sika

Contractor, MJF Specialist Flooring, installed the Sika flooring system during the East Stand’s refurbishment in autumn 2018. In total, 3000m2 of Sika Schönox FPL Plus levelling screed was applied across the building’s six new event spaces; its rapid-setting time allowing for foot traffic after just four hours. Sika ComfortFloor® PS-27, with its superior acoustics and seamless floor-to-wall connections, provided the surface’s soft ergonomic walking and standing finish.

Janice from Sika added: “This award nomination is not only testament to the technical innovation which makes Sika a leader in the flooring field; it’s a tribute to the skills and diligence of MJF Flooring’s installation team.”

This year’s CFJ/CFA award winners will be announced during a ceremony held on June 14th at the Hilton Park Lane Hotel, London. The evening’s host is Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards, who in 1988 earned worldwide fame by becoming the first ski jumper to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the Olympics.