The Cube Birmingham Floor Mural

The Cube stands out as Birmingham's premier destination, boasting an eclectic blend of upscale restaurants and bars, a luxurious hotel, and a chic boutique bowling alley. Visitors are treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the Birmingham City skyline, making it an ideal spot for both everyday outings and special celebrations, with an array of dining and entertainment choices to suit any occasion.

Objectives

The Cube Birmingham decided it was time for a refresh on their mural art work. The floor is composed of concrete and tarmac and was generally in poor condition. The moisture level of the floor was high and the previous coating crumbling away, making it ready for a renovation.

Solutions

One of our experts conducted a site visit to recommend an appropriate system for refreshing the artwork and addressing the high moisture levels and previous coating failures.The recommendation was to use Coo-Var Dampshield Primer as the initial step. This primer is moisture-tolerant, bonds well to damp substrates, and creates an effective moisture barrier. The recommended topcoat is Teamac High Performance Finish, a two-component polyurethane coating. This topcoat can be tinted to preferred colours, allowing contractors to revitalise the appearance of the surface. It can be matched to RAL, BS, and NCS colour standards.

Challenges

Heavy foot traffic

Exposed to rainfall

Scrub resistance from commercial cleaning

High Moisture

High UV

Why was this system chosen?

Dampshield Two-Pack Epoxy Primer to bond to the damp substrate and create a moisture barrier

Teamac High Performance Finish to protect the substrate from heavy foot traffic and UV

A robust top coat in high traffic areas

Abrasion resistant

It is a great solution for a diverse colour range

Gives an attractive glossy finish

“The products we used were very easy to mix and apply with great coverage, the colours were vibrant and effective and the overall finish was flawless. We are very happy with the products used and will definitely be using them again on future floor painting projects”

Leigh Jarratt

Director at Optimo Property Services Limited