Collegium Park
Falköping, Sweden
Collegium Park
Falköping, Sweden
Overview
Collegium Park’s premises in Falköping date back to 1895 when it opened as a hospital. Since 1990, the building has been used by commercial companies until its recent transformation into a health center for Bräcke Diakoni. Property Manager, Erik Wass at Collegium Park was tasked with ensuring that the renovation was performed in a timely manner.
Before and After
Before
High traffic over the years resulted in scuffs and damage to the linoleum and PVC floor.
After
The Bona Resilient Solution renewed the floor and gave it a new and uniform look across the entire area while adding a layer of protection.
“We are extremely pleased with the outcome! We were already aware that floor renovation is a highly cost-effective method, as it prevents having to remove the existing floor and install a new one, while also making maintenance and cleaning of the floors easier. It also allowed us to shorten the time frame by half in order to prepare the premises for our tenant, Bräcke Diakoni, and allow them to move in quickly. Knowing that we could save energy and reduce CO2 emissions as well as avoid having to dispose old flooring at a landfill further strengthened our commitment to sustainability and confirmed our decision to use the Bona Resilient Solution.”
Erik Wass
Property Manager
Collegium Park
The Challenge
The 1200 m2 of worn linoleum and PVC flooring had to be renewed in the shortest time frame possible for the new tenant to move in. The Property Manager, Erik Wass at Collegium Park, was looking for a cost-effective solution that would take sustainability into consideration, as well as creating a consistent look throughout the facility. Initially, they considered replacing the floor, but due to the high costs and associated time, they decided instead to use the Bona Resilient Solution. Finally, the environmental benefits of a 90% reduction in energy and a 90% reduction in CO2 associated with using the Bona Resilient Solution further confirmed their decision that floor renewal was their best option.
The Process
In order to achieve the best possible result, Collegium Park contracted John Jakobson from Ångtvättbilen Bohuslän for the job. As a trusted partner of Bona, they possess extensive experience with both floor maintenance and floor renewal. The application process was completed in half the time it would have taken to install a new floor. The floor renewal began with a dry sanding process to save water and minimize waste while also providing healthy working conditions for its employees. After the floor was cleaned and neutralized, Bona Pure Colour base paint in a custom stone grey shade was applied to the floor along with Bona Creative Chips in Salt & Pepper to create a multi-dimensional look.” Finally, two coats of Bona Pure, extra matt finish or Bona Pure HD in matt finish were applied to provide protection and durability to the floor. The facilities team was trained in the proper way to maintain the floor which no longer required stripping and polishing thanks to the Bona Resilient Solution. According to Erik Wass, the floors became much easier to clean once they were renovated. Ultimately, Bona’s Resilient Solution renewed the floors to their original beauty and extended their lifespan.
1. Sand & Deep Clean the Floor
Sand the floor with Bona Diamond Abrasives
2. Neutralization
Clean the surface with clear water
3. Apply Base Color
Apply two coats of Bona Pure Colour
4. Apply Decorative Chips
Apply Bona R Creative Chips on top of the wet colour coat
5. Apply Finish
Apply two coats of Bona Pure or Bona Pure HD
The Results
For Bräcke Diakoni and Collegium Park, the renovated facility achieved the following benefits by using the Bona Resilient Solution to renew their resilient floor.
Environment
The environmental benefits in terms of CO2 reduction and energy savings by up to 90% versus replacing the floor area, helped support Collegium Park in their sustainability ambitions.
Design
The broad range of design possibilities, allowed Bräcke Diakoni to get a personalized yet uniform and new look across the entire floor.
Time Savings
In less than three days the floor was quickly renewed allowing the tenant to move in according to the tight time schedule.
Ease of Maintenance
Collegium Park will now have an improved and easier maintenance schedule to care of their floors. They will never have to burnish, strip, and polish the floor again.
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