Advantage Day Nursery, Surbiton, South London

 

Cut and loop pile Jazz Tones tiles have been used imaginatively in the main playrooms, and with alternate borders and body colours, the layouts help the children to recognise rooms designated for use by different age groups.The main rest area for children of all ages is the Sensory Room where bright red, yellow, green and blue plain cut pile Acrobat tiles add great impact with strong visual appeal. Finally, almost 200m2 of best-selling Teviot loop pile tiles in vibrant Cardinal Red have been used in the corridors adding another colourful dimension to the building.

Nursery manager Hazel Moody explained: “This new nursery is very large with a capacity of up to 170 children, from 3 months to five years old, so everything had to be extremely hard wearing. We chose carpet tiles, rather than fitted carpets, for convenience and flexibility – you can change them, lift them, and give them a good scrub if needed.We also found the patterns and textures extremely practical, especially for areas where drinks might accidentally get spilt".

"We looked at several companies but Tessera stood out because the quality of the tiles was far superior to others we considered. The end result has impressed children, parents and staff alike. Our aim was to create a warm, bright and colourful centre for children of all ages to enjoy, but with the emphasis on practical durability”.

Hazel concluded, “Despite the intensive punishment, including the use of buggies and trolleys, the carpet tiles still look brand new, which is fantastic. Everyone is delighted with the way the nursery looks”.