Bostik Screedmaster Ultimate the Choice for Leeds first direct arena
A full system of Bostik subfloor preparation products, including Screedmaster Ultimate smoothing compound, has been specified by Soper Group for a high profile new arena in Leeds.
The first direct arena is a new 13,500 capacity entertainment arena, and the first of its kind for the city. Leeds had previously been the largest city in the UK without a venue of this type, and the new £60 million building is set to host a range of high profile events, such as musicians Bruce Springsteen and Elton John, comedian Miranda Hart and the Cirque du Soleil.
Hull-based Soper Group were contracted to fit flooring in the catering and commercial areas, which are spread over four floors and cover around 1,100m2. With the high level of foot traffic anticipated and a strict timescale to meet, Soper Group required durable, reliable products that could be fitted quickly to a high standard.
This led them to select subfloor preparation products from Bostik – Screedmaster One Coat Membrane, Screedmaster Universal Primer and Screedmaster Ultimate smoothing compound. This meant that Soper Group could be sure of product quality and compatibility, and had a single point of contact for technical support.
Backed by a detailed survey and specification from Bostik technical staff, the system of products helped Soper Group to complete the installation within the timescale and to the high standards of client SMG Europe.
David Armstrong of Soper Group commented:
“The first direct arena is a real prestige project for Leeds, and demanded a very high standard of work to be delivered right on time. Our confidence in selecting a system of Bostik products was backed by the full technical support we received in surveying and specification.”
“The installation went smoothly and within deadline, resulting in satisfaction for the client and peace of mind for Soper Group knowing that we had achieved a highly professional job to some high pressure timescales.”
Bostik Screedmaster Ultimate smoothing compound is ideal for the levelling and smoothing of sound, uneven floors prior to laying decorative floor coverings. It is low odour and high strength, with its formula recently improved to offer an even higher standard of flow characteristics. Screedmaster Universal Primer is a water based solvent free acrylic dispersion primer for use with the full range of Screedmaster smoothing compounds. Bostik Screedmaster One Coat Membrane protects adhesives, floor coverings and smoothing compounds from residual moisture and is ideal for use with the type of power floated concrete slab found at the Leeds first direct arena.
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