Transforming the classroom into a vibrant learning space needn't be a daunting task. Modern paint systems offer a highly effective and cost efficient way to create an environment that engages students and inspires learning. However, choosing a refurbishment or maintenance scheme that not only makes financial sense, but also makes environmental sense, requires the selection of the right professional products.
When considering a refurbishment or maintenance project, selecting durable products that offer a prolonged lifespan will extend maintenance cycles, so reduce costs by eliminating the need for more frequent redecoration. Hardwearing paints such as Diamond Matt from Dulux Trade - which is ten times more durable and stain resistant than standard silk emulsions - means surfaces in even the highest traffic areas can be kept clean and fresh from common stains for five years as opposed to two to three years with a standard emulsion.
Not only does the Dulux Trade Diamond range deliver top quality performance and exceptional durability, but being water-based as opposed to solvent-based, means that it contains less embodied carbon, which also lowers the carbon footprint of decorating jobs.
Because Dulux Trade knows how important it is to provide young people with a stimulating environment in which to learn, it is supporting the British Council for School Environments' (BCSE) Big School Makeover. The initiative is a nationwide project to encourage teachers, parents and young people to get involved in refreshing or refurbishing key areas of their school. Phase one of the programme features five schools from across the country which have received expert guidance on creating a fresh new look for an area of their building, highlighting how small changes can make a big difference, whatever the budget.
Martha James from Dulux Trade says: "Transforming the learning environment really can add colour to the lives of the people who use it. Research also suggests that students perform better in spaces with which they feel a connection and that this connection is strengthened if an individual feels that they have a measure of control over it. Involving both pupils and teachers in the makeover process is therefore a key part of the programme.
"Every child has the right to a stimulating, exciting school environment - one that nurtures learning and interaction. The Big School Makeover shows just how easy it can be to achieve this."
