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 | | GARDEN CENTRE GETS SPECIAL TREATMENT | | | Johnstone (SigmaKalonUK & Ireland Ltd) | | 04/07/2007 | | | An impressive garden centre which was controversially built in the middle of a conservation area has managed to enhance the natural surroundings thanks to its sympathetic design and meticulous paintwork.
Lintzford Garden Centre at Lintzford Bridge in Newcastle was built by landscape gardener George Vasey, of Vasey Contracts in Monkseaton.
The beautiful nearby countryside provides a dramatic backdrop for the gigantic timber lodge which is due to open its doors to the public in the next few weeks.
George wanted the garden centre to compliment the picturesque landscape so he called upon the advice and expertise of Johnstone's to come up with the perfect finish for both the exterior and interior of the building.
Senior Specification Consultant David Baines, from Johnstone's Technical Advisory Department, spent considerable time on site closely inspecting the building and the surrounding environment before any decision was made on the most suitable products for the project.
David provided a complete specification report based upon his observations on site. The specification included details of how the surfaces should be prepared, the recommended coatings to use, how they should be applied and in what specific conditions.
David said: "Following my initial inspection of the site and my meeting with George, I established that it was crucial that the products and the colour scheme blended in with the countryside.
"Much of the exterior was constructed from timber and we knew George was keen to keep it looking as natural as possible. We had to ensure that whichever product we chose would do this, whilst at the same time preserving and providing maximum protection for the timber. We therefore recommended using Woodworks Matt Woodstain.
"The product has both enhanced the cosmetic appearance of the timber and also given added UV protection against fading," he added.
David said the Woodworks Matt Woodstain was a perfect choice for this project, as it provides an easy maintenance, protective, microporous finish.
The timber was pre-treated with Johnstone's Woodworks Exterior Universal Primer.
Woodworks Opaque Finish, chosen by George was used around the windows and doors in both Forest Green and Ebony.
The structural steelwork inside the garden centre was one of the main features of the interior. Johnstone's Performance Coatings Steel and Cladding System was used on the steelwork mixed on the New Johnstone's 32K Colorant System to S 0502 Y50R to brighten up its appearance.
Johnstone's Covaplus Emulsion was used on the interior blockwork and the internal timber was varnished with Johnstone's Quick-Dry Polyurethane Varnish, which is now 40% more durable.
Commenting on the quality and professionalism of the brand, George said: "I have used Johnstone's for over 20 years and knew the products and service would be perfect for this job. I received an excellent service from the specification team and also from Johnstone's Territory Manager, Karen Fayle, who helped me with this project from start to finish.
"My painter and decorator found the products really easy to apply and the colour scheme was absolutely perfect - I cannot thank Johnstone's enough for helping me put the important finishing touches to this unique garden centre," he added. | |
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