A Mapei floor preparation project has been completed at Kangaroo Works – a build-to-rent residential scheme in the heart of Sheffield. Designed by Whittam Cox Architects, delivered by Henry Boot Construction for Ridgeback Group and managed by ila, the development forms part of the Heart of the City regeneration masterplan. Preparation of concrete surfaces was carried out by Ryjock Flooring.

Located on the original Kangaroo Works brownfield site, the new development features a striking brick façade and staggered height blocks, peaking at 14 storeys. It includes 365 apartments, with ground level amenity space and commercial units, and a landscaped courtyard and sustainable rain garden.

Mapei products were used to prepare concrete subfloors throughout the development’s North and South blocks, prior to the installation of LVT, carpet and carpet tiles. Where contaminated, the concrete surfaces were mechanically abraded by Ryjock Flooring. Following removal of residue, two coats of Mapeproof Primer – a rapid drying PVDC based dispersion primer – were applied to suppress residual moisture and allow fast-track installation of the resilient floor finishes. Within 12 hours of curing, Mapei Latexplan Trade levelling and smoothing compound was then applied, levelling surface differences from 1-10mm prior to the floor application.

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