Decorating gyms and leisure facilities
Gyms combine heavy contact, high humidity and long opening hours. The specification has to handle all three, and the programme has to fit into whatever hours the site is closed.
01Humidity and changing areas
Changing rooms, showers and pool surrounds need moisture-tolerant, mould-resistant systems. Standard emulsion fails here quickly and visibly.
02Impact and contact wear
Equipment, weights and bags mark walls constantly. Durable scrubbable finishes at low level and around equipment zones extend the interval between refreshes.
03Studios and feature walls
Studio walls are seen in mirrors from every angle under strong lighting, so surface preparation matters more here than almost anywhere else in the building.
04Working around opening hours
Early-morning and late-night classes leave narrow windows. Zoned overnight working keeps the majority of the facility open throughout.
Common questions
What paint suits a changing room?
A moisture-tolerant, mould-resistant, scrubbable system rather than standard emulsion.
Can you work around class timetables?
Yes — zoned overnight and early-morning working is normal.
Will walls behind equipment mark quickly?
Less so with a durable low-level specification designed for contact wear.
Do you decorate studios with mirrored walls?
Yes, with the higher preparation standard mirrored, well-lit walls demand.
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