Overview
Tate Modern’s famous Turbine Hall, renowned for hosting large-scale art installations, required a robust yet visually appealing flooring solution for an upcoming exhibition by acclaimed artist, Tania Bruguera. The artist specified a hard-wearing, matt finish to align with the raw, industrial aesthetic of her work. To meet these demands, FixMaster recommended a combination of Floor Protector Plus with Polyaspartic Resin and Epoxy Floor Seal to provide a long-lasting, durable surface.
The project was executed by Anglia Décor, a trusted contractor with a proven record of delivering high-quality installations using FixMaster products. Over the span of a week, Steve and his team transformed 3,200m² of the iconic Turbine Hall floor into the ideal canvas for the exhibition.
The Challenge
The key challenge of this project was the scale and time constraints, with 3,200m² of flooring to be coated in just one week. The surface had to be both durable and aesthetically suited to the high-traffic, industrial setting of the Turbine Hall, while also reflecting the artistic vision of Tania Bruguera.
Furthermore, the solution needed to incorporate a matt finish that was tough enough to handle the foot traffic of thousands of visitors while providing a suitable backdrop for the art installation. The challenge was compounded by the need for a protective, high-performance coating that would stand up to the demands of a busy public space.
Solution:
FixMaster recommended a two-step process to achieve the specified finish and durability:
Floor Protector Plus with Polyaspartic Resin: This exceptionally hard-wearing coating incorporates advanced polyaspartic technology, making it ideal for protecting both concrete and decorative floor finishes. It offers excellent resistance to abrasion, chemicals, and wear, ensuring the floor could withstand heavy foot traffic and the demands of a public art exhibition.
Epoxy Floor Seal: To achieve the desired matt finish, FixMaster's Epoxy Floor Seal was applied as the final coat. This provided an additional layer of protection while giving the surface a non-reflective, matte appearance that perfectly complemented Bruguera’s industrial artistic vision.
The combined system offered a tough, long-lasting, and aesthetically pleasing solution that met all of Tate Modern's requirements for both performance and design.
