Opticians revamped with HG Surface

When it comes to refurbishments in the retail sector, there really is a lot to consider. From thinking about the design schemes, to the necessary durability required, and even the effect this has on the shops ability to trade.

This review of a refurbishment project in the retail environment is a great example of how to effectively revitalise the interior environment, with the clients in this case E & G Opticians having their redesigning aspirations met with architectural film.

The Challenge

The ultimate challenge for TEK Contracts was they had become very much tired of their dated interior design. Despite this, it was very evident that the substrates were structurally sound and didn’t necessarily need replacing, with more of an actual need for the surfaces to have a facelift. Following a consultation process with the HG Surface team, it was quickly distinguished that wrapping would be the way to go.

‘’As soon as we got talking to the clients on this one, it was really obvious that architectural wrap was going to be the solution selected. The surfaces themselves might have had an old-fashioned feel about them, but there was nothing wrong with them structurally wise. Once we pitched the concept of wrapping and drove home benefits like the lack of disruption, design potential, durability and overall cost savings, they were totally sold,’’ Said Lauren Siddons, HG Surface Director.

Lauren continued, ‘’The conversations then transferred more specifically in regard to the design aesthetic. From the outset the client made it abundantly clear that they wanted the room to become more lighter and brighter in comparison to what was in situ, which ended up with them choosing to replace the red timber detailing with a new and more modern textured light timber effect.’’

The Results

The results were very much both what the HG Surface team and the opticians were hoping for and more, with the very same substrates being totally transformed with the wood grain architectural film.

‘’The results were extremely effective, and our clients were over the moon, which was of course was the most important thing. Not only did they love the new look, but they were also very happy with the fact it only took 3 days, and their space was completely transformed, with the shop being able to get back up and running straight away,’’ Said Lauren.

Lauren added, ‘’This project really does show why wood grains are the most common pattern utilised in architectural wrapping projects. They are so extremely forgiving, as well as especially textured, when the substrate you’re applying to have been in situ a little while and perhaps not the freshest, wood grain finishes really do have the ability to hide a multitude of sins and look amazing whilst doing so.’’