Co-op Live Arena Manchester
Slip-resistant resin flooring across three floors of one of the UK's largest indoor venues
- Main Contractor
- BAM Construction
- Location
- Manchester
- Project Size
- 18,000m²
- Duration
- 5 months
- Sector
- Commercial
- Products
- Remmers Epoxy BS 2000 and PUR Aqua Top
Project Overview
Co-op Live in Manchester is one of the UK’s largest indoor venues, built to host major concerts, sporting events and large-scale performances for more than 20,000 people.
The client and architect initially planned to repeat the flooring specification used at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but the original American product raised safety concerns around high VOC emissions, flammability and inadequate slip resistance. TPS360 proposed Remmers Epoxy BS 2000 with a Remmers Aqua Top finish instead, meeting the brief for durability, safety and sustainability.
The system covers 18,000m² across three floors of concourses, walkways and back-of-house areas, giving a slip-resistant surface that’s easy to maintain under heavy footfall.
Scope of Works
The Specification
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01
Preparation
Grinding and levelling for a stable, even surface
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02
Base Layer
Remmers Epoxy BS 2000 for strength and durability
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03
Topcoat
Remmers Aqua Top with beads for slip resistance
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04
Testing
Slip resistance, stain protection and abrasion testing
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05
Validation
External laboratory checks on system performance
On Site
The Challenges
The programme brought tight deadlines and a busy multi-contractor site, alongside the client’s concerns about the original specification.
TPS360 worked closely with the client and architect to propose a safer resin alternative, then backed it with extensive slip resistance, stain protection and abrasion testing.
- Tight deadlines
- Multi-contractor environment
- Original specification raised safety concerns
- Extensive performance testing required
The TPS360 Team were instrumental in the successful delivery and application of the polished and sealed concrete floors on the Co-op Live Project. The TPS Team's collaboration, high standards in the execution of their works and can do culture makes them a Contractor of Choice and one that I look forward to working with on future projects.
On the Job
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Meet Our Specialist
Gavin Ashcroft
Sales Director (South Wales & West)
Gavin Ashcroft, our Sales Director for South Wales and West, leads the resin flooring team, bringing vast experience in both resin flooring and hygienic solutions. Gavin has made a huge contribution through his food and beverage industry knowledge and expertise, working with leading food production plants throughout the UK.
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