Transport for Wales (TfW) Taffs Well Metro Depot
Specialist resin flooring for the £100m South Wales Metro depot
Project Ref C8907
- Main Contractor
- Korbuild
- Location
- Cardiff
- Project Size
- 501m²
- Start Date
- April 2024
- Duration
- 7 months (phased)
- Sector
- Transport
- Products
- Sika MultiDur EB-12 and Flowcrete Mondéco Classic
Project Overview
The £100 million Taffs Well Depot is a key part of the South Wales Metro, providing a purpose-built facility for the maintenance and stabling of Transport for Wales’ new tram-train fleet.
Working with Korbuild, TPS360 delivered specialist resin flooring across the development, including Flowcrete Mondéco Classic decorative terrazzo to the stairwells and Sika MultiDur EB-12 epoxy flooring to mezzanine and warehouse areas. The works also included concrete repairs, stair nosings and slip-resistance testing, providing durable finishes suited to the different areas of the facility.
Scope of Works
The Specification
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01
Decorative Terrazzo
120m² of Flowcrete Mondéco Classic to the stairwells
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02
Epoxy Flooring
381m² of Sika MultiDur EB-12 slip-resistant epoxy to mezzanine and warehouse areas
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03
Concrete Repairs
Repairs and substrate preparation
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04
Stair Nosings
Supplied and installed with concealed fixings
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05
Terrazzo Finishing
Grinding, polishing and finishing of the decorative terrazzo
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06
Slip Testing
Slip-resistance testing
On Site
The Challenges
The project involved installing different flooring systems across stairwells, mezzanine and warehouse areas, each requiring specific preparation and finishing.
Additional concrete repairs, programme delays and return visits required careful coordination, while temporary power was needed to complete the mezzanine and warehouse works.
- Different systems across stairwells, mezzanine and warehouse
- Additional concrete repairs
- Programme delays and return visits
- Temporary power for the mezzanine and warehouse works
It's good to have been involved in a project of this significance for South Wales. The team put a lot of work into getting everything right, and it's great to see the depot now open and playing such an important part in the region's transport network.
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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