Supacord Wins CFJ Award 2025 for Education Flooring

The new-build development at Emmanuel Community School in Walthamstow set out to create a modern, high-performing educational environment — and achieved industry-wide recognition for doing so. The project was named Winner of the 2025 Contract Flooring Journal (CFJ) Award for Best Use of Flooring in Education, celebrating both the quality of the Supacord specification and the excellence of its installation.

Led by main contractor Kier Construction, the project required a robust, low-maintenance flooring solution suitable for high-traffic, multi-use school spaces. Supacord carpet tiles were installed throughout the two-storey building, including classrooms, corridors, and staircases, with Battleship entrance matting added at key access points to enhance durability and cleanliness.

Project Requirements

The flooring specification needed to meet the following key criteria:

• Long-term durability for high-footfall areas
• Acoustic performance to support concentration
• Safety underfoot across all areas, including staircases
• A cohesive, professional aesthetic throughout the school
• Ease of cleaning and maintenance
• Compliance with sustainability standards

Supplied Products

A total of 700m² of Supacord carpet tiles and 48m² of Battleship entrance matting were installed across the school. These products were selected for their proven performance in education environments.

Product Features:

Supacord Carpet Tiles:

• Class 33 Heavy Contract Rating – ideal for education settings
• Excellent acoustic properties
• Slip-resistant and low maintenance
• Available in a wide range of colours to complement school branding or interior schemes
• A+ BREEAM rated and EPD verified

Battleship Entrance Matting:

• Highly durable for intensive use
• Designed to trap dirt and moisture at entry points
• Contributes to the longevity of interior flooring

Installation and Delivery

Installation was completed by Westcotes Flooring, a specialist contractor with extensive experience in education and public-sector projects.

Prior to installation, extensive subfloor preparation was required due to laitance and contamination left by other trades. Westcotes conducted full mechanical preparation to ensure a clean, level, and stable substrate—critical for long-term performance and adhesion.

The scope of work included:

• Installation across two full floors and two staircases
• Integration of entrance matting into the flooring system
• Adherence to a tight programme, coordinated closely with Kier Construction

Award-Winning Result

The completed project significantly enhanced the school environment, delivering on expectations for durability, acoustic performance, and safety. Its success was formally recognised at the 2025 Contract Flooring Journal (CFJ) Awards, where it won Best Use of Flooring in Education—a testament to the suitability of Supacord for demanding education settings and the high-quality installation by Westcotes Flooring.

Supporting Education Through Better Flooring

This project underscores Supacord’s credentials as a go-to flooring solution for education environments. Its performance at Emmanuel Community School reinforces its reputation for:

• Technical reliability in demanding settings
• Compliance with safety and building standards
• Long-term value through ease of maintenance and lifecycle performance

Supacord continues to be a trusted choice for architects, contractors, and specifiers seeking to deliver durable, high-performance flooring solutions, particularly within the education sector.