Reco Surfaces Ltd

Ben & Jerry's were seeking a cost effective efficient solution in refitting stores. Notably to avoid costly downtime. Convinced by Reco's unique proposition, they approached us to see if we could also protect their valuable brand identity with a tightly matching design solution. After some swift support from the Reco team, we were able to provide just the right fit for the first store at Tower Bridge. Delighted with the speed and integrity of our panels, we look forward to roll outs across the UK.

Keen to avoid the expensive and disruptive process of stripping out old tiles, David Lloyd were seeking to reduce costs associated with refurbishments while achieving a sustainably, durable and low maintenance solution for their changing room facilities. Equally, protecting and carrying their brand through the building was critical. After designing custom Metro Tiles, complete with their logo, David Lloyd and partners were able to fit our solution in just 1-day, with remarkable results. Their changing rooms were closed for only 8 hours.

Eaton school required a durable, clean, fire-rated and cost-effective wall covering solution for their kitchen & shower block. Reco Gloss and Reco Clad panels were the perfect match. Not only did they meet and exceed requirements, they were supplied under budget. After working closely with the fitting team to ensure the desired finish, the results and feedback speak for themselves.

McDonalds were facing a series of challenges with the cost of refurbishment and with new build sites. With downtime a key consideration for franchisees, achieving rapid fit-out speeds was essential. We designed bespoke panels to match tight specifications for size and colour before completing test installs and demonstrating our highly unique position in the market.We enabled McDonalds to slash refurbishment times in half, from 5 days to 2.5 days and for new builds, from 2 weeks to 1 week. After our 30 store trial, a period of testing for sustainability and durability commenced over 6 months. The result; in 2021 we'll be rolling out Reco to a further 600 stores.

After being recommended to our client, they felt they may just have found the perfect partner to help them refurbish their office without compromising on finish. And they were right.We used our Reco high gloss marble finish and Reco Design 'White Croc' panels in their corridors providing both office and showroom a high-end finish without the costs. We also used our Reco Design picture panels and Reco Tile Mosaic tiles in the toilets to add a hygienic and fun feel.The Reco team particularly enjoyed being able to demonstrate our full range of solutions in one space. And our client agreed. Returning to complete their kitchen walls in Reco Gloss. And with all our products and many walls covered, it could have been a long, distributive project. But with Reco, everything was complete in just 2 days.“The entire project needed to be finished in 2 days including the bathrooms. There was no way we could have done it with conventional tiles so we were so excited to have found Reco and their innovative system. Even the fitters were impressed with the speed and ease of the product and the finishes draw a lot of interest from our architectural clients.” - Malcolm Stewart, Managing Director, Kav

Europe’s largest employer handles 1 million patients every 36 hours. That translates to serious footfall in hospitals and, in context, weighty demands on wall coverings.The NHS’s corridor walls need significant protection while being simple to clean, fast to fit, economical and hygienic. What’s more, some of the UKs most dedicated staff or their anxious patients shouldn’t have to suffer bland, overly-clinical design.Struggling to find affordable solutions that met these multiple challenges led our project partner, Bridger Carr Architects, to Reco.After their thorough analysis, it was established our 1mm Reco Protect panels were thin enough to effortlessly conform to curved walls and our anti-scratch Reco Guard™ coating robust enough to meet stress tests in the most challenging of environments. Finally and crucially, we were able to bring the bespoke design direction to life.“Reco were so helpful in making our design panels a reality. The finished products are simply fantastic!” - Deborah Carr – Director, Bridger Carr ArchitectsImage Credits: Bridger Car Architects

Refurbishment across Premier Inn’s portfolio of over 800+ venues never stops. But with a strong reputation for comfort and quality to protect, mess, noise and disruption for guests is untenable and speed of renovation, essential.Whitbread approached Reco in 2018 with the challenge of supplying a bespoke design of our fast-fit, maintenance-free panels for guest bathrooms. Panels that were congruent with the familiar brand, had a unique glass-look finish and still maintained all the benefits of Reco’s standout offering.Fast-forward through a specification process supported by Reco’s ongoing consultancy and installation, with regular on-site visits, and the initial trial was a success.Today, Premier Inn continues to trust Reco and our products to deliver smarter rooms with minimal disruption. All at a pace to meet the demands of even the largest of hospitality brands.

With 350 bathrooms to refurbish on tight timelines ahead of the Football World Cup, Reco was selected as the perfect partner. Initial trials confirmed that Reco was capable of bringing the project to completion in just 1/4 of the time versus removing and retiling. And for 60% less.

Our partner approached us to help solve the challenges facing the second largest chain of supermarkets in the UK. Sainsbury's urgently needed an alternative for their bulkheads; something far lighter and faster to fit. After bespoke matching their existing wood shade and design, Reco was successfully installed in its' first store. And at a remarkable pace in comparison to their historic solution.