Case Study: Higgins Coatings complete a full external repaint of ibis Styles The Entrance

Higgins Coatings complete a full external repaint of ibis Styles The Entrance

Aft er

The building not only needed a repaint but also repairs

By Mandy Clarke, Editor

Popular hotel, ibis Styles, The Entrance, on the Central Coast of New South Wales, recently received a well-due makeover.

The property is located just two minutes from the beach and overlooks the stunning Tuggerah Lakes. But, aft er years of being subjected to the elements, the building’s externals were looking worse for wear. Higgin Coating’s Newcastle team of experts helped to revive the surfaces.

The challenge

The hotel owner recognised the extent of the damage to the building’s externals and wanted a cost-eff ective solution to improve its appearance. The Higgins Coating’s team was faced with the challenge of providing a thorough scope of works that would guarantee the best possible results while being budget friendly. This meant that considerations had to be made when determining the paint specifi cation and access methods.

Aft er conducting numerous assessments, the team realised that the building not only needed a repaint but also repairs to address the water ingress and surface rust issues plaguing the substrates. Given poor weather conditions, the team were required to revise the schedule of works to account for delays.

The solution

The project was tackled systematically but fi rst, all staff and guests were notifi ed before conducting preparation and substantial remedial works. The team then safely scaled every substrate using rope access, applying a premium Taubmans Armawall paint specifi cation to all areas.

By utilising abseiling, they were able to reduce costs and avoid any major interference to ground level car and foot traffi c. Multiple points of contact were maintained as part of a contingency plan. From the site foreman and project manager to access and paint specialists, the project ran smoothly because they were equipped to address any issues that arose. Alongside the full external repaint, allowances were also made to carry out minor internal works aimed to rectify the common areas. The project was completed in just over two months despite being delayed due to the weather.

Before

The results

Upon completion, the hotel’s condition had been elevated.

Gone were the water ingress issues, surface rust and stained walls that gradually deteriorated the look of the building.

Importantly, the customer was impressed with Higgins Coating’s communication and willingness to go above and beyond to satisfy their needs.