In 2024, Calwell Primary School in ACT had a clear goal in mind to brighten up their classrooms and administration areas to create a brighter, more welcoming environment for all students and staff.
The Challenge
During the project, our Canberra team encountered a unique challenge. Many classrooms and the gym had felt and pinboards that were affixed to the brick walls using liquid nails. Removing these boards without damaging the underlying surface required precision and care.
Additionally, the residual adhesive had to be completely removed to ensure a smooth and professional paint finish.
Solution
Our skilled team approached the challenge with a strategic and meticulous process.
- Pinboard Removal: Using scrapers, we carefully lifted the boards away from the surface, minimising any potential damage to the brickwork.
- Adhesive Removal: A combination of heat guns and scrapers ensured the stubborn liquid nails residue was completely removed.
- Surface Preparation: Any holes or imperfections left after the removal process were meticulously filled and smoothed before painting.
- High Quality Finish: Our team applied premium grade paints to achieve a bright, modern aesthetic that revitalised the learning spaces.
Results and Impact
Our efforts delivered an outstanding transformation for Calwell Primary School.
- Enhanced Aesthetic Appeal: The once dark and dated classrooms were transformed into bright, modern spaces that foster a positive learning environment.
- On Time Completion: Despite the compressed timeline, we delivered the project without compromising on quality, ensuring minimal disruption to school operations.
- Exceeding Expectations: The school’s administration was highly impressed by our workmanship, professionalism, and flexibility throughout the project.
What the School Had to Say
“We had the pleasure of working with Higgins Coatings over the 2024-25 Christmas period, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! Our building went from dark and drab to bright and modernised. From start to finish, their team were incredibly fast and professional. They maintained excellent communication throughout the project, ensuring we were always up to date with progress. They were also very flexible with any variations we needed to make, adapting without any hassle, and the finished paint job exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend Higgins Coatings for their excellent service.”
- Business Manager, Calwell Primary School
