Wirksworth Junior School

Wirksworth Junior School This is another joint project for AJ floorcraft and AJ Painting and Decorating. Our client asked us to replace the old wood block flooring which was becoming worn in places. The old Granwood floor had already been removed. The floor was prepped with F Ball Stopgap SRS surface primer to stabilise it. Then we applied F Ball Stopgap 1200 Pro screed followed by F Ball F77 damp proof membrane. Next we applied F Ball P141 primer and finished the subfloor with another layer of F Ball Stopgap 1200 pro. This might seem like a lot of layers to a subfloor, but the correct preparation for a project like this is paramount to the finished result. Oak Parquet block flooring was installed using F Ball B95 adhesive. Once the floor was complete, we sanded the whole room using our trusty Bona UX sanding machine. The flooring was primed with a coat of Bona Mix and Fill classic primer and finished with a coat of Bona HD Laquer for a hardwearing finish. These flooring works took around 4 weeks to complete in total and the finish was so good our client decided they needed the walls painting too to complete the transformation! That was the perfect job for AJ Painting and Decorating!  To protect the beautiful new flooring, we covered it with specialist floor protection.  A substantial amount of preparation work was necessary initially, owing to the presence of cracks and peeling paint in the school hall located within the splendid Grade 2 listed building. We painted the walls and ceiling in White Acrylic Eggshell, which is an excellent choice for durability and ease of cleaning – a must for a busy school hall. The blue band, skirtings and doors were painted in a blue oil based gloss to tie in with the school colours. Do you have a project like this that you need help with? We are specialists in commercial painting and decorating and commercial flooring. No job is too small or too big! We have the facilities to manage both decorating and flooring aspects of any project, reducing the time our clients have to spend on coordinating and managing the work of different tradespeople. Give us a call on 01332 200550 or email enquiries@ajgroupderby.co.uk 

Customer Mackintosh Kitchen

Customer Mackintosh Kitchen This Mackintosh Kitchen installation was a joint project for the whole team at AJ Group Derby! All AJ departments came together to create this beautiful space for our customers and they are delighted with the result. Our customers asked us to remove the wall between the kitchen and the dining room to create a large open plan, sociable living space. The customer asked for a bespoke bench to be made in the utility area for the family to take their shoes off.  After gathering all the details about our customers’ dream kitchen, our showroom manager, Rosie, used specialised CAD design software to create the new layout. CAD Drawing CAD Drawing CAD Drawing CAD Drawing This is the stage where our customers witness their vision taking shape, providing us an opportunity to incorporate any desired changes before we kickstart the project. Once the wall was removed between the kitchen and the dining room to create one big space, the Mackintosh kitchen units were installed.  Our customer chose classic white carcases with Trend Painted Artic White doors, finished with a Ceasarstone bespoke Quartz worktop in Woodlands.  The belfast sink from Rangemaster adds to the simplicity and style of this design. In the kitchen peninsula, we incorporated a Bosch gas hob and a Neff Hide and Slide oven. The dining room side of the unit is adorned with tongue and groove paneling for a stylish finish. A convenient pull-out larder unit separates the integrated tall fridge and tall freezer, providing storage space for cooking essentials. A dresser unit, crafted to resemble a custom-made freestanding piece, perfectly complements the far end of the room, seamlessly tying in with the overall design. AJ Painting and Decorating applied Dulux Vinyl Matt to the walls and ceilings, while the woodwork received a coat of Dulux Oil-Based Gloss. This created a fresh and neutral backdrop, allowing the customer’s beautiful art work to shine. Completing the project, AJ Floorcraft installed Karndean Luxury Vinyl Tiles in Mid Limed Oak, ensuring a durable and low-maintenance floor that will stand the test of time. Are you looking for a new kitchen? Do you have some ideas in mind but can’t quite put it together? Call in to our showroom on Alfreton Road, email us at enquiries@ajbespokeinteriors.co.uk or call us on 01332 200550 and speak to Rosie or Lizzie. Or if you are just looking for some inspiration come down to the showroom for a browse at your leisure, see our opening times here. We promise no hard sell, only a knowledgeable friendly team happy to help you create the kitchen of your dreams from start to finish.

Commercial Painting Project for Gemstone

Commercial Painting Project for Gemstone The brand new National Gemstone Centre at Carsington will be the home of British jewellery design and manufacturing. AJ Painting and Decorating have been lucky enough to be a part of this amazing project for the past four months. Beautiful view across Carsington Waters The main contractor GF Tomlinson Building Ltd have built a stunning building overlooking the reservoir at the beautiful Carsington Waters in Derbyshire. We were asked to paint the ceiling steels , walls and staircase. Our expert spray painter Ryan sprayed the ceiling steels and staircase rails in Acrylic Eggshell. The walls were painted in Johnstone Durable Matt. All paints were supplied by Dulux Decorator Centre in Derby. We are onto the next phase now and are looking to complete around the end of March. We can’t wait to see the finished result when the centre becomes a location for jewellery design and manufacturing, as well as a jewellery boutique, exhibition space, visitor tours, experiences, and lectures.  AJ Painting & Decorating will certainly be paying them a visit. How exciting! Do you have a commercial painting and decorating project in mind? We have 15 years of experience in commercial painting and decorating. Our fully qualified painters are CSCS carded and DBS checked and we have a hands on project management approach to ensure a successful turnaround.  Email us at enquiries@ajgroupderby.co.uk or call us on 01332 200550 and ask to speak to Kayla.

New Oscott Retirement Village

New Oscott Retirement Village New Oscott is a retirement village in Sutton Coldfield which is having a complete makeover. We started the decoration works in July 2023 and are currently on phase 3. We will be on this project until summer 2024. So far we have redecorated the Bar, Library, Restaurant, Theatre, Games Room and IT Lounge. We are using paints from Dulux and wallpaper from the Graham & Brown collection. We are working to tight deadlines and around other trades, residents and staff as the facilities are still open. We are used to this however, and pride ourselves on being able to work alongside other trades and the public with minimal fuss. The project looks great so far. More photos and updates to follow! Do you need commercial painting and decorating for your next project? Get in touch on 01332 200550 or email enquiries@ajgroupderby.co.uk to book a no obligation quote.

Derby Royal Hospital – Children’s Outpatients

AJ Painting and Decorating have recently completed renovation of the canopy at Derby Royal Hospital – Childrens Outpatients.
We were instructed by a Tier One Contractor to carry out the works within a five week deadline. 

Ilkeston Hospital Dining Room

Ilkeston Hospital Dining Room AJ Group Derby Ltd are proud to look after Derbyshire Community Health Services flooring and painting refurbishments, and have been on their approved suppliers list for a number of years. In March 2023 AJ Group Derby Ltd completed the refurbishment of Ilkeston Hospital Dining Room. AJ Painting and Decorating and AJ Floorcraft worked together to transform this space into a modern clean dining hall for everyone to enjoy. Dining Room After AJ Painting and Decorating used Armstead Eggshell in Wishbone White for the main walls, Armstead Eggshell in Hebridean Mist 3 for the feature wall. For the woodwork we used Armstead Gloss White. Dining Room Before AJ Floorcraft then set about removing the old floorcovering. We prepared the floor with smoothing compound, a very important step in the process to ensure an even surface to apply the vinyl.  Dining Room After Tarkett Wood Effect vinyl flooring in Traditional Oak Grey White was then installed on top of the newly screeded floor fixed with manufacturer approved adhesive and sealed with matching weld and clear silicone to the perimeters. Dining Room After We pride ourselves on being able to turn around a renovation such as this quickly and efficiently so as not to disrupt the working environment too much. As AJ Painting and Decorating and AJ Floorcraft work together on projects, we can seamlessly organise the works to ensure there are no delays. Our client was very happy with the end result and commented “the decorators and the flooring teams have done a great job, thank you.” For your contract painting, decorating and/or flooring refurbishment contact us on 01332 200550 or email us enquiries@ajgroupderby.co.uk