A Herringbone LVT Floor for Iron Tiger Coffee Co, Bramhope
A Herringbone LVT Floor for Iron Tiger Coffee Co
Iron Tiger Coffee Co. isn't just another coffee shop. Owner Hilly is building a home for runners, cyclists and triathletes in Bramhope, and the café needed a floor that could keep up.
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The Project
More Than a Coffee Shop
Iron Tiger Coffee Co. sits on the main road through Bramhope, just north of Leeds. Owner Hilly is turning it into the place local runners, cyclists and triathletes go before and after training. He also runs a triathlon club for people who take the sport seriously.
When Hilly refurbished the café, he needed a floor that looks warm and welcoming but can cope with trainers, cleats, wet kit and a steady flow of customers all day. We chose a glued-down herringbone LVT: the look of real oak, with the durability and easy cleaning a busy café needs.
Moda Flooring is proud to sponsor Hilly's triathlon club, and our logo is on the club kit.
From Bare Subfloor to Finished Floor
Most of a good floor is in the prep. Nobody sees it once the planks are down, but it's why the finished floor stays flat, quiet and secure for years.
01
The Starting Point
Once the café was stripped back, the old subfloor was worn and uneven. LVT shows every dip and bump under it, so the prep had to be right first.
02
Prime & Screed
We primed the whole subfloor with a grit primer, then poured a flexible levelling screed over the top for a smooth, flat finish right up to the counter and walls.
03
Mark Out & Glue
We marked out the LVT so the herringbone ran square with the walls, then spread Uzin high-temperature adhesive one marked area at a time.
04
Plank by Plank
We laid the planks one at a time, building the herringbone across the room and cutting every side piece by hand to fit the walls, counter and doorways.
The Finished Floor
The warm oak-effect herringbone makes the whole café feel brighter and more upmarket. It goes well with the black frames, slatted counter and yellow doors, and it's easy to clean when people come in straight from a muddy run or a wet ride.
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