Author Archives: Paul Lafone

Changing The Use Of Space Within a Gym Hall

How to Choose The Best Indoor Sports Flooring

In the world of fitness and wellness, where individuals pursue their health goals and embark on transformative journeys, the gym hall stands as a sacred space—a realm where sweat is shed, limits are pushed, and aspirations are realized. Central to this experience is the often-underappreciated foundation beneath our feet: gym flooring. It’s the unsung hero […]

The Robbins Basketball Floor Installation at University of Glasgow

Basketball flooring by Robbins installed at University of Glasgow

TVS Group were first approached by the University of Glasgow sports department, as their competition sports hall, including their existing sports floor, at the Stevenson Sports Facility, was in dire need of repair. The brief from the university sports department was to turn this into an iconic venue for higher education sporting competition, with a […]

A Comprehensive Guide For Polyurethane Sports Flooring

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The Comprehensive Guide to Polyurethane Sports Flooring Introduction Polyurethane sports flooring is a versatile and popular choice for gymnasiums, sports facilities, and indoor athletic spaces. Its durability, shock absorption, and customization options make it a preferred surface for various sports and activities. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into all aspects of polyurethane sports flooring, […]

What Is The Best Flooring For a School Gym?

Introduction Selecting the right flooring for a school gymnasium is a crucial decision that can significantly impact the safety, performance, and longevity of the space. A gym floor should be not only aesthetically pleasing but also durable, resilient, and safe for the students and athletes who use it regularly. With numerous options available, ranging from […]

A Two-Tone Polyurethane Sports Flooring System Rhyddings School

A new two-tone polyurethane sports flooring system

Rhyddings School (part of the LET Education Trust) – Case Study Rhyddings School, part of the LET Lancashire Education Trust, had a requirement to update their indoor sports flooring within their school sports facility. The old surface was years old, and the age was certainly showing. For example, seam lines were opening up, and inconsistent […]

TVS Group At London Elevate Exibition 2022

TVS Group at London Elevate exibition 2022

TVS Group’s performance surfaces helped elevate UK’s largest fitness, physical activity and sports therapy trade show. ELEVATE 22, staged in June, provided TVS Group with an opportunity to showcase some of its latest performance surfaces for sports, fitness and physical activities. Held this year at the ExCeL London exhibition centre, the event attracted a wide […]

Sports Flooring and Acoustics, Deansgate Square, Manchester

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Client: Renaker Build Ltd Main Contractor: Renaker Build Ltd Acoustic Consultant: Fisher Acoustics   Project Objective Deansgate Square’s tallest tower reaches 64-stories and the development houses more than 1,500 stylish apartments and penthouses. It also boasts one of the most luxurious health and fitness complexes in the region. TVS Group was approached to recommend a […]

Basketball Flooring Installation At University Of Kent

Kent is the first UK university to have a Robbins solid maple basketball wood floor installed by its UK-based partner TVS Sports Surfaces. The University of Kent can now practice and play on one of the world’s finest basketball courts after learning a lesson from stars of America’s hugely popular NBA. Kent is the first […]

Soundproofing a Sports Hall

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Soundproofing a sports hall requires cancelling out reverberation so that sounds cannot bounce around. The most efficient way to achieve this is installing acoustic panels to the walls. High ceilings may also need acoustic banners. The oldest trick in the book is hanging heavy curtains on parallel walls and windows. These absorb sounds but they […]