University of Leeds

The Brief

Leeds University approached Fusion Surfaces after a previous experience with vinyl wrapping left them unimpressed. The goal was to refresh one of their large lecture theatres without the disruption and cost of full replacement, and with a finish that matched modern design standards.
Location:
Leeds
Duration:
4 days
Sector:
Student Accommodation

The Solution

After an initial meeting to review scope and limitations, we carried out a full site survey and provided a curated selection of samples. The chosen finish was a grey woodgrain from the Metamark MiA range – a contemporary upgrade from the existing beech laminate, and a better fit for the space’s updated aesthetic.

We worked closely with the university’s team to schedule the works during the summer break, ensuring the room would be fully refurbished before students returned.

The Process

With access confirmed, we completed the project over four days, installing more than 150 metres of vinyl film across:

• Lecture theatre tables
• Floor-facing panels
• Exposed fronting elements

Many of the surfaces were worn or chipped, so we prepped them in advance – filling, sanding, and smoothing out damage before applying the film. The result was a smooth, clean finish that looked like entirely new furniture.

The Transformation

The change from dated beech laminate to a sleek grey wood finish brought the space up to today’s design standards, instantly modernising the look and feel of the room. What made this particularly effective was the preservation of the existing table structures, which were still perfectly functional. Ripping them out would have caused unnecessary disruption and added cost, but wrapping delivered the same visual upgrade without the hassle.

Client Advantages

  • Successfully overcame concerns from a prior poor wrap experience

  • Delivered over 150m of film in just 4 days

  • All work completed before the start of term

  • Damaged surfaces prepped and restored pre-install

  • Saved time and money by upgrading, not replacing, structurally sound furniture

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Rosie Christie

Co-Founder

Older than the rest of the team, but not necessarily wiser as she’d like to think. There’s not an activity under the sun that she’s not been willing to have a go at, resulting in a mediocre ukulele player, part-time blogger, one-time skydiver and an unfinished sitcom script. There’s no room for shades of grey in this half of the partnership; everything comes down to looking after people who are important.

Organising tradesmen is not a task for the fainthearted. But recruiting the right tradesmen, ones who align with our values and are highly skilled at what they do makes for a much more harmonious project management process. Rosie’s role begins with a meeting to discuss your requirements, providing you with a quotation and carries through to the on-site management of your project.

Jade Mitchell

Co-Founder

She’s the only Southerner on the team, but we try not to hold it against her too much. If anything, we’ve enjoyed introducing Jade to a vast number of pie shops now she’s a Northern resident. Standing at a phenomenal 5’2”, she is living proof that big things come in small packages; a mix of infectious enthusiasm, laughter, loyalty, authority and uncanny Theresa May impressions.

Communicating with our clients is Jade’s forte. Being highly organised and placing customer satisfaction at the forefront of everything she does means that from enquiry to completion, your queries will be dealt with efficiently. For an in depth knowledge of the material specification of our interior film, Jade is your woman. She will put your mind at rest that not only do we install this product, but we make sure that is the most suitable for your needs.