Southport Market

Location:

Southport

Duration:

3 Days

Sector:

Leisure & Sport

The Brief

Southport Market, a lively food hall featuring culinary delights from twelve traders and a fully stocked feature bar, faced a pressing issue. Despite their relatively new installation, the market’s worktops were succumbing to rust, a consequence of the food hall’s environment. Think spilt drinks and washing up combined with a metal countertop.  The challenge was clear: find a lasting solution to the rust problem without causing significant downtime or altering the market’s aesthetic appeal.

The Consultation

Upon consultation, it became evident that the existing metal surfaces were ill-suited for the activities of the food hall. This was our challenge, and after a site visit to discuss the potential options, we were tasked with providing a durable solution to tackle the rust. Our recommendation? 3M DI-NOC architectural film – a material renowned for its hardwearing properties and fortunately, we found a design that closely matched the existing countertops.

The Transformation

The project demanded meticulous preparation. We started by sanding down the rusted areas and treating them with an anti-rust agent. This crucial step ensured a perfect base for the wrapping process. Understanding the needs of the market, we coordinated our installation around their off days, planning to execute the entire project within two working days.

Our team of experienced fitters skilfully applied the 3M DI-NOC film, creating an airtight seal over the problematic surfaces. Visually, the transformation was subtle yet impactful. The chosen metallic pattern was similar to the original countertops, maintaining the market’s industrial look. Practically, the change was exactly what the market needed – the newly wrapped counters were now robust, rust-free, and primed for the market’s lively atmosphere.

The Process

Post-transformation, the market hall had been given a renewed sense of functionality and style. Gone were the signs of wear and tear, replaced by a seamless, hard-wearing surface that could withstand the expected moisture it would be met with on a daily basis. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and we were asked to go back by the council to wrap another countertop as they recruited a new vendor.

The Outcome

The impact was immediate and striking. Lifts that were once stainless steel and nondescript now command attention with a bespoke and luxurious appeal. The toilets and communal doors were given a new identity that aligned with the building’s refreshed character. Using architectural film meant that vinyl wrapping not only delivered visual excellence but also introduced a sustainable angle to the renovation, with some recyclable materials and a clean, fume-free process.

Client Advantages

For Southport Market, the benefits of wrapping the counters using architectural film were numerous. The rapid turnaround meant no loss of business, a crucial factor for a busy food hall. The ease of maintenance and cleaning of the new surfaces was a welcome upgrade. Most importantly, the cost-effective nature of vinyl wrapping provided a solution that was far more economical than a full replacement, without any compromise on quality or aesthetics.

Conclusion

Undertaking this project at Southport Market shows our ability to provide innovative solutions that blend functionality with aesthetics. We turned a challenge into an opportunity, demonstrating that the right materials and expertise can lead to transformations that are both subtle and significant.

Whether it’s enhancing durability or maintaining style, we’re here to transform your space.

Interested in refreshing your space? Contact us today to explore the possibilities: hello@fusion-surfaces.co.uk

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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.