Tower House - Amersham | UK
Project Overview
Tower House is a 144 m² high-end residential project in Amersham, UK, where the client, a luxury property developer, required a seamless, movement-joint-free floor across living areas finished to an exacting aesthetic and performance standard.
The substrate was a sand–cement screed incorporating wet underfloor heating; works were completed in two phases (ground floor, excluding the cinema room, followed by the utility rooms). The specification called for a continuous, uninterrupted surface that combined premium appearance with long‑term durability and low‑odour performance.
Data
| Building type | Residential Houses |
|---|---|
| Area | Across 144 m² |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The Solution
The client selected an Arturo resin solution (Arturo EP6600, Arturo EP6200, Arturo PU7310 sealer and Arturo PU2030 Calm Breeze topcoat) because it delivered the best balance of seamless visual flow, mechanical robustness and indoor‑air quality when compared with alternatives such as micro‑cement and polished concrete. Resin offered the aesthetic versatility required for expansive, light‑filled interiors while providing the abrasion resistance and ease of maintenance necessary for everyday residential use.
A rigorous preparation programme underpinned the installation. Non‑invasive moisture monitoring informed phased scheduling to ensure substrate readiness and reduce moisture‑related risk; visible cracks were stabilised and reinforced with glass‑fibre to prevent reflection through the resin; and thorough cleaning and the application of appropriate primers sealed the screed, reduced suction and promoted uniform absorption of subsequent epoxy layers. Additional detailing, including a recessed matwell at entrances, and a clear aftercare protocol, formed part of the longevity strategy.
On-site, the team applied precise project planning and quality control. Phased installation controlled curing and limited exposure, coordinated deliveries matched material requirements for each phase, and rigorous on‑site inspections ensured each layer was applied within specification. The product sequence high‑build Arturo EP6600/EP6200 over primer, sealed with Arturo PU7310 and finished with Arturo PU2030 Calm Breeze produced a uniform, high‑build epoxy substrate and a low‑odour, hard‑wearing topcoat that met both aesthetic and performance targets.
An innovation on the project was the specification of Arturo PU2030 Calm Breeze, a Cradle to Cradle® Bronze certified product. This choice provided documented credentials for material health, circularity and social/environmental stewardship, while its low emissions and low odour supported indoor air quality. Material selection also favoured formulations with plant‑based inputs (including castor-bean-derived components) and products manufactured in CO2‑neutral facilities to help reduce embodied carbon.
Sustainability was embedded throughout the contract: durable materials and glass‑fibre reinforcement were specified to maximise service life and reduce the need for early replacement; precise material take‑offs and phased scheduling limited surplus and prevented waste; on‑site segregation and licensed removal of non‑recyclable or hazardous waste ensured regulatory compliance; and the finished surface’s low maintenance lowered lifetime environmental impacts by reducing aggressive cleaning agents and early refurbishment needs.
The principal challenge was delivering a seamless, luxury finish over a sand–cement screed with wet underfloor heating while meeting strict low‑odour and sustainability requirements. This was overcome through meticulous moisture control, phased scheduling, targeted crack reinforcement, selection of low‑emission products and careful site management to protect indoor air quality and achieve the client’s brief without compromise.
