Commercial College Decorating in Huddersfield: A Summer Redecoration
Huddersfield New College required a summer refresh of the corridors and woodwork throughout one of its two-storey building blocks. With walls showing signs of everyday wear and damage from term-time use, the project called for thorough preparation and durable paint finishes. K&D Decorating undertook the commercial decorating work, using the college’s specified Dulux Scuffshield paint and Crown Trade High Gloss to give the corridors a fresh, clean appearance.
Project Overview
- ◆ Client: Huddersfield New College
- ◆ Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
- ◆ Project Type: Commercial interior painting and decorating
- ◆ Property: Two-storey college building block
- ◆ Areas Decorated: Corridors, walls and woodwork
- ◆ Services: Surface preparation, minor wall repairs, interior painting and woodwork decorating
- ◆ Wall Paint: White Dulux Scuffshield
- ◆ Woodwork Finish: White undercoat followed by Crown Trade High Gloss
- ◆ Project Timing: Summer holiday maintenance period
- ◆ Key Outcome: Refreshed corridors with repaired surfaces and hard-wearing painted finishes
The Project Brief: Refreshing Busy College Corridors
College corridors experience constant activity throughout the academic year, and the walls and woodwork at Huddersfield New College had begun to show signs of wear.
There were knocks and damaged areas in the walls, including patches where noticeboards had previously been removed. These surfaces needed filling and preparation before repainting to achieve an even, consistent finish.
The college wanted the corridors refreshed using materials suitable for a busy educational environment. Their main specification was Dulux Scuffshield for the walls, chosen for its resistance to everyday scuffs and marks.
The summer holidays also created an important scheduling consideration. With maintenance work needing to fit around the academic calendar, the decorating had to be carried out cleanly and efficiently within the available break.
Our Approach: Preparation, Painting & Durable Finishes
We carried out the interior redecoration throughout the two-storey building block, focusing on repairing damaged surfaces and applying suitable trade-quality finishes.
Preparing & Repairing the Corridor Walls
Before painting, we worked through the damaged areas, filling knocks, holes and imperfections caused by everyday use.
Particular attention was given to areas where noticeboards had been removed, ensuring these sections were made good before applying the new paint.
This preparation was an important part of the project. Simply painting over damaged walls would have left visible imperfections beneath the fresh finish.
Applying Dulux Scuffshield to the Walls
The college specifically requested white Dulux Scuffshield for the corridor walls.
Scuffshield is designed to provide greater resistance to scuff marks than conventional wall paints, making it a practical choice for high-traffic areas where students and staff regularly pass through.
We used the specified product throughout the corridor areas, creating a consistent white finish while providing the durability the college wanted.
Undercoating & Glossing the Woodwork
Alongside the wall painting, we redecorated the associated woodwork throughout the building block.
The woodwork received a white undercoat followed by Crown Trade High Gloss in white.
This provided a clean, glossy finish while using a hard-wearing trade product suited to areas experiencing regular use.
Together, the white walls and freshly glossed woodwork created a consistent appearance throughout the redecorated corridors.
Working Within the Summer Holiday Schedule
The timing of the work was an important part of the college’s requirements.
Educational buildings often have limited opportunities to undertake larger decorating projects without affecting everyday activities. For Huddersfield New College, the summer holiday period provided the opportunity to refresh the building before students returned.
Working across a complete two-storey block required an efficient approach while allowing sufficient attention to surface preparation and finishing.
We focused on keeping the work clean, tidy and organised throughout, balancing the need to make progress with the preparation required for a professional result.
This type of project highlights why practical scheduling matters when arranging commercial painting and decorating for educational premises.
The Finished Result: Refreshed Corridors Ready for Everyday Use
The completed decorating work gave the college’s two-storey building block freshly painted white corridors and renewed woodwork finishes.
Areas previously affected by knocks and removed noticeboards were filled and prepared before painting, improving the overall appearance of the walls.
The finished project included:
- Repaired wall surfaces: Damage and imperfections filled before redecoration.
- Scuff-resistant walls: White Dulux Scuffshield used throughout the corridor areas.
- Freshly glossed woodwork: White undercoat and Crown Trade High Gloss applied.
- Consistent appearance: Matching white finishes across the redecorated areas.
- Practical material selection: Trade paints chosen for durability in a busy college environment.
The result was a cleaner, more consistent interior finish, with materials selected to withstand the demands of regular use.
This project demonstrates how thorough preparation and appropriate paint specifications can help refresh well-used educational spaces without overlooking the practical requirements of the building.
Planning a Similar Commercial Decorating Project?
Whether you’re refreshing school corridors, college buildings or managed commercial premises, careful preparation and suitable paint finishes make a difference. At K&D Decorating, we bring over 30 years of combined experience to decorating projects across Huddersfield and surrounding areas.
If you’re planning similar work, call our team to discuss your requirements and arrange a personalised quotation.