Transforming an Educational Space with Premium Flooring
PlaneX Solutions recently completed a specialist carpet tile installation at a prestigious grammar school in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. The project focused on the school’s IT suite, where we installed premium Interface carpet tiles in a striking herringbone pattern, creating an inspiring learning environment that balances aesthetics with practical performance.
THE CHALLENGE
The school’s IT suite required flooring that would meet multiple demanding criteria. The space needed a solution that would:
- Provide exceptional durability in a high-traffic educational environment
- Offer acoustic benefits to enhance the learning experience
- Incorporate anti-static properties appropriate for technology-rich spaces
- Deliver a contemporary design that would inspire students
- Meet strict education sector safety and environmental standards
- Be installed with zero disruption to term-time teaching activities
OUR SOLUTION
After consulting with the school’s facilities team, we recommended Interface carpet tiles arranged in a herringbone pattern as the ideal solution. Interface is recognized worldwide for its combination of design excellence and performance, particularly in educational environments.
The chosen herringbone pattern installation provided several advantages:
- A sophisticated, contemporary visual impact that elevates the learning environment
- Reduced visible wear patterns compared to standard installations
- Excellent visual flow that enhanced the perception of space
- Minimal waste during installation due to the pattern optimization
THE RESULTS
The completed installation has transformed the IT suite into a visually striking, high-performance educational space. The Interface carpet tiles in herringbone pattern delivered:
- A professional, contemporary aesthetic that enhances the learning environment
- Superior acoustic properties that reduce noise levels during computer classes
- Excellent durability that will withstand years of intensive student use
- Improved indoor air quality through low-emission materials
- A safe, comfortable surface for students and teachers
The school’s IT department and facilities management team were particularly impressed with both the visual impact of the herringbone pattern and the minimal disruption caused during the installation process.



