Name/ address of building: Thames Rowing Club, Putney SW15 1LB
Type of building: Private rowing club – refurbishment of the men’s shower room
Product(s) used: Altro Aquarius in Tern 10m² & Altro Whiterock W103 wall cladding 38m²
Area covered: 48m²
The brief
Builtain Ltd appointed us to replace the safety flooring and wall cladding in the men’s shower room at Thames Rowing Club, as part of a wider refurbishment. Shower areas see constant water and bare feet, so the space needed a slip-resistant, fully waterproof finish that is easy to keep clean.
The works ran to a tight programme, with completion due in October 2026. With a small space and other trades on site, deliveries and access all had to be carefully co-ordinated.
The action
Some of the original detailing didn’t work in practice, so before installation we advised on the best method to achieve a smooth, seamless finish. Getting this right at the start is what keeps a wet area watertight – any weak point where floor meets wall can let water through over time.
We installed Altro Aquarius in Tern across the floor. Aquarius is a safety floor designed for wet areas, giving slip resistance for both bare feet and shoes – well suited to a busy changing and shower room.
On the walls we fitted Altro Whiterock W103 hygienic wall cladding, detailed to the flooring to form a seamless, waterproof installation. The smooth surface wipes down easily and has no grout lines for dirt and mould to build up.
Products installed:
- Altro Aquarius in Tern – 10m² (shower room floor)
- Altro Whiterock W103 wall cladding – 38m² (shower room walls)
The project was completed in October 2026, with the shower room handed back ready for use.
The results
- Safety flooring and wall cladding installed across 48m² of the men’s shower room
- Smooth, seamless and waterproof finish from floor to wall
- Slip-resistant Altro Aquarius flooring suited to wet, barefoot areas
- Practical solution found where the original detailing didn’t work
- Deliveries, access and other trades co-ordinated within a small space
- Tight programme completed in October 2026
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