Introduction
ITV London Studios required a specialist industrial floor finish for a third-floor studio space as part of a refurbishment programme. The existing floor was old and worn linoleum, so it needed to be stripped, removed and replaced with a high-performance surface suitable for the technical demands of television production.
Elgood Industrial Flooring was appointed to prepare the exposed subfloor and install the Elgood Television Studio Floor Operating Finish. The system was selected because of Elgood’s long-term experience in specialist studio and industrial flooring, including successful television studio floor installations for ITV Studios and other leading UK broadcasters over more than 30 years.
The installation was completed on time to an agreed programme, ready for the incoming production. The completed floor also passed the ITV camera test, demonstrating its suitability for studio use.
Background
ITV London Studios needed a flat and reliable floor surface that could support the movement and performance requirements of camera pedestals. In a television studio, the floor is a critical part of the production environment. It needs to provide a consistent surface that allows equipment to move smoothly, without compromising the quality of filming or day-to-day studio operation.
A static dissipative finish was also required for comfort and ease of use. This meant the new floor needed to offer more than a visual improvement. It had to deliver the technical performance expected in a professional broadcast environment.
As British manufacturers and installers with more than 125 years of experience in industrial flooring, Elgood Industrial Flooring was able to provide a complete in-house solution. The Television Studio Floor Operating Finish was designed, manufactured and installed by Elgood Industrial Flooring to meet the exacting criteria demanded by broadcasters.
The Challenge
The project needed to address several clear requirements:
Remove and dispose of the old sheet flooring
Prepare the exposed subfloor mechanically
Replace an old, worn linoleum floor on the third floor of the London Studios
Provide a high-performance flat surface suitable for camera pedestals
Install a static dissipative finish for comfort and ease of use
Complete the works on time to the agreed programme
Ensure the floor was ready for the incoming production
Deliver a specialist studio floor capable of meeting ITV’s camera test requirements
The Solution
Elgood Industrial Flooring specified and installed its Television Studio Floor Operating Finish for ITV London Studios.
Key elements of the solution included:
Removal of old sheet flooring
The refurbishment began with the stripping and disposal of the old linoleum sheet flooring. Removing the existing worn surface allowed Elgood to prepare the exposed subfloor correctly before the new specialist industrial floor finish was installed.
Mechanical subfloor preparation
Once the old floor covering had been removed, the exposed subfloor was prepared mechanically. This preparation stage was essential to create the right base for the new studio floor system and support long-term performance.
Elgood Television Studio Floor Operating Finish
ITV London Studios selected the Elgood Television Studio Floor Operating Finish. This system is designed, manufactured and installed by Elgood Industrial Flooring to meet the exacting criteria required by broadcasters.
The finish was selected for its ability to create a high-performance flat surface suitable for camera pedestals. This made it ideal for a professional television studio where equipment movement, surface consistency and operational reliability are all essential.
Static dissipative finish
A static dissipative finish was installed to support comfort and ease of use within the studio. This provided an important performance benefit for a broadcast environment where people and specialist equipment are working together throughout production.
Programme-led installation
The installation was completed on time to the agreed programme, ensuring the studio floor was ready for the incoming production. This was particularly important in a live broadcast and production environment, where delays can affect wider operational schedules.
Outcome
The completed industrial floor finish provided ITV London Studios with a specialist, high-performance surface for professional television production:
A replacement floor for an old, worn linoleum surface on the third floor of the London Studios
Stripping and disposal of the existing sheet flooring
Mechanical preparation of the exposed subfloor
Installation of the Elgood Television Studio Floor Operating Finish
A high-performance flat surface suitable for camera pedestals
A static dissipative finish for comfort and ease of use
A project completed on time to the agreed programme
A floor ready for the incoming production
A finished surface that passed the ITV camera test
By combining careful floor removal, mechanical preparation and Elgood’s specialist Television Studio Floor Operating Finish, Elgood Industrial Flooring delivered a technically demanding industrial floor solution for ITV London Studios. The completed floor provided the flatness, comfort and performance required for a professional broadcast environment, while reflecting Elgood’s long-standing experience in specialist industrial flooring for leading UK broadcasters.
