Designing Education Environments for the Future
At Shaw Contract, we understand that every learner is unique. We know learning environments influence and play a vital role in student development.
Blending insight-led design with expert research into occupant comfort, we help deliver adaptable, sustainable and comfortable spaces where students and staff can thrive.
Backed by trusted partnerships and recognised by leading education frameworks, discover how we are shaping the future of learning environments
Our Insight-Led Design Principles
Design for Every Learning Style
With over 200 flooring colour options available in various sizes and formats across our carpet tile and resilient flooring ranges, the design possibilities are endless.
Mix materials to create dynamic and engaging spaces – our smooth resilient flooring pairs perfectly with our carpet tiles for a seamless look.
Healthy, Comfortable Spaces
The environment in which students are educated – including factors such as air quality and acoustics – has a significant impact on behaviour, attendance, memory and academic success.
It is also closely linked to staff retention, underscoring the importance of creating healthy, comfortable spaces for both learning and teaching.
At Shaw Contract, we are dedicated to material health and the well-being of the spaces where we work, learn and collaborate
Sssh… Work/Sleep in Progress
Poor acoustics are frustrating for both student and teacher, impeding effective learning and comprehension and creating a negative learning environment.
Using sound-absorbing materials can help control reflected sound energy and echoes. Softer, thicker materials, like carpet tiles, absorb sound waves more effectively and reduce impact noise such as heavy footfall.
Tread Comfortably
Our ComfortWorx® carpet tiles are specially designed to offer a solution for both acoustic and underfoot comfort with a 65% improvement in sound absorption over standard carpet tiles and hard surfaces, and an average of 36dB in impact sound reduction.
Ideal for enhanced comfort in student accommodation, classrooms and corridors.
Hybrid, Flexible Designs
Dynamic learning spaces demand flexible designs and high-performance materials that adapt to the needs of busy learners.
haw Contract supports this with modular products and innovative installation methods, ensuring facilities remain agile and ready for evolving educational demands.
Sustainability Takes Priority
Sustainability is a key priority for students and staff, driving demand for learning environments that align with these values and preserve future resources.
At Shaw Contract, we take a holistic, collaborative approach to help educational establishments reduce their carbon footprint, minimise waste and support biodiversity
Our Sustainability Pledge recognises that our social and environmental initiatives are inextricably linked.
Through our free-of-charge re[TURN]® Reclamation Programme, used carpet tile can be returned and closed-loop recycled back into new carpet tile, to start its journey all over again.
Our EcoWorx® carpet tiles were the first flooring products in the world to earn the Works with Well license from the International WELL Building Institute.
Work Hard, Play Hard Flooring Solutions for Education
Carpet tile in a choice of specially selected colours and styles
Introduce colour and subtle patterns to achieve unique and stylish transitions
Nordic is ideal for spaces where we work, learn and collaborate
A PVC-free, fully closed-loop recyclable alternative to Luxury Vinyl Tile that does not compromise on durability, performance or aesthetics.
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Floors that Work as Hard as You Do
We understand that both budgets and deadlines can be tight in delivering education projects, so our flooring solutions are designed to be cost-effective, efficient and hassle-free.
Explore our specially curated range of UK-made carpet tiles and resilient flooring solutions, ready for fast-track delivery within days.
Cleaner, faster installation. With no cure time, floors can be used immediately, enabling a quick turnaround with minimal overlap between trades.
Ensure your investment lasts longer, All Shaw Contract carpet tiles are made with EcoSolution Q100™ - our own high performance 100% recyclable nylon 6 fibre made in-house
Backed by Expert Support Tools
Designing and installing flooring involves many considerations, from visualising colour schemes to installation techniques to estimating material quantities. Our useful tools are here to help.
Immediately see how a product will look in your space. With the click of your camera in real time or a saved photo you can instantly visualise collections with ease.
Create rendering files based on your floor plans, design inspirations or sketches with our complimentary Visualisation Services
We are here to support all your project needs. Connect with a member of one of our support teams or search for an account manager to connect with a specialist in your local market.