Case Study·Suffolk New College·Science & Animal Care Facilities
Case Study · Education Sector

Real School Facilities.
Wrapped, Not Replaced.

A look at three recent installations completed for Suffolk New College — refreshing worn worktops and cabinetry across a science prep room, an animal & reptile care unit, and a reception desk, without a full strip-out.

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This Case Study
ClientSuffolk New College
SectorEducation — science & specialist units
Areas coveredScience prep room, animal care unit, reception desk
ApproachWrapped in place — no strip-out required
MaterialsLX Hausys · Cover Styl' · 3M DI-NOC
StatusSuffolk New College approved supplier
The Brief

Worn Worktops,
Working Rooms

Across the college's science prep room and animal & reptile care unit, worktops and cabinetry had years of scratches, staining and general wear from daily use — the kind of tired finish that no amount of cleaning fixes. Both rooms needed to stay in use throughout, with existing sinks, plumbing and fitted units left exactly where they were.

Rather than a full replacement — with the cost, mess and downtime that involves — we wrapped the existing surfaces and cabinet fronts in place, finishing each room in a durable, wipeable film chosen to suit its use: a smart grey in the science room, a graphite finish in the animal unit.

"Wrapped in place, with sinks and services left connected throughout — a fraction of the disruption of a full refit."

We've also completed a full wrap of the site's reception desk on a separate project — shown alongside these two rooms below.

Finished animal care unit, wrapped in graphite finish
Animal Care Unit · Before
Animal care unit countertops before wrapping
→ The same units, before wrapping — worn, tired surfaces around live vivariums and enclosures still in daily use.
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Rooms wrapped across the site
SNC
Approved supplier to Suffolk New College
10yr+
Expected product life, with correct care
Zero
Strip-out — minimal noise or disruption
Why Schools Choose Wrapcraft

Built for Busy,
Budget-Conscious Sites

The same approach shown above can be applied to kitchens, labs, staff rooms or reception areas anywhere on your site.

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No Strip-Out
Wrapped In Place
We wrap over existing worktops and cabinet fronts — sinks, plumbing and services stay connected throughout, just as at Suffolk New College.
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Fits Around Term Time
Minimal Disruption
Work can be scoped and scheduled around holidays and quieter periods, so lessons aren't affected.
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Durable & Wipeable
Built for Daily Use
A commercial-grade finish chosen to stand up to spills, knocks and everyday classroom or lab traffic.
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1000+ Finishes
A Look for Every Department
Science labs, food tech rooms and specialist units like the animal care unit shown here can each have a finish that suits the space.
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Cost-Conscious
An Alternative to Replacement
Refreshing surfaces in place avoids the cost and lead times of a full worktop and cabinet replacement.
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Trusted On-Site
Approved Supplier
Already an approved supplier to Suffolk New College, with all work completed on their live campus.
Materials Used
LX Hausys BENIF
Interior Architectural Film — Professional Tier
Cover Styl'
Adhesive Architectural Finishes — Professional Tier
3M DI-NOC™
Architectural Film — Platinum Option
Thinking About Your Own Site?

Let's Talk About
Your School

We'd be glad to visit your site, take a look at the rooms in question, and put together a proposal — just as we did for Suffolk New College.

Get in Touch
Ready to find out more?
Two ways to reach Tim directly:
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Call
01394 775353
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Email
tim@wrapcraft.co.uk
We'll come back to you the same working day. No commitment needed — just a conversation.
www.wrapcraft.co.uk