What We Did

Client: Kent’s Cavern Prehistoric Caves
Location: Torquay, Devon

Flooring for One of Devon’s Best-Loved Attractions

We were proud to contribute to the refurbishment of Kent’s Cavern—a UNESCO Global Geopark site and one of South Devon’s top tourist destinations. While we didn’t install flooring inside the caves themselves, we delivered a full flooring solution for the entrance and restaurant areas.

This project required materials that could withstand heavy footfall while complementing the site’s unique atmosphere.

Kents Cavern Torquay Tourist Attraction Flooring

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Stylish, Practical Flooring for Visitor Areas

We installed a carefully selected combination of flooring materials to suit the demands of a busy tourist attraction:

  • Amtico Summer Slate and Dry Stone Cinder LVT for the restaurant and entrance, offering both style and durability

  • Altro Suprema safety flooring for the servery area to ensure slip resistance and hygiene

  • Heavy-duty Heckmondwike barrier matting at key entry points to reduce tracked-in dirt and moisture

Resolving Subfloor Issues Before Installation

Before work began, our inspection revealed significant issues with the existing subfloor. The old self-levelling compound had failed in several areas and had not been primed properly. We also discovered that the underfloor heating system was encapsulated in anhydrite (gypsum) screed, requiring a change in the levelling compound specification.

Because the condition of the existing compound was compromised, we brought in a specialist grinding company. They removed all of the faulty material to ensure a clean, strong base for our flooring system.

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Expert Solutions in Tourist Attraction Flooring

Working in public visitor spaces comes with its own challenges. At Kent’s Cavern, we delivered a high-performance flooring solution built for longevity, style, and daily wear and tear. This project is another example of our expertise in tourist attraction flooring, ensuring public-facing environments are both safe and visually impressive.

Client Testimonial

“We were delighted with the quality and standard of the work delivered by Flooring Matters SW Ltd during the complete refurbishment of Kents Cavern’s all new 120-seater restaurant, the Firestone Kitchen. The clue is in their name “Flooring Matters” – it does to this company, it matters a lot. Andy runs a professional team of experienced flooring contractors who take great care in what they do. They worked to accommodate our needs and requirements and took great pride in the finish they achieve. We would definitely use them again.“

Nick Powe
Director Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay

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