The transformation of a sports centre in Essex has created a lasting legacy for the community in a partnership between Crown Paints and Kent Blaxill.

Kent Blaxill partnered with Crown Paints to launch the £10,000 decorative refurbishment programme, ‘All Hands On Dec’, in April, with a remit to re-energise a local, community-orientated space in Essex.

Earls Colne Recreation Club secured the highest number of votes from the public, and a team of volunteers helped with the project.

Due to the complex nature of the works, the complete job of sanding, re-lacquering and re-marking the court lines was performed by specialist contractor Conrad Park, who used Sadolin PV67 Heavy Duty Varnish for a premium finish on the project.

Other Crown Paints’ products used included Crown Trade Clean Extreme, which is an ideal product for high-traffic areas and offers a finish that is 100% more stain resistant compared to conventional matt and vinyl emulsion.