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Leisure & Wellness

Swimming pools, changing villages, and gymnasiums.
Technical excellence is paramount in wet leisure environments. Our team is expert in installing anti-slip, chemical-resistant, and waterproofing systems for swimming pools and spas. We ensure compliance with all safety standards without compromising on the luxurious aesthetic essential for wellness spaces.

No sector tests a tiling contractor like wet leisure. Constant water, fluctuating temperatures, pool chemicals, heavy footfall, and stringent safety legislation all act on the same surfaces at once — and the consequences of getting it wrong are not cosmetic. A failed tank, an inadequate fall to drainage, or a floor that doesn't meet slip-resistance requirements is a serious problem in a public facility. This is specialist work, and it is work we have built genuine expertise in.

Our technical scope covers the systems that make these environments perform. We install full tanking and waterproofing to pool tanks, surrounds, and wet areas; chemical-resistant tiling and grouting that withstands prolonged exposure to treated water; correctly graded falls to ensure positive drainage; and anti-slip surfaces specified to the appropriate ratings for barefoot and wet-foot zones. Movement joints, substrate preparation, and detailing around plant, gullies, and transitions are handled with the precision these installations demand, because in wet leisure the parts that aren't visible determine whether the parts that are will last.

We work alongside specialist pool contractors, M&E teams, main contractors, and leisure operators, coordinating our programme around a sequence where wet-area work is unforgiving of error and difficult to revisit later. The result is a facility that meets every safety standard it is held to, looks the part the day it opens, and continues to perform under the relentless conditions wet leisure imposes.
"We needed a flooring solution that could handle thousands of visitors daily while looking premium. The installation process was seamless, even working around our store opening times."
⎯ David Chen Facilities Manager Selfridges Group
"The attention to detail in the lobby tiling was exceptional. C & J Metcalf understood the importance of that first impression for our guests and delivered a flawless finish."
⎯ Sarah Jenkins Project Director Raddison Edwardian
"Delivering a Grade A office fit-out requires partners who can work to tight schedules without compromising quality. C & J Metcalf were reliable, professional, and their work speaks for itself."
⎯ Mark Thompson Senior Contracts Manager Overbury
"Delivering a Grade A office fit-out requires partners who can work to tight schedules without compromising quality. C & J Metcalf were reliable, professional, and their work speaks for itself."
⎯ Mark Thompson Senior Contracts Manager Overbury
"The complex waterproofing and tiling requirements for our new spa were handled with absolute expertise. A technically challenging job executed perfectly."
⎯ James Wilson Operations Director David Lloyd Leisure
"The feature wall behind the bar is the most photographed part of our venue. C & J Metcalf helped us select the perfect tile and installed it with artistry."
⎯ Elena Rossi Owner The Alchemist
"Our cars look their best on a perfect floor. The technical porcelain installed by the team is durable, easy to clean, and provides the premium backdrop our brand requires."
⎯ Richard Hammond Center Principal Porsche Centre Leeds