Our Projects

We were appointed by Wates Construction to deliver the decorating package for the highly anticipated restoration of the historic Derby Market Hall. Our work focused on carefully balancing heritage sensitivity with modern performance standards, applying specialist finishes across a mix of historic and newly refurbished surfaces.

Works included internal & external redecoration of restored railway arches, newly constructed elements, and public realm interfaces. Colours were selected to complement heritage brickwork and steel features – neutral tones, warm greys, off-whites. Intumescent paint was used where fire protection was necessary.

We were proud to deliver the full painting and decoration package for the landmark Pontoon Dock residential development, delivered by Bouygues UK. Located in the heart of London’s Royal Docks, the project comprised of high-quality private and affordable homes, commercial units, and communal spaces.

Rising 27 storeys, our team successfully delivered a flawless finish, reflecting the quality and professionalism expected on a flagship commercial scheme. The project now houses leading financial institutions and sets a new benchmark for Grade A office space in London.

J Tomlinson are a Midlands based Main Contractor, Johns were awarded the Decoration & Wallcovering package to the newly constructed Care Home.

Working closely with Bonsers Restoration the Municipal War Memorial Gates & Railings were restored to their former glory. The structure provides an entrance to the Memorial Gardens and newly installed Memorial Stone. Care and attention had to be taken due to the Grade 2 listing in place.

Lendlease, one of the largest Construction companies in the U.K awarded Johns the decorating package for the amenity buildings at the newly constructed HMP Fosse Way site.

Centrepiece of the University of Leicester’s new, state-of-the-art Freemen’s Common Student Village, The new Teaching and Learning Centre will provide 9,000m² of flexible teaching and corporate services office space, fronting the proposed ‘Freemen’s Square’.

New steel framed building located near Solihull in the West Midlands – Johns won the contract to decorate the office block and the technical building for SDC and the client was ZF Group

New concrete frame Hotel adagio located in the centre of Leicester combination of 95 bedrooms and mixed use areas, decorated at a high quality involving purchasing and applying international wallcoverings.

Johns of Nottingham were appointed by Vinci Construction to carry out the painting and decorating works at the Illumina Centre, Granta park. The project delivers a new purpose built EMEA headquarters and R&D building for Illumina, located in Cambridge.

Johns were tasked with restoring the ceiling to its former glory. PPG were asked to visit site and compile a bespoke specification for the works. The works were professionally managed to ensure the specification was adhered to and the integrity of the building withheld.

After the successful completion of the external cladding decorating works at the flagship Nottingham store, IKEA appointed Johns to carry works at their distribution centre in Doncaster. The iconic Ikea blue colour was used again in colour coding the office and security cladding elevations.

Following a successful tender process, Johns of Nottingham were appointed the main painting contractor to carry out the decorating refurbishment works at this site in Leicester for the TSK Group. As specified in the tender, Dulux Trade was the chosen paint manufacturer using ‘Dulux Diamond Matt’ on all walls followed by ‘Dulux Diamond Satinwood’ on all woodwork.

Johns of Nottingham were instructed to carry out the decorative works to a retail industrial unit in Bulwell, Nottingham by a private client. The industrial unit comprised of the following shops Screwfix, Fabric Warehouse and Carpets 4 Less.

Whilst undergoing a major extension & transformation Johns were asked to renovate the existing cladding and restore the Ikea striking blue colour, thus saving the cost and logistical issues in replacing.

After a successful tender process, Johns of Nottingham were awarded the internal decoration works at the ultra modern Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire. This new multi-million pound headquarters building will ultimately become the global centre for Raman Spectroscopy.

Over the years Johns of Nottingham have worked closely with GRC Retail Solutions to help reimage various stores nationwide such as Bargain Booze, Wine Rack, Budgens, Londis and many more. 

Founded in 1968, originally as the 'Institute of Food Research' has now evolved into the Quadram Institute Bioscience, located in Norwich.

Situated in the heart of Derbyshire, this elite retirement village homes over 300 residents. The state of the art complex includes a plethora of amenities such as: Apartments and suites, wellness spa, croquet lawn, restaurant, rooftop terrace, hairdressing salon, library and many more facilities.

Following the agreed programme of works, the facilities management team worked internally at Clifton Cornerstone to carry out the necessary changes required by the client.

Market leading cinema operators, National Amusements UK Ltd, have commissioned Johns of Nottingham to apply specialist coatings to the external cladding of numerous multiplex theatres.

Commissioned by SDC to decorate the areas that house Mercedes cutting edge drivers loop F1 simulators. Located at the home of AMG Petronas Motorsport in Brackley. This interesting project was completed to a Dulux specification, predominately using Dulux’s innovative Flat Matt which provides an ultra low sheen level and is ideal for high traffic situations.

Working closely with the Elliott Group on their modular construction of McDonald’s restaurants. The buildings are constructed in steel-framed modules with a concrete floor and a range of architectural features, Johns of Nottingham were tasked with the painting of all areas that are not pre-finished including works to ceilings, sales areas, customer and staff toilets, staircases and bulkheads.

This trading restaurant suffered catastrophic fire damage to the extent it was unable to remain operational. Therefore it was imperative Johns of Nottingham completed the renovation works as swiftly as possible in order to get the business back on its feet.

Johns of Nottingham were approached by the specialist post tensioning (PT) company,CCL to provide a safe method of application and a coatings solution to 4no. concrete bund walls at National Grids, Isle of Grain LNG storage site.

The Aurora Cambridge innovation initiative creates a space within British Antarctic Survey where new ideas, thinking and new connections can lead to cross-science breakthroughs and new partnerships.

Centrally located in Nottingham this historic building has been contemporarily designed to provide outstanding student apartments.

For many years we have enjoyed a successful working relationship with the Royal Centre in Nottingham. Whilst we have undertaken many routine maintenance tasks, Johns of Nottingham have also been entrusted to carry out specialist decorating projects.

Appointed by Wates Construction to decorate the newly created main gallery at the iconic Victoria & Albert Museum in Knightsbridge, London.  

Garden City Court is a modern purpose built care home in Hertfordshire. Appointed by ISG Construction to decorate all 81 bedrooms and living areas of this development to a specification created by Dulux, designed to create a warm and peaceful environment using predominately water based products.

Nottingham's newest Academy has recently been constructed in the suburb of Arnold. Built by Wates Construction this outstanding center of leaning caters for circa 1800 pupils and comprises over 200 individual rooms.

Nominated by Bonsers Restoration to undertake intumescent coating works to all exposed natural timber surfaces at Cromford Mill, Derbyshire.

Internal decorations to Phase 1 of the new PFI Hospital, delivered three months ahead of programme, and to the highest of standards. ICI Sterishield Q.D. Eggshell to Wards, General Consulting & Circulation areas, and Wallglaze hygienic coatings to Operating Theatres & MRI Suites.

Johns were commissioned to undertake various FM works to this active health centre. With the health centre being open to the public in normal working hours, this meant all of the internal work had to be done out of hours.