How we work
Using bright and engaging imagery, graphics and artwork, any space can be transformed to make it more inviting and attractive.
Even the most carefully thought out and well-maintained healthcare location can potentially feel dull, clinical and uninspiring.
With over 30 years of experience in the planning, design and production of graphics for the healthcare sector, carbon colour offers a specialised service that caters for the requirements of general health centres, secure mental health facilities and hospice environments.
We offer a wide range of services, all designed to offer a custom and specialised experience thereby ensuring the best possible results.
Our team of designers will transform confusing, cluttered notices and dry wipe boards into elegant pieces that look great.
You choose from a wide range of materials and finishes. You are welcome to supply your own images and we also offer a library of images specifically chosen for care environment.
The visit
Even the most carefully thought out and well-maintained healthcare location can potentially feel dull, clinical and uninspiring. By using bright and engaging imagery, graphics and artwork, any space can be transformed to make it more inviting and attractive.
We are always keen to visit your facility to discuss the project brief. This gives us a broad outline of the work involved and desired outcome within a stipulated budget.
You will also see how the artworks are to be presented and how the images will be used.
There are a wide variety of options for production and finishing in terms of materials and fixings.
The proposal
After the first visit to the site you will receive a detailed proposal specifying individual display items, their potential locations, dimensions and specifications.
It also contains an itemised costing for each panel allowing you to adjust the selection depending on budget.
The report allows you to review locations and to make a start on the selection of proposed images. This develops into a working document throughout the project.
The layout and images
You can choose from our library of over 20,000 images specifically chosen to be suitable for the care environment. All the pictures are royalty free, high resolution and can be enlarged considerably without any noticeable loss of image quality.
We also provide image books for specific patient profiles such as modern, retro and location specific images. We will also source specific imagery to suit a particular location or for a theme.
You are welcome to supply your own original artwork or photographs, especially when local images are a particular preference.
The production
All production is performed in-house. This gives us complete control over the quality of the end product. It also means we are able to meet the most stringent of deadlines and can quickly react to any changes throughout the project. You are always more than welcome to call in to see how your work is progressing.
The image panels are given a protective satin seal which can be easily cleaned using conventional methods.
The prints and satin seal are wrapped around the edges of the panel to give a clean look, adding protection and preventing picking.
Our dry wipe panels are given a specialist premium gloss dry wipe surface so you can use conventional dry wipe markers and cleaning methods. This means, if they are looked after, they will last much longer than conventional dry wipe boards.
Our custom printed wallpaper is a great way to cover an entire wall. It is the most robust available and its smooth finish means it is simple to keep clean.
The installation
We offer a complete installation service and our teams are used to the particular requirements of the care sector.
The panels are generally installed using a combination of high impact tape and industrial strength adhesive. This means they are strong enough to stay in place and pass infection control tests as dust cannot creep around the back. Where relevant to the environment we will seal the edges with a specialist anti pick mastic. We also fit window film, outdoor panels, mesh screens, security fixings, block frames and wallpaper.
For high and awkward spaces, our team are tower and ladder trained meaning they are qualified to use cherry pickers and towers. We are happy to schedule installation at any time to help the smooth running of the centre.