Rubber flooring from Dalsouple Australasia has been used in many schools and universities in the UK and is now starting to be used in Australian schools. Dalsouple rubber flooring has been installed at Melbourne Grammar School, Queensland Academy of Creative Industries and International Grammar School in Sydney.
Research shows that students learn best in colourful environments. Studies on colour in education show that bright colors and warm hues can promote mental alertness and activity. Cooler, duller hues have more of a sedative effect and are used in areas where people are aggressive and have behavioural problems.
Dalsouple offer a range of 80 standard colours for their rubber flooring, but can also custom-make rubber flooring in any pantone colour.
Orange in a classroom creates a cheerful, sociable environment with minimal hostility and irritation. Dull colours such as white, brown and black in a classroom are not stimulating or productive. Positive classroom colours include yellow, yellow green, orange and light blue.
Experts recommend six colours or less in a classroom for optimal learning.