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Starter Floor
A clear route for entry-level fabric lightbox installs in South African stores, built for teams who know site work.
How Starter Floor begins the week
Starter Floor suits straightforward fabric lightbox installs in stores where the team needs a clear, workable setup. It focuses on the basics that matter on site, including frame size, power position, fixing method, and neat fabric fitting.
Begin with the illuminated frame size, graphic count, plug location, and the wall finish on site. Store fitting work differs between inland and coastal centres, so we note dust build-up, humidity near entrances, and when load-shedding tests can happen. For retail installs in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, and regional malls, one marked-up site image usually answers more than a long drawing set.
An opening photo of the installation area helps fix the plan before any frame leaves the workshop. It shows skirtings, sockets, corners, bulkheads, and obstacles that can affect bracket position or cable routing. That record is also useful later when a fabric skin is reprinted or a unit is moved within the same branch.
Store-ready install pack
The result is a working install note for an entry-level lightbox setup, not a stack of vague options. It should state frame size, fixing method, power feed location, and the fabric face being fitted. For retail teams and expo crews, that kind of detail helps prevent wrong drilling positions, loose fabric edges, and unnecessary return visits.
Match this install route with the relevant site record and product details before expanding the spec. Confirm the aluminium sections, printed skins, drivers, and packing list again before dispatch leaves the workshop. Lightbox quotes are built from the wall size, the frame depth and whether the unit is single or double sided.
- Ground-level frame plan for the actual site
- Wall and power checked from site images
- Clear contact trail for site coordination
Site conditions that affect fitting
We plan around OR Tambo freight pressure, Sunnyrock dispatch timing, ageing mall surfaces, and access windows at regional shopping centres. Retail sites are rarely blank spaces, so existing bulkheads, shopfront glazing, and trading hours need to be noted early. If one branch needs urgent attention, keep that request separate from the broader rollout across other stores.
Cleaning cycles differ between inland and coastal branches, especially where illuminated fabric units sit near doors or high foot traffic. Load-shedding can interrupt lighting checks, so final testing is best planned when stable power is available. Sample viewing in a showroom is useful for comparing frame depths, fabric finish, and illumination, rather than trying to judge everything from a screen.
Operated by Astros Marketing (Pty) Ltd from 2 Makro Place, Sunnyrock 1401.
Starter brief essentials
Include store name, installation area, visible measurements, photos, and any dates tied to a launch or refit. It also helps to note whether the wall is brick, drywall, shopfitting panel, or another surface. Those details affect bracket choice, cable management, and the way the frame is assembled on site.
Record the fitting details while the site layout is still fresh, especially where power points and neighbouring fixtures influence the install. Keep that note with the job file, print size, and frame specification for future fabric changes or branch moves. When procurement asks for confirmation, the information is then tied to the actual installed unit.
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