Flooring is a vital aspect of hospital environments, significantly impacting hygiene, safety, and the comfort of patients, staff, and visitors. Selecting the appropriate flooring in hospitals plays a very important role in controlling infections meaning the importance of choosing the right flooring solution cannot be understated.
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Best Types of Flooring for Hospitals
Health & safety and high levels of hygiene are critical in hospital environments. Here are some of the most common flooring options we have fitted within hospitals and the areas they are best suited for:
Vinyl with Coved Skirting
Coved vinyl is extensively used in hospitals due to its numerous benefits that align with the stringent requirements of healthcare environments. The main benefit of coved vinyl flooring is how it seamlessly extends up the walls, creating a continuous, sealed surface with no gaps or seams where dirt and bacteria can accumulate. This design makes it easier to clean and disinfect which significantly enhances hygiene and infection control.
Another reason why hospitals favour vinyl flooring is due to its moisture resistance. Vinyl is an impermeable material meaning water and other liquids will not penetrate to the subfloor which could cause mould and mildew growth. Vinyl also provides slip resistant properties making it very safe for the high levels of foot traffic that hospitals experience.
Areas: Corridors, Patient Rooms, Operating Rooms, Laboratories
Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)
Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) can be a great option for certain areas of a hospital, particular when a more aesthetically pleasing finish is required to create a more inviting and comforting environment. LVT is a great option when looking to replicate the finish of natural materials such as wood.
LVT does come with some of the same benefits as sheet vinyl such as the moisture and slip resistance properties, however, due to the tiled nature of this flooring, it doesn’t provide as many hygienic benefits as a seamless sheet of vinyl flooring which is why this flooring type is best used in waiting areas and admin offices.
Areas: Waiting Areas, Administration Offices
Rubber Flooring
Rubber flooring doesn’t provide as many hygienic benefits as vinyl flooring but can be appropriate to use in some areas where higher durability flooring is required such as storage rooms or emergency rooms. Rubber treads can also be a good option to use in stairwells due to their increased levels of slip resistance.
Areas: Emergency Rooms, Storage Rooms & Stairwells
Seamless Flooring
We have many years of experience of fitting flooring within hospitals which means we know how critical it is to have seamless flooring to prevent the ingress of dirt and bacteria.
Our team of fitters are highly experienced in both coved skirting and hot welding installations ensuring that the sheet vinyl flooring is completely seamless.
Why Choose Bradbury Flooring
Our team of experienced flooring professionals are dedicated to delivering high-quality installation services in hospitals. We understand the importance of infection control, safety, durability, and aesthetics in hospitals.
Safety is our utmost priority, and we ensure that all our flooring materials meet industry standards for slip resistance and fire safety. Our seamless installation process minimises disruptions to operations.
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