One of the most popular design trends in recent years that has taken over a variety of industries, including hospitals, has been the growing green & sustainable design. The green presence in healthcare projects has grown, as designers and builders pursue LEED certifications and like to incorporate sustainability into their innovative designs. This also serves…
FAQ Category: Healthcare
What are the most important flooring needs for hospitals?
Healthcare flooring provides unique characteristics that must be met as hospitals rely on flooring to be able to withstand heavy 24/7 foot traffic, fight infections at the ground level, and keep staff and patients safe from a slip and falls. A few characteristics one must consider before purchasing hospital flooring include: • Anti-slip • Infection control •…
Do you have a static dissapative flooring solution?
Yes, we carry a conductive electrotile and static dissipative tile. Best-in-class products that require low maintenance (with no wax) and a lifetime warranty of conductivity. Ensuring that expensive electronic equipment stays protected. What is the difference between conductive and dissipative? ESD floors are categorized based on their electrical resistance properties. Conductive floors measure < or…
What is the best flooring for operating rooms?
When it comes to picking a flooring solution for operating rooms, it is crucial to create a sterile environment. Operating rooms require flooring that will discourage the spread and reproduction of harmful organisms. A few factors to consider include: EPA antimicrobial protection Resistance to stains Puncture resistance from sharp objects ESD (Electrostatic Dissipative) options to…
What are static loads?
Static loads are loads that don’t change over time. Static load testing, as it relates with resilient flooring covers the ASTM Test F-790, “Standard Test Method for Static Load Limit”. This test method is designed to evaluate the ability of a flooring product to withstand or recover from indentation. This test method is designed to…