With millions of square metres of floor coverings installed in healthcare establishments around the world every year, Forbo is at the forefront when it comes to understanding the needs and concerns of the health sector in regards to flooring.
Between our resilient ranges and Flotex collection, available in both sheet and tile, you are sure to find the perfect floor covering.
Marmoleum is ideal for all areas in a hospital where durability and hygiene is required. Marmoleum is also naturally bacteriostatic and independently proven to inhibit the growth and spread of infections such as MRSA, Norovirus, Acinetobacter baumannii and C Difficile helping to contribute to a healthier and more hygienic environment in any area of a hospital.
Marmoleum’s unique Topshield2 finish reduces soiling and is also resistant to staining from hand disinfectant and it is the only resilient floor covering to be approved by Allergy UK as thanks to its smooth surface, it does not harbour house dust mites
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Forbo presents its new Sphera homogenous flooring which is produced with the latest technology and offers striking floor designs. Sphera Element offers a balanced palette of 62 colours that coordinates well with Forbo's extended portfolio of vinyl, Marmoleum and textile floor coverings. Sphera Energetic offers a fresher and brighter palette and features complementary colour banks.
Sphera is a great flooring choice for use in healthcare as not only is it extremely durable but it also has a SMART-top surface finish ensuring a high resistance to chemicals, scratches and stains. It's also 100% phthalate free and has very low emissions helping to ensure high indoor air quality.
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The High Tech Textile
Flotex offers the benefits of both resilient and textile floor coverings, allowing areas to have warmth and comfort without compromising on hygiene and infection control. Flotex has been approved by Allergy UK as it doesn't harbour allergens.
Flotex has also been proven to effectively combat the development of stale odours that are associated with bacterial growths feeding on absorbed liquids and soil.
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Design Vinyl Sheet
Eternal meets the three key essential requirements for healthcare flooring; resistant to chemicals, extremely durable and very easy to clean.
Eternal can create a less institutional interior with the highly natural look of the product.
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The All Natural Solution to Hold Your Thoughts
Bulletin Board is an all natural pin board linoleum that can be applied in framed pin boards or directly to the wall. Bulletin Board does not attract dust and has bacteriostatic properties making it ideal for hospital environment.
It can be used in public areas for communication with patients, staff and visitors as well as in individual rooms to display 'get well soon' messages.
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Safety. Design. Confidence.
Patient safety is of paramount concern to hospitals so choosing a safety floor with a guaranteed lifetime slip resistance is key. Thanks to our Step Crystals which also ensure clean, fresh designs and easier cleaning, the whole Step collection has lifetime slip resistance.
Available in modern wood and stone designs Step is the safety floor which does not look like a safety floor.
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Turn Down the Volume
As the wards and corriders of hospitals can be noisy places achieving lower noise pollution is essential in reducing the stress and promoting the well being and comfort of patients and staff.
Our Sarlon acoustic vinyl absorbs sound therefore creating a calmer environment for patients.
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Luxury & Loose Lay Vinyl Tiles
Forbo’s Allura collection offers you the aesthetics of realistic, natural wood and stone floors whilst giving you the advantages of strong and durable vinyl: warm underfoot, sound absorbing, tough & durable, with easy installation & maintenance.
Practical and easy to clean Allura offers high quality aesthetics with low maintenance costs.
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