Healthcare Flooring

The healthcare experts

Did you know? Independent testing by the University of Glasgow demonstrates that Marmoleum is uniquely suitable for a diverse range of environments where hygiene and control of bacteria such as E. coli or MRSA is an everyday concern.

Products to use in Healthcare

Importance of well-being

80% of the respondents said well-being was a high priority when considering a solution for hard FM services.

Forbo understands the importance of health and well-being in the healthcare sector and our product portfolio has been created with these two factors in mind. High standards of employee comfort and well-being lead to optimised productivity.

For more information, read our whitepaper 'How the Design of the Workplace Influences well-being and Productivity'.

Forbo partnered with Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC), an international centre drawing on 25 years of global research and practice, to identify the products in our portfolio that can contribute to improving quality of life for people with dementia.

For more information read Do's and Don'ts DSDC

Minimising disruption

63% of the survey respondents said that speed of installation and minimised disruption was a high priority when considering a solution for hard FM services.

That's why we've recently introduced our Fast Fit collection of genuinely adhesive-free products, ideal for the healthcare sector.

The range includes both entrance products and interior flooring ranges, offered in sheet, tile and plank format for maximum flexibility. Quick, easy and economical, the range can reduce installation time by up to half, saving you important downtime.

To find out more visit Fast Fit adhesive free products

Minimising slip risks

When asked specifically about health and safety issues surrounding floor coverings, 71% cited minimising slip risks.

Forbo offers three key collections to help keep staff, visitors and patients safe and sound. Firstly, there are our entrance system ranges of Coral and Nuway . They can stop up to 95% of dirt and moisture entering a building helping to reduce slips.

Our Step safety vinyl floor coverings have guaranteed lifetime slip resistance and offer safety solutions for a wide range of applications. See the full Step range

How important is sustainability?

Well, 35% of our survey respondents considered it a high priority in terms of hard FM solutions.

Forbo has an extensive range of policies and actions which support us in our mission of Creating Better Environments. We also understand our social responsibilities as one of a small number of companies in the UK with SA8000 accreditation. This standard is one of the world's foremost social standards and helps to protect workers at every step of the supply chain

To find out more, just click here. Creating better environments

Marmoleum

Marmoleum is often the preferred flooring solution for healthcare and care environments. Hospitals, private clinics, senior care facilities and assisted living environments all benefit from our Marmoleum hygienic floor covering solution. Easy to clean and maintain, it's also safe, durable and comfortable for both foot and wheeled traffic.

✔ Infection control
✔ Phthalates free
✔ Prevents the growth of bacteria
✔ Allergy approved
✔ Low emission

Marmoleum is able to inhibit the growth of bacteria due to the natural raw materials that go into its production, principally linseed oil. An inherent property of the product, the anti-bacterial qualities of Marmoleum don't diminish over time, giving constant protection and peace of mind from the moment it is installed.

Independent testing by the University of Glasgow has demonstrated that Marmoleum has a unique suitability for a wide range of environments where hygiene and bacteria control such as MRSA or E. coli is a constant concern. The test results for MRSA, Norovirus and C-DIFF can be downloaded below.