At Forbo we understand that, away from the customer's eye, an efficient Back of House is what keeps all Leisure & Hospitality businesses running smoothly. And of course, ensuring employee health and safety in these busy, fundamental areas is a paramount concern. Our portfolio of flooring solutions delivers both durability and performance to keep these all important functions running efficiently, while ensuring staff safety in the workplace.
Under constant use, Back of House Areas are susceptible to splashes, spills and debris which can contaminate floor surfaces and increase the risk of slips and trips. Our Surestep and Safestep ranges deliver true Health and Safety Executive (HSE) compliant solutions to ensure safe working conditions:
- All relevant slip ratings covered (R10 to R12)
- Wet pendulum test value ≥ 36 to ≥ 50 (slider 96 & 55)
- Meets the requirements of BS EN 13845 class Esf
- Slip resistant particles in the wear layer of All Forbo Step safety floors guarantee lifetime sustainable slip resistance
- Decibel options for areas where noise needs to be kept to a minimum
- Complete wetroom solutions also available
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Service corridors are the life line of BoH areas, and restricting access for flooring refurbishments will have a detrimental impact on business. Our Modul'up vinyl can be fitted quickly and easily, even when the area is in use or overnight, and can be walked on immediately after installation:
- Adhesive free thanks to our unique single sided tape system
- No setting or drying times
- Floor is ready for immediate use after installation
- Effortless removal at the end of its service life
- No odours permeating to visitor or guest areas
- Compact version for performance in areas subject to wheeled traffic
- T.E. version for use on damp subfloors with up to 97% RH
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Service and customer entrances are subject to a constant onslaught of foot and wheeled traffic as staff and deliveries come and go. Our Coral and Nuway entrance systems are tough and resilient, and can can play a critical role in reducing the potential for slips and trips by preventing dirt and moisture from being tracked in:
- Coral textile solutions offer both sheet and tile formats
- Removes up to 95% of soil and moisture and reduces cleaning costs for interior floor coverings by 65%*
- Nuway rigid systems for areas subject to heavy point loading and wheeled traffic.
*Independent testing by Cleaning Research International
To request sample folders, simply fill in the online form on the link below:
Leisure & Hospitality Request form