A CARING COMMISSION FROM AMTICO
When a new cancer research facility was commissioned in a hospital development
funded by Ralph Lauren, specialist vinyl flooring from Amtico was chosen to provide a clean, safe and stylish new surface.
The Royal Marsden Hopsital is one of the leading cancer treatment centres in the world, involved in around 750 clinical trials every year. The hospital has a major commitment to improving care given, and the centre’s work influences the diagnosis and treatment of patients throughout the world. In 2014, fashion designer Ralph Lauren continued a long-standing relationship with The Royal Marsden when he visited the Chelsea hospital to support The Ralph Lauren Centre for Breast Cancer Research.
The investment saw the Ralph Lauren Corporation and The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity fund a new breast cancer research facility, which opened in Spring 2016. The new centre will run clinical trials and studies and is dedicated to advancing breast cancer research, improving early diagnosis and developing new treatments.
Alongside the development of the new unit, the hospital also refurbished the flooring in the main reception area to freshen the space, investing in a product that was going to stand up to high levels of footfall.
The new breast cancer research facility required flooring that incorporated
enhanced slip-resistance, while offering a versatile finish which was suited to the warm, safe and welcoming environment created in the individual rooms. After careful consultation between the hospital, Amtico and the flooring contractor, a specification was suggested and further developed to meet all requirements.
The installation of the flooring in both the main reception and the new Ralph Lauren Centre for Breast Cancer Research was completed by South London-based Downs Flooring.
Commenting on Amtico, Managing Director of Downs Flooring, David Walsh, said: “Whenever I’m discussing projects with customers, Amtico is always top of my recommendation list.
“From an installation point of view, I always have total confidence in the product, which means I can finish a job safe in the knowledge the flooring will perform for years to come. And, as far as the finished look and feel is concerned, I don’t think there is a better type of flooring on the market. Essentially, if it’s in the budget, I will always recommend Amtico – it’s as simple as that.
“The Royal Marsden is also testament to the durability and aesthetics of
Amtico’s flooring. Although the main reception has a particularly high footfall, I know from experience that it simply won’t be a problem.”
The requirements of the new flooring included excellent slip-resistance, exceptional durability and a highly attractive, modern finish which blended with the state-of-the-art surroundings. The Amtico Assura range, finished in an American Oak and laid in a Stripwood pattern, proved the ideal choice for the breast cancer research facility.
Amtico’s Assura range of safety design tiles offers R10 enhanced slip-resistance via a modified wear layer. In response to international safety regulations and a recognised need in the commercial sector for a high-design, high- performance flooring product, the Assura range has been developed to provide the perfect balance between safety and aesthetics, whilst being easy to maintain. Designed for busy public areas where slip-resistance is key, Assura is great for spaces where there is risk of water spillage as well as a high number of wheelchairs, luggage, pushchairs and areas with direct access to the outside. Achieving 36+ in the pendulum wet test, the enhanced slip-resistance is
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