FLOORING IN HEALTHCARE
staff, patients and visitors with orientation and direction. Marmoleum also has exceptional durability, perfect for this new department where we’d expect to see high footfall from staff and patients.”
Forbo’s Marmoleum is one of the most sustainable products available on the market, being climate positive, from cradle to gate (without offsetting) – removing 0.663kg of carbon for every square metre installed. It is also naturally bacteriostatic (possessing the Allergy UK Seal of Approval) and is easy to clean and maintain thanks to its Topshield pro coating. All of this makes it perfect for healthcare environments, where hygiene and patient wellbeing are a priority.
˝We wanted to use colour and natural imagery to stimulate those within the space, but also to aid with wayfinding around the area.˝
In addition, Eternal was also specified on the project, a heterogeneous sheet vinyl, from the Wood collection. Denise commented: “For the wait areas and quiet spaces we wanted a vinyl floorcovering that could be easily laid, featured natural elements and would stand up to the needs of a busy hospital department. Eternal was perfect for this, with the Elegant Oak colourway bringing a lovely, timber look with a warmth feeling into the space. Eternal is also phthalate free, low in emissions, contains at least 60% recycled content in its backing and is easy to clean, again beneficial for these busy corridor areas.”
Completed in June 2024, the department is already helping to free up capacity in neighbouring departments and has been well received by staff for its fresh design scheme.
The project also won Sustainable Project of the Year at the inaugural Forbo Awards. Denise said: “It’s an amazing feeling winning Sustainable Project of the Year at the Forbo Awards! We all feel extremely privileged and really proud of the finished project. It was lovely to see the reactions of all those present at the opening ceremony of the space and how well it was received. We couldn’t have achieved this without the help of Forbo.”
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