BATHROOMS STEP INSIDE
When specifying specialist flooring for a domestic environment, you should consider the following points:
• Drainage/existing substrate • Type of equipment that will be used in the room
• Extra impact resistance for walking aids and wheeled mobility aids
• Cleaning • Stairs or ramps • Ground floor or upper floor location • Shoe and barefoot usage • Spillages of food, bodily fluids or chemicals • Potential for staining of floor
• Contrasting colours on walls and floors, which can help those suffering from dementia or visual impairments
• Design and appearance • Time available for installation
environment which is easy to clean makes life easier, and safer, for everyone. Surfaces that are impervious and can be washed and even steam cleaned allow for the highest levels of hygiene to be maintained.
The best options are bathroom solutions, such as a watertight and integrated floor and wall system, that are easy to clean and safe with a number of contaminants such as shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. As a retailer, you should also look for the latest specialist safety flooring, designed to keep you safe in wetrooms, bathrooms, toilets, whether you are barefoot or wearing shoes, to ensure your customer is safe no matter what they are (or are not) wearing on their feet.
There are many reasons to choose safety flooring over tiles in domestic bathroom adaptations. Tiles and grouting are porous, making them more susceptible to harbouring bacteria. Tiles chip and crack more easily, allowing dirt and bacteria to collect and hide from cleaners. They can also allow water to reach the substrate, causing damage to walls. Grout lines are particularly vulnerable and even epoxy grout is susceptible. Unlike tiles, safety floors have no grout, giving bacteria nowhere to hide.
In people’s homes more than anywhere, a comfortable, welcoming and attractive look matters. There are plenty of safety flooring options with contemporary shades to suit any domestic environment, including latest innovations with a soft- look finish that is more homely than traditional safety flooring.
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