Sustainability
then torn up, usually tossed into landfill, and the flooring surface replaced with new material.
Welcome developments in the industry
now eliminate the need to remove an old floor, and subsequently, no disposal of the old floor is needed, either. Even if it is severely damaged and worn, apparently beyond repair, there is still hope. A floor that looks to be in a terrible condition can be totally transformed through renovation, with the final result of a brand-new looking surface.
Furthermore, a renovated floor can
be expected to last equally as long as a new floor before it is worn and in need of maintenance and has the added bonus that the entire process can be undertaken between two and four times before it must be replaced with new flooring. For example, a wooden floor is expected to last for about fifteen years before it needs to be renovated or replaced. However, a wooden floor can be renovated up to four times, which means it can last for a total of sixty years. Considering the significant environmental and cost savings that come with just one renovation, the long-term benefits for care homes are considerable.
A long-term sustainability solution Beyond the clear environmental advantages, there are other compelling benefits for care homes. It is a quick and easy process; much faster than replacement, with less downtime needed, and less noise and disturbance for staff, residents, and families. It also delivers enormous cost-savings – of up to fifty per cent in many cases. Any decisions around flooring must be
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is resilient sales manager at Bona. He is an established sales manager with many years’ experience in senior roles, having worked with a number of well-recognised organisations throughout his career. Today, Rohit leads the sales division at Bona UK to help customers across healthcare choose the best flooring solutions on the market. He is highly skilled at supporting the unique needs of customers in the sector and maintaining strong, long-lasting client relationships. Rohit’s in-depth knowledge of flooring in healthcare has seen him provide expert
focused on long-term solutions, avoiding the pitfalls of opting for a short-term fix. Care homes are now in a strong position to take greater responsibility from an environmental perspective. There is, of course, a long way to go to make the sector more sustainable, but renovation is a catalyst for change for care homes, and adoption across the sector is set to increase in the coming years.
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opinion on a range of related topics, as well as industry insight into the latest developments and trends across the UK flooring market.
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