Flooring
– without the setting times associated with traditional adhesives – adhesive free flooring can be walked on immediately after being fitted, meaning there is no delay between the install phase and the flooring being ready for use. There is also the added benefit of adhesive free flooring being able to be pulled back up without damaging it, which means it can be reused or recycled, aiding in creating a more circular economy. Another option is flocked flooring, which brings all the comfort, warmth, and acoustic properties of a textile floor covering, with the added practical and hygienic advantages of a more resilient flooring. Combine this with its ease of cleanability and the fact that some collections are Allergy UK-approved, helping to create healthier indoor environments, and this solution is another great option for care homes wanting to incorporate a textile flooring, without compromising on durability.
With regards to acoustics, there are a number of solutions available on the market, including acoustic vinyl products such as our Sarlon and Eternal De Luxe decibel acoustic vinyl sheet collections, which have been specifically developed to reduce impact sound.
There are documents available to help designers when creating spaces for neurodiverse people, such as the new British Standards Institution (BSI), Publicly Available Specification (PAS) Design for the mind – Neurodiversity and the built environment – Guide.5
This document
provides specifiers, designers, and facilities managers with guidance on how to create inclusive environments for a neurodiverse population. Any refurbishment project can be challenging, but flooring in care homes is perhaps especially so, with a range of factors to be considered by designers. However, by liaising with organisations supporting dementia-friendly environments, a clearer plan can be formed to make sure you are creating the best possible spaces for those living with dementia.
References 1
https://dementiastatistics.org/statistics/ numbers-of-people-in-the-uk-2/
2
https://www.dementiastatistics.org/ statistics/prevalence-by-age-in-the-uk/
3
https://www.carehome.co.uk/advice/care- home-stats-number-of-settings-population- workforce
4
https://rnid.org.uk/about-us/research-and- policy/facts-and-figures/
5
https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/ standards/pas-6463/
n Mark Jackson
Mark has worked at Forbo for over seven years as a key account manager for the care sector. He has been on the DSDC’s training course and is fully versed in its guidance on the subject of designing for dementia.
May 2023
www.thecarehomeenvironment.com
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