Interiors


Taking the end user of the product into serious consideration is essential when it comes to specifying the correct type of flooring


flooring solution. We work with multiple manufacturers who produce excellent safety flooring solutions for all types of applications. While the tendency is to think of this kind of flooring as quite clinical in appearance, there are many ranges available with a choice of patterns, designs and colours to complement both modern and more traditional interiors. Being able to provide a stylish option is important, whether it’s for the social


or private sector. People have an expectation that floorcoverings are not only safe and practical, but modern and aesthetically pleasing too. Tis is just as true for the 70% plus of residents in care homes suffering


from dementia where floor covering choices for living, communal or social areas need to be carefully considered. Appropriate flooring should be selected to ensure the highest in safety standards, as well as a reassuring and comfortable environment. Tere are several important characteristics of dementia-friendly flooring.


A matt finish with reduced sparkle is just one of them, along with a surface that reduces impact sound and one that provides a smooth transition between rooms.


CASE STUDY Designer Contracts supplied dementia-friendly flooring to Dorothy Terry House at Redditch in Worcestershire. Te flooring solution offered practicality throughout the 42-bedroom retirement complex – specialising in dementia care living – while in keeping with an interior decor. Over 1,000 m2 of communal corridors, stairs, landings and lounge areas,


spread over five floors, were identified as areas in need of replacement. All the existing flooring was fitted with PolySafe Wood FX safety vinyl, a high


Unrivalled supply and installation service largest


Designer Contracts are one of the UKs


fl ooring contractors


T eir unrivalled national supply and installation service is delivered via their 14 regional warehouses and supported by their own national distribution centre that holds in excess of £3m worth of


stock. No other fl ooring


contractor can off er this capability on a such a scale. Since they started serving the new build market back in 1992 they have become a trusted partner to many housebuilders and developers, both large and small.


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With Blacktex sheet vinyl fl oors from Beaufl or®, aff ordable housing refurbishments can benefi t from a fl oor that’s fast to install, durable and comfortable in use. T e BBC has reported that anti-poverty campaigners are calling for housing associations to stop ripping out carpets and leaving tenants with bare fl oors. T e report also recorded that there is a number of forward thinking organisations looking for a solution to the crisis. Finding a fl oor that’s aff ordable, fast to install, durable and comfort in use is paramount in the hunt for answers. Beaufl or’s Blacktex sheet vinyl fl ooring makes a good option. With a format that can be installed over old fl oor coverings and without glue (rooms up to 35 m2), these fl oors make refurbishing within properties fast and easy. Available in two, three and four-metre width options on selected designs, it can also reduce installation waste. In a range of modern wood and stone tile looks with Natural Look texture, Blacktex leaves tenants with a comfortable and warm fi nish that feels homely and inviting. As well as the minimum requirement for fl oors in kitchens and bathrooms, it is suitable for living areas, bedrooms and hallways. T e collection features a Premium Coating that reduces the chances of permanent stains and marks and that makes maintenance easier for tenants, preserving the fl oor’s look and enhancing its durability.


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specification safety floor, combining decorative designs with sustainable slip resistance and high durability. Featuring authentic reproductions of popular and high clarity wood designs,


the range incorporates a light to dark colour spectrum with non-intrusive safety aggregates in the vinyl to create a safe yet attractive interior. Whether in social housing, care settings or retirement homes, safety is


incredibly important with a number of statutory requirements that need to be met. Tese include the addition of stair nosings to communal staircases, which can help reduce accidents by defining the edge of a step. Transition strips between rooms and differing flooring types are another essential accessory that help provide a safe passage between rooms. Whatever the special requirements or location, the aim should always be to


deliver a safe and durable solution, while creating a space that feels like home. Louise Walters is commercial director for Designer Contracts


Colourful, homely feel for housing


Altro Tegulis tile-eff ect wall panels have added a splash of colour with a luxury feel in Sanctuary Housing’s latest


aff ordable development. “We


were really pleased to discover Altro Tegulis,” says Neil Ruecroſt , head of construction at Sanctuary Group. Altro Tegulis™ tile-eff ect wall panels off er the ideal alternative to traditional tiles for wet rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and retail spaces. With a range of tile- eff ect patterns off ering a grout-free alternative to tiles, Altro Tegulis off ers a more familiar feeling than traditional wall panel sheets. Altro Whiterock Splashbacks™ were also installed in the kitchens.


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