Construction World July 2020

FLOORING

HYGIENIC. DURABLE.

Comfortable. Safe. Customisable.

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the necessity of a good maintenance regime, with particular reference to the now mandatory cleaning and disinfecting. Vinyl flooring and in particular vinyl sheeting, has been the hygienic benchmark for healthcare industries for decades and is the logical choice right now. Construction World asked Denver Coleman, Polyflor SA’s Chairman about the benefits of vinyl flooring and vinyl sheeting in the current context.

“V inyl sheeting is widely used in hospitals, clinics and healthcare IDFLOLWLHV ,W SURYLGHV D GXUDEOH UHVLOLHQW DQG LPSHUYLRXV ͤQLVK suited for the healthcare environment,” says Coleman. “The same EHQHͤWV RI XVLQJ YLQ\O VKHHWLQJ DSSO\ IRU XVH LQ HGXFDWLRQDO IDFLOLWLHV and buildings in other sectors – especially when there is a greater need for hygiene and safety.” High standards for hygiene and infection control According to Coleman studies have shown that vinyl sheeting prevents the growth of bacteria – which is largely because of its seamless design. “It is impervious and has no gaps for microbial growth. Dust and dirt are prevented from gathering in areas that are hard to clean because of the hot welded joints.” These ensure that there is no microbial growth. “Vinyl sheeting is easy to disinfect and clean with the result that it offers superior hygiene and infection control.” Superior durability and maintenance Vinyl sheeting with polyurethane reinforcement is resilient and ͥH[LEOH DQG KDV D VRIWHU IHHO WKDQ PRVW RWKHU W\SHV RI ͥRRULQJ

“This is ideal for facilities where staff spend all day on their feet as the vinyl’s shock absorption reduces leg fatigue,” says Coleman. In addition vinyl sheeting has good slip resistance and is good for reducing ‘clutter noise’ in an environment as it absorbs sound and creates a more peaceful environment that is conducive to concentration. ̸9LQ\O VKHHWLQJ LV WKH W\SH RI ͥRRULQJ WKDW FUHDWHV D VDIH ZRUNDEOH environment in a multitude of settings,” says Coleman. Customised design possibilities &ROHPDQ VD\V YLQ\O ͥRRULQJ FDQ FUHDWH D ZDUP DQG DHVWKHWLFDOO\ pleasing atmosphere. “A wide variety of colours and styles are available and the sheeting can even be branded to suit the visual identity of the school, educational facility, hospital or business.” ƒ

WHY CHOOSE VINYL • Durable and easy to maintain • High standard of hygiene and infection control

• Enhances comfort and safety • Customised design possibilities

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