Areas of application
Medicine and Pharmacy
System flooring and protective solutions for hospitals, clinics, laboratories, pharmaceutical facilities and buildings with stringent hygiene requirements.
TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS GUIDE
Key flooring and protective solutions in healthcare facilities
The diagram highlights the key elements we consider when selecting a system: flooring, hygienic finishes, joints, the substrate, ESD requirements and wet service areas.
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Flooring systems
Seamless installation, wear resistance and easy cleaning.
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Hygienic finishes and joints
Coved edges, wall-to-floor joints and easier hygiene maintenance.
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Joints and finishes
Transitions, expansion joints, edges and technical detailing.
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ESD systems where required
For laboratories, pharmaceutical facilities and areas with sensitive equipment.
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Concrete substrate preparation
Grinding, crack repair, moisture testing and adhesion checks.
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Slip-resistant wet areas
Moisture, cleaning, service areas, falls and drains.
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SYSTEM-BASED APPROACH
In healthcare environments, the floor is more than a finishing layer
In healthcare, laboratory and pharmaceutical facilities, the flooring system must support hygiene, cleaning, safe movement, resistance to disinfectants, the stable use of equipment and the facility’s long-term reliability.
We therefore select a system based on more than appearance. We consider the purpose of the space, the condition of the concrete substrate, moisture, chemical exposure, the cleaning regime and the movement of staff, trolleys, beds and technical equipment.
APPLICATION EXAMPLES
How requirements vary according to how a space is used
A healthcare facility is not a single uniform surface. Corridors, laboratories, wet areas and technical rooms require different levels of resistance, texture, hygiene and substrate preparation.
Operating theatres and clean rooms
Seamless surfaces for areas where hygiene, cleaning and resistance to disinfectants are essential.
Laboratories and technical areas
These areas require chemical resistance, system stability and correct substrate preparation.
Wet and service areas
Where moisture, cleaning and service use are present, slip resistance and correct sealing of details are essential.
SYSTEM DETAILS
What each solution means in practice
Flooring systems
Surfaces subject to the daily movement of staff, patients, trolleys, beds and equipment.
- seamless installation
- resistance to wear and traffic
- easy daily cleaning
- slip-resistant finish where required
Hygienic finishes and joints
Correct execution of edges, wall-to-floor joints, transitions and details helps reduce weak points during cleaning and hygiene maintenance.
- coved finishes where required
- treatment of wall-to-floor joints
- easier hygiene maintenance
- technically correct transitions between surfaces
Joints and finishes
Details often determine a system’s durability, particularly at edges, transitions and expansion joints.
- sealing of joints and transitions
- edge treatment
- technically correct treatment of expansion joints
- fewer weak points in the system
ESD systems where required
For laboratories, pharmaceutical facilities and technical rooms where equipment or processes require protection against electrostatic discharge.
- ESD protection against electrostatic discharge
- suitable for sensitive equipment
- technically designed layer build-up
- assessment of the space’s requirements
Concrete substrate preparation
A reliable system begins with the substrate. Poor preparation can shorten the service life of the coating.
- substrate grinding and cleaning
- crack repair
- moisture testing
- adhesion testing
Slip-resistant wet areas
Areas frequently exposed to moisture, cleaning, service use and a greater risk of slipping.
- slip-resistant texture
- moisture resistance
- falls, drains and drainage
- correct sealing of joints and edges
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
What we assess before selecting a system
The reliability of a flooring system depends on a correct assessment of the space and substrate. Before selecting a system, we therefore assess the key technical conditions, not only the preferred colours.
RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS
Systems we may recommend following a site survey
There is no universal final choice. It depends on the purpose of the space, loads, moisture, the cleaning regime, substrate condition and the expected service life.
Possible finishes
From hygienic finishes to ESD systems
OUR APPROACH
How we select the right system for your facility
Assessment of the space
We review the purpose of the space, use zones, loads, cleaning regime, moisture, temperature and any special requirements.
Substrate assessment
We assess the condition of the concrete, cracks, flatness, adhesion, moisture and the preparation required before installing the system.
System proposal
We prepare a recommendation covering the system, layer build-up, degree of slip resistance, finishes and possible colour solutions.
Installation or technical supervision
Where required, we provide installation, material supply or technical project supervision, as well as technical advice on key details.
Need a solution for a healthcare, laboratory or pharmaceutical facility?
Send us the basic information about the space and we will prepare a system proposal based on the loads, hygiene requirements, substrate condition, cleaning regime and expected use.