What is The Best Flooring for Healthcare Environments?

Healthcare facilities require specialist, quality flooring that is both suitable to sustain heavy foot traffic, whilst remaining aesthetically pleasing. Maintenance is also a key proponent in healthcare flooring, hospitals in particular need to be ideal for regular cleaning to maintain an acceptable level of hygiene.

Vinyl is one such material that is used in a lot of healthcare environments, due to its versatility and durability. Aesthetically vinyl comes in many different styles which allows you to create a decorative statement, whilst being practical in environments like hospitals and or healthcare facilities.

Vinyl flooring for hospitals

Hospital vinyl flooring has to cater to the unique environment that these facilities represent. Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, they have constant foot traffic as well as equipment like trolleys and wheelchairs moving over them on a regular basis, so for this reason the type of flooring should durable enough to withstand this continuous wear. There are a few types of vinyl flooring that are suitable for hospitals, outline below:

Vinyl plank flooring

Vinyl plank gives the impression of a wood floor but with the properties of vinyl. It is resilient to scuffs and is easy to clean making it ideal for areas like foyers and waiting rooms.

Vinyl tile flooring

Vinyl tile comes in many varieties, creating a versatile aesthetic with numerous patterns and designs to suit your existing decor. It is durable and easy to maintain making it ideal for use in areas like exam rooms.

Market-leading vinyl flooring installation from JDF Flooring

JDF flooring provides high-quality, hygienic hospital vinyl flooring solutions to the healthcare sector. Choose from a range of PVC, vinyl plank or luxury vinyl tile (LVT) to suit your existing decor and budget. Our approved and experienced installers work at your convenience, with minimal disruption, providing you with flooring that will look great and stand the test of time.

Call JDF today or contact us to arrange a quotation for your flooring project.