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PVC also known as vinyl is the most used plastic in building materials. Window profiles, roofing membranes, pipes and cables are most often made of PVC.
In modern hospitals, surface covering are subject to extremely specific requirements. These are all met by using vinyl sheet flooring which combines free rein for architects, patient safety, low cost, and environmental responsibility.
The surroundings have a huge impact on successful treatment. Vinyl sheet flooring gives architects free rein to pursue this ambitious vision. It meet all the requirements as hospital floor material.
In this article we will explain why vinyl sheet flooring is the right choice for hospital flooring.
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Hospital floors are daunting challenge since they are exposed to heavy traffic 24 hours a day. Vinyl is up to the task. It is durable and strong, safe and shock absorbent, and comfortable to walk. Resilient vinyl flooring is also with the quality of cushioned flooring, people will not fell tired easily when stand on it.
Vinyl sheet flooring reduces noise and provides good acoustics. We all understand how importance it is for patients to have a good rest; and how important it is for doctor to do operation in a quiet environment. Vinyl sheet is excellent for hospital room floor in noise reduction.
Moreover vinyl is one of the best materials to seal wet rooms and it is excellent for antibacterial and fungicidal functions. Basically only rubber sheet and vinyl sheet flooring can be with sealing function in the joint. Sealing will make sure the flooring is all in one piece.
Vinyl sheet flooring has unique hygienic properties. It has a sealed impermeable surface and can be cleaned on a daily basis using environmentally sound cleaning agents.
With fire resistant, waterproof, slip resistant functions, hospital grade sheet vinyl flooring is so perfect for hospital floors.
It is possible to integrate signage zone boundaries and even art into vinyl flooring. This makes the hospital ore welcoming and accessible for patients or visitors and staff.
Colored vinyl flooring will make patients feeling happier and relax. And it can also with colorful design for Children’s school, or warm design for elderly center.
ESD Vinyl sheet flooring is anti-static thereby protecting humans and sensitive electronic equipment from electrostatic shock.
No doubt that operating room floor will need ESD function.
It can be with both Conductive and Dissipative electrostatic function.
Vinyl flooring is an excellent choice when looking at total cost of ownership. It is long lasting, easy to clean and to maintain.
Vinyl flooring is with lower cost than porcelain tile, ceramic tile, rubber flooring, and wood flooring.
Vinyl is a sustainable material. It is 100% recyclable. Some of the PVC was recycled and reused. A reused example is the corridor Champions at a British school.
By using vinyl in hospital interiors architects get endless design possibilities. Patient care is improved and the hospital becomes a better place for visitors and staff.
Vinyl sheet flooring included homogeneous vinyl sheet flooring and heterogeneous vinyl sheet flooring. ESD vinyl flooring is in the category of homogeneous flooring.
Homogeneous flooring is performing better than heterogeneous flooring in below:
More durable, scratch resistant
Longer life expectancy
Better in Antibacterial and Fungicidal
It is true that:
The Best Flooring for Hospital: Homogeneous Vinyl Sheet Flooring
This article is written by Longda Flooring (www.longdaflooring.com), the largest vinyl sheet flooring manufacturer from China.
Please contact Longda flooring for a free quote on your vinyl flooring needs. We have quick response, efficient communication, quality products, on time delivery, and competitive price.
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