Carehomes
Fortunately, with the right choice of material, surface, and design, every space can have a safe and visually appealing foundation.
Entrances and Exits
The entrance to a care home should be both welcoming and safe. There are several options to consider, but we lean towards carpets designed specifically for care homes that offer functionality and style. Heckmondwike has superior options such as their Caring Carpet collection which is available in 20 colours and can be customised with logos or designs, ensuring a personalised touch for any space.
Doorways are common places for accidents, especially in wet weather. With vulnerable residents regularly entering and exiting, durable entrance matting is crucial, we have a few things to consider when choosing the right flooring.
- Reduces the risk of slippery mud or dirt being tracked into the home and enhances cleanliness
- Removable, easy-to-clean matting that supports infection control
- Cost-effective and practical solution that enhances safety
Designing a care home requires a thoughtful approach, especially when it comes to flooring.
The right flooring is essential for creating a homely environment that prioritises safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
Striking a balance between these factors can be challenging, but with our commercial flooring expertise, we’ll guide you through the key areas in a care home and highlight the specific flooring requirements for each space.
Corridors and High-Traffic Areas
Corridors are busy areas that require flooring that’s durable, hygienic, and slip resistant.
In-line with the latest safety standards, we are seeing Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) as a popular solution for these high-traffic zones.
LVT offers strength, easy maintenance, and a wide range of styles and colours, allowing you to create a welcoming, homely environment.
Key benefits of LVT:
- Easy repairability — damaged tiles can be replaced individually, saving time and reducing disruption.
- Wood-effect LVT options, such as those from Forbo Naire Allurflex, offer the warm look of wooden floors
- With a 10-year guarantee and compatibility with most cleaning products, LVT is a long-lasting, low-maintenance choice for infection-controlled areas
Bathrooms and Toilets
Bathrooms require non-slip, washable flooring to ensure safety and cleanliness. With residents often needing assistance, the flooring must be easy to navigate for caregivers, wheelchairs, and walkers.
Additionally, avoid shiny or reflective floors, as they can confuse residents with dementia and other ailments. Eternal from Forbo Naire or Polysafe standard from Polyfloor offers a safety flooring rating of R10 in a range of modern styles, proving that practical flooring can bring character and personality.
Staff Areas
When we think about care homes, we often disregard the importance of the staffing area.
Caregivers need their own designated areas to prevent cross-contamination, and zoning can help achieve this. Different shades of LVT or carpet tiles can be used to clearly define staff-only areas while adding a fresh, creative touch to the design.
Planning care home flooring can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. We provide a wide range of flooring and carpet solutions to meet the specific needs of every area in your care home.
