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Interior Refurbishment
Forbo offers range of floor
treatments at hospice
Forbo Flooring Systems was recently involved in a major refurbishment project at Naomi House Children’s Hospice in
Winchester, supplying a range of products that have helped to create stimulating and calming environments whilst addressing
key areas such as safety, hygiene and infection control.
David Golland of Building Surveying &
Project Management Ltd managed
the partial demolition and rebuild of
the hospice. He commented: “I’ve worked
with Forbo many times over a long period so
I have a good relationship with them. They
were very helpful in assisting in the selection
of appropriate floor coverings for this
project.”
One area that presented a challenge was the
main corridor that curves around the
building. Forbo proposed Marmoleum Striato
in Colourstream which has multi-coloured
crayon-like stripes. Carefully shaped and cut,
the resulting floor is hygienic and
hardwearing and makes a strong visual
statement.
Using Flotex Vision, a calming cobblestone
pattern has been created in an area used by
parents visiting their children. Flotex is very
durable as the pile is constructed from
millions of tightly packed upright nylon fibres
that also give the flooring excellent sound
absorption properties. Forbo’s unique hybrid
product has also earned the Allergy UK Seal
of Approval for the way in which allergens are
trapped within the pile and released to
standard cleaning appliances. David said:
“The Flotex has been laid in a quiet seating
area where parents can take a break and
enjoy the views of the garden. The area has
full height glazing and the cobblestone
pattern ‘brings the outside in’. This flooring is
fully washable and resilient but it has the feel
of carpet, so it really helps to create a
comfortable environment.”
Surestep Laguna safety flooring has been
used in hospice bathrooms, and bold patterns
featuring footsteps, bubbles and dolphins
have been created for the enjoyment of all
the young patients, even those with profound
disabilities. Surestep Laguna offers barefoot
and footwear slip resistance and has been
designed to maintain its fresh and clean
appearance. Made from 60% recycled
materials and 100% recyclable, it offers an
environmentally friendly flooring solution.
Mark Smith, Chief Executive of Naomi House
said: “A key part of the project design brief
was to balance the clinical needs of a
modern hospice with our desire to create a
homely environment for the children and
their families who use the building. Forbo
helped the team to select a variety of floor
coverings for the different parts of the
building, creating innovative design solutions
whilst satisfying the requirements of infection
control, resulting in a fabulous interior which
is enjoyed and admired by all who use it.”
For more information please call
0844 822 3928 or visit
www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/healthcare
Flotex Vision in a cobblestone
design ‘brings the outside in’
Marmoleum Striato in Colourstream has delivered an
appealing ‘crayon-like’ floor surface in corridors
Bold designs are cut into the
Surestep Laguna safety flooring
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