OVF September Newsletter
I’ve been noticing that apples are turning up in the grocery and farm markets lately. They are beautiful to look at but also make for a healthy snack! “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is an old way of saying that a healthy diet influences our long term wellness. September is the month where I like to discuss flooring for health care environments. There are so many types of spaces in healthcare and so many options in flooring available through Ohio Valley Flooring. Every decision matters for the benefit of both patient care and for those who work taking care of others. Let’s dive right in!
Flooring Options for Healthcare Facilities
It is understood that floorcovering supports all that goes on in a healthcare facility. Each area has different requirements in performance. For example, in a lobby, the surface should not only be durable but must also be welcoming. A waiting area should be comforting. Flooring in patient rooms should be safe and easy to keep clean. Lab flooring must be especially resistant to stains. Other areas of concern are operating rooms, therapy rooms, and spaces that require sensitive electronic equipment with specific flooring needs. Of course, all flooring types should help to promote healthy indoor air quality!
The good news is that the Tarkett distributor flooring collections have something to offer for all of these spaces! Let OVF be your guide!
Homogeneous: Highly recommended is Tarkett’s iQ? Optima? This proven winner for decades is “never refinished, always restored.” Recently launched is the refreshing new color palette. Specify the heat welded sheet for infection control areas. But for even more versatility, choose tile in various sizes. The collection has been thoughtfully re-imagined? to have maximum appeal for healthcare and similar spaces.
This product is superior to competitors by the fact that a simple dry buffing restores iQ? Optima? to its original appearance, practically keeping it forever young. This makes for better ROI! With the unwavering durability of Tarkett’s iQ technology, environmental services teams are able to work more efficiently, with fewer chemicals and that means consistently better indoor air quality for the life of the floor. View the refreshed line here:
iQ? Optima? is also superior in stain-resistance. We have a stain test performance sheet available upon request. Even the welds resist staining and never need sealing.
We know some projects require a quick turnaround, and reliability is essential when you’re on a tight schedule. Many popular colors of iQ? Optima? are available on our Ready-to-Ship Distribution Program. Brochures are available. Just ask!
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For Warm, Contemporary Visuals Make it Heterogeneous Sheet
?Healthcare facilities can often feel stressful to patients and their families. To promote a sense of calm, a welded flooring with nature inspired visuals may be a good option. Meet Tarkett Performa! Key features:
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Flooring for Specialized Health Spaces
Sometimes healing involves physical therapy. These spaces also have unique performance requirements. Johnsonite’s Triumph and Inertia rubber sport floors are available in three stylish, coordinating patterns that elevate the design of health and wellness spaces for every activity and fitness level. Both products are Cradle to Cradle Certified? Silver and made with 40% recycled content.
? Olio ? captures the fluid movement of oil and watercolor paints. ? Minerality emulates the color variation found in natural stone. ? Speckled features small, multi-colored chips for subtle patterning.
Of course, all designs and colorways in Inertia and Triumph rubber sport tile coordinate perfectly with the colors of your favorite Johnsonite resilient wall base or Millwork finishing borders and finishing accessories!
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Tarkett’s solution for ESD-sensitive areas in hospitals: iQ Granit SD, the permanently static-dissipative vinyl flooring for use in heavy-traffic laboratories, clean rooms and ESD-sensitive areas in hospitals. It delivers the perfect combination of stable and reliable conductivity alongside the proven capabilities of Tarkett’s iQ technology of simple dry-buffing for ease of maintenance and solid ROI.
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Tarkett's iD Latitude LVT Collection Balances Design Versatility & Budget
?What flooring is recommended for spaces such as waiting areas, corridors, cafeterias, and chapels? iD Latitude! This should be your “go-to” LVT collection because it really has everything you’re looking for.
iD Latitude is the most affordable commercial LVT collection offered by Tarkett. So as far as budget goes, you’re in the right place! From cool to warm tones, light to dark looks, and a variety of grain patterns, the 30 wood visuals give you complete design flexibility. Everyday scuffs and stains are no worries for your owner with Tarkett’s Techtonic? polyurethane coating over a 20-mil wear layer. When you mix and match with the coordinating stone and abstract visuals, you’ll be creating stylish, durable environments at a competitive price point. iD Latitude is also CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly? by Allergy Standards Ltd.
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?What About Asthma and Allergy Friendly Certification? What it Means and Why it is so Important.
The EPA estimates that people spend about 90% of their time indoors. Products we live with and use in our daily lives can contribute significantly to respiratory issues. The Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification Program is a creation of the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL). The mission of this certification program is to help people make informed purchasing decisions for healthier indoor air quality.
In this certification program products of various types are scientifically tested to meet strict standards. Only the products that meet the standards may carry the certification mark you see below. The certification is not specific to floorcovering. Also included are cleaning products, air cleaners, filters, bedding, and more.
A flooring receives certification when independently tested under 4 principles:
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