Healthcare

SOLUTION GUIDE - ASIA

Designing
healing
environments
CHALLENGES IN
ASIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES

Global spending on health is forecasted to increase from <US$8 Exhibit 1. Healthcare costs are likely to rise
significantly in Asia
trillion in 2013 to close to US$20 trillion in 2040, countries in
Asia will be particularly impacted with healthcare costs rising at TOTAL HEALTHCARE SPEND

unprecedented rates (Exhibit 1). PPP$ PER CAPITA’

Singapore India Indonesia

+38% +99% +61%

5493

THREE KEY DRIVERS

3981

1. AGING POPULATION
The Asia-Pacific Risk Centre reports that
Asia will be home
between 2015 to 2030, the Asia-Pacific to over 60% of
region will see an increase of 71% in the the world’s 503 630
elderly population (aged 65 and over), population aged
253 392

representing an increase of 200 million over 65 by 2030 2015 2040 2015 2040 2015 2040
people. It is significantly faster than in (over 500 million Share of 4.6 5.8 4.1 4.9 3.6 4.0
North America (+55%) & in Europe people)
GDP

(+31%)¹. Source: Who, Dieleman Et. Al (2016)

2. INCREASE IN CHRONIC DISEASES Exhibit 2. Estimated universal health coverage

Non communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a large share of the global in 2030 in Asian countries
burden on healthcare and the leading cause of death globally. NCDs, also
known as chronic diseases include cardiovascular diseases (such as Korea 86 to 92%
heart attacks and strokes), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases
(including asthma; caused by pollution) and diabetes. Patients will need Japan 84 to 86%
longer care and more constant visit to the healthcare facilities. Singapore
Thailand
China
3. EFFORTS TO IMPROVE ACCESS AND QUALITY OF CARE Taiwan
72 to 84%
The efforts to increase access to healthcare through new clinics and Hong Kong
hospitals in impoverished communities is a key driver of increased Sri Lanka
spending, particularly in the public sector. Despite the efforts made, the Malaysia
universal health coverage in the majority of the Asia countries will still Vietnam 67 to 72%
Brunei
remain below 64% by 2030 (Exhibit 2). Bangladesh
India
Nepal 57 to 64%
Laos
Cambodia
Indonesia
Philippines 51 to 57%
Myanmar

Source: Trends in future health financing and coverage: future health spending and
universal health coverage in 188 countries, 2016–40 https://www.thelancet.com/
journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)30697-4/fulltext

¹ "Prevention is the best medicine: rethinking healthcare in Asia" June 2018, by Alphabeta

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR
ASIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

Asia is one of
1. MEDICAL TOURISMS
the key
Compared with the cost in U.S., the saving of medical treatments in Asia can be
up to 80-90% (Exhibit 3). The growth of medical tourisms continues with destinations of
Thailand, India, Malaysia and Singapore contributing more than 60% of the total global medical
revenue. This encourages the private service providers upgrading their facilities tourism
to meet the International standards like JCI.

Exhibit 3. Comparison of Major Medical Tourism Destinations in Asia

Number of medical JCI healthcare Average saving as Popular treatment options

Country
tourists (2012) facilities compared to U.S.

Alternative medicine, cosmetic surgery,

dental care, gender realignment, heart
Thailand 2,530,000 37 50-75% surgery, obesity surgery, oncology and
orthopedics

Cardiology, orthopedics, nephrology,

India 170,000 21 65-90% oncology and neuro surgery

Cardiology, oncology, orthopedics,

Malaysia 671,000 13 65-80% obstetrics and gynecology

Cardiology, ophthalmology, oncology and

Singapore 494,000 21 30-45% anti-ageing

Indonesia NA 17 NA Cosmetic surgery and dentistry procedures

Orthopedics, fertility treatment, cardiology

Taiwan 173,311 13 40-55% and cosmetic surgery
Source: http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/images/kpmg_ficci_heal_sep_2014_271014.pdf

2. GOVERNMENT HEALTHCARE Exhibit 4. Annualised growth in health spending, by GBD

SPENDING super-region and funding source
The region of southeast Asia, east Asia, Central Europe, eastern Government
Europe, and central Asia
and Oceania was projected to have the Prepaid private
highest average annual health spending GBD high income Out-of-pocket
growth over time (5·6%, 4·5–6·8), followed Latin America and
Caribbean
Development
assistance for health
by south Asia (5·3%, 4·7–6·1), although North Africa and
growth declined across time. The highest Middle East

growth rates of government health South Asia

spending is in southeast Asia, east Asia, Southeast Asia, east

and Oceania (Exhibit 4) to improve the Asia, and Oceania

universal health coverage. Sub-Saharan Africa

0 5 10·0
Source: Source: Joseph L Dieleman et al (2016), “National spending on health by source
for 184 countries between 2013 and 2040”

Asia healthcare facilities investment will continue to grow by the

domestic & international patient demands

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CONTENTS
ENHANCING THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE

DESIGNING HEALING ENVIRONMENTS 6

ENSURING PATIENT COMFORT  8

ENCOURAGING MOBILITY  10

DESIGNING AN EFFICIENT
AND COST-EFFECTIVE BUILDING 

HELPING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF HEALTHCARE

ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS 12

CARING FOR CAREGIVERS 14

OPTIMISING MAINTENANCE COSTS 16

PROMOTING HEALTH & SUSTAINABILITY

CONTRIBUTING TO GOOD INDOOR AIR QUALITY  18

DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE BUILDING  20

A SOLUTION FOR EVERY SPACE

RECEPTION & COMMON AREAS  24

CORRIDORS & CIRCULATION AREAS  26

OPERATING THEATRE
AND CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS 28

PATIENT ROOMS  30

SHOWERS AND WET AREAS 32

TECHNICAL DATA
 34

REFERENCES
 38

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 DESIGNING HEALING
ENVIRONMENTS

21st century healthcare facilities must provide a high quality of patient care while reducing operating costs,
lowering their impact on the environment and striving to humanise healthcare in a highly medicalised
environment. They must adapt quickly to a rapidly changing world, characterised by an ageing population,
evolutions in innovative technology, the rise of chronic diseases and an increased need for outpatient care.
Indeed, as the population ages, healthcare facilities will need to support more people with age-related
conditions and diseases, including dementia.

When designing a healthcare facility, it is vital to take all these factors into account. Good design can be cost-
effective and helps to both improve patients’ experience and enhance hospital employees’ quality of life.

The aim of this guide is to help you in your choice of flooring for modern healthcare facilities, and to demonstrate
that it is possible to design a people-friendly clinical environment without compromising on hygiene or
efficiency.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD HEALING ENVIRONMENT?

Studies show that a hospital’s environment can play a significant role in enhancing
patients’ experience, accelerating recovery and promoting wellbeing. A well designed
environment also delivers economic benefits through cost savings related to
improving patient outcomes and reducing their length of stay, boosting staff
productivity and attracting and retaining talent.
Healing design elements that help to strengthen patients’ ability to cope and recover:
• Links with nature
• People-friendly spaces with a welcoming feel
• A calm environment free from excessive noise

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USING COLOUR TO CREATE HEALING ENVIRONMENTS

Colour plays a major role in creating effective healing environments. It can help to enhance patients’ perception,
spatial orientation and sense of surroundings. Colourful designs also make for attractive areas that provide a
reassuring and welcoming atmosphere for patients, visitors and staff. Designing with a dedicated palette of colours
can help to promote wellbeing and integrate elements of the natural world, and favours effective interaction
between people.

Integrating
Humanise Nature Connection

NCS S2010-G90Y NCS S6005-Y20R NCS S5020-B30G

NCS S3030-G90Y NCS S6020-R108 NCS S5005-G50Y NCS 2502-Y NCS S1030-850G NCS S5000-N

NCS S2050-Y70R NCS S2005-Y40R NCS S2050-G90Y NCS S3005-Y20R NCS S5020-B NCS S5040-80B

Introducing a range of warm Environments that incorporate This design embodies a simple,
colours with reassuring, sensitive the principles of biophilia refined and rational contemporary
harmonies helps to put patients at (humans’ innate tendency to seek style that reflects the advanced
ease. Soft, gentle tones can have a connections with nature) within nature of the care offered, while
soothing effect in the case of long their design offer substantial humanising the experience of being
stays, helping to create a homely healing benefits. Integrating nature in a hospital. This is achieved by
atmosphere. into healthcare design can take combining pure, soothing straight
Additionally, colour can be used to many forms, including large lines with the reassuring curves of
identify different spaces, while windows, nature-themes pictures organic forms. White is used
patterns in high traffic areas also and natural elements. undiluted and associated with more
helps with orientation, improving The use of nature-inspired colour formal colours (including metallic
safety by making it easier for people palettes (such as grey, brown, grey, concrete grey and navy blue)
to find their way. ochre and green) can also to further strengthen the effect.
contribute to promoting a safe
healing environment.

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1. ENHANCING THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE

ENSURING
PATIENT COMFORT

A healthy, people-friendly indoor environment can contribute to a positive patient experience

and a more rapid recovery. Natural light, views of nature, art, quiet and clean patient rooms are
all part of what the experts call the ‘healing environment’.

The decibel level at a typical hospital during the day has risen from 57
in 1960 to 72 in 2005.1
In the UK, 40% of hospital patients are bothered by noise at night,
according to in-patient surveys.2

CREATING A QUIET ENVIRONMENT REDUCING THE INSTITUTIONAL

FEELING
Noise can be a highly negative environmental factor in
hospitals. Studies show that it can increase patients’ In patient rooms as well in large spaces and and
perception of pain and their consequent use of common areas, it is important to avoid the institutional
medication, and result in sleep deprivation and patient feeling of the ‘clinical environment’, which can lead to
confusion. It may even increase the length of their stress and anxiety. Patients should not feel a sense of
hospital stay. From a design perspective, it is stigma linked to their stay in hospital.
important to pay particular attention to corridors
serving patient rooms and intensive care units.

OUR RECOMMENDATION OUR RECOMMENDATION

ͽͽChoose flexible flooring over tiling. ͽͽAn appropriate use of colours, designs,
Ceramic tiles reflect sound and add to textures will help to create a warm,
the general noise, whereas flexible stimulating and reassuring environment;
flooring absorbs sound, keeping it at a ͽͽSelect durable, easy-to-maintain flooring,
comfortable level. as cleanliness is important.
ͽͽIdentify optimal acoustic solutions for
rooms with high noise levels, while
ensuring easy movement of medical
beds.

1
The Center for Quality Improvements and Patient Safety of Johns Hopkins Hospital
2
Source: King’s college London

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INDICATIVE FOOTFALL NOISE FLOORING CATEGORY
(ACCORDING TO NF EN ISO 717-2)

TARKETT SOLUTIONS ACOUSTICAL IMPROVEMENT (NFS31-074

Vinyl on foam backing Tapiflex / iQ Acoustic Class A < 65 dB

Linoleum on foam backing Linoleum xf2 Silencio Class A < 65 dB

Linoleum compact Linoleum xf2 Class B < 75 dB

Vinyl compact Acczent / iQ Class C < 85 dB

Ceramics - Class D ≥ 85 dB

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1. ENHANCING THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE

ENCOURAGING
MOBILITY

Patient mobility in an ageing population is crucial to the recovery process. An early return to
mobility can improve patient outcomes and decrease the length of their stay in hospital, studies
reveal. Designing supportive environments that increase spatial perception and enhance
cognitive function can play a vital part in helping patients to find their way and improving their
overall experience. It will be increasingly important to address these issues in a considered and
sensitive way, as healthcare facilities support a growing number of elderly people with sight
loss or dementia.

Almost half of all hospital patients are over the age of 65,1 and older
patients can lose 5% of muscle strength per day in a hospital bed.2

ENHANCING VISUAL COMFORT HELPING PATIENTS TO FIND THEIR

WAY
With elderly people forming a significant and growing
group of the hospital population, it is vital to consider Developing design strategies to help patients and
the experience of people with sight loss when their families find their way in complex healthcare
designing a healthcare facility. Colour contrast is settings can help to alleviate stress, both among
central to providing visual clues for doors, handles, patients and their families. In addition, it helps the
hospital to function more effectively, and promotes
controls and furniture, enabling people with diminished
visitor accessibility and safety.
sight to better make sense of their surroundings.

OUR RECOMMENDATION OUR RECOMMENDATION

ͽͽEnsure at least a 30-point Light ͽͽChoose flooring colours to create colour
Reflectance Value (LRV) difference coding to help identify and differentiate
between adjacent critical surfaces such key spaces.
as flooring and walls, flooring and ͽͽPatient friendly signage is crucial.
furniture, and wall and handrail. Effective signage should be
ͽͽDo not exceed a 10-point LRV recognisable, concise and clearly visible
differential between two adjacent floor to all. Floor customisation can be used
surfaces, in order to avoid the illusion of for signage.
a step.
ͽͽUse flooring with a matt finish to prevent
glare.

1
Federal Statistical Office, Older people in Germany and the EU, 2016
2
National Audit Office – “Discharging older patients from hospital”

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 “The larger a building, the
more important the selection
[of flooring solutions]. It is
very important to use
flooring for orientation and
guidance, and also to find
effective ways to support the
hospital’s activities.”

Jens Hollerbach, Karlsbad, Germany

USING LIGHT REFLECTANCE VALUE AND COLOUR CONTRAST EFFECTIVELY IN

DESIGN
Harnessing the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) Light Reflectance Value in hospital spaces: Suggested
efficiently helps to quantify the visible and usable levels of lighting and light redistribution for specific areas:
light reflected by surfaces illuminated by a light
source, on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 absorbs
light completely (black) and 100 reflects light
perfectly (white). When designing for people with SPACE LIGHTING INTENSITY
(LUX)
MINIMAL LRV DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN FLOORS AND WALLS
sight loss, it is important to take the LRV of large
surfaces such as the floor, walls and ceiling into Corridors 300
account, creating an optimum contrast that will help
people to see their surroundings more clearly. Patient room
Ambient 250

Patient room
Reading area 300
30 POINTS
Bathroom 250

Operating theatre
Ambient 2,000

Operating theatre
Surgery field >10,000

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2. DESIGNING AN EFFICIENT AND COST EFFECTIVE BUILDING

HELPING TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED
INFECTIONS

Managing and preventing the spread of infection is a major challenge for all healthcare facilities.
In fact, infections associated with healthcare or developed within healthcare settings are rated as
the most frequent adverse outcome in healthcare delivery worldwide. It is therefore vital to
evaluate the level of risk posed by diverse areas of a healthcare facility, and reduce the risk of
infection through optimal design choices.

Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI), or infections acquired in

healthcare settings are the most frequent adverse event in healthcare
delivery worldwide.1 They affect 4 million people annually in Europe,
creating costs of €7 billion.2 In Southeast Asia, the pooled prevalence of
overall HAIs was 9.0%, whereas the pooled incidence density of HAI was
20 cases per 1000 intensive care unit–days.3

CHOOSING “EASY TO CLEAN” OPTING FOR LOW EMITTING

MATERIALS PRODUCTS
Infections are largely transmitted through the air, Indoor air contains millions of pollutant particles,
human contact and medical equipment. Even though from fine dust to microbes, which can lead to the
the physical environment is not a primary source of spreading of infection. HVAC plays an important
contamination, a good choice of materials can help to role. Similarly, the choice of materials and surfaces
control infection more efficiently. in clean rooms also matters in terms of reducing the
number of airborne particles.

OUR RECOMMENDATION OUR RECOMMENDATION

ͽͽOpt for sheets of vinyl flooring, joined by ͽͽChoose floors that release low levels of
hot welding rods. particles.
ͽͽTo ensure efficient cleaning and high ͽͽFor critical areas such as operating
hygienic standards in areas where there is theatres, seek floor and wall coverings
a high risk of infection, flooring and walls certified by a third party.
must be:
-Sealed, smooth, with an impervious
surface and minimal joints
-Perfectly watertight
-Compatible with cleaning chemicals and
frequent disinfection procedures.

1
World Health Organization
2
European Center for Disease Prevention and Control
3
HEALTHCARE EPIDEMIOLOGY • CID 2015:60 (1 June)

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SELECTING THE APPROPRIATE MATERIALS ACCORDING
TO THE RISK OF INFECTION
2
3
1 MODERATE RISK 4
INFECTIOUS RISK SERIOUS RISK
LOW RISK INVASIVE PRACTICE VERY HIGH RISK
LEVEL (NF S 90-351) INVASIVE PRACTICE WITH RISK
NO INVASIVE PRACTICE NOT CONNECTED WITH HIGH RISK INVASIVE PRACTICE
LINKED TO THE ENVIRONMENT
THE ENVIRONMENT

Entrance corridor /
stairs / laundry / waiting Maternity, nursery,
Emergency, operating High risk operating
room / consulting room endoscopy,
theatre, childbirth rooms, theatre (orthopedic
/bedroom / wetroom / hemodialysis, recovery
laboratory, implant, burn…), burns
Area / room psychiatry / medical aged room, intensive care,
graft department, unit, hematology,
care home / sterilization, sterilized
radiology with functional pharmacy (sensitive
administration / offices / material storage,
exploration… preparation)
technical logistic autopsy room…
services...

Watertight / Watertight /
Easy to clean Easy to clean decontaminable / decontaminable /
Material to use
Reduces soiling Reduces soiling desinfectable / low desinfectable / low
particle emission particle emission

Microbiological class
(maximum concentration
B100 B10 B10
of alive paticles – unit –
(100 UFC/m3) (10 UFC/m3) (10 UFC/m3)
forming a colony – per
cubic meter)

Particle class – 8 7 6–5

Cleaning frequence Daily Daily After each operation After each operation

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2. DESIGNING AN EFFICIENT AND COST EFFECTIVE BUILDING

CARING
FOR CAREGIVERS

Working in healthcare facilities is both mentally and physically demanding. A positive working
environment can help to reduce stress and fatigue. In particular, selecting appropriate flooring
can help to perform physical tasks – such as rolling beds, trolleys and heavy rolling loads – more
easily.

Manual handling and slips-trips-and-falls are the two main accident triggers
in the healthcare sector.1
Health care workers have rated moving hospital beds as one of the top
physical tasks for complaints of musculoskeletal pains.2

FACILITATING THE MOVING OF PREVENTING FALLS

ROLLING LOADS
Slips, trips and falls are one the most common
In corridors and common areas, the floor should offer cause of serious injuries at work. Some areas pose
a low rolling resistance in order to allow an effortless particularly high risks, such as those with frequent
movement of medical furniture and heavy rolling load. water spillages.

OUR RECOMMENDATION OUR RECOMMENDATION

ͽͽChoose a floor with a good “indentation to ͽͽChoose flooring with slip resistance,
acoustic ratio” especially for corridors suitable for the use and requirements of
serving patient rooms. wet areas.

1
HSA 2015
2
Ando et al., 2000

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MEETING SLIP RESISTANCE STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS FOR FLOORING IN
WET AREAS

STANDARDS STANDARD REQUIREMENT

STANDARD REQUIREMENT

Class A (occsional water protection): angle > 12°

Barefoot areas DIN 51097 Class B (shower room - changing room): angle > 18°
Showers rooms
Lockers Class C (constanty under water): angle > 24°

EN 13845 Annex C Esb: angle > 15°

R10: Occasionnal water spillages

DIN 51130
R11: Water and viscous spillages
Wearfoot area
Kitechens BS7976 Part 2 =
> 36°
Lavatories TRRL Pendulum 4S (wet)
Workshops
Surface roughness rz > 20 µm

EN 13845 Annex C Esb: angle > 20°

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2. DESIGNING AN EFFICIENT AND COST EFFECTIVE BUILDING

OPTIMISING
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

Since flooring has to withstand high traffic, spills, shocks and bumps, particular attention should
be paid to the durability of materials and ease of cleaning. Product lifespan, maintenance
requirements and costs are key considerations for any flooring decision.

Less than 10 %
of the total 90 % of the total cost
cost is represented by is related to cleaning
purchase and installation. and maintenance.

ANALYSE LIFE-CYCLE COST CHOOSE DURABLE SOLUTIONS

Maintenance plays a major role in the cost of Flooring in healthcare facilities undergoes
ownership of flooring, with life-cycle cost analysis substantial use, through high footfall, heavy
revealing that 90% of total costs relate to cleaning and medical equipment (automated guided vehicles,
maintenance. The purchase and installation represent imaging equipment) and frequent decontamination.
less than 10% of these costs. The durability of the flooring materials used is
crucial to avoid frequent renovations, which are
disruptive and can be challenging to manage in
busy, heavily used areas.

OUR RECOMMENDATION OUR RECOMMENDATION

ͽͽChoose flooring with highly resistant ͽͽSelect products that will endure for the
surface treatment, in order to reduce long term, provide consistent long-term
cleaning costs and the environmental performance, offering ease of
impact with less use of chemicals, water installation, outstanding durability and
and electricity. low life-cycle costs.
ͽͽTarkett LCC software can provide
customers with an estimate of the total
cost for the cleaning and maintenance of
our products.

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HOW TO ESTIMATE YOUR SAVINGS WITH OUR LCC SOFTWARE
1. Give us details about your project (number of bedrooms, total surface area…)
2. Cleaning protocols (cleaning equipment, daily cleaning…)
3. Choose one or several floorings for a comparison

3,000 K€

aving
mical s
2,000 K€
ing /
20% Che
ter sav
ing /
50% Wa
ost sav
+30% C
1,000 K€ Usual return
on investment
1.5 year

0 K€
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Years

iQ Polished floors

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3. PROMOTING HEALTH & SUSTAINIBILITY

CONTRIBUTING
TO GOOD INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Many people may be at greater risk of developing health issues when exposed to indoor, rather
than outdoor, air pollution. In particular, poor indoor air quality can be harmful to the most
vulnerable patient groups, including children, the elderly, or those suffering from chronic
respiratory and/or cardiovascular diseases. Healthcare workers have also been identified as a
group at risk of developing work-related asthma.

“Indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air.” 1

GOOD INDOOR AIR QUALITY

100 %
phthalate‑free HEALTHY MATERIALS
VOCs (Volatile Organic Compound) are volatile Phthalates are mainly used as plasticisers (substances
substances used in materials that can be emitted added to plastics to increase their flexibility,
to indoor air. They can have multiple origins: floor transparency, durability, and longevity). Nevertheless,
or wall coverings, paint, cleaning products, air phthalates have been the subject of scientific debate
fresheners, furniture and considerably degrade the about their potential impact on human health.
quality of indoor air.

OUR COMMITMENT OUR COMMITMENT

ͽͽTarkett’s products have VOC emissions ͽͽSince 2010, Tarkett has proactively
10 to 100 below the levels required by developed alternatives to phthalates,
European standards (<1000μg/m³ at 28 investing considerably in R&D.
days). ͽͽToday, all Tarkett vinyl products
ͽͽOur surface treatments allow low manufactured in EMEA are close to 100%
maintenance (without any stripping and phthalate-free
polishing needed) that avoid occupants’
exposure to harmful chemicals.

1. Source: Environmental Protection Agency

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USING RIGHT MATERIALS FOR A GOOD INDOOR AIR QUALITY

TARKETT IQ/PREMIUM/MULTISAFE PLATINIUM & EXCELLENCE 80 ID INSPIRATION 55/70, ID CLICK SAFETRED

RANGES (HOMOGENEOUS VINYL) (HETEROGENEOUS VINYL) ID INSPIRATION CLICK (LVT) ULTIMATE (LVT) (SAFETY)

TVOC level
(including formaldehyde) <10 * <10 <10 <100 <100
after 28 days (μg/m³)

Phthalate‑free **     
REACH compliancy
(Registration, Evaluation,
Authorization and     
restriction of CHemicals)

* iQ One ≤ 100
** Close to 100% phthalate-free

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3. PROMOTING HEALTH & SUSTAINIBILITY

DESIGNING
A SUSTAINABLE BUILDING

Adopting a life cycle approach for the construction of a building is key to reducing environmental
impacts while contributing to the well-being of the occupants. At Tarkett, we strive to support both
our professional clients and consumers in creating healthy, beautiful and sustainable living
spaces. Working with industry partners, we’re bringing our best thinking and efforts toward making
a positive impact on people and the planet.

DESIGNING FOR LIFE

In a healthcare environment, it is important to create spaces to promote patient wellbeing
and staff productivity, and create a welcoming environment for patients and visitors. We help
you to create healthier, safer, more people-friendly indoor spaces by designing high quality,
sustainable products. In particular, by continuously improving the health and environment
credentials of our products, we strive to select materials that can be recovered, recycled and
transformed into new products. For instance, we have decided to stop the use of biocides in
our products. This decision has been endorsed by Tarkett : - To avoid contributing to bacteria
resistance - To prevent any harmful impact on people health & environment

CLOSING THE LOOP

With our ReStart takeback programme, we help you to manage your
flooring waste effectively while contributing to safeguarding the world’s
natural resources and protecting the environment. We recycle your
flooring offcuts and waste from our production, transforming it into new,
high quality products. In this way, we can collectively close the loop and
shift to a circular economy.

DRIVING COLLABORATION
The world’s great sustainability challenges require co-operation and partnership across
industries and supply chains. We encourage our customers and all our stakeholders to join us
in working toward positive change. Importantly, we communicate our sustainability progress
transparently, and provide you with clear information about our products and ambitions

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A GOOD CHOICE OF FLOORING CAN HELP REACH THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF
SUSTAINABLE REQUIREMENTS
Green building labels (such as BREEAM, DGNB, HQE, LEED, WELL...) set guidelines and standards for sustainable
buildings regarding indoor air quality, water and energy consumption, and waste management. Find below an
example of how flooring can help you address up to 8 issues and achieve 15 credits for the BREEAM label.

EXCELLENCE
BREEAM IQ/PREMIUM/MULTISAFE 80/PLATINIUM ID INSPIRATION SAFETRED
ISSUE LINOLEUM
CREDITS (HOMOGENEOUS VINYL) (HETEROGENEOUS 55/70 (LVT) (SAFETY)
VINYL)

Health and Well‑Being

Hea02 – Indoor Air Quality
1
    
Health and Well‑Being
Hea05 – Acoustic performance
MAX 4     
Materials
Mat02 – Life‑Cycle Impacts
1
    
Materials
Mat03 – Responsible Sourcing
of Construction Costs
MAX 3     
Materials
Mat05 – Designing
for Durability and Resilience
1     
Materials
Mat06 – Material Efficiency
1     
Waste
Wst01 – Construction
Waste Management
3     
Waste
Wst06 – Functional Adaptability
1     

Let us know which green label certification you want to get and what you wish to achieve:
our teams will be able to advise you on the best flooring solutions.

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1
 CONTENTS
3 RECEPTION AND COMMON
AREAS 22

CORRIDORS AND
CIRCULATION AREAS 24

OPERATING THEATRE
AND CONTROLLED
ENVIRONMENTS 26

PATIENT ROOMS 28

SHOWERS
AND WET AREAS  30
4

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 © Moomin Characters™
iQ NATURAL & FLOORCRAFT
3009275 & 3009276

USE OUR FLOORCRAFT DESIGN SERVICE FOR INTEGRATING ART INTO HOSPITAL

Colourful motifs and themes can be a helpful and reassuring distraction, particularly in children’s wards.
Our FLOORCRAFT Design & Sonic Cutting Service offers scope for stunning effects and eye-catching
concepts. From basic lettering to more complex designs, your ideas can be transformed into a unique
feature for inclusion in the floor. Our experienced team is ready to apply their FLOORCRAFT skills to your
project, building on your ideas and helping to bring them to life.

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RECEPTION
& COMMON AREAS

Entrances and common areas play an important role in providing patients and visitors with a
positive impression, helping to reduce stress. These areas should inspire confidence, present a
welcoming appearance, and facilitate accessibility and orientation.

Low rolling resistance Heavy traffic resistance Visual comfort Easy cleaning

TARKETT’S BEST RECOMMENDATION:

> YOUR NEED: CREATING YOUR OWN IDENTITY

iD Inspiration 70,
Luxury Vinyl Tile
ͽͽInfinite combination of formats (planks and tiles), design and bevelling
ͽͽLarge choice of material effects (wood, carpet, stone)
ͽͽHigh traffic resistance
ͽͽEasy maintenance.

> YOUR NEED: STYLISH AND RAPID RENOVATION

iD Click Ultimate,
Luxury Vinyl Tile
ͽͽHigh traffic resistance
ͽͽMinimise downtime and use immediately
ͽͽWood and stone designs
ͽͽHigh acoustic performance: 19dB.

Other suitable ranges: iQ, Platinium 100, Excellence 80, Premium, Somplan 600/700

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iQ OPTIMA - LIGHT GREY 0864
iQ OPTIMA - RED 0259
FLOORCRAFT BICYCLE - iQ OPTIMA WHITE 0862

FINDING THE RIGHT BALANCE BETWEEN ROLLABILITY AND ACOUSTIC

PERFORMANCE FOR THE COMFORT OF BOTH PATIENTS AND STAFF

Acoustic floors can impact rolling resistance, 0,10 mm

20 dB 0,08 mm
presenting a challenge for staff in pushing Ro
lla 20 dB
bil
ity 0,07 mm 19 dB
medical beds. Conversely, lower indentation
17 dB
provides better rollability, but less sound
absorption. When selecting flooring choices,
it is important to consider how best to
achieve the right balance between indentation, 10 dB 0,03 mm
sound-proofing and comfort for both patients fo
rt 9 dB
Sound reduction (dB)

om
and staff. C
Indentation (mm)

nt
tie
Pa

0,02 mm
2 dB
iQ Acczent Tapiflex Tapiflex Tapiflex
Platinium Platinium Excellence Essential

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CORRIDORS
& CIRCULATION AREAS

Corridors in health care facilities serve two purposes: travelling from one location to another
and as a means of helping people find their way. Designing corridors effectively helps to
boost patients’ confidence, so they can move easily from place to place. Light, designs and
colour contrast are central to enhancing people’s visual perception, and helping them to orient
themselves more quickly. Staff comfort should also be considered, particularly when moving
heavy loads.

Easy cleaning Heavy traffic Low rolling Wall protection Visual comfort
resistance resistance

TARKETT’S BEST RECOMMENDATION:

> YOUR NEED: MAINTAIN A GOOD BALANCE > YOUR NEED: LONG LASTING FLOORING
BETWEEN ROLLABILITY AND ACOUSTIC
COMFORT
iQ ranges
Homogeneous vinyl
Acczent Platinium 100 ͽͽLarge choice of subtle patterns
Compact heterogeneous vinyl
ͽͽHigh rollability due to a 0.02mm indentation
ͽͽGood acoustic performance, 9 dB.
ͽͽHigh traffic resistance
ͽͽHigh rollability levels for beds, thanks to a
ͽͽHigh durability with surface properties
0,03mm indentation
restoration
ͽͽHigh traffic resistance
ͽͽCost effective maintenance.
ͽͽLarge palette of colours, allowing numerous
creative possibilities
ͽͽEasy maintenance thanks to TopClean XP PUR Other suitable ranges:
surface treatment. Acoustic Homogeneous, Excellence 80,
Premium, Somplan 600/700

> WALL PROTECTION

ProtectWall 1.5
Heterogeneous Vinyl
ͽͽRobust resistance to shocks and impacts ͽͽNumerous possibilities of harmonious
ͽͽCan be welded with the floor for a ‘clean concept’ combinations with our flooring ranges
ͽͽDecorative design ͽͽEasy to clean.

Find all technical data on pages 32 & 33. HEALTHCARE – SOLUTION GUIDE 27
iQ GRANIT SD - BLUE 3096718

USE THIRDY PARTY-CERTIFIED PRODUCTS FOR CLEAN ROOMS AND FOLLOW A

STRICT INSTALLATION METHOD

Cleanliness and hygiene are critical to hospital environments. We offer

products certified as suitable for clean rooms by the internationally recognised
Fraunhofer Institute, Europe’s largest organisation for applied research.

In clean rooms, it is important to know how well flooring and wall coverings
can resist chemicals (ISO 26987) and bacteria (ISO 846). Surface cleanliness
(ISO 14644-9) also matters, as does the ease of radioactive decontamination
in specific areas such as radiology, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy (ISO 8690).

Tarkett flooring and wall coverings provide superior performance and are
particularly effective in the demanding clean room environment, discouraging
bacterial development, simplifying cleaning and providing excellent stain -
and chemical resistance. Coving and well sealed joints eliminate traps for
dirt or dust while offering a watertight finish and enhanced seam strength.

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OPERATING THEATRE
& CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS

The operating theatre is a fundamental area within today’s hospitals, playing a central role in
creating and maintaining the hospital’s reputation for technical excellence and efficient service,
and contributing significantly to revenues. It is critical that operating theatres and other
controlled environments should be optimised for patient safety.

Heavy traffic resistance Low rolling resistance Wall protection Visual comfort

TARKETT’S BEST RECOMMENDATION:

> YOUR NEED: TO MEET THE HIGHEST > YOUR NEED: WALL PROTECTION
STANDARDS OF CLEANLINESS
ProtectWall 2CR
iQ products Heterogeneous vinyl
Homogeneous vinyl ͽͽHigh resistance to impacts and scratches:
ͽͽPerfectly smooth, impervious, flexible handling heavy duty EN259
for optimum coving and watertight finish ͽͽSmooth, impervious, easy to cove and weld
ͽͽExceptional welded joint resistance with flooring
> 800 N / 50 mm ͽͽPUR surface treatment for easy cleaning and
ͽͽHigh resistance to stain and chemicals maintenance
ͽͽVery low particle emissions, class ISO 4 - ͽͽVery low particle emissions, class ISO 1.
complies with ASTMF51/F24
ͽͽConductive option: iQ Toro SC (ER ≤ 106 Ω)
ͽͽDissipative option: iQ Granit SD (ER : 108 Ω).

Other suitable ranges: Premium, Wallgard, Somplan 600 and Somplan 700

Find all technical data on pages 32 & 33. HEALTHCARE – SOLUTION GUIDE 29
iD INSPIRATION 70 - BRUSHED PINE GREY 24201014

FOCUS: REDUCING THE SOURCE OF POLLUTANTS

TO CREATE A PEOPLE-FRIENDLY LIVING SPACE

At Tarkett, we strive to support both our professional clients and consumers in creating healthy,
people-friendly and sustainable living spaces.

100 %
Healthy spaces thanks Good indoor air quality
to 100% phthalate-free
phthalate‑free product

We have been proactive in seeking alternatives to Through low levels of total volatile organic compounds
phtalates as they have been the subject of scientific (TVOCs) - TVOCs ≤ 10 µg/m3, much lower than EU
debate about their potential impact on human health. standard EN ISO 16000.
Since 2010, we have developped the use of a phthalate-
free plasticizer thchnology for our vinyl floors which is
approved for food containers and toys intended to be
placed in the mouth by children.

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PATIENT ROOMS

Patients typically spend most of their hospital stay in their room, so it is important to help
them feel positive and at home in their private space. Visual and acoustic comfort is essential
when designing the room, and indoor air quality is also a vital consideration. Limiting sources
of pollution such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and optimising ventilation contribute
to promoting good indoor air quality.

Acoustic comfort Visual comfort Easy cleaning Indoor air quality

TARKETT’S BEST RECOMMENDATION:

> YOUR NEED: COMBINING HYGIENE AND > YOUR NEED: RAPID RENOVATION
HOMELY DESIGN
Acczent Unik
Tapiflex Excellence 80 Loose lay heterogeneous vinyl
Heteregeneous acoustic Vinyl ͽͽReduces operating losses caused by
ͽͽLarge choice of wood designs and warm renovation:
colours to create a homely feeling - Installation 40% faster than glue down
ͽͽ100% matt finish to avoid glare solution
- Easily removable and replaceable at end of life
ͽͽEasy maintenance thanks to TopClean XP PUR
surface treatment ͽͽ15 colours available
ͽͽContributes to good Indoor Air Quality ͽͽ100% matt finish to avoid glare
(TVOC<10μg/m³) ͽͽMinimal maintenance due to TopClean XP PUR
ͽͽ100% Phthalate free surface treatment
ͽͽContributes to good indoor air quality
(TVOC<10μg/m³)
ͽͽ100% phthalate free.

Other suitable ranges: . iQ, Premium, Platinium 100, Tapiflex Essential 50, Somplan 600 and
Somplan 700.

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AQUARELLE WALL HFS - VOGUE WARM GREY 3942050
AQUARELLE WALL HFS - VOGUE LIGHT WARM GREY 3942052
GRANIT MULTISAFE - GRANIT GREY BROWN 3476746

FOCUS: MINIMISE RISKS WITH COLOUR CONTRASTS AND SLIP RESISTANCE

Colour contrasts
BAREFOOT SLIP RESISTANCE (DIN 51097)
ͽͽDo not exceed a 10 degree LRV differential for the
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
floorings between the bedroom and the bathroom to (OCCASIONAL (SHOWER ROOM, (CONSTANTLY
WATER CHANGING ROOM), UNDER WATER),
allow a continuous moving. PROTECTION), ANGLE > 18° ANGLE > 24°
ANGLE > 12°
ͽͽChoose colours with a difference of 30 degrees
between floors and walls LRV, and walls and sanitary Granit Multisafe X
equipments
Granit Safe.T X

Slip resistance Optima Multisafe X

Our wetroom flooring solutions provide confident grip for
bare feet and reduce the risk of slipping, even when Primo Safe.T X
covered in soap and water.
X X
Multisafe Aqua (water rings) (stone & fibre
wood designs)

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 A SOLUTION FOR EVERY SPACE
SHOWERS
& WET AREAS

In showers and wet areas, it is important to choose floorings with high slip resistance, in order
to help prevent slips and falls. In private showers, particular attention should be paid to visual
comfort and creating contrasts that promote patients’ independence. Our complete wetroom
solution, including walls, floors and accessories, provides easy access, safety and comfort,
helping to reassure patients with reduced mobility that they can wash safely and without difficulty.

Slip resistance Visual comfort Easy cleaning

TARKETT’S RECOMMENDED SOLUTION:

FLOORS WALLS
> YOUR NEED: THE SAFEST SOLUTION > YOUR NEED: THE SAFEST SOLUTION
Granit Multisafe Aquarelle Wall HFS
Homogeneous vinyl Heterogenous vinyl
ͽͽStudded surface for optimum barefoot slip ͽͽNumerous possibilities of harmonious
resistance: C combinations with our flooring ranges
ͽͽHighly flexible to ease installation and coving
ͽͽHygienic installation with a limited number of
ͽͽFull watertight system with a limited number of
joints
joints, promoting improved hygiene
ͽͽEasy to clean.
ͽͽContributing to good Indoor Air Quality
(TVOC<10μg/m³)
ͽͽ100% Phthalate free Other suitable ranges:
Granit Safe T, Primo Safe T

Multisafe Aqua
Heterogeneous vinyl
ͽͽChoice of warm designs for a stylish shower
ACCESSORIES
ͽͽEasy to clean embossing with TopClean Xp PUR
reinforcement
ͽͽDrains
ͽͽFull watertight system with limited number of
joints ͽͽCove formers
ͽͽContributing to good indoor air quality ͽͽJunction profile
(TVOC<10μg/m³)
ͽͽ100% phthalate-free.

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 Homogeneous compact Homogeneous compact Heterogeneous Compact Heterogeneous acoust

IQ RANGES PREMIUM STATIC CONTROL ACCZENT RANGES LOOSE LAY TAPIFLEX

RANGES

iQ Granit /
Primo
Optima /
Premium/ Acczent Acczent Tapiflex Tapiflex
Natural / iQ Toro SC iQ Granit SD Acczent Unik
Eclipse Excellence 80 Platinium 100 Essential 50 Excellence 80
Megalit /
Premium
Eminent
CORRIDORS,
OPERATING OPERATING
CORRIDORS STORAGE BEDROOMS DINING ROOM DINING ROOM BEDROOMS CORRIDORS
THEATRE THEATRE
AREAS
Durability Commercial class
and resistance 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 33 34
EN ISO 10874

Total thickness
2mm 2mm 2mm 2mm 2mm 2.45mm 2,10mm 3.3mm 3.25mm
EN ISO 24346

Wear layer thickness

2mm 2mm 2mm 2mm 0.80mm 1.02mm 0.80mm 0.50mm 0.80mm
EN ISO 24340 (EN 429)

Average indentation
0.02mm 0.03mm £0.10mm £0.10mm 0.03mm 0.04mm 0.03mm 0.13mm 0.10mm
EN ISO 24343–1
Resistance
to impacts - - - - - - - - -
EN 259-2 (walls)
Scratch resistance
(walls)
- - - - - - - - -

Thermal resistance / Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx.

underfloor heating 0.01 m² K/W 0.01 m² K/W 0.01 m² K/W 0.01 m² K/W 0.02m² K/W 0.02 m² K/W 0.02 m² K/W 0.04 m² K/W 0.04 m² K/W
EN ISO 10456 Suitable - Max Suitable - Max Suitable - Max Suitable - Max Suitable Suitable Suitable Suitable Suitable
27°C 27°C 27°C 27°C
Easy cleaning Surface Treatment
iQ™ PUR Reinforced iQ PUR iQ PUR TopClean XP™ TopClean XP™ TopClean XP™ TopClean™ TopClean XP™

Surface Treatment
*** ** *** *** *** *** *** ** ***
performance

Acoustic Impact sound

comfort reduction
- - - - 3dB 9dB 4dB 20dB 19dB
EN ISO 717 / 2

Acoustic
Improvement - - - - Class C Class C Class C Class A Class A
NF S31–074
Slip resistance DIN51130
- - - - - - - - -

DIN51097
<2kV <2kV <2kV <2kV <2kV <2kV <2kV <2kV <2kV

EN 13845 Annexe C Good High High High Good High

Excellent Excellent Excellent
resistance resistance resistance resistance resistance resistance
Indoor Total VOC emissions
Air Quality < 10 µg/m3 < 10 µg/m3 < 10 µg/m3 < 10 µg/m3 < 10 µg/m3 < 10 µg/m3 < 10 µg/m3 < 10 µg/m3 < 10 µg/m3
ISO 16000–9
& Environment
Phthalate‑free
technology yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

% Recyclable
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

% Recycled content
26% 26% - - 33% 29% 28% 22% 21%

Reaction to fire EN 13501‑1 Bfl-s1 glued Bfl-s1 glued Bfl-s1 glued Bfl-s1 glued Bfl-s1 glued
over any A2fl over any A2fl over any A2fl over any A2fl over any A2fl
or A1fl or A1fl or A1fl or A1fl or A1fl
substrate substrate substrate substrate substrate
Class Bfl s1 Class Bfl s2 Class Bfl s1 Class Bfl s1 (concrete) (concrete) (concrete) (concrete) (concrete)
Cfl-s1 glued Cfl-s1 glued Cfl-s1 glued Cfl-s1 glued Cfl-s1 glued
over any over any over any over any over any
derivate derivate derivate derivate derivate
wood substrate wood substrate wood substrate wood substrate wood substrate w
EN ISO 9239‑1
≥ 8 kW/m² ≥ 8 kW/m² ≥ 8 kW/m² ≥ 8 kW/m² - - - - -

EN ISO 11925‑2
Pass Pass Pass Pass - - - - -

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 ous acoustic Luxury Vinyl Tiles Homogeneous Heterogeneous Homogeneous Heterogeneous Heterogeneous

GLUE
IFLEX CLICK SAFETY SOLUTIONS WETROOM CONCEPT WALL PROTECTION
DOWN LVT

Safetred
piflex Tapiflex iD Inspiration iD Click Design / Ion Granit Multisafe Aquarelle Wall ProtectWALL ProtectWALL
Granit Safe.T Primo Safe.T
ence 80 Platinium 100 70 Ultimate / Universal / Multisafe Aqua HFS 1.5 2CR
Spectrum

COMMON COMMON
RIDORS CORRIDORS ALL USES ALL USES ALL USES WETROOMS WETROOMS WETROOMS CORRIDORS CORRIDORS
AREAS AREAS

34 34 34 34 34 34 34 31 33 - - -

5mm 3.10mm 2.5mm 6.5mm 2.00mm 2.00mm 2.00mm 2.00mm 2.00mm 0.92mm 1.50mm 2.00mm

0mm 1.02mm 0.70mm 0.70mm 2.00mm 2.00mm - 2.00mm 0.55mm 0.12mm 0.35mm 0.55mm

0mm 0.09mm 0,05mm 0.05mm 0.02mm 0.03mm <0.10mm ≤ 0.10mm ≤ 0.10mm - - -

No visible burst
No visible burst
- - - - - - - - - nor
nor crack
crack
Sclerometre Sclerometre
test: Excellent test: Excellent
- - - - - - - - - No visible No visible
scratch with scratch with
naked eye naked eye
Approx.
0.01 m² K/W 0.01 m² K/W 0.01 m² K/W 0.01 m² K/W
m² K/W 0.02 m² K/W 0.02 m² K/W 0.05m² K/W 0.01 m² K/W
Suitable - Max Suitable - Max Suitable - Max Suitable - Max - 0.02 m² K/W 0.02 m² K/W
table Suitable Suitable Suitable Suitable - Max
27°C 27°C 27°C 27°C
27°C
Safety Safety
ean XP™ TopClean XP™ TopClean XP™ PUR Ultimate Safety Clean™ - TopClean XP™ - TopClean XP™ TopClean XP™
Clean™ Clean™

*** *** *** *** ** ** ** - *** - *** ***

6dB (Spectrum)
4dB (Ion,
9dB 17dB 2dB 19dB - - - - - - -
Design,
Universal)

ass A Class A Class C Class C - - Class C - - - - -

- - - Esf / Esb Esf Esf / Esb Esf / Esb - - -

2kV <2kV <2kV <2kV <2kV <2kV <2kV <2kV <2kV <2kV <2kV <2kV

igh High High High Good Good Good Good Good Good
Excellent Excellent
stance resistance resistance resistance resistance resistance resistance resistance resistance resistance

µg/m3 < 10 µg/m3 < 10 µg/m3 < 100 µg/m3 < 10 µg/m3 < 10 µg/m3 < 100 µg/m3 < 10 µg/m3 < 10 µg/m3 < 10 µg/m3 < 10 µg/m3 < 10 µg/m3

es yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

00% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

1% 21% 32% - - 25.5% - - - - 11% 11%

1 glued Bfl-s1 glued

Bfl s1 glued over
any A2fl over any A2fl
any A2fl or B-s2, d0
A1fl or A1fl B-s2,d0 glued B-s3,d0 glued
A1fl substrate on gypsum
strate substrate Bfl-s1 glued on on any non- on any non-
Bfl s1 (on cement) plasterboard
crete) (concrete) wood panel and Bfl-s2 Bfl s1 Bfl s1 Bfl s1 metal A1 metal A1
on cement Cfl s1 glued and on A1 or
1 glued Cfl-s1 glued concrete or A2-s1,d0 or A2-s1,d0
over any and A2
r any over any class substrate class substrate
derivative substrate
ivate derivate
wood substrate
substrate wood substrate

- - - - ≥ 8 kW/m² ≥ 8 kW/m² - ≥ 8 kW/m² - - - -

- - - - Pass Pass - Pass - - -

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REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1 / TRAFFIC, RESISTANCE & DURABILITY 2 / CLEANING & HYGIENE

AREA ZONE/ROOM CLASS

OF
UPEC
CLASSIFICATION
ABRASION
RESISTANCE
WALL
SHOCK
HEAVY
LOAD
INFECTIOUS RISK
1 = LOW RISK
AIR
CLEANLINESS
CLEANING
EFFICIENCY
CONTROLLED
ENVIRONMENT
CHEMICAL/
STAIN
USAGE PROTECTION RESISTANCE 2=MEDIUM RISK ISO CLASS COVING, SMOOTH (AIRBORNE RESISTANCE
3 =SERIOUS RISK & IMPERVIOUS PARTICULATE
4 =HIGH RISK SURFACES CONTAMINATION)

Traffic & common Entrance & reception 34 U4P3E2C2 1

areas

Main corridors 34 U4P3E2C2 1

Staircase 34 U4P3E2C2 1

Cafeteria 34 U4P3E2C2 1

Shop area 34 U4P3E2C0 1

Waiting rooms 34 U4P3E2C2 1

Sanitary facilities 33 U3P3E3C2 1

Medical Consulting room 33 U3P3E2C1 1/2

Technical areas
Technical corridors 34 U4P3E2C2 1

Emergency 34 U4P3E3C3 2/3 ISO 8 / 7

Operating theatre 34 U4P3E3C3 3/4 ISO 7 / 5

Obstetric unit / Functional

34 U4P3E3C3 3 ISO 7
exploration
Intensive care 33 U3P3E2C2 2 ISO 8

Recovery room (ward) 34 U4P3E2C2 2 ISO 8

Laboratory &
34 U4P3E3C3 3/4 ISO 7 / 5
clean room
Radiology / MRI /
34 U4P3E3C3 2 ISO 8
Radiotherapy

Dialysis unit 34 U4P3E3C3 2 ISO 8

Neonatology 34 U4P3E2C2 2 ISO 8

Physiotherapy &
Functional 33 U3P3E2C1 1
rehabilitation

Mortuary and Autopsy 34 U4P3E3C2 2 ISO 8

Hospitality areas Hospitality corridors 34 U4P3E2C2 1

Patient room 33 U3P3E2C2 1-2

Wards 34 U4P3E2C2 1-2

Sensitive Patient room 33 U3P3E2C2 3-4 ISO 7 / 5

Wetroom 33 U3P3E3C2 1

Administration & Sterilization unit 34 U4P3E3C3 2 ISO 8

logistics areas
Pharmacy (preparation) 34 U4P3E3C2 2 /4 ISO 8 / 5

Administration offices
33 U3P3E1C1 1
& meeting rooms

Medical staff restroom 33 U3P3E2C1 1

Cloakroom 34 U4P3E3C2 1

Kitchen 34 U4P4sE3C2 1

Laundry unit 34 U4P3E3C2 2

Technical storage 34 U4P3E3C2 1

Very important Important Recommended

* following surgery requirements and medical equipment safety recommendation.

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3 / COMFORT & ERGONOMY 4 / TECHNICAL SPECIFICITIES/SECURITY PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS
IMPACT AND DESIGN & TROLLEY/ SLIP- WATER NUCLEAR ESD WALL COVERING FLOOR COVERING FLOOR COVERING FLOOR COVERING
WALKING COMFORT MEDICAL BED RESISTANCE RESISTANCE DECONTAMINATION CONTROL BEST OFFER ALTERNATIVE ECONOMICAL
SOUND EASY ROLLING
REDUCTION

- iQ ranges - Acczent Platinium

- Acczent Excellence
- iD Inspiration 70
ProtectWALL 1.5 - iQ ranges - Acczent Platinium - Acczent Essential
- Acczent Excellence - Premium ranges
- Linoleum xf 2 2.5mm

- Tapiflex Stairs - iQ ranges - Premium ranges

ProtectWALL 1.5 - iD Inspiration 70 - Acczent Excellence - Acczent Essential

- iQ ranges
- iD Inspiration 70 - Acczent Excellence - Acczent Essential
- iQ ranges
ProtectWALL 1.5 - Acczent Excellence - iQ ranges - Acczent Essential
- Linoleum xf 2 2.5mm - Premium ranges
Aquarelle wall HFS - Safetred ranges - Granit Safe. T

- iQ ranges - Premium ranges -Acczent Essential

- Acczent Platinium
- Acczent Excellence
ProtectWALL 1.5 - iQ ranges - Acczent Platinium - Premium ranges
- Acczent Excellence
ProtectWALL 1.5/ - iQ ranges - Acczent Platinium - Premium ranges
2CR
ProtecWALL - iQ Toro SC/Granit SD - iQ ranges - Primo SD
* 1.5/2CR & Wallgard - Premium ranges
ProtecWALL 2CR & - iQ ranges - iQ Toro SC/Granit SD - Primo SD
Wallgard - Premium ranges

ProtectWALL 1.5 - Acczent/Tapiflex Platinium - iQ ranges - Premium ranges

ProtectWALL 1.5 - Acczent/Tapiflex Platinium - iQ ranges - Premium ranges

ProtecWALL 2CR & - iQ ranges - iQ Toro SC/Granit SD - Premium ranges

* Wallgard
ProtectWALL 2CR - iQ ranges - Acczent Platinium - Premium ranges
* - iQ Toro SC/Granit SD
ProtectWALL 1.5 - Acczent Platinium - iQ ranges - Acczent Essential
- Acczent Excellence - Premium ranges

ProtectWALL 1.5 - Acczent Platinium - Acczent/Tapiflex Platinium - Acczent Essential

- Premium ranges
- Omnisports Reference - Acczent/Tapiflex Platinium - Acczent Essential
Multi-Use - Linoleum Silencio xf2 - Premium ranges
- iQ Granit/Optima Acoustic
- iQ Ranges

ProtectWALL 1.5 - iQ ranges - Safetred ranges - Premium ranges

- Granit Safe. T

ProtectWALL 1.5 - Tapiflex Platinium - Acczent Platinium - Acczent Essential

- Acczent Excellence - Premium ranges
- iQ ranges

ProtectWALL 1.5 - Tapiflex Essential - iQ ranges - Acczent Essential

- Tapiflex Excellence - Acczent Excellence - Premium ranges
- Tapiflex Platinium - Acczent Platinium

ProtectWALL 1.5 - Tapiflex Excellence - iQ ranges - Acczent Essential

- Tapiflex Platinium - Acczent Excellence - Premium ranges
- Acczent Platinium
ProtectWALL 2CR - Tapiflex Excellence - Premium ranges
- Tapiflex Platinium - Acczent Excellence
- Acczent Platinium
Aquarelle wall HFS - Optima/Granit Multisafe - Granit Safe.T
ProtectWALL 1.5 - iQ ranges - Granit Safe.T - Premium ranges
for wet areas - Wallgard - Safetred ranges
ProtectWALL 2CR - iQ ranges - Premium ranges

- iD Square - Acczent/Tapiflex Excellence - Tapiflex Essential

- Topaz 70

- Acczent/Tapiflex - iQ ranges - Acczent Essential

Excellence - Acczent/Tapiflex Platinium - Premium ranges
Aquarelle wall HFS - Safetred ranges - Optima/Granit Multisafe - Acczent Essential
for wet areas - Acczent/Tapiflex Platinium - Premium ranges

ProtectWALL 1.5 - Safetred ranges - Acczent/Tapiflex Platinium - Premium ranges

for wet areas
ProtectWALL 1.5 - Safetred ranges - Granit Safe.T - Premium ranges
- Optima/Granit Multisafe
for wet areas - iQ ranges
ProtectWALL 1.5 - iQ ranges - Premium ranges - Linoleum xf2

HEALTHCARE – SOLUTION GUIDE 37

REFERENCES

AZ Alma Eeklo Hospital National University Hospital (NUH) - Oral Health (2018) National University Hospital (NUH) - Sports Clinic (2015) N
Architect: AA Prog Singapore Singapore S
Belgium Acczent Evolution iQ Granit iQ

St. Carolus Hospital (2018) Le

Indonesia, Jakarta A
iQ Granit Fr
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Indonesia, Jakarta Architect: SARC Architect Maarten de Regt M
iQ Granit 6,520m2 Finland The Netherlands IQ
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GLOBAL COMPANY

€ 2.7billion
net sales

21 acquisitions
in the last 10 years

National University Hospital (NUH) - Children Clinic (2007) National University Hospital (NUH) - Main Building (2012)
Singapore Singapore
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34 manufacturing sites

Le Sermay psychiatric clinic

100 countries
Architect: Agence Xanadu
France

covered

1.3 million m²
flooring sold every day
Istanbul, Turkey 2012 Acibadem Hospital
Maslak
IQ EMINENT
IQ GRANIT

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