Tänk strategiskt och långsiktigt för att hitta rätt golv till offentliga miljöer

In offentliga miljöer såsom hotell, butiker, kontor, skolor, och sjukhus behövs slitstarka golv som klarar av daglig påfrestning från många människor.

Waves must withstand being walked on with shoes and also endure gravel, snow, and water during the winter season. Many factors come together to ensure that the right flooring is placed in the correct locations within various types of public settings.

Text: Annika Wihlborg Ett hållbart kvalitetsgolv för offentliga miljöer är både funktionellt och estetiskt tilltalande. A smooth and even surface, free from irregularities and cracks, is particularly important to minimize the risk of accidents in public environments. One should also consider the floor’s impact-absorbing and sound-dampening qualities and its ability to contribute to a healthy and wholesome indoor air environment.

Durable vinyl floors have in recent years become a primary choice in many public settings where laminate floors were previously predominantly utilized. Be sure to carefully review the product information for different types of flooring for public environments. Det är av vikt att golvet är tillräckligt tjockt för att klara av påfrestningarna från många års användning.

In some spaces, wood flooring can be an alternative to laminate. In public settings, it is recommended to opt for an oiled wooden floor without any added coloring.

Linoleum floors have gained popularity in public spaces in recent years.

Please study the product information carefully for various types of flooring suitable for public environments. Bild: Forbo

Rätt golv på rätt plats

Det finns även textila golv som lämpar sig mycket väl offentliga miljöer. The textile floorings are typically categorized into various wear classes, with class 33 indicating a high level of durability suitable for withstanding the traffic in public spaces.

Textile floors, for example, often work well in office environments, particularly because they reduce noise levels and enhance a pleasant and comfortable work environment. In addition to selecting a floor with the appropriate usage class, it is important to understand the structure and surface material of the floor, so that the right floor is placed in the right location.

In particularly challenging environments, such as industrial facilities, epoxy flooring or resin flooring can be a great choice. These floor types are particularly durable.

To enhance the durability and extend the lifespan of the floor, different types of floor coverings can be used.

Choose seamless floors for effortless cleaning.

In public environments like schools and hospitals, where the standards of hygiene are high, the floor’s capability to be easily and smoothly cleaned and handle various types of chemicals is another factor to consider. One advantage of selecting epoxy flooring or terrazzo flooring in this context is that these types of floors are seamless, meaning that dirt and bacteria are less likely to get trapped in any joints.

One factor that often causes a lot of wear and tear on public floors is gravel that gets tracked into the building, especially during winter time. It may result in scratches that gather dirt.

Det kan åtgärdas med en underhållspolering
som gör ytskiktet lättstädat och fritt från repor. Invest in a high-quality entrance system with mats that effectively keep gravel and dirt outside the premises to a maximum extent.

A truly excellent entry system, along with regular maintenance polishing, helps prevent scratches that can accumulate dirt. Bild:

Forbo.