How do you soundproof a condo or townhouse floor? It may seem like an impossible task. It’s true that it’s not something you can wing or make up as you go along. A sound strategy (pun intended) is a must. Why do it? Soundproofing under hardwood floors and other surfaces can make an incredible
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Separate Design Guidelines for Outpatient Facilities
The Facility Guidelines Institute 2018 edition covers several minimum standards for outpatient facilities and the doctor’s office. Flooring is high among these, and medical offices will need to make sure they’re up to date with these requirements. When looking for medical office flooring ideas, keep the following factors in mind: Patients of Size: Experts
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7 Tips for Selecting Flooring Surfaces in Hospitals
Selecting hospital flooring surfaces is a complex job. Use these tips to help you make the right decisions: Flooring surfaces need to have sealed seams and flashed baseboards that eliminate microbes from getting in between wall and floor. Consider the wear, cleaning, and UV exposure a floor can take before it becomes damaged – and
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What Are The Most Common Healthcare Flooring Challenges?
The most common flooring problems for healthcare facilities start with sanitation, slip and fall resistance and durability, but what other factors should you consider when making these important choosing a new floor? Selecting the optimal healthcare flooring solutions plays an integral part in running and maintaining a clean, sanitary, and aesthetically pleasing environment that both
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Choosing Flooring for Hospitals
What are the best healthcare flooring options? Which surfaces will help you improve patient satisfaction scores, reduce injury, and cut down on custodial and maintenance time? Let’s take a look. Patient Satisfaction Scores and Flooring for Hospitals Patient satisfaction surveys can impact patient choice of hospital and reimbursement. Quality of care is the most important
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