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POLYSAFE. THE COMPLETE SAFETY FLOORING SOLUTION

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Polysafe safety flooring has been manufacturedby Polyflor for over 25 years and today thecollection offers an array of products for allpossible applications with a level of performanceand quality second to none.

Safety flooring is specified increasingly toprovide underfoot safety for employees,customers and public alike. Polyflor is unswervingin its commitment to maintain the level of slipresistance throughout the life of the product, inaddition to providing the choice of colour,decoration, texture and ease of cleaning youwould expect from a Polyflor product.

• Guaranteed levels of slip resistance

• Independently proven to be easier to clean

• Unique and patented Supratec+ system

• Range of attractive colours and decorations

• Tailored products for all applications

• All ranges widely available

• Peace of mind in specifying a Polyflor safety floor

POLYSAFE THE COMPLETE SAFETY FLOORING SOLUTION

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Choosing Polysafe gives that added reassurance from a manufacturer dedicated to offeringproducts that are fit to serve their purpose as slip resistant safety floors, backed up by a significantcommitment to new product development to suit the needs of Polyflor customers. In 2007, thisapproach was recognised with Polysafe being awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise,in the category for continuous product innovation and development; a true reflection of Polysafe’shigh standing in the safety flooring market.

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I N D E X

POLYFLOR – 1ST TO MARKET

Polyflor is a true pioneer of safety flooringmanufacture. As well as being the first to offer anAgrément assessment of product performance,based on appropriate maintenance of the nowuniversal 2mm gauge product, Polyflor was also thefirst to launch a more decorative, multi-chipdecoration in the 1990s. In 2000, the bar was raisedsignificantly with the launch of Supratec –a patented leap in cleanability of safety floors.

Our Polysafe products have evolved anddeveloped to meet customer needs over the years,but we have never lost sight of the rationalebehind safety floors – that they offer sustainableslip resistance and that all other features such asaesthetics and cleanability are built on top ofsafety, never compromising it.

This philosophy is enshrined in another Polysafedeclaration - that the wet slip resistance (36+) ofa Polysafe product is assured for the guaranteedlife of the flooring. This Polyflor guarantee isoffered to assist client choice in a market beingincreasingly crowded with ‘pseudo’ safetyflooring.

HOW DOES POLYSAFE WORK?

Quite simply, slip resistance is achieved byincreasing the friction between the foot and thefloor.

This friction increase is obtained through thecombination of aggregates within the floor suchas quartz, aluminium oxide and silicon carbide,giving Polysafe safety flooring a distinctivesparkle effect. These aggregates are not simplysprinkled onto the top as a coating that will wearoff over a short time in use. Instead, aggregatesare incorporated throughout the full thickness ofthe product’s wear layer to ensure slipperformance can be assured for the guaranteedlife of the product. The aggregates combine withthe surface emboss to provide a rougher, harderfriction surface to ‘bite’ into the under surface offootwear when walked upon and create thenecessary friction and underfoot safety.

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Polysafe – slip resistanceassured for the guaranteed life of the product

The slip resistant properties are also presentwhere safety flooring is required for continuallywet areas. Here, a more prominent emboss is usedin conjunction with the aggregates to impart thenecessary slip resistance for barefoot users. Thisalso increases the floor’s ability to provide a safesurface for the user when the floor is covered withwater. As can be seen from the following diagram,Polysafe products offer a true indication of a safefloor with aggregates throughout the product’swear layer thickness to ensure sustainability anddurability in performance.

If Polysafe flooring is used in the correct areasand maintained correctly, the slip resistance willtend to improve with age. Over time, the moreabrasive aggregates will be left behind and still becarrying out the job of imparting the necessaryslip resistance in years to come. Conversely, hybridproducts currently being sold as ‘safety floors’ insome instances have very thin coatings ofaggregate applied or include a slightly roughersurface emboss. These products pass ex-factoryramp tests but only offer short term slip resistancethat reduces after installation and wear. In terms ofsustainable performance, these products offer nocredible substitute to a safety vinyl containingaggregates all the way through the performancelayer.

WHY SAFETY FLOORING?

Safety flooring is typically used in public areaswhere there is a risk of spillage or wetness thatcould make the floor slippery and unsafe, such asin bathrooms, kitchens, bar serveries, toilets andchanging rooms. With ongoing productdevelopment and cleaning technology such asSupratec+ allowing the introduction of moreattractive colours that are easier to maintain,safety flooring is now becoming more decorativeand suited to more high visibility and front ofhouse areas.

Polyflor always adheres closely to Health andSafety Executive Guidelines (HSE) in the UK, bothin terms of offering products that match theneeds of application areas and also by testing andmeasuring slip resistance against their preferredtest methods (see Slip Resistance).

REASSURANCE?

Previous experience in use is a strong selectioncriterion and one of the HSE’s ownrecommendations. On this basis, with quiteliterally millions of square metres of flooringinstalled, Polysafe is truly a safe choice.


PERFORMANCE LAYER, AGGREGATE THROUGHOUT THICKNESS

BACKING LAYER

Polysafe safety flooring.

Magnification showing aggregates within Polysafe Wood FX product.

FORM V FUNCTION

Polysafe’s prime function, slip resistanceis beyond doubt. All other motivators canalso be accommodated:

Colour – a strong range of colour anddecorations to suit varying tastes

Cleaning – both Polysafe Standard andSupratec+ products have beenindependently proven to lead their class interms of cleanability andappearance retention

Budget – Polysafe ranges cover a varietyof price points and all are readily availablefrom Distributors nationwide and aroundthe World

KEY FEATURES

• BRE Global A+ Rated Product(Certificate No: ENP 336) in major areassuch as education and healthcare

• Contains Supratec+, an exclusive polymersystem with polyurethane, that providessignificant and sustainable maintenancebenefits.

• Incorporates quartz, aluminium oxide andsilicon carbide particles, to improve tractionand safety underfoot.

• Fully HSE compliant, with slip resistanceassured for the guaranteed life of theproduct – ≥36 result achieved on RRLPendulum wet test - 4S Rubber (Slider 96) ,with a surface roughness of Rz ≥20µm.

• Suitable for areas subject to water and othercontaminant spillages in hygiene criticallocations.

• 100% recyclable and contains recycled material

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Washrooms, Toilet areas, Bar Serving areas,Classrooms, Laboratories, Changing rooms.

SPECIFICATIONSUSE AREA CLASS

GAUGE: 2.0mm

AVAILABILITY: Sheet

LOCATION: Thomas More Catholic School, Purley, Surrey

Used across food technology classrooms anddesign materials workshops at the school,Polysafe Corona provides the required underfootsafety where pupils continually gather and moveabout on the floor. The incorporation ofSupratec+ provides significant maintenancebenefits, particularly important in theseteaching areas where there are risks of spillages.

“Staff and pupil safety is importantthroughout the school, but especially in thefood technology room and design materialsworkshop. Polysafe Corona is not only slipresistant - a vital benefit - but is also easy toclean and attractive to look at.”

Mr Stan BranchAssistant Head Teacher,Thomas More Catholic School


Polysafe CoronaHEAVY-DUTY SAFETY FLOORING WITH A MULTI-CHIP DECORATION, FEATURING THE BENEFITS OF SUPRATEC+

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°For details of BRE Environmental Ratings for this range installed in specific sector areas, see Environmentally preferable flooring

Drystone 5470

Barley 5500

Mango 5480

Tulip 5520

Geyser 5580

Otter 5530

Blackbird 5560

Pacific 5550

Bluebell 5510

Seawater 5490

Seal 5570 Grasshopper 5540

UP TO

MAINTENANCECOST SAVING

60%

KEY FEATURES


• Contains Supratec+, an exclusive polymersystem with polyurethane, that providessignificant and sustainable maintenancebenefits.






Washrooms, Toilet areas, Bar Serving areas,Classrooms, Laboratories, Changing rooms.


GAUGE: 2.0mm

AVAILABILITY: Sheet

LOCATION: Ancoats Health Centre, Manchester

As part of a public and private partnership, thisLIFT project involved over 3000m2 of Polyflorvinyl being installed throughout Ancoats HealthCentre, including the use of Polysafe Astralwithin patient treatment rooms. With thepotential risk of spillages in these areas, Astral iscorrectly specified to provide sustainable slipresistance to patients and hospital staff.The incorporation of Supratec+ means easiermaintenance for cleaning staff and long termlife cycle maintenance cost savings whencompared against traditional safety flooring.

“Underfoot safety for patients and staff is ofparamount importance and Polysafe Astralsafety flooring provides the ideal solution forthe centre treatment rooms where spillagescan increase the slip risk. The fact that Astral,with its special soil releasing formula, is somuch easier to clean and maintain is a valuableadded bonus.”

John Gilmore, Project Manager John Laing plc


Polysafe AstralHEAVY-DUTY SAFETY FLOORING FEATURING THE SUPRATEC+ POLYMER SYSTEM, WITH MULTI-FLAKE DECORATION

UP TO


60%

Orion Beige 4280

Red Sky 4310

Lunar Grey 4240 Vega Green 4270Starburst 4300

Space Mauve 4230

Aquarius 4220

Polaris 4250 Isis 4380Solstice 4260Sculptor 4400

Sunspot 4410North Star 4370 Nebula Blue 4200

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KEY FEATURES

• Highly sophisticated designs replicatingpopular wood styles.

• Incorporates clear aluminium oxide particlesto improve traction and safety underfoot.

• Ideal for front or back of house areas whereaesthetics and slip resistance are important.

• Reinforced with polyurethane for improvedcleaning and maintenance.


• 100% Recyclable


Corridors, circulation areas, receptions, hospitalwards, classrooms, shops, cafes, retail areas, barareas, washrooms, toilet areas


GAUGE: 2.0mm, wear layer 0.7mm

AVAILABILITY: Sheet

LOCATION: St Anthony’s Hospital, North Cheam, Surrey

Highly suited to the healthcare sector, Wood FXoffers complete safety with style throughout theward area of St Anthony’s Hospital in NorthCheam, a leading independent hospital in the UK.

With American Oak used throughout St Mary’sward of the hospital, the combination of warmhues and clear safety aggregates impregnatedinto the product means the hospital’s flooring isless institutional than traditional floorings.Reflective of natural materials, Wood FX offers ahigh clarity in design and can help encouragepatient wellbeing, whilst offering sustainable slipresistance to give reassurance to all users.

“The floorcovering does everything that wewant it to. The timber effect design isextremely attractive, it cleans easily for goodinfection control and the sustained slipresistance ensures the safety of our patientsand staff.”

Steve Leverington Site Services Manager, St Anthony’s Hospital


Polysafe Wood FXDECORATIVE HEAVY-DUTY SAFETY FLOORING FEATURING CONTEMPORARY WOOD DESIGNS

Golden Maple 3277 Warm Beech 3297

Pear 3977 American Oak 3387

Cherry 3307 Rustic Oak 3337

European Oak 3347 Silver Wood 3237

*This product is a highly realistic replication ofnatural materials. Hence, on many designs,features such as knots will be present, as well asnatural colour variation

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†For details of BRE Environmental Ratings for safety flooring installed in specific sector areas, see Environmentally preferable flooring

KEY FEATURES

• Attractive non-directional decoration withpearlescent flakes.

• Incorporates clear aluminium oxide andcoloured quartz to improve traction andsafety underfoot.

• Ideal for front or back of house areas whereaesthetics and slip resistance are important.

• Specially engineered with a closed surfacefinish to minimise soil uptake andmaximise ease of cleaning.


• 100% Recyclable

TYPICAL APPLICATIONSCorridors, circulation areas, receptions, hospitalwards, classrooms, shops, cafes, retail areas, barareas, washrooms, toilet areas



AVAILABILITY: Sheet

LOCATION: Bury Grammar School, Bury, Lancs

The high styling of Polysafe Mosaic has broughtclassrooms to life at a brand new purpose-builtkindergarten opened at Bury Grammar School.Over 2000m2 of the Grey Fusion colourway hasbeen specified and installed across numerousclassrooms and teaching areas, staff rooms,kitchenettes and washrooms in this flagshipfacility.

Mosaic’s high design appeal complements theoverall bright and spacious design scheme touplift mood and encourage learning, whilst alsoproviding vital underfoot safety to both childrenand staff alike. In areas where children are presentand spillages are likely, Polysafe Mosaic isformulated with aggregates to offer a low slip risk.

“We are delighted with the flooring.The attractive colours and styles have helpedus create exactly the ambience we wanted ineach area and the vital underfoot safety ofpupils and staff is enhanced by the slipresistant floorings. Overall an excellent job.”

Peter SkinnerProject Director, Bury Grammar School


Polysafe MosaicHEAVY-DUTY SAFETY FLOORING FEATURING A HIGH DENSITY FLAKE DECORATION WITH PEARLESCENCE

Grey Fusion 4105

Akoya 4125

Green Opal 4195

Earthstone 4155

Freshwater 4145

Sunstone 4185

South Sea 4175

Orient Grey 4135 Graphite Pearl 4165

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KEY FEATURES


• Appealing multi-chip decoration available intwelve colourways.

• Incorporates quartz crystals, aluminiumoxide and silicon carbide particles, toimprove traction and safety underfoot.

• Fully HSE compliant, with slip resistanceassured for the guaranteed life of theproduct – ≥36 result achieved on RRLPendulum wet test - 4S Rubber (Slider 96),with a surface roughness of Rz ≥20µm.




Washrooms, Toilet areas, Storage and Utilityareas, Bar Serving areas, Laundry and Sluicerooms, Laboratories, Changing rooms.


GAUGE: 2.0mm

AVAILABILITY: Sheet

LOCATION: Pennells Garden Centre, South Hykeham, Lincolnshire

In the food preparation areas at the newlyrefurbished Gardeners’ Restaurant, PolysafeVogue Ultra has been specified to provideworkers with the reassurance of underfootsafety. Vogue Ultra’s sustainable slip resistantperformance and full HSE Compliance reducesthe risk of workers slipping, particularly whenfaced with spillages on a daily basis.

Also used within the restaurant area is PolysafeWood FX in the staff servery, along with Exponaand Bevel Line luxury vinyl tiles installed intoself-serve and front of house dining areas.

“This excellent combination of products hasenabled us to achieve two key objectives –enhanced slip resistance for restaurant staffworking at the serveries and in the kitchen anda really stylish ambience for diners. We areextremely pleased with the end result.”

Richard PennellProprietor, Pennells Garden Centre


Polysafe Vogue UltraHEAVY-DUTY, DECORATIVE SAFETY FLOORING WITH MULTI-CHIP DESIGN

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Dune 4690

Firestar 4790

Steel Blue 4740

Nightsky 4760

Meadow 4810

Marine 4870

Winter Dusk 4730

Forest Pine 4500

Moonbeam 4780

Woodland Grey 4770

Oystershell 4800 Bisque 4860


KEY FEATURES• BRE Global A+ Rated Product

(Certificate No: ENP 336) in major areassuch as education and healthcare



• A popular multi-coloured flake decorationallows vibrant colours to be specified withoutdetriment to sustainable slip resistance andmaintenance.




Washrooms, Toilet areas, Food preparationareas, Kitchens, Bar Serving areas, Laundry andSluice rooms, Changing rooms, Cloakrooms.


GAUGE: 2.0mm

AVAILABILITY: Sheet

LOCATION: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, South Wales

At the prestigious Millennium Stadium in Cardiff,Polysafe Strata has been specified within tunnelentrance and stairway areas to give continuedsafety performance to stars of the sportingworld. Regularly subjected to high footfallacross the floor including users with studdedfootwear, as well as contamination brought infrom the outside, Strata’s concentration ofaggregates throughout the product thicknessmeans slip resistance is sustained and productdurability is ensured for years to come.


Polysafe StrataHEAVY-DUTY SAFETY FLOORING WITH A MULTI-COLOURED FLAKE DECORATION


Arkose 4190

Elvan Fawn 4180

Marlstone 4630

Calcite Blue 4460

Deep Sapphire 4050

Bedrock 4170

Black Opal 4080

Greenstone 4440 Feldspar 4620

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KEY FEATURES



• Proven to be an easier to clean standardsafety flooring.

• Best selling range offering extremely goodvalue.




TYPICAL APPLICATIONSWashrooms, Toilet areas, Food preparation areas,Kitchens, Bar Serving areas, Laundry and Sluicerooms, Changing rooms, Cloakrooms.


GAUGE: 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.5mm*

AVAILABILITY: Sheet

LOCATION: Chelsea Football Club, London

The multitude of colourways available in thePolysafe Standard palette enabled strikingreproductions to be made of Chelsea’sevolution of club emblems at the CentenaryHall exhibition. The walkway creates anaesthetic focal point to the exhibition’s manyvisitors whilst offering the key requisites ofunderfoot safety and slip resistance.

“We are very pleased with the flooring CWCrecommended and installed. Not only is itsafer underfoot for the many people visitingthe Centenary Hall but also the colour choiceavailable was ideal for reproducing the insetclub logos. The overall effect is excellent”

Simon Arthur Group Operations Director,Chelsea Football Club

* 4 colours are available in 3.5mm gauge for extra heavy-duty areas.


Polysafe StandardHEAVY-DUTY SAFETY FLOORING WITH A TRADITIONAL DECORATION

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Elmwood 4520

Twilight 4490 Black Walnut 4150Antique Copper 4120

Arctic Blue 4130 Nordic Grey 4090Alpine Green 4110

Redwood 4040*

Maple Fawn 4030*

Silver Birch 4020* Lilac Blue 4580Cedar Blue 4060*Autumn Beige 4140

Storm Blue 4560Ash Grey 4540 Cool Aqua 4570


KEY FEATURES


• Designed for use with barefoot or soft soledfootwear in continually wet areas.

• Features a raised pimple emboss and a choiceof multi-chip or traditional decorations.

• Fully HSE compliant, with slip resistanceassured for the guaranteed life of the product- ≥36 result achieved on RRL Pendulum wettest – TRL Rubber (Slider 55), with a surfaceroughness of Rz ≥20µm.


TYPICAL APPLICATIONSSwimming pool surrounds, walk-in showers,hydrotherapy areas, barefoot recreationalareas such as changing room facilities,barefoot walkways.

SPECIFICATIONS

GAUGE: 2.0mm

AVAILABILITY: Sheet

LOCATION: Aston Villa FC Training Complex, Staffordshire

The installation of Polysafe Hydro within walk-inshower areas at a new, ultra-modern trainingcomplex is helping Aston Villa’s squad keep ontheir feet. A combination of safety aggregatesand a pimpled emboss ensures sustainable slipresistant performance is achieved for theguaranteed life of the product. Regularlysubjected to barefoot use, the product’s HSECompliance and low slip risk classification givesuser confidence in this continually wet area.

“Safety underfoot for our players is obviously aprime consideration and we are pleased withthe performance of Polysafe in these key areas.That the flooring is also attractive and easy toclean is a bonus.”

Tony Diffley Stadium Manager,Aston Villa Training Complex


Polysafe HydroHEAVY-DUTY SAFETY FLOORING WITH A RAISED EMBOSS, FOR USE IN BAREFOOT AND CONTINUALLY WET AREAS

White Stone H4930 Bisque H4860

Sheared Slate H4960 Oystershell H4800

Tempered Steel H4940 Woodland Grey H4770

Blue Forge H4850 Marine H4870


KEY FEATURES• BRE Global A+ Rated Product

(Certificate No: ENP 336) in major areassuch as education and healthcare

• Enhanced levels of traction and safetyunderfoot due to high aggregateconcentration and a specially engineeredemboss.

• Surface roughness Rz ≥70µm to deal with highviscosity contaminants.

• Ideal for high footfall areas that requireincreased levels of slip resistance


• An R11 rated product.


TYPICAL APPLICATIONSCommercial kitchens and food preparation areas.


GAUGE: 2.5mm

AVAILABILITY: Sheet

LOCATION: The Cooking School, at Dean Clough

In a brand new state-of-the-art Cooking Schooldesigned to teach culinary expertise to adults ofall skill levels, Polysafe Ultima is used to giveincreased slip resistance into the highspecification kitchen area.

With regular cooking courses held throughoutthe year and taught by specialists in their field,Ultima’s increased slip resistance gives studentsadded reassurance in this demanding area. Witha number of workstations housed within an ovalteaching area, the floor is continually subjectedto continuous footfall and movement across thefloor. Spillages such as olive oil, cooking stockand margarine are a constant risk and PolysafeUltima is correctly specified to ensure low slippotential in these testing conditions.

“During the initial design concept, PolysafeUltima was the clear flooring choice because ofits enhanced slip resistance and proven usewithin busy kitchen areas. We have found thatnot only is the floor easy to clean and durable,but it complements the décor in our flagship,high specification kitchen. The school’s cleandesign is further highlighted by the use ofPolyclad Plus PU, an ultra-hygienic sheet vinylfor walls and ceilings.”

Anita Cormac Executive Director,The Cooking School at Dean Clough, Halifax


Polysafe UltimaSAFETY FLOORING WITH A MULTI-CHIP DECORATION. DESIGNED FOR HEAVY USE AREAS WHICH REQUIRE ENHANCED SLIP RESISTANCE

Iron Ore 4340 Mortar 4360

Bluestone 4390 Pearl Granite 4330

Aurora Grey 4290 Baltic Green 4350

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KEY FEATURES• Highly sophisticated designs replicating

popular wood styles with acousticfoam backing.

• ≥19dB impact sound reduction level to exceedBuilding Regulations Part E requirements.

• Ergonomically designed for anti-fatiguebenefits.

• Incorporates clear aluminium oxide particlesto improve traction and safety underfoot.

• Ideal for commercial or residential areas wheresound insulation and slip resistance isimportant.


• 100% Recyclable

TYPICAL APPLICATIONSCorridors, circulation areas, hospital wards,classrooms, bar areas, general living quarters,retail workstations, washrooms, toilet areas.

SPECIFICATIONS


AVAILABILITY: Sheet

LOCATION: Lambeth Academy, London

A blend of contemporary design, sustainable slipresistance, high acoustic performance and easeof maintenance is featured in the Polysafe WoodFX Acoustic installation within corridors atLambeth Academy in London.

With a high footfall of students moving acrossthe floor at regular periods throughout the day,the choice of Wood FX Acoustic is ideal todampen impact sound transfer between roomsand promote a quiet working environment thatcan foster learning. For students and teachersstanding on the floor for prolonged periods, therange offers underfoot comfort and anti-fatiguebenefits, whilst giving the slip resistancedemanded in areas where spillages can occur.

“Our state-of-the-art premises, designed byaward winning architects demand thespecification of the best possible products. Aswell as being extremely attractive, PolysafeWood FX Acoustic minimises noise transfer inour busy corridors and also ensures enhancedunder foot safety for students, staff andvisitors. Cleanability and the facility tomaintain regularly were other deciding factors.All in all, the ideal choice.”

Geoff GilbertAcademy Site Manager, Lambeth Academy


Polysafe Wood FX AcousticDECORATIVE HEAVY-DUTY SAFETY FLOORING WITH ACOUSTIC PROPERTIES

Silver Wood 3232 European Oak 3342

Rustic Oak 3332 Cherry 3302

American Oak 3382 Pear 3972

Warm Beech 3292 Golden Maple 3272

*This product is a highly realistic replication of naturalmaterials. Hence, on many designs, features such asknots will be present, as well as natural colour variation

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BRE GLOBAL RATINGS

There are a number of international schemes usedfor assessing the environmental impact of abuilding product over its whole life. The BRE(Building Research Establishment) Globalenvironmental assessment is used as the mainspecification tool to convey the environmentalprofiles of safety flooring.

It is widely recognised that the BRE Globalenvironmental assessment methods areexceptionally thorough and very well respected,both in the UK and increasingly, in countries aroundthe world.

BRE Global Limited, a subsidiary of the BRE Trust,is a world leading independent third party approvalsbody.

The environmental rating system used by the BREprovides guidance for architects, specifiers andclients on the whole life environmental impact offlooring and other building materials. BRE ratingsare ranked, based on a Life Cycle Assessmentapproach, over a building life of 60 years.

The cradle to grave approach in creating theenvironmental profiles gives a simple to understandrating to an extraordinarily complex set of data.This ensures that reliable and comparableenvironmental information is available betweencompeting products, thus eliminating the confusionof claims and counterclaims about the performanceof building materials.

Within the rating system, safety flooring isassessed and measured against its environmentalimpact on Climate Change, Water Extraction,Mineral Resource Extraction, Stratospheric OzoneDepletion, Human Toxicity, Ecotoxicity toFreshwater, Nuclear Waste, Ecotoxicity to Land,Waste Disposal, Fossil Fuel Depletion,Eutrophication, Photochemical Ozone Creation andAcidification.

Floor finishes are rated for their environmentalimpact, receiving a rating from A+ to E, with A+being the highest achievable environmental rating.This scheme has been updated from the previousranking system of A to C.


Environmentally preferable flooring

2009 BRE GREEN GUIDE TO SPECIFICATIONA number of Polysafe ranges have been individuallyassessed in accordance with BRE Global’s newenvironmental rating scheme of A+ to E, with an A+rating being the most desirable, having achievedthe best Ecopoints based on a Life CycleAssessment approach (see table above).

A higher rating helps to maximise a building’sBREEAM score, which is of particular importance toGovernment funded buildings.

The new BRE Global rating scheme categorisesenvironmental ratings into sectors, as theenvironmental impact of a flooring can varysomewhat when used in different areas, for examplein domestic buildings as against healthcare andeducation facilities. The main reason for this is thatthere are different flooring choices available in thedifferent sectors, with an allocated number of A+s,As, Bs, Cs awarded per category. Therefore fordomestic applications, more product options maybe available, but many will have negligibledifferences between the Ecopoints of the productsrated A or B. Furthermore in the social housingsector, it is not likely that carpet, for example, wouldbe specified in a kitchen or bathroom unlike safety

flooring such as Polysafe. At the time ofpublication, Polyflor is the only vinyl flooringmanufacturer to have a number of safety andhomogeneous ranges (13 in all) certified by BREGlobal as achieving an environmental profile of A+in major use areas such as education andhealthcare. Overall, Polyflor’s certified ratings areappealing, particularly in the key usage areas beingpredominantly public sector buildings, whichrequire BREEAM scores for Government funding.For more information on the Polysafe certifiedranges under certificate number ENP336, visitwww.greenbooklive.com and enter ‘Polyflor’ intothe search box.

Where Polysafe products have not been individuallycertified by BRE Global, generic environmental

ratings are also available. As can be seen below,vinyl safety flooring achieves generic BRE Globalratings of A+/A when used within contractapplications. For more detail about how theseratings are arrived at by BRE Global visit:www.thegreenguide.org.uk.


Polysafe Range Health Education Retail Industrial Shed Office Domestic

Astral A+ A+ A+ A A B

Corona A+ A+ A+ A A B

Vogue Ultra A+ A+ A+ A+ A A

Strata A+ A+ A+ A+ A A

Standard A+ A+ A+ A+ A A

Hydro A+ A+ A+ A A B

Ultima A+ A+ A+ A B B

Sector Homogeneous Heterogeneous LVT Safety Linoleum Rubber

Standard EN 649 EN 649 EN 649 EN 13845 EN 548 EN 12199 & EN 1817

Health A+ A+ A+ A+ A+ A+

Education A+ A+ A+ A+ A+ A+

Commercial

Retail A+/A+ A+/A+ A+/A A+/A A+/A+ A+/A+

Domestic A A A B A A

A A A A A A

For further details of Polyflor’s range of

environmental credentials, please request a copy of

our 2009 Environmentally Preferable Flooring

Report or view the report online via

www.polyflor.com/environment. Within the report,

information is available regarding Polyflor’s carbon

footprint, waste management and recycling,

including vinyl recovery. For example, Polyflor is a

founder member of Recofloor, the industry funded

vinyl ‘take-back’ scheme. The aim is to encourage

more post consumer waste to be returned to a local

vinyl flooring manufacturer for recycling via on-site

waste transfer stations or drop off waste centres set

up around the United Kingdom. This is cheaper and

more environmentally friendly than going to landfill.

Vinyl flooring that qualifies for recycling includes

on-site waste, uplifted end-of-life flooring and old

stock roll-ends. For further details of the scheme,

contact +44(0)161 355 7618 and ask for Recofloor

or e-mail: [email protected]

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RISK ASSESSMENT

Before a floorcovering is specified, an initialrisk assessment of the floor area isrecommended, to ensure that all thepotential risks for slip are taken into account,to determine the type of flooring required.

The following questions need to beconsidered:

Likely contaminants in the area• will the flooring receive regular oil, grease

or other forms of contamination tonecessitate the need for a more specialist

safety floor?

Maintenance• how is the floor going to be cleaned and

how often?

Footwear• is this controlled or is the area open to

the public?

Nature of traffic and behaviour of users• what will be the likely level of footfall anduser movement on the floor? Will users be

continually pushing and pulling trolleys, willchildren be running etc?

Life Expectancy• does the level of footfall and punishment

the floor will take over the years require aproduct with a 10 year guarantee?

Aesthetics• is it important for the safety floor to be

very visible to the public with a requirementto be decorative?

T O P T I P SAll Polysafe ranges are suitable for areas wherethere are risks of water spillages and othercontaminants, achieving a surface roughness ofRz ≥20µm and ≥36 in the RRL Pendulum wet test(4S Rubber/Slider 96). Polysafe Ultima isspecifically designed to deal with high viscositycontaminants such as grease and cooking oil,achieving a typical surface roughness result ofRz ≥70µm and ≥40 in the Pendulum wet test(4S Rubber/Slider 96). Polysafe Corona andPolysafe Astral are particularly suitable in areaswhich are more visible to the public, where the lowmaintenance attributes of Supratec+ combinewith attractive colours and decorative options.Polysafe Corona is also ideal where colourco-ordination in close proximity to Polyflorsmooth vinyl is required across use areas.

Polysafe Wood FX and Polysafe Mosaic aredecorative safety ranges that combine a high visualappeal with sustainable slip resistance, for areas inboth front and back of house where there ispotential for spillage. Polysafe Wood FX Acoustic isa safety floor that adds a benefit of impact soundreduction to exceed the requirements set down inthe Building Regulations Part E and the resistanceto the passage of sound between rooms.This acoustic performance means the product issuited to multi-storey dwellings, rooms forresidential purposes which are used by one or morepersons to live and sleep as well as in schoolbuildings. In these areas, reasonable protectionagainst noise transfer is an important requirementduring the construction and design of a facility.

Polysafe ranges are also certified by the BritishBoard of Agrément (BBA) as G5ws, indicating theproducts are fit for their intended use for at least10 years (2mm gauge) provided they are installedto Polyflor instructions, and are suitable forheavily trafficked public areas or commercialbuildings where the floorcovering can be welded totolerate standing water.

With an independent assessment by the BBA,Polysafe’s product performance is assured for atleast 10 years in recommended use areas. Withcorrect maintenance, the appearance, colour andslip resistance will be retained during this period.

The recommendations on the following page giveonly an indicative guide as to product suitability inspecific areas based on Polyflor’s knowledge andexperience. Other Polysafe ranges will also besuitable for the areas indicated.

For further information on product suitability oradvice on use areas not listed, consult PolyflorCustomer Technical Services on +44 (0)161 767 1912or email [email protected].


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Bathrooms - toilets

Canteens/Dining Halls

Changing Rooms*

Customer & Staff Changing Rooms

Customer Retail areas

Kitchen◆

Serveries

Utility/Storage areas

SOCIAL HOUSING

Bathroom

Entrance areas

Hallways

Kitchens

Lounge areas

Showers

Stairways

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

Bathrooms - en suites

Bedrooms

Circulation areas

Corridors

Kitchens◆

Receptions

Showers

Stairways

GENERAL

Autopsy Rooms

Bakeries without rack ovens

Bar Serveries

Chemical Processing

Circulation areas

Fast Food Kitchens & Serveries

Fish Processing areas

Food Processing (Butter and Cheese Packing)

Light Engineering & Industrial use

Meat Cutting/Preparation rooms

Mortuaries

Ramps

Transport Applications

Trolley areas

Veterinary Rooms

Wash Bays

Wet Chemical areas

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COMMERCIAL

Corridors

Food preparation areas◆

Kitchen◆

Laboratory

Receptions

Restaurant/Dining Hall areas

Stairs


EDUCATION

Art/Design resource areas

Bathroom – showers

Bathroom – toilets

3D and 2D art rooms

CDT and Craft rooms

Changing rooms*

Chemical stores

Circulation areas

Cleaners’ stores

Cloakrooms

Corridors/Walkways

Dark rooms

Food rooms◆

Kitchens◆

Kitchen staff and stores

Receptions

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Science prep rooms

Serveries

Stairways


LEISURE

Bathroom - en suites

Bathroom – showers


Cafeteria/Bar Serving areas

Changing Rooms*

Commercial Kitchens◆

Entrance areas

Exhibition display areas

Hydrotherapy areas

Stairway

Swimming pool surrounds/walkways


Application/Location HEALTHCARE

Bathroom/Cleansing Room - showers


Changing Rooms*

Dining Halls - Serving areas

Hospital Wards

Hydrotherapy areas

Kitchens◆

Laboratories

Laundry/Utility Rooms

Patient Recovery Rooms

Patient Treatment Rooms

Restaurant/Dining Halls/Canteens

Sluice Rooms

Stairways


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RESIDENTIAL CARE

Bathrooms - bathing areas

Bathrooms - en suites

Bathrooms -showers

Bathrooms - toilets

Conservatories

Corridors

Dining areas

Entrance Halls

Kitchens◆

Lounge/Drawing rooms

Patient Bedrooms

Serveries

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ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING

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PHARMACEUTICAL

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Product recommendation is dependent on the likely viscosity of contaminants in the use area. * Specification of profiled or non-profiled safety flooring is dependent on an end user’s risk assessment. Contact Polyflor Customer Technical Services for further guidance.

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The proven maintenance benefits our safetyflooring provides is just another reason whyPolyflor’s position as the leaders in easy to cleansafety flooring is unrivalled.

2001 Polyflor became the first manufacturer tofully patent and deliver low maintenance safetyflooring with the launch of Polysafe Astral &Design with Supratec, a unique polymer systemapplied to the product. This new advancement setnew standards in the cleanability of safety flooringand truly signposted the future direction of thesafety flooring market.

2005 With the demand for safety flooring evergrowing and maintenance being a key requisite forspecification, Polyflor’s dedicated policy ofcontinued product research and developmentallowed us to introduce Polysafe Corona – a newbreed of safety flooring specially formulated with2nd generation Supratec+, a soil releasing polymersystem enhanced with polyurethane.

The exclusively developed cleaning technology ofSupratec+ is again available on the Polysafe Astralrange, giving significant and sustainablemaintenance benefits over traditional untreatedproducts. Noticeable improvements have beenseen over first generation Supratec in terms ofdirt pick-up, dirt retention and ease ofmaintenance. The application of Supratec+ alsoallows maintenance costs and environmentalimpact to be kept to a minimum, reducing theneed for energy intensive cleaning, chemicalusage and water consumption. This easiermaintenance regime also leads to around 60%

life cycle cost savings over a span of 15 yearswhen compared to traditional untreated safetyfloors. See table on next page:


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Further independent cleaning trials have alsofound the incorporation of Supratec+ to offerfurther maintenance benefits when comparedagainst competing safety floors.

Research carried out by Cleaning ResearchInternational found that Polysafe products withSupratec+ outperform competitors in terms ofcleanability and colour retention, important issuesfor specifiers and end users as well as thoseundertaking facilities management and routinemaintenance procedures.

Polysafe Standard and Supratec+ products –Polysafe Corona and Polysafe Design wereinstalled alongside competing safety floors withsimilar slip resistance performance characteristicsinto a doorway area of a busy school corridor. Thisarea is typically subjected to regular footfall atvarious periods throughout the day where usersmove regularly between rooms and where nobarrier matting means the floor is exposed towalked-in dirt.

The results: The testing involved monitoring the

in-use performance of each flooring sample over

a number of months and cleaning the floor

through damp mopping with a neutral detergent

at set periods. Values were taken in relation to

cleanability, change in appearance as well as slip

resistance readings when compared to a control

sample.


ACTIVITY

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COSTPER ANNUM

FREQUENCY

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£160.60

£240.09

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TOTAL COST OVER 15 YEARS

TOTAL COST PER ANNUM [SAVING 60%]

TOTAL COST OVER 15 YEARS [SAVING 60%]

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SOURCE: Miscellaneous Productivity Rating for Hard Floors, The British Institute of Cleaning Science.

SUPRATEC+MAINTENANCE COST COMPARISON [100m2 over 15 years]

APPEARANCE RETENTIONResults show that both Supratec+ products andalso Polysafe Standard have the lowestpercentage of colour change after a series ofmaintenance procedures using damp mopping,meaning a better response to cleaning thancompetitor products is achieved. This means thatSupratec+ and Polysafe Standard have a lowerpropensity for dirt retention and discolouring,hence a superior appearance and colour retention.

Competitor products responded least well to thecleaning regime with a significant change in visualappearance noted when compared to Polysafeproducts, with one competitor product inparticular suffering the effects of a high amountof scuffing.


A P P E A R A N C E R E T E N T I O N R E S U LTS

POLYSAFE STANDARDBEFORE CLEANING AFTER CLEANING CONTROL

COMPETITOR BBEFORE CLEANING AFTER CLEANING CONTROL

COMPETITOR ABEFORE CLEANING AFTER CLEANING CONTROL

SUPRATEC+ 1BEFORE CLEANING AFTER CLEANING CONTROL

SUPRATEC+ 2BEFORE CLEANING AFTER CLEANING CONTROL

COMPETITOR CBEFORE CLEANING AFTER CLEANING CONTROL

SLIP RESISTANCEMean slip resistance values using the RRLPendulum Test (fitted with Four-S/Slider 96 rubberand tested in accordance with BS 7976:2002)were taken at regular periods throughout thecleaning trial as well as at the start and finish ofthe test. By conclusion of the trial, all Polysafeproducts maintained slip resistance readings ofgreater than 36 in the wet, thereby adhering toHealth and Safety Executive Guidance.

It is clear then, that in today’s safety flooringmarket, Supratec+ is a significant offering wherethe low maintenance properties allows colourchoice to become an important specificationcriterion for a safety floor, without detriment tothe key requisite of sustainable slip resistance.The availability of Supratec+ in the PolysafeCorona range allows fresh and vibrant colourwaysto be selected, allied to colour co-ordination withPolyflor smooth vinyls across use areas. This is acomplete world away from the archetypal safetyfloors of years gone by, where colour choice wasmore limited. This co-ordination facilitates theimplementation of colour coded design schemesand wayfinding zones in specific areas of abuilding.

For detailed maintenance instructions for allPolysafe ranges, please refer to individualFloorcare sheets, either from www.polyflor.comor contact Polyflor directly.


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AA SSAAFFEERR FFLLOOOORRThat’s why safety flooring is being used in thefirst place – specify a floor with the rightmaintenance regime for you and stick to it.

The use of polish is not a short cut to keepingsafety flooring clean. Polish should not beapplied to any Polysafe product as it impairsthe slip resistance of the floor.

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The foundation on which Polyflor’s values are builtis driven by our customer focus and our ability towork closely with all contractors, specifiers andend users to understand their requirements andprovide the ideal flooring solution for anyinstallation.

Not only is Polysafe a superb performer when itcomes to slip resistance and cleanability, it alsohas many other performance attributes that makeit the perfect safety floor for all concerned in thespecification chain. This ranges from a wide scopeof colour and decoration options to meet the

visual stimulus of a designer, product flexibilityand ease of welding to suit installation bycontractors to the importance of low maintenanceto the end user and specifier. Of course therequirement for a safety floor to offer slipresistant performance over a number of years is ofutmost importance to all parties. All Polysaferanges offer a sustainable slip resistant assurancethat the floor does the job it has been designed forin areas with risks of water and contaminantspillages. All our product ranges are regularlysubjected to the rigours of internal testing on ourproduction line and in our laboratories to ensurethey are fit to serve their purpose as sustainablesafety floors. This is fully backed up by externaltesting carried out by independent bodies torelevant industry standards.

DURABILITY

Polysafe products retain their performancecharacteristics and decoration, demonstratingoutstanding durability and abrasion resistance,thereby adhering to the guidelines detailed inEN 13845 (the European Norm for Safety Flooring)that safety floors should suffer no ill effects whentested for abrasion over 50,000 cycles(EN 660-2). A stringent testing procedure is appliedwhich involves constant cycles of abrasion underpressure with the continuous application of grit.

Opposite, in-house laboratory tests show PolysafeCorona, shade 5500 Barley being tested forabrasion.

The images show the Polysafe Corona shadebefore and after abrasion testing. The decoration

and aggregates remain as new, demonstrating thedurability of the product. There is no apparentwear to the surface of the product. The visiblemark is due to a reduction in gloss level.

WELDING

Polysafe products can be easily heat welded usingcolour co-ordinated Polyflor welding rods. Theycan also be joined to adjacent Polyflor smoothvinyl floor coverings or Ejecta set-in skirting. Theimage on the following page shows PolysafeCorona, welded with a standard Polyflor weldingrod being tested on a Tensometer machine forstrength of weld in our laboratories. We areconfident that our Polysafe ranges are as forgivingto weld as standard Polyflor smooth floorcoverings,providing the superb non-porous finish and weldstrength to prevent dirt ingress and achieve strictcontrol in hygiene critical locations. For flooringused in continually wet areas, it is imperative thatthe strength of the weld is impervious to waterand conforms to the EN 13553 standard for watertightness so that the product can achieve


Performance Properties

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CE marking. Thus, Polysafe Hydro has externalcertification that the product meets this standard.Polysafe Hydro and all other Polysafe ranges alsofully conform with the requirements of EN 13845 -the European standard relating to particle basedslip resistant vinyl floorcoverings, whereby thestrength of weld is a requirement of conformity.

FLEXIBILITY

The formulation of Polysafe products has beendesigned to allow greater flexibility, enablingtrouble-free site-formed coving and installationaround fixtures and fittings. The increasedflexibility offered with today’s Polysafe flooringmeans it is now easier to install in particularlytight spaces or difficult to lay areas such asdrainage points.

Below, Polysafe Corona is shown, site-formedcoved and welded to Polyclad Plus wall cladding.

This picture shows Polysafe Corona withSupratec+; shade 5490 Seawater, tested around a4mm mandrel. No whitening or cracking isobserved. This test by far exceeds therequirements set in EN 13845 – the EuropeanNorm for Safety Flooring.

STAIN RESISTANCE

Given the hard-working nature in some of theareas where Polysafe is used, resistance tochemicals and staining can be an importantconsideration, be it paints, oils or more industrialchemicals. Complete chemical resistance chartsfor all Polysafe ranges are freely available fromPolyflor showing the resistance to a range ofspecific chemicals by shade on each range and willprove helpful in selecting colours that are leastaffected by specific chemicals.

Polysafe vinyl floorcoverings are found to show anexcellent resistance to mild and dilute acids,alkalis, soaps and detergents. Polysafe Coronawith Supratec+ is shown here during and afterbeing stained with a number of household agents.Once the agents were removed after 24 hours onlywith water, in this case the benefit of theSupratec+ treatment is clearly visible


For the more serious potential spillages on safetyflooring such as petrol and strong acids, these arenot harmful, provided any spillage is cleaned offimmediately. The table above gives a very generalguide, but best practice in this area is to askPolyflor Customer Technical Services for adviceon your specific project and the likelycontaminants in the area.

LIGHT REFLECTANCE VALUES

All shades in the Polysafe portfolio haveappropriate light reflectance values, availabledirectly from Polyflor. In line with Part M of theBuilding Regulations for new buildings and alliedto the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, thereshould be a visual contrast between the floor andwall, in terms of a measurable difference in lightreflectance values recorded for floor and wallsurfaces. Contact the Customer Technical SupportTeam for more information.

ANTIMICROBIAL PERFORMANCE

All Polysafe ranges contain antimicrobialagents. This is especially important giventhat safety flooring is often installed in

wet areas that are both warm and trafficked bybare feet.

In the healthcare environment, where the issue ofhygiene continues to make headlines in an age ofMRSA and Hospital acquired infections, allPolysafe products have been independentlytested and results demonstrate that all rangesinhibit the growth of MRSA on the flooring. A keyissue following on from this is that an effectivecleaning regime is the most important defenceagainst infection and the floor inhibiting infectionalone should not take the place of regularmaintenance.

It is always prudent to obtain maintenanceinstructions for the specified floorcovering fromyour chosen flooring manufacturer. Completecleaning and maintenance instructions can befound for each Polysafe range on specificfloorcare sheets, available to download online ordirectly from Polyflor.

LOW VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCS)

In order to contribute to a healthierenvironment with the reduction of emissions into

the atmosphere, Polysafe ranges haveindependent certification classifyingthem as Low VOC products. Tested to the

AgBB test (Chamber test), the various VOCemissions are weighted according to the level oftoxicity. The total VOCs emitted from Polysafeflooring falls well within set VOC limits, receivingresults below the limit permitted.


TYPE OF CHEMICAL EFFECT ACTION

Aqueous Solutions

Mild acids and alkalis No effect

Strong alkalis May cause discolouration Dilute and remove in some shades

Strong acids Prolonged contact can Dilute and remove cause discolouration immediately

Dyes (indicators) Contact can cause Dilute and remove discolouration immediately

Organic Liquids

Aldehydes Flooring attack occurs Wipe up Esters after several minutes immediatelyHalogenatedhydrocarbonsKetones

Alcohols After several days, Wipe upEthers plasticiser extraction immediately Glycols occurs, with associatedHydrocarbons problems of shrinkage (aromatic and aliphatic) and embrittlementPetroleum spiritVegetable oil

Slip resistance can be a confusing area forspecifier and client alike. On one hand there is arequirement to specify flooring that is safe and fitfor use, against a background of increasingawareness and litigation in the case of slips andtrips. On the other hand, there is a plethora of testmethods to assess the slipperiness of floors,various manufacturer claims and competingproduct to complicate choice. Add in colourchoice, decoration and maintenance and theconfusion can multiply.

Polyflor would always give the same two keypoints of advice before slip resistant flooring isspecified.

1. Use a reputable manufacturer that candemonstrate previous experience in areas youare working on.

2. Ask for advice – the team at Polyflor have moreexperience in this area than any one individualcould acquire. The Customer Technical SupportTeam is on hand to dispense free advice – pleaseuse them.

REMEMBER – over specifying on slip resistance

does not necessarily give the safest floor.

When carrying out initial risk assessments todetermine the factors that could cause slip risksand implementing pre-emptive measures tominimise these risks, the specification ofappropriate flooring should not be seen as thesole, one dimensional solution. The Health andSafety Executive (HSE) points to other factorshaving an impact on the risk of slipping - theseinclude: the type of footwear used, drainage andexpected floor contaminants, likely cleaningregimes as well as the different types of use thefloor is subjected to by pedestrians, includingindividual gaits and human behaviour when walking.

More information on HSE’s ongoing campaign toreduce the number of slips and trips can be viewedon www.hse.gov.uk/slips.

SLIP RESISTANCE TEST METHODS

Polyflor tests Polysafe products against a varietyof international test methods for slip resistanceand the results are published for all to see.

The test methods explained here are the mostrelevant and commonly used to make precisionassessment of floor slipperiness.

RRL PENDULUM CO-EFFICIENT OF FRICTION TEST

This test method is recommended and preferredby the HSE to assess the dynamic coefficient offriction of a floorcovering, achieved by swinging adummy heel over the floor surface (see thefollowing page, top left) to simulate a foot slippingon a wet floor. A standardised rubber soilingsample is used to represent a standard shoe soleof average slip resistance. Widely used, the greateststrength of this test is that it can easily be usedin-situ, so the slip resistance of the floor can beassessed over its whole life.

Results are quoted using a Four S (Slider 96)rubber slider. Whilst floor surfaces can be tested inthe wet or dry, the results indicated on Polysafealways quote the wet result as this is the conditionin which slipping is likely to occur. Be wary of veryhigh dry results quoted in isolation.

HSE Guidelines call for a floor to give a Pendulumtest value of 36 and above in the wet to beclassified as a low slip risk.


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SLIPS AND TRIPSAccording to HSE research:

• Slips and trips are the single most commoncause of major injuries in the UnitedKingdom workplace, accounting for 1 in 3major injuries per annum (37% of alloccupational injury accidents)

• Over 8500 major injuries are suffered eachyear at a cost to the economy of £750million each year

• A cost of £512 million is felt by employers inlost production and other costs each year.

The HSE Slip potential model

http://www.hse.gov.uk/slips

All Polysafe products achieve a Pendulum readingin the wet of 36+ which lies within the low slip riskcategory and this slip resistance is assured for theguaranteed life of the product.

For floorcoverings in continually wet areas such aswalk-in showers, a softer TRL (Slider 55) rubberslider is used on the Pendulum foot (UK SlipResistance Group Guidelines 2005) in order tosimulate the act of a bare foot or a user with softsoled footwear slipping on a floor. The samerequirement of meeting 36 or above is needed togive a low slip risk classification. Our wet roomproduct adheres to these guidelines - PolysafeHydro obtains results of 36+ using TRL Rubber(Slider 55).

SURFACE MICROROUGHNESS

This test is also favoured by the HSE to be usedon-site in conjunction with the Pendulum test andinvolves measuring the total surfacemicroroughness of the flooring with a surfaceroughness meter. A mean value of several peak tovalley measurements is electronically calculatedon the surface by tracing a needle over the floor atvarious points. This measure is felt to be a goodpredictor of slip performance.

All Polysafe products exceed Rz 20µm, and inaccordance with HSE Guidelines are classed asproducts with low slip potential in water-wetpedestrian areas — see table below. PolysafeUltima has a typical result of Rz ≥70µm and alsohas a Pendulum wet test result of 40+(4SRubber/Slider 96).

In order to cope with different contaminantspillages of various process materials, the surfaceroughness of the flooring must be sufficient inorder to penetrate the squeeze films created whenthere is a presence of wet contaminants betweenshoe sole and the floor that prevents solid-to-solidcontact. The surface roughness the floor requiresis governed by the viscosity level of liquidcontaminants in the application area.

Note that in the materials listed below, margarinefor example, the minimum floor roughness relatesmore to areas where this material is an intrinsicpart of the environment, such as a margarineprocessing unit, as opposed to minor use ofspreading margarine in sandwiches in a café forinstance.


PENDULUM TEST VALUE SLIP RISK(WET TEST USING 4S RUBBER/SLIDER 96) POTENTIAL

0 - 24 HIGH

25 - 35 MODERATE

36 + LOW

THE RAMP TEST (DIN 51130 & AS/NZ 4586)

This test involves testing a shod foot person on aninclined ramp, in the presence of an oilcontaminant. The resulting level of degrees theramp can be inclined before the operator slips iscategorised into appropriate ‘R’ values – runningfrom R9 up to R13 as shown opposite. This test hasbeen commonly used in Europe, especially in thehard flooring sector. Whilst Polyflor quotes resultsof this test to AS/NZS 4586 on all products (seeSpecifications), it is believed that the Ramp testcan be used to mislead. Firstly, a commonmisconception is that the R scale runs from R1 toR13 with R1 being the most slippery. In fact, an R9rated product is classified as the floor with the

most slipperiness. This allows a hole formanufacturers to crawl through where R9products are sold as specialist, slip resistantsurfaces. Furthermore, this test is carried outex-factory and is not practical to replicate on-site,so gives no reliable measure of performance andwear over the life of the floor, as is possible withthe Pendulum and surface roughness tests.For instance, a factory applied thin coating couldbe applied to pass the Ramp test but theslipperiness will normally change significantly oninstallation and would soon wear off in use aftermaintenance regimes have been applied.

BAREFOOT RAMP TEST (DIN 51097)This test relates specifically to the performance offlooring in barefoot and continually wet conditionsusing a barefoot operator with soap solution ascontaminant. Showers, swimming pools andhydrotherapy areas are typical areas for whichthis test may be requested. Given the nature oftraffic in these areas and the use of bare feet, theissue of wear over the life of the floor does notcause the same issues as with the shod Ramp test.However, the HSE also has reservations about bothRamp tests as neither use contaminants that arerepresentative of those commonly found inworkplaces.

Polysafe Hydro achieves a B rating, suitable forshowers and pool surrounds etc.

The UK Slip Resistance Group (UKSRG) also findsthat the Ramp test does not correlate at all withthe Pendulum test because of the difference intype of contaminants used and the more industrialtype footwear used by the operator in the Ramptest. Therefore, the UKSRG has developed analternative Ramp test using water as thecontaminant. The operator is either barefoot orwears footwear with 4S/Slider 96 rubber soles totest both profiled and non-profiled safetysurfaces. However, this test is still not able to bereplicated on-site and thus suffers from the samedurability issues, so should not be used solely as abasis for specification.

COMPLEMENTARY TEST METHODSOther methods of measuring the slip resistance offloors are available, however these are only seenas being complementary tools and should not beused as a basis for floor surface specification,modification and legal proceedings, over andabove the HSE recommended Pendulum test andsurface roughness measurements.


Classification Class A Class B Class C (barefoot (showers, (steps into water, walkways, pool walk through mainly dry) surrounds) pools etc)

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THE HSE SLIPS ASSESSMENT TOOL (SAT)This is a computer software programme developedby the HSE which, in conjunction with a hand-heldsurface microroughness meter, can be used in-situto risk assess the slip potential presented bypedestrian walkway surfaces. The softwareoperator feeds in information on-site such as: thesurface roughness readings, amount and causesof floor surface contamination, footwear used andthe cleaning regime implemented in order to gain aslip risk classification for the floor. These factorsare taken into account along with others detailedin the slip potential model. This simple softwareprogramme can be downloaded free of charge,from www.hse.gov.uk/slips.

ROLLER-COASTER TEST - SLIP ALERT

This is a relatively new measurement tool that hasbeen developed specifically to reproduce thecharacteristics of the hydrodynamic squeeze filmthat occurs under a pedestrian’s heel when theyslip, measuring the average slip resistance overthe area tested. This involves a trolley rolling downa ramp and skidding across the floor surface.However, this test is in its infancy and with itslimited experience, sole reliance to this test onmanufacturers’ product specifications should not

be sought to qualify specification of floor surfaces.

RIBA APPROVED CPDA RIBA Approved CPD Seminar isavailable to be presented by a Polyflorrepresentative covering the afore-mentioned slipresistance test methods and to assist in thespecification of safety floorcoverings. ContactPolyflor for further information. This presentationis also available as an online CPD. Further detailscan be found by visiting www.ribaonlinecpd.com.

EN 13845:2005This European Norm specifically relates toparticle based safety flooring. Whilst thisstandard covers all aspects of product quality, italso brings in another measure of slip resistance:

ESf – all Polysafe products achieve a rating ofEnhanced Slip for use with footwear, as opposedto DS, (meaning Dry Slip) as stated in theEN 13893 standard.

ESb – Polysafe Hydro achieves a rating ofEnhanced Slip Barefoot.

CE MARKINGFrom 2007, all flooring sold in Europemust have carried the CE mark and show results ontwo mandatory performance aspects – fire and slip.

The vast majority of smooth vinyl floors will carrya Dry Slip rating – this essentially means that theflooring is safe for use. For safety flooring or slipresistant flooring specifically, you should look foran ES rating.

In addition, continually wet area safety flooringslike Polysafe Hydro must conform to EN 13553 forwater tightness, in order to achieve CE markingstatus.

USEFUL REFERENCES FOR FURTHER READING‘Assessing the slip resistance of flooring’ HSE InformationSheet, 2007

‘Taking Slips and Trips Seriously’ Paul Beaumont, HSC

‘Slips and trips: The importance of floor cleaning’HSE Information Sheet – Slips and Trips 2

‘Slips and trips: Summary guidance for the catering industry’HSE Information Sheet – Catering Sheet No 6

‘Preventing slips in the food and drink industries – technicalupdate on floor specifications’ HSE Information Sheet – FoodSheet No 22

‘Preventing slips and trips in kitchens and food service’HSE Information Sheet – Catering Sheet No 6 (revised)

‘Preventing slip and trip incidents in the education sector’HSE Information Sheet – Education Sheet No 2 (revised)

‘Slips and trips in the health services’ HSE Information Sheet –Health Services Sheet No 2

UK Slip Resistance Group (UKSRG) Guidelines, 2005

Health Technical Memorandum 61 : Flooring – Department ofHealth

All HSE Guidance is available on:www.hse.gov.uk/slips/information.htm


Points to consider:

• HSE recommends the Pendulum test in conjunction

with surface microroughness meter for real life in-situ

results

• All Polysafe products adhere to HSE Guidelines,

achieving 36+ in the Pendulum wet test (Four S Rubber

/Slider 96) with a surface roughness of Rz ≥20µm.

• The slip resistance on all Polysafe ranges is assured for

the guaranteed life of the product

• Other methods of measuring slip resistance are only

complementary and should not be used as sole

indicators for specification. For example, the Ramp test is

an ex-factory test and cannot be replicated on-site

• RIBA Approved CPD seminar for the specification of

safety vinyl floorcoverings is available directly from

Polyflor representatives or online

http://www.hse.gov.uk/slips

http://www.ribaonlinecpd.com

http://www.hse.gov.uk/slips/information.htm

There are no short cuts to optimum performancewith the installation of any flooring. That is why anoverview should be taken of each project so thatthe finishing details are considered right from thestart of the project. It also means that all partiesare aware of their individual areas of responsibility.

There is no question that the final details contributeso much to an impressive finish for the floor.These include relatively minor details such asawkward corners, internal or external mitres, thejunction where different floorcoverings meet andfinishing details around drains and otheraccessories. They make up only a small proportionof the total floor, yet they often make up most of anarchitect’s snag list.

A Polyflor installation must focus on theseimportant details and also take into account allaspects of the location. We believe that the floormust not only look good, but also perform well, sothat it is impermeable, hygienic and safe.

DRAINAGE

The location of drains is important. As far aspossible, they should be away from sources ofvibration (to reduce movement) and from beams,columns and walls (to make leak detection easier).Obviously, they should be close to the main spillagesources, when direct outlets from spillage sourcesare not possible.

The floor gradient into the drain depends on theprocess, traffic volume and the surface texture ofthe floorcovering. The drains used should be built topermit examination, cleaning and repair withoutthese operations causing damage to the floor.

SHOWER DRAINS

Only drains which have been specifically designedfor use with sheet vinyl floorings should beconsidered. Most of these drains have clampingrings, which ensure the watertight security which isessential where hygiene and safety are of primaryimportance.

These clamping rings ensure that the Polysafefloorcovering is held securely in position and theyprevent the ingress of water that could adverselyaffect the adhesion at this critical point.


Recommended finishes

Stainless steel drain prior to fitting vinyl clamping ring

DRAINAGE CHANNELS AND GULLEYS

Again, only drainage channels and gulleys whichincorporate vinyl clamping and locking systems intotheir design should be considered.

CONSTRUCTION JOINT COVERS

Correct treatment at expansion joints is alsoessential if the floor is going to last and perform in asafe and hygienic manner. We recommend thatexpansion joints are covered using either a PVCexpansion joint cover, or a cover with a PVC insert,so that the flooring can be thermally welded to thecover (see bottom left).

On no account must the Polysafe be taken straightover the expansion joint. This will lead to failure.

EDGE TRIMS

In many of the areas where Polysafe is installed,other types of floorcovering will also be used. Thejunction between the Polysafe flooring and theseother types of floorcovering is a potential weakpoint, if not treated properly. Correct installationminimises problems such as water leakage and triphazard.

POLYSAFE WITH CERAMIC OR QUARRY FLOOR TILES

In installations where the edge of the vinyl comesinto contact with ceramic or quarry tiles, it isimportant that a watertight joint is achieved at thejunction. Aluminium edge trims with PVC insertsare ideal for this purpose. They facilitate installationand the PVC insert allows for a welded jointbetween the edge trim and the Polysafefloorcovering.

POLYSAFE WITH CARPET

It is important that the junction between Polysafeand carpet is clearly visible and that any trip hazardis minimised by using edging strips. A variety ofedging strips are available for this junction.

The relevant manufacturers can supply furtheradvice on installation and use of these types oftrims.

BEVELLED AND DIMINISHING STRIPS

Bevelled or diminishing strips should be used at allexposed edges of Polysafe vinyl floorings tominimise trip hazards.

The bevelled strip should be butted tightly to theexposed edge of the Polysafe vinyl flooring. Thebevelled strip should be fixed using a contactadhesive and the joint may be thermally welded.

ACCESS AND MANHOLE COVERS

It is important that access covers are used whichfacilitate either the welding of the Polysafe vinylflooring to the cover and frame or where thePolysafe vinyl flooring can be clamped into place.Both these solutions result in a watertight, hygienicand safe joint.

SKIRTINGS AND OTHER FINISHES

Polyflor supplies a wide range of PVC profiles whichare ideal for use with the Polysafe range ofproducts. In most installations, we wouldrecommend that the Polysafe vinyl flooring is eithersite-coved up the wall, or a “set in” coved skirting isused which can be welded to the Polysafe vinylflooring.


Drain with clamping ring in place.

Expansion joint cover

SITE COVING

For the junction between site-coved Polysafe vinylflooring and ceramic wall tiles, Polyflor Ejecta CTstrip provides the ideal solution.

The flexible section is designed to accept ceramicwall tiles on one side and the various gauges ofPolysafe on the other.

SET-IN COVED SKIRTINGS

Where it is impractical or where it is not costeffective to use the site-coved method ofinstallation, the Polyflor Ejecta set-in skirting is aviable alternative. Very similar to the sit-on typeskirting in appearance, the set in skirting has a50mm toe which is adhered to the subfloor andallows the main field of sheet vinyl to be weldedto it.

SIT-ON SKIRTINGS

Sit-on skirting generally tend only to be used inconjunction with tiled floors to provide a finisharound the perimeter of the room. The sit-onskirting is adhered to the walls and the toe of theskirting sits on top of the floor; it is not welded. Ifrequested, suitable mastic sealant can be usedbeneath the toe of the skirting.

MASTIC SEALANT FINISH

When specified, suitable silicon mastics can be usedas a finish around the perimeter of a room. This isprovided a water tight finish is not required and allparties are in agreement as to this type of finish.

PROTECTION FROM RADIATED HEAT SOURCES

The Polysafe range of floorcoverings is often usedin situations where excessive heat causesproblems with the floorcovering and the adhesive.It is impractical to give specific details, asequipment such as ovens and kilns vary in designand height above the flooring material.

Where the conditions may cause a problem, wewould recommend the use of metal oven traysthat deflect the heat away from the floor, and anadhesive suitable for these conditions, such as anepoxy or polyurethane. If you are unsure, werecommend that you discuss the application withour Customer Technical Services Team.

Full installation instructions for Polysafe productscan be found in the Polyflor Technical Manual –also available online at www.polyflor.com.


Set-in Coved Skirting Polyflor CF PVC Cove Former A typical coved skirting, inset shows Polyflor Ejecta CT strip


Q. Does Polyflor supply wall cladding and can this be joined toPolysafe material?

A. Yes, Polyflor can supply the whole package. Our Polyclad

PU and Polyclad Plus PU wall coverings can be supplied and

used in conjunction with Polysafe vinyl floorcoverings and

welded together at the seams to create an impermeable

surface without dirt, water or bacteria ingress. Floor finishes

from our Polyflor Ejecta range can also be used to create the

perfect watertight finish, for example a cove former to enable

Polysafe material to be flexibly fitted from the floor up to the

wall through site-formed coving. A complete floor to wall

solution...

Q. Can Polysafe be laid onto foam to create increased acoustic performance?

A. Yes, increasingly in schools and social housing projects, the

issues of underfoot safety and acoustic performance are

becoming intertwined in an endeavour to comply with Part E

of the UK Building Regulations (2003 Edition). The Polyflor

solution to this is to combine safety flooring with use of our

closed cell Acoustifoam product. This is a 2mm thick layer of

sheet foam laid on the subfloor first, with Polysafe or

alternative Polyflor smooth vinyls laid over the top of the

Acoustifoam. This combination in no way impairs the

performance of the safety flooring and will provide an impact

sound reduction level of over 18dB in acoustic performance

when tested to EN ISO 140-8. This exceeds the requirements

set down in the UK Building Regulations.

This acoustic performance can also be achieved on a safety

floor by specifying Polysafe Wood FX Acoustic, complete with

an integrated foam backed layer that is built into the product

and gives an impact sound reduction level of 19dB and above.

Q. What is the best way to clean your Polysafe safety flooring?A. All our Polysafe ranges require a straightforward

maintenance regime. Firstly, sweep, mop sweep or dry vacuum

the floor to remove loose dust, grit and debris. Next, apply a

solution of neutral or alkaline cleanser to the floor diluted to

the manufacturer’s instructions, with enough time given for

the solution to react with the soiling. The floor should then be

machine scrubbed using a 165 rpm rotary machine fitted with

a rotary scrubbing brush, or if necessary, a scrubbing pad,

followed by the slurry being picked up with a wet vacuum. For

areas where no suitable scrubbing machine is available, a deck

scrubber should be used in conjunction with a wet vacuum or

mop and bucket system. Where a mop and bucket system is

used, it would be pertinent to use a separate bucket to wring

the mop out and hold the dirty water, thereby increasing the

dirt removal. The floor should then be rinsed thoroughly with

clean, warm water and picked up with a wet vacuum and left to

dry thoroughly. It is important that those responsible for floor

maintenance leave the floor to dry completely before

pedestrians are allowed access. In areas where this is not

possible, suitable barriers should be used to tell people that

the floor is still wet and if possible advise them to make

alternative bypass routes.

For areas where there are instances of water-based spillages,

an effective method of removing these contaminants can

involve cleaning spills up immediately as they happen. This

‘clean as you’ go policy avoids spreading contamination

around the floor as spillages are taken care of immediately.

This allows contamination to be controlled as these spot

cleanings are carried out at times separate to the whole floor

area being cleaned. For water spillages, users can undertake

spot mopping or cleaning, using a paper towel or similar to

remove small areas of contamination from the floor. For greasy

and oily spills, a neutral detergent, diluted to the

manufacturer’s instruction should be used to spot mop the

contaminant. Stubborn black marks can be removed by using

the centre disc of a scrubbing pad and a small amount of

undiluted alkaline cleanser. The disc should be placed under

the sole of the shoe and rubbed to give greater pressure to the

surface.

For SUPRATEC+ products, all the traditional methods of

maintenance such as scrubbing machines can be used.

However, a clean microfibre mop can also be used to pick up

the diluted solution of detergent once it has reacted to the

soiling, using a continuous side-to-side motion. Once the mop

head becomes loaded, it will start streaking the floor. At this

stage, the dirty mop head should be replaced with a clean mop

head. The cycle should then be repeated until the whole floor

is completed.

For POLYSAFE HYDRO, our profiled emboss product for

continually wet and barefoot areas, the scrubbing pad on the

rotary machine should be replaced with a rotary scrubbing

brush, bristle brush or deck scrubber. Alternatively, a

cylindrical type scrubbing machine should be used. All spot

cleaning for this product should involve the use of a deck

scrubber.

The frequency for each type of cleaning operation is dependent

upon the type and intensity of traffic. However, if cleaning

procedures are carried out daily, it may be possible for the

maintenance regime to be undertaken last thing at night, so

the flooring is dry for the start of the next working shift.

Full maintenance information for each Polysafe range and

recommended maintenance products are available online at

www.polyflor.com or via Polyflor Customer Technical Services.

Q. Can I apply polish to your safety flooring?

A. Categorically, any polish or floor maintainer should not be

applied to any Polysafe flooring as this may impair the main

performance attribute of the floor - its slip resistance.

For further advice please contact our Customer Technical

Services.

Q. Can I use under-floor heating with Polysafe flooring?

A. Yes, all Polysafe vinyl product ranges can be installed over

underfloor heating, providing that the service operating

temperature does not exceed 27°C (80° F) and the heating

system is switched off during the installation period from 48

hours prior to installation until 48 hours afterwards. The

adhesive used should be capable of withstanding

temperatures up to 27°C.

Q. How dry does a subfloor need to be

before Polysafe can be laid?

A. Polysafe flooring should only be laid on subfloors where

the moisture level does not exceed 75% RH in accordance with

BS 8203 and which do not suffer from rising damp or

hydrostatic pressure.

The Hygrometer is the only method of test acceptable as

detailed in BS 8203 and only readings taken over at least a 72

hour period should be considered to represent the moisture

content of the subfloor. Subfloors with a relative humidity in

excess of 75% will invariably cause failure of the bond between

the substrate and floorcovering. Polyflor does not condone the

practice of laying safety flooring direct to subfloors with

moisture content readings above 75% and accepts no

responsibility for non-performance of Polysafe products in

such instances. For further advice on methods to implement

when the moisture of a subfloor exceeds 75%, please contact

Polyflor Customer Technical Services.


F R E Q U E N T L Y A S K E D Q U E S T I O N SF R E Q U E N T L Y A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S


Specifications

* WATER TIGHTNESS EN 13553 Annex A

** Sustainable wet slip resistance. The slip resistance across all

Polysafe products is assured throughout the guaranteed life of the

product, with strict adherence to HSE Guidelines.

For further clarification regarding slip resistance, consult Polyflor.

Polysafe flooring products have been independently tested and

results demonstrate that they inhibit the growth of MRSA on the

flooring. An effective cleaning regime is however, the most important

defence against infection.


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3100g/m2

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EN ISO 140-8 ≥19dB

EN 13845ASTM F1303

Agrément — G5ws

EN 13845ASTM F1303

Agrément — G5ws

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under application

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EN 13845ASTM F1303

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EN 13845ASTM F1303

Agrément — G5ws

EN 13845ASTM F1303

Agrément — G5ws

EN 13845ASTM F1303

Agrément — G5ws

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under application

EN 13845 ESf RRL Pendulum Test ≥36 (wet test - 4S Rubber/Slider 96)Surface roughness Rz ≥20µmAS/NZS 4586 R10







EN 13845 ESb RRL Pendulum Test ≥36 (wet test - TRL Rubber)Surface roughness Rz ≥20µmAS/NZS4586 PartC ClassB



EN 649 Group T

EN 1384550,000 cycles

EN 649 Group T

EN 1384550,000 cycles

EN 649 Group T

EN 1384550,000 cycles

EN 649 Group T

EN 1384550,000 cycles

EN 649 Group T

EN 1384550,000 cycles

EN 649 Group T

EN 1384550,000 cycles

EN 649 Group T

EN 1384550,000 cycles

EN 649 Group P

EN 649 Group T

EN 1384550,000 cycles

EN 649 Group T

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EN 13501-1 Class Cfl-S1EN ISO 9239-1 ≥4.5kw/m2

EN ISO 11925-2 Pass

Independently assessed by the BBA.With proper maintenance, productperformance is assured for at least10 years in recommended use areas


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polyurethane foreven greater

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Enhanced withSupratec+ with

polyurethane foreven greater

maintenance benefits

Reinforced withpolyurethane for

improved cleaningand maintenance

Featuring a new, closedsurface finish speciallyengineered to minimise

soil uptake and maximiseease of cleaning

Reinforced with polyurethane for

improved cleaning andmaintenance

ABRASION HYGIENE RESISTANCE VOC EMISSIONS AGRÉMENT ASSURANCE UNDERFOOT COMFORT MAINTENANCE ELECTRICAL USE AREARESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS ENHANCEMENT BEHAVIOUR CLASSIFICATION

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EN 433 >0.4mm PassErgonomicallydesigned for

anti-fatigue benefits


For information regarding handling and installation, adhesives,maintenance, applications and chemical resistance, consultPolyflor.

The data presented is correct at the time of printing.

For latest information, please check our web site at www.polyflor.com

A number of Polyflor ranges achieve a BRE Global EnvironmentalA+ Rating (Certificate No: ENP 336) in major use areas such aseducation and healthcare. Vinyl safety flooring also has a genericBRE A+/A Rating in the Green Guide to Specification, for contract applications. See Environmentally preferable flooring pages for details.

ENVIRONMENTALLYPREFERABLEFLOORING

Industry Standards Glossary

EN 13845:2005 – The European Norm for polyvinyl chloridefloorcoverings with particle based enhanced slip resistance.Used within CE Marking for safety floors.

EN 649:1997 - The main standard relating to homogeneous andheterogeneous polyvinyl chloride floorcoverings.Used within CE Marking.

EN 685:2005 - This relates to the classification of products inrelation to the intensity of use, linking this with abrasionresistance and wearlayer thickness.

EN 651 - Standard relating to polyvinyl chloride floorcoveringswith foam layer.

EN 13501-1:2002 – This relates to the classification of buildingproducts in terms of fire performance and reaction to fire testsand is an essential requirement of the European ConstructionProducts Directive. This fire test is used within CE Marking.

EN 13553:2002 – Standard relating to polyvinyl chloridefloorcoverings for use in special wet areas, covering watertightness and strength of weld. Also used within CE Marking forcontinually wet area products.

E: [email protected]

W: www.polyflor.com




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