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PVC flooring is found in healthcare facilities all around the world. In this short interview from Exposanità in Bologna we asked a flooring manufacturer why vinyl, which is another word for PVC, is such a popular material for hospital flooring.
PVC flooring helps fight hospital-acquired infections
According to the flooring manufacturer, the reasons why hospital flooring and vinyl are such a good match are obvious:
- PVC can be easily repaired with hot welding
- PVC is recyclable
- Hospital interior designers have endless possibilities with vinyl
- Vinyl flooring is monolithic and has no joints – this minimises bacteria growth and helps fight hospital-acquired infections
