Smart swaps for surfaces

Joe Hurst, Altro’s key account manager for social care, considers the pitfalls of choosing the right surfaces for care homes

Do your current surfaces meet your hygiene requirements and give your staff, patients, residents and visitors the reassurance they need?

We are hearing more and more how the favoured flooring and walling materials of the past now present difficulties for our present and future as care homes adjust to life in a world dealing with Covid-19. You may well currently have carpet or carpet tiles installed, paint on the walls and tiles both on your walls and floors – all of these are problematic in our ‘new normal’.

Carpet versus vinyl floors

Log in or register FREE to read the rest

This story is Premium Content and is only available to registered users. Please log in at the top of the page to view the full text. If you don't already have an account, please register with us completely free of charge.

Latest Issues

LaingBuisson Social Care Summit North

Etihad Stadium, Etihad Campus, Manchester M11 3FF
Thursday 13th February 2025

Care England Conference

Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London
13th March 2025

Care Sector Supplier Awards

London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf, 22 Hertsmere Rd, London E14 4ED
29th April 2025

LaingBuisson Social Care Summit

etc.venues, St. Paul's, London
Thursday 5th June 2025