Safety can be spectacular with Gerflor

Education Fri, Aug 25, 2017 12:55 PM

Built on the site of the old Myerscough Hall, some six miles north of Preston, Myerscough College is a Higher and Further Education college dating back to the 19th century.

The college itself sets extremely high standards when it comes to their curriculum and the results they expect from both staff and students alike. Therefore, it’s no surprise that when new flooring had to be installed they would turn to international flooring specialists Gerflor to supply the quality, design and durability they were seeking.

It would be a task perfectly suited to Gerflor’s high-performing Taralay Impression Control and Tarasafe safety flooring ranges.

The ultimate responsibility for the actual installation would fall to Chorley-based CRT Flooring Specialists Ltd in Lancashire.

Managing Director Chris Turner commented: “The project at Myerscough College in Preston went really well. We specified Gerflor’s Taralay Impression Control for corridors which, as we predicted, would experience heavy volumes of student traffic, so this was a perfect choice as it’s a Group T-rated product which means it will wear very well.

“The Taralay Impression Control Compact product installed in a wood design effect looked stunning. It’s a top-performing product that’s got a fantastic pedigree which is why we chose it. Its R11 slip resistance qualities are right at the top of the performance category, which is crucial for any area with the risk of slips or falls. It’s a great looking product, as the wood effect looks extremely realistic and it’s also very easy to clean.”

This safety flooring collection is the perfect option for education new builds and refurbishments where high volumes of footfall are expected. A multi-purpose floorcovering available in 2m sheet format with a Group T-wear rating, it’s ideal for a host of heavy traffic environments where slip resistance is a must.

Available as a dual collection: - ‘Safety in Wood’ and ‘Safety in Design’, the range includes realistic woods in contemporary colours and modern all over designs. Taralay Impression Control also has a Pendulum Test value +36, meets HSE guidelines (BS 7976-2), a surface roughness of >20 RTM-RZ and R11 ramp test value (DIN 51130), together with providing 24 design-led colourways and is perfect for a host of other contract applications.

Taralay Impression Control also offers a hygienic solution thanks to a revolutionary UV cured PUR surface treatment for easy cleaning and maintenance. With the Protecsol® Control surface treatment it’s easy to clean, is 100% recyclable, offering a state-of-the-art flooring solution for a myriad of education applications.

Chris Turner further said: “We also specified the Tarasafe Ultra H20 safety flooring range because it does exactly what Gerflor says it does. Great slip resistance in the wet, either with or without shoes. Again, it looked brilliant when it was laid down.”

Changing rooms and showering areas in many colleges, schools or universities can often be wet and slippery environments and that’s where Tarasafe Ultra H20 from Gerflor is the ideal solution. Intended for traditional barefoot spaces where there are continuous wet areas,

Tarasafe Ultra H20 also offers a shod solution, providing a perfect blend of flooring applications for those areas where wet flooring conditions can be an issue.

Within Gerflor’s other top performing Tarasafe vinyl safety flooring range there are over 80 finishes available to choose from. They are reinforced with a glass fibre grid and are suitable for use in all areas of heavy traffic where slip-resistance, durability and hygienic conditions are required.

Using mineral crystal particles, rather than the industry standard carborundum, Tarasafe, with its improved performance, is easier to install, lighter and more flexible to handle.

The range has a maximum hygiene rating meeting the EN Standard 22196 for antibacterial activity (E. coli - S. aureus - MRSA) (3) returning >99% levels of growth inhibition and comes with a 12-year warranty and is also 100% recyclable. Tarasafe is stain and chemical resistant.

The Tarasafe Standard range comes with the unique UV cured PUR surface treatment and their Tarasafe Ultra range (excluding their Tarasafe Ultra H20 offer) also sees a benefit from the SparClean® surface treatment, therefore no polish for life.

Tarasafe is a hugely popular choice for a host of education environments where slip resistance needs to be maintained.

In association with Gerflor


Quick Links


Company Details

Gerflor Flooring UK Limited
Park Green
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 7LZ
United Kingdom
T: 01625 428 922
View Website
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Linkedin

Featured News

Specification news
Sustainability success - Gerflor and Gradus donate...

International flooring specialist Gerflor have donated Gradus carpet products to The...

Read More >>

Specification news
Taraflex from Gerflor takes Sport Aberdeen to new...

Sport Aberdeen is an award-winning registered charity committed to creating...

Read More >>

BUILDING PRODUCT LIBRARY - LATEST BROCHURES

Attraction® - Brochure Brochure

Attraction® - Brochu...
By Gerflor

Download Now >>

Care Homes Specification Guide - Interactive Brochure Brochure

Care Homes Specifica...
By Gerflor

Download Now >>

Cityscene & Brickworks - Gradus - Brochure Brochure

Cityscene & Brickwor...
By Gerflor

Download Now >>

Creation 55 Herringbone - Brochure Brochure

Creation 55 Herringb...
By Gerflor

Download Now >>

Creation 55 LVT Essential Collection - Ebook Brochure

Creation 55 LVT Esse...
By Gerflor

Download Now >>

BUILDING PRODUCT DIRECTORY - LATEST PRODUCTS

Gradus Carpets Premium Collection
Gradus Carpets Premium Collection

Gradus Carpets is a brand of the Gerflor Group and is a UK manufacturer of premium quality carpet...

Read More >>

Creation 40
Creation 40

Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) Flooring and Luxury Vinyl Planks (LVP) are the fastest growing flooring...

Read More >>

Powershock 300
Powershock 300

Designed to be both functional and hardwearing, pre-installed connector pins make for easy...

Read More >>

CONSTRUCTION VIDEOS - LATEST VIDEOS

Clic Assets | Vinyl Flooring
Clic Assets | Vinyl Flooring

View our range of LVT CLic products

Watch Now >>

DLW Linoleum | Cleaning Neocare treated Floors
DLW Linoleum | Cleaning Neocare treated Floors

Discover Gerflor's DLW Linoleum Flooring Collection

Watch Now >>

DLW Linoleum | Treating Damaged Areas
DLW Linoleum | Treating Damaged Areas

Discover Gerflor's DLW Linoleum Flooring Collection.

Watch Now >>