Presenting a viable solution for multiple application areas, Forbo Flooring Systems has specifically designed its Surestep Wood Decibel range to provide R10 slip resistance underfoot, while at the same time offering 17dB impact sound reduction.
Unlike traditional safety flooring ranges, Surestep Wood Decibel is also the first multiple width safety floor - uniquely available in 2, 3 and 4m widths.
In areas where multiple performance requirements are an issue, it can sometimes be difficult to find a product that meets all the necessary demands. The Surestep Wood Decibel range provides the assurance that no compromise needs to be made when it comes to combining different performance benefits into one floor covering.
For specifiers and end users alike, the enhanced range can be considered as both an acoustic and safety flooring solution – working perfectly as part of a complete integrated flooring design.
Uniquely available in 2, 3 and 4m widths, Surestep Wood Decibel is the first multiple width safety floor covering. As a result, areas of up to 20m2 can be loose laid in residential applications, helping to reduce the overall cost of installing. Not only is installation both quicker and easier, but in larger installation areas the need for significant amounts of welding is substantially reduced, saving end users both time and money.
Using aluminium oxide particles, in the wear layer to provide sustainable slip resistance and maintain the clarity of design, Surestep Wood Decibel meets both the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and UK Slip Resistance Group (UKSRG) requirements. The product is also complete with a PUR Pearl finish that ensures an easy to clean surface, helping contribute to simple cleaning and maintenance procedures, as well as keeping costs to a minimum.
Broadening the design spectrum of the range with five new colours Surestep Wood Decibel now features a wider choice of oak effect finishes, as well as two new modern all-over wood designs. In addition, seven of the popular colourways have been specifically designed to match the design effects available in the standard Surestep Wood range, ensuring fluid integration and a perfect flow of design across projects where multiple application areas occur.
Paul Rogers, Technical Specification Manager at Forbo Flooring Systems comments: “When it comes to multiple application areas, compromising on performance benefits should never need to be an option for specifiers and end users. Choosing a reputable manufacturer with the capability to merge different requirements into one effective flooring solution, will ensure peace of mind in every way.
“Forbo has a long standing history in the manufacturer of HSE compliant safety flooring which offers best in class performance, as well as over 50 years experience in the manufacture of acoustic floor coverings. As a result, Surestep Wood Decibel will help achieve reassuringly safe, quiet and aesthetically attractive interiors in a wide range of commercial, education, healthcare and retail interiors.”