Yorkshire Housing recently specified Forbo’s Novilon cushioned vinyl products for kitchens and bathrooms as part of a refurbishment project to ensure that its 20-property social housing scheme in Harrogate met the Decent Homes Standard.
The comprehensive portfolio of styles and designs available met the housing provider’s aesthetic needs whilst Novilon’s Diamond Seal and Noviclean features, which help guard against scratches and scuff marks, met requirements for easy cleaning, low maintenance and long term durability.
“We were thoroughly impressed with the range of colours and designs available from Forbo’s collections,” said Andy Kelham, Investment Programme Manager at Yorkshire Housing, commenting on the specification process. “With the investment being made in the refurbishment of the Harrogate properties, it was critical to specify floor coverings that would have long lasting performance as well as being hardwearing and easy to maintain - and the Novilon products easily met these needs.”
A selection of designs were specified from the contemporary Novilon Viva and Viva Fusion ranges, which comprise a sophisticated mixture of metallic tiles and modern style wood effects. Novilon’s Aquagrip lacquer, delivering R10 slip resistance, provided Yorkshire Housing and its tenants with peace of mind by reducing potential slip and trip hazards.
Ian Godwin Operations Manager at Able Bathing, commented on the installation: “Forbo’s Novilon product was stress free to install thanks to its flexibility, which made it easy to manoeuvre around spaces of all sizes, as well as being easy to cut on site. Overall this made an impact on the schedule of the refurbishment, meaning that all floors were finished on time - resulting in happy tenants.”
For more information please call 0800 731 2369, email info.flooring.uk@forbo.com or visit www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/socialhousing
