Heronrib helps keep hospital patients free from slips
When a Greek orthopaedic rehabilitation hospital built a new physiotherapy pool, they specified a matting solution that would keep patients safe from slips.
The problem
When an orthopaedic rehabilitation hospital in Athens, Greece, opened a new wing comprising of a physiotherapy pool, shower areas and changing rooms, safety was top of mind. The building team specified a high performance mat that would remain sturdy underfoot, even when wet. The matting also had to be suitable for covering the metal steps leading to the pool, and for continuous submersion in water. The pool was to be used primarily by the elderly, people with disabilities and the injured, so the matting needed to be soft and comfortable underfoot.
The checklist
- Quickly drains large volumes of water
- Provides both grip and comfort underfoot
- Slip resistant, even when immersed in water
- Light to handle for easy cleaning and maintenance.
- Protects bare feet from bacterial contamination
The problem
When an orthopaedic rehabilitation hospital in Athens, Greece, opened a new wing comprising of a physiotherapy pool, shower areas and changing rooms, safety was top of mind. The building team specified a high performance mat that would remain sturdy underfoot, even when wet. The matting also had to be suitable for covering the metal steps leading to the pool, and for continuous submersion in water. The pool was to be used primarily by the elderly, people with disabilities and the injured, so the matting needed to be soft and comfortable underfoot.
The checklist
- Quickly drains large volumes of water
- Provides both grip and comfort underfoot
- Slip resistant, even when immersed in water
- Light to handle for easy cleaning and maintenance.
- Protects bare feet from bacterial contamination
The solution
The nature of the pool’s users meant the matting needed to provide equal amounts of grip and comfort underfoot. With the guidance of a specialist flooring contractor, hospital management decided to install our barefoot matting Heronrib around the parameters of the pool, as well as down the stairs leading into the water.
Made from strong, non-porous PVC with channelled underbars, Heronrib automatically self-drains – even when faced with the largest amounts of water. Certified slip resistant, the etched surface provides extra traction underfoot, while the underbars help to cushion and protect bare feet. Permanent antimicrobial and antifungal additives help to protect against fungal and bacterial contamination – a must for any wet area where there’s direct skin contact.
Product spotlight
Heronrib
Keep bathing and washing areas safe with Heronrib, the ultimate slip-resistant sports and leisure matting designed to withstand extensive barefoot traffic.
Flexible format: Supplied in 10m rolls, can be used indoor or outdoor
Simple installation: Easy to cut to fit on site, contours to uneven surfaces
Easy to maintain: Hygienic, hard-wearing and UV resistant
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