Bona: Why floor renovation in a healthcare environment is better than replacement

In the healthcare space, flooring must be durable enough to tackle a myriad of issues. Hygiene and safety are the paramount importance in a clinical setting and the pandemic has led to an increase in cleaning levels along with the use of more aggressive cleaning chemicals, which accelerates floor wear and tear and discoloration and can even lead to safety issues such as slippery surface. Flooring must also withstand high levels of usage from both football and the frequent moving of heavy equipment, which can impact surface creating scratches, dents, chips and gaps.

When flooring displays signs of wear and poor condition is evident, healthcare organizations have historically fixed the problem by opting for a new installation, however it can be far better to renovate rather than replace. Renovation is perhaps a lesser recognized option yet offers compelling benefits.

With key flooring trend indicating greater use of resilient flooring, more environmentally friendly products, improved product quality and innovation, and enhanced design, the Bona Resilient Floor Solution yields all these attributes and is a unique, highly credible alternative.

Did you know?

Hospital floor can be totally transformed with Bona Resilient Floor Solution. The results are so outstanding that it could easily be mistakenly for a brand-new floor.

The Bona Resilient Floor Solution offers a simple and effective solution to bring surface back to top condition, while it also extending the life of the flooring itself. Vinyl, PVC, Linoleum, and rubber floor can be resurfaced quickly. Logos and graphics can be also added, and with a large choice of colour available from Bona Pure Colour along with addition of Bona Creative Chips, the design possibilities are endless.

Improves hygiene & safety

Hygiene floor surfaces are essential in all healthcare environments and renovation using the Bona floor renovation system equals healthy floors. By creating a monolithic surface, there are no joints, scratches or hard-to-reach areas where dirt and germs can hide., it seals floors against microorganisms and is easier to clean. While Bona anti-slip additive increases durability and protection against slips and falls.

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Bona’s application of a new protection layer restores the original luster and prolongs the life of the floor providing protection and durability from both chemical and physical wear.

Faster than replacement

There is no need to remove old flooring, a process which can take days during a new installation, instead the Bona floor renovation system is much faster than replacing the entire floor, in fact, Bona is an incredibly efficient and straight forward process which typically results in 50% less facility downtime. The curing process is also extremely fast and allows the floor to be used 12 hours after application of the final layer

Did you know?

A total renovation of 300m2 can take up to six days. With the Bona floor renovation system, it is typically completed in three days or less.

Environmentally sustainable

Disposal of old, worn flooring can have significant environmental impact. The Bona solution eradicates the need to tear out existing floor, a process which results in adding to landfill, and creates dust and germs, causing environmental damage.

Did you know?

According to the IVL Swedish Environmental Research institute Report refinishing resilient flooring surfaces offers more than 92% reduction in carbon footprint compared to floor replacement.

Up to 50% cheaper than new flooring

The renovation route boasts significant financial benefits too, most prominently, it reduces the initial cost of replacement by up to 50%. The minimal downtime required for the renovation process saves money too, while its durability reduces the frequency of replacement, providing excellent value for money.

Did you know?

Bona Resilient Floor Solution is an innovative and highly effective solution that extends the life of resilient floors in healthcare settings and totally transforms its look without the need for replacement

Modern design, & robust durability

In addition to various design elements including signs, symbols and logos. Bona’s extensive range of colours and chip options provide endless possibilities to revive and refresh floors, extending the life of the floor with minimal maintenance.

Did you know?

Bona has a unique 3-step process for efficient and effective floor renovation.

1. Strip and remove old polish from the floor’s surface.

2. The floor is abraded and cleared.

3. The floor is coated using a roller with either a new colour chip combination or only a protective clear coat to bring back to original look.

Founded in 1919, Bona is a family-owned company that provides sustainable high performance products and systems for resilient flooring in healthcare settings worldwide.