Specialist Safety Flooring Contractors in London
Safety flooring is essential for commercial environments where slip resistance is a critical requirement. As specialist safety flooring contractors in London, we supply and install the full range of commercial safety flooring products for businesses across the capital — from healthcare facilities and commercial kitchens to wet rooms, entrance lobbies, and any environment where slip hazards need to be managed effectively.
With over 30 years of experience in commercial flooring installation, our team understands the specific safety flooring requirements of different commercial environments. We supply products that meet all relevant safety standards and regulations, and our fully qualified installers ensure every safety flooring installation is completed to the highest professional standards.
What Is Safety Flooring?
Safety flooring is a specialist type of commercial vinyl flooring that incorporates slip-resistant particles (typically quartz or carborundum) within its surface layer. This provides enhanced grip underfoot, even when the floor is wet, contaminated, or subject to spillages. Safety flooring is manufactured to meet specific slip-resistance ratings (measured by the pendulum test and R-ratings), ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations for commercial premises.
Where Safety Flooring Is Required
Safety flooring is commonly specified for commercial kitchens and food preparation areas, healthcare facilities including hospitals and care homes, bathroom and shower areas, entrance lobbies and mat wells, swimming pool surrounds, industrial wet areas, and any commercial environment where water or other liquids create slip hazards. We supply safety flooring products with a range of slip-resistance ratings to match the specific requirements of your environment.
Safety Flooring Products We Install
We supply and install safety flooring from all leading manufacturers including Polyflor, Altro, Gerflor, and Forbo. Our range covers standard safety vinyl, heavy-duty safety flooring for demanding environments, decorative safety flooring for areas where aesthetics matter, and specialist anti-microbial safety flooring for healthcare and food preparation environments.
Professional Safety Flooring Installation
Safety flooring installation requires specialist expertise to ensure the slip-resistant properties perform as intended. Our installers are trained in all aspects of safety flooring fitting including correct adhesive application, heat-welded seam jointing, coved skirting installation, and precision detailing around drains and fixtures. Every installation is completed to meet the relevant safety standards for your premises.
Frequently Asked Questions
The required slip-resistance rating depends on the environment. Commercial kitchens typically need R11-R13 rated flooring, while healthcare and general commercial areas usually require R10-R11. We advise on the correct specification for your specific environment during our free site survey.
No, modern safety flooring is designed to be easy to clean despite its textured surface. Many products feature polyurethane reinforcement (PUR) that resists dirt ingress and makes routine cleaning quick and simple.
Yes, commercial kitchen safety flooring is one of our most common installations. We supply heavy-duty, high-slip-resistance safety flooring specifically designed for commercial kitchen environments, installed with welded seams and coved skirting for maximum hygiene.
High-quality commercial safety flooring typically lasts 15-20 years or more, depending on traffic levels and maintenance. We only supply commercial-grade safety flooring products designed for long-term performance in demanding environments.