Epoxy resin flooring provides a hygienic, durable, and low-maintenance flooring solution for veterinary practices, with a variety of finishes that can be customised to different areas of your clinic. With a winning combination of slip resistance, chemical resistance, great hygiene, and aesthetic appeal, resin flooring is both a practical and reliable choice of flooring for veterinary clinics and animal treatment centres, supporting the safety and well-being of pets, staff, and customers alike. Read on to find out more.
1. Excellent durability: Veterinary clinics typically experience heavy foot traffic from shoes, claws, and paws, so your flooring system should be able to withstand scratches, dents, scuffs, and other damage caused by daily wear and tear. Resin flooring shines in this regard, helping your flooring to maintain its appearance and integrity over time, even in busy environments.
2. Hygienic and easy to clean: Maintaining a clean and safe environment is critical in veterinary practices to minimise the risk of cross contamination and infection. Epoxy resin flooring gives you a seamless and nonporous surface that prevents animal waste, bacteria, dirt, and liquid from penetrating and accumulating. This makes it easier for you and your staff to disinfect your floors quickly and efficiently, maintaining a sterile environment. Resin flooring is also capable of resisting stains and odours, contributing to a cleaner and fresher smelling practice.
3. Chemical resistance: Cleaning is a regular routine in veterinary clinics, so your floor should be capable of standing up to the repeated onslaught of cleaning agents, disinfectants, and bleach. Over time, cleaning products and other chemicals can damage linoleum, wood, tiles, and carpet squares. Epoxy resin flooring, on the other hand, is highly resistant to most chemicals, preventing cleaning products and spillages from deteriorating its surface.
4. Safety treatments for slip resistance: An epoxy resin floor surface can be customised with an anti-slip, textured coating to minimise the risk of slips and falls and maximise safety in your clinic. This is especially important in busy waiting areas and front of house. Animal feet lack the grip of human shoe soles, which is why many pets struggle on smooth tile and lino floors. An anti-slip resin floor helps prevent slips and accidents and keeps pets safe, even when faced with panic or unruly behaviour.
5. Animal-friendly features: Epoxy resin floors are a good option for animals. While not usually an issue for humans, the regular gaps in many flooring systems between tiles and floorboards are a constant source of frustration for animals, in which claws get caught and rough surfaces irritate the paw pads. This can increase distress for animals already worried about their trip to the V.E.T. The seamless but non-slip surface of a resin floor reduces stress for pets during visits, with an even and predictable surface that increases their comfort and safety. Resin flooring is also less echoey than other flooring options, dampening noise and helping contribute to a calmer environment in exam rooms and treatment spaces.
What Next?
Get in touch with one of the knowledgeable team at Advanced Resin today to discover the benefits of a modern resin floor for your veterinary practice.
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