21st century learning is about the provision of inspirational education facilities. Check out the 9 ways vinyl flooring could revolutionise schools
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21st century learning is about the provision of inspirational education facilities that put learners and educators at the heart of the school. Design and layout, along with facilities and resources all play a vital role in the creation of a dynamic space conducive to learning and developing potential.
Integral to a flexible design scheme and to the functionality of a space, the floor covering has a major impact in an educational space.
Vinyl is fast becoming a product of choice in schools.
In the words of a SA architect who designs for schools "Vinyl works in education because it just ticks so many boxes".
Exactly what ‘boxes’ does it tick and why should vinyl be considered as the flooring of choice in education?
Vinyl is revolutionising schools by…
Meeting specific functionality requirements – When important specifications are necessary for effective education, vinyl meets the need.
Specialised vinyl floors can be:- noise absorbent (classrooms and corridors)
- slip-resistant (change rooms, laboratories, showers and wet spaces)
- electrostatic dissipative (IT rooms)
- hygienic (bathrooms and kitchens)
- aesthetically beautiful (reception areas)
- exceptionally durable (heavy foot and wheel traffic)
- easy-to-clean (dining halls, laboratories and frequently used spaces)
Creating multi-functional spaces – vinyl flooring allows a room to be a classroom, a science lab, a function room, a multi-purpose sports hall; meeting multiple needs and functions.- Enhancing the learning environment – Research indicates that naturalness created by light colours and warm floor surfaces and stimulation created by different colour options is important in today’s learning environment. Vinyl ticks these boxes.
- Introducing high quality design – New age vinyl allows breath-taking design opportunities.
- Ensuring longevity, durability and ease-of-maintenance – A well maintained vinyl floor will last in the region of 20 years. Special PUR coated vinyl enhances durability and allows easy, hygienic, dry (as opposed to wet) cleaning. This meets the need of coping with heavy foot and bags-on-wheels traffic.