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Polysafe Safety Flooring for Wet Rooms
Our Wet Room ranges Polysafe Quattro, Polysafe Hydro Evolve & Polysafe Hydro have been specifically designed to provide a high degree of slip resistance whether wearing footwear or being barefoot in continually wet areas where additional contaminants such as shampoo and shower gels may be present.
Ideal for environments such as walk-in shower rooms with level access showers, wet rooms, hydrotherapy areas, changing rooms, indoor swimming pool surrounds and spas as it offers sustainable slip resistance.
100%
Waterproof
Barefoot & Shod
Optimised Slip Resistance
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100% waterproof, hygienic and safe
When it comes to wet room environments, safety and hygiene are non-negotiable. Our Polysafe Specialist wet room ranges are expertly engineered to provide a completely waterproof surface, creating a seamless barrier against moisture penetration. With thermally welded joints and coved skirting options, it helps eliminate dirt traps and makes cleaning simple and effective.
Designed for both barefoot and shod use
Polysafe Quattro, Hydro Evolve & Hydro have been specially formulated to provide effective slip resistance whether your barefoot or shod (wearing shoes). This dual-purpose design ensures reliable grip underfoot in a wide range of conditions whether its someone stepping out of a shower with wet feet or a staff member walking through in work footwear.
By catering to both barefoot and shod users, the flooring is ideal for multi-use environments such as: Care and residential settings, changing rooms and gyms, Hospitals and healthcare spaces, Accessible bathrooms and domestic wet rooms.
Optimised slip resistance in continuously wet areas
Polysafe Quattro has been engineered to achieve our highest wet room pendulum wet test result of 50+ (slider 96) most importantly this performance is sustainable and assured throughout the products guaranteed life. With its low-profile surface that’s easy to clean and maintain and is well suited to environments where hygiene and mobility are key, such as healthcare settings, accessible bathrooms or areas used by wheelchair users and staff wearing shoes.
The Polysafe Hydro Evolve and Hydro ranges have a raised emboss textured surface designed to enhance grip underfoot, especially when wet. The subtle raised pattern provides added traction, making it ideal for barefoot areas like showers, changing rooms or therapy pools. It offers a reassuring level of slip resistance without compromising on comfort.
FAQs
- Why is safety flooring important in wet rooms?
Safety flooring is essential in wet rooms because it provides slip resistance in areas that are frequently wet and therefore potentially slippery underfoot. Polysafe safety flooring is designed with slip resistant particles throughout the performance layer to provide sustainable slip resistance and underfoot safety even in continually wet environments such as bathrooms, showers and healthcare settings.
- What is ‘shod’ and ‘barefoot’ safety flooring?
Shod and Barefoot safety flooring is specialised safety flooring, such as Polysafe Quattro PUR, designed to provide sustainable slip resistance and safety, whether users are wearing shoes (shod) or walking barefoot. This type of flooring is essential in environments where there is both wet and dry conditions such as changing rooms, poolside areas, showers, and care facilities, helping to significantly reduce the risk of slips and falls.
- How is safety flooring installed in wet rooms?
Installation typically involves preparing the subfloor, applying adhesive, laying the flooring and heat welding the seams to provide a 100% waterproof solution. Typically, Polysafe safety flooring will be coved up the wall and finished to ceramic tiles using an appropriate capping strip.
- What types of environments require wet room flooring?
Wet room safety flooring is essential in spaces where water is regularly present, and a safe, hygienic and easy to clean solution is required. There are a broad spectrum of suitable applications including, walk in shower areas, bathrooms and swimming pool surrounds within sectors such as Health, Care and Leisure.
- Is the flooring slip resistant in both wet and soapy conditions?
Yes, Polysafe wet room safety flooring ranges are specifically designed to be slip resistant in both wet and soapy conditions. This makes it ideal for environments like wet rooms, showers and changing areas where water and soap are frequently present. Polysafe wet room safety flooring is specifically engineered to reduce the risk of slips and falls under the toughest conditions, providing reliable safety for both barefoot and shod users.
- What slip resistance ratings does your wet room safety flooring meet? (DIN51097,PTV)
Polysafe wet room safety flooring is designed to meet or exceed industry standards for slip resistance in both wet and soapy conditions, typical slip resistance ratings include:
Pendulum Test Value – Polysafe ranges achieve a PTV of 36+ or higher in wet conditions, which classifies it as having a low slip potential.
DIN 51097 (Barefoot ramp test) Our wet room ranges meet Class B suitable for barefoot areas like showers, pool surrounds, and wet rooms
DIN 51130 (Shod ramp test) for shod (shoe wearing) areas, our flooring meets R10 or R11 ratings, offering dependable grip underfoot in commercial settings.
These ratings ensure Polysafe wet room flooring is compliant with relevant health & safety regulations.
- Is Polysafe Wetroom safety flooring resistant to bacteria and mold in high moisture areas?
Yes, Polysafe wetroom safety flooring is inherently resistant to bacteria, mold and mildew, and very easy to clean making it the ideal choice for wet rooms and other frequently wet environments
- Can Polysafe flooring be welded for a seamless, watertight finish?
Yes, Polysafe safety flooring can be heat welded at the seams to create a 100% waterproof, easy to clean finish. Polysafe safety flooring can also be formed into appropriate drain details to offer a long lasting, completely watertight solution.
- Is Polysafe safety flooring suitable to be coved up the wall and are there compatible drain details?
Yes, Polysafe wet room safety flooring is specifically designed to be compatible with coved skirting and can be formed into appropriate drain details to achieve a robust and long lasting 100% watertight solution. Coved skirting creates a smooth, sealed transition between the floor and the wall, preventing water ingress and making cleaning easier. Polysafe wet room flooring can also be formed into drainage systems specifically designed for safety vinyl to ensure a watertight, hygienic finish that meets building regulations and best practice standards.
- Can Polysafe safety flooring be used with underfloor heating systems?
Yes, Polysafe flooring is compatible with underfloor heating systems up to the British standard of 27oc
- How do I clean and maintain Polysafe safety flooring in a wet room?
Regular cleaning with neutral pH cleaner is recommended and is more beneficial than occasional deep cleaning. Always use compatible cleaning products and methods, please refer to the relevant product range pages and the technical section of our website for further information.
- What is the recommended cleaning and maintenance routine?
To keep safety flooring in perfect condition and to ensure slip performance please follow the recommended cleaning and maintenance routines: available to download via the technical section of the website.
Daily cleaning: -
Sweep or vacuum to remove dirt and debris.
Mop with a neutral pH cleaner and warm water (see our technical guide for cleaning equipment guidelines)
Rinse thoroughly to remove any residue that could reduce slip resistance.
Weekly or as required due to heavy soiling (deep cleaning)
Use a mechanical scrubber/ doodle bug or deck brush with a neutral cleaner.
Focus on high traffic or heavily soiled areas.
Rinse well and let dry completely.
Always follow the care/maintenance guide for full product specific details.
- How long does Polysafe safety flooring last in a wet room environment?
Polysafe ranges are supplied with a 10-year commercial guarantee. However, when properly installed and maintained regularly, Polysafe safety flooring will continue to perform, offering sustainable slip resistance for significantly longer, with typical lifespans in excess of 15+ years. The exact lifespan depends on factors such as use area, levels of foot traffic and the regularity of cleaning and maintenance.