FAQ's
Most Popular FAQ's:
Prices shown are per square meter (except for the Roll Ends page).
Prices exclude VAT. A VAT invoice will be sent by email.
Enter in the quantity box the number of square meters (sqm) you need.
To calculate the sqm you need multiply your room length (in meters) by the width (in meters). Need help? - give us a call.
Most ranges are only available in 2m wide rolls. Eg: if you enter a quantity of '20' sqm this would come as one 2m x 10m roll. Remember this when working out how much flooring you need.
When you enter the quantity of sqm you need this site will helpfully display the roll size you will receive. If you need different sizes, Eg: in the above example of 20sqm if you wanted this supplied as 2 smaller rolls (say a 4m and a 6m length) then this is not a problem - just let us know and we can usually accommodate this at no extra cost! (unlike most other suppliers).
If your room is wider than 2m then you will have a join where 2 pieces of flooring meet. These joins can be welded together giving a durable watertight seal. For help working out how much flooring you need please do not hesitate to call us.
Our stocks move fast and are frequent restocked. Each restock is usually from a new 'batch'. Flooring from different 'batches' can vary slightly in shade or appearance. It is therefore strongly recommended to order the full amount of flooring you require for an area all together at the same time.
Everything on our site is commercial grade flooring designed for heavy duty use. Nearly everything has an anti-slip finish (known as R10 Safety Floor). This is great for most applications and essential for wet areas and commercial kitchens.
What is Safety Flooring?
Safety flooring or Slip Resistant flooring is a PVC vinyl imbedded with particles which give the flooring a ‘grippy’ surface. Traditional Safety Flooring uses metal particles which also give the flooring a ‘sparkly’ effect although developments in manufacturing have resulted in new ranges with PVC particles rather than metal. This results in a ‘warmer’ less industrial looking floor and also means this flooring is 100% recyclable.
All Safety Flooring is tested and has to meet European standards (ENs) to class the flooring as slip resistant. All our ranges of safety floor meet these tests and as such have ratings of R10 (ramp test) and >36 (TRRL pendulum tested) or higher. R10 / >36 is suitable for most applications where a slip resistant flooring is required. Wet areas like shower rooms may require a higher rated flooring, see our ranges specifically designed for this use.
Why do I need Safety Flooring?
Slips and trips are the most common cause of injury in the workplace across Europe. In the UK a Safety Floor is a HSE legal requirement for places such as commercial kitchens. It is also strongly recommended for any areas where a slip risk may exist. In conjunction with its slip resistant finish, Safety Flooring is very hard wearing and easy to maintain so is therefore ideal for most commercial application.
Which type of Safety Floor do I need?
Under the ‘Safety Flooring’ tab you can search our ranges for the use you require, ie Catering, Leisure etc. This will show the ranges of safety flooring that are suitable for your requirements. The majority of the Safety Flooring we supply is in a 2mm thickness. This gives a great balance of hard wearing, slip resistance, ease of maintenance, and ease of installation. Occasionally a thicker Safety Floor maybe required in heavy industrial applications. For wet areas (shower rooms etc) we have specific ranges available.
What size rolls is Safety Floor supplied in?
All Altro, Tarkett, Grabo & Polysafe Safety Flooring is supplied on 2 metre (approx. 6.5 feet) wide rolls. These are then designed to be welded together along any joins for a watertight seal once the flooring has been fitted. Most ranges come in a maximum roll length of 20 metres (approx 65 feet). Unless otherwise agreed our minimum order size is 4sqm (2m x 2m).
How much Safety Flooring do I need to order?
Ideally you would need to get a fitter to measure your area and tell you how much flooring to order or alternatively you can measure the length and width of the room yourself. Bear in mind the flooring will be in a 2 metre wide roll when working out which way the flooring will pieces run. We know this can be confusing and we are here to help you, just get in touch with your room sizes and we will gladly help work out the best way to fit your flooring with minimal wastage.
It is strongly recommended to order all the flooring required at the same time to ensure it is all supplied from the same batch (production run).
How is Safety Flooring fitted?
Preparation is key to a well fitted Safety Floor which will last for many years. Getting the sub floor (surface the Safety Floor will be fitted to) completely smooth, dry and clean will enable the flooring to be correctly fitted. The flooring is glued down and then any joins can be welded together. We can supply the flooring adhesive and weld for the joins. We also stock the different types of skirting to finish off the installation. We do not offer a fitting service.
How long will Safety Flooring last?
If correctly installed and maintained Safety Flooring can easily last for 10 years+ with life spans of over 20 years not uncommon. For product warranties please see the manufacturers websites.
Maintaining Safety Flooring
For maintenance guides please see the manufacturers websites.
Order Times
The majority of orders are delivered within 2-4 working days. Should your order need longer than this for delivery you will be notified once your order is received.
About Delivery
For all delivery information please see the Delivery section under ‘Information’ at the bottom of our website.