PVC Cladding For Hospitals

Hygiene cladding for hospitals is a cost-effective solution to creating a visually pleasing hospital interior with the added functionality of being clean and free of any germs and dirt. The fight against bacteria is one of or if not the most important factors in the healthcare sector, and that goes beyond encouraging regular hand washing for staff and visitors but also applies to the internal walls and ceilings of hospitals themselves.

Introducing PVC hygiene hospital wall panels as a solution in hospitals and healthcare clinics provides a durable and resistant level of protection in areas that need it most. Being impervious, hospital wall panels can be installed almost anywhere, due to being 100% watertight and seamless.

For the best cladding performance, PVC Cladding recommends the use of Stormclad board, which is a solid PVC sheet with a very high resistance to heat and chemicals. The cladding sheets are easily installed using Stormgrip bonding adhesive and the joints, corners and edges are all finished with standard PVC finishing trims.

We also recommend using Antimicrobial Cladding, which is designed using Silver Ion technology that inhibits bacteria growth 24/7. This technology has been proven to reduce microbes by 99.9% in just 2 hours, including bacteria, mould, and fungi. In hospitals, Antimicrobial Wall Cladding adds an extra level of protection against superbugs and diseases. It’s currently being tested against COVID-19!

BENEFITS AND PROPERTIES OF CLADDING FOR HOSPITALS

EASY TO CLEAN

In the healthcare industry, it’s really important for all surfaces to be easily disinfected without the need for harsh chemicals, especially in areas where disease control is particularly vital. PVC Panels are the perfect cladding solution for this dilemma – the smooth surface only needs a simple wipe down with hot, soapy water, or a mild cleaner for stubborn areas. No bleach or other harsh cleaners are needed!

LOW WATER ABSORPTION

Unlike traditional tiled systems, PVC Wall Cladding for hospitals is completely airtight and watertight, leaving no opportunities for bacteria or disease to be harboured. Tiled systems also feature grouting, which water absorbent, which allows for bacteria growth. PVC Wall Cladding, on the other hand features minimal gapping, and is applied using specially designed, fast-curing adhesive rather than absorbent grouting. This eliminates the possibility of bacteria festering behind the panels.

FLAME & CHEMICAL RESISTANT

StormClad cladding sheets carry a Class 1 Fire Rating, meaning that they not only resist the spread of a flame but are also self-extinguishing. This is especially important in hospitals, where in the event of a fire, as much time as possible is needed to safely evacuate all patients and staff.

Both Bioclad and StormClad wall panels are also resistant to chemicals, so they will not deteriorate or corrode if they come into contact with chemicals. This is particularly valuable in hospital environments or other healthcare facilities, where harsher chemicals may be used for surgical or medicinal purposes in some cases.