Residential care homes & nursing homes

DLW Flooring – high-quality floor coverings rooted in tradition

For more than 130 years, we have been manufacturing the natural floor covering linoleum, putting all our knowledge

and expertise into technical developments and innovative design. In addition to linoleum, we also offer design floor

coverings, vinyl and the hard-wearing textile floor covering fibrebonded. All of these satisfy not only national, but

also international standards and regulations. Within the company, we are always on the ball: in our development

centre, engineers work to ensure continuous improvements in our floors. Our DLW floor coverings are designed

and manufactured in Germany in accordance with the very highest quality standards.

As a company, DLW Flooring has a responsibility to people, to the users of our DLW floor coverings and to nature.

We focus on the sustainability of products: from the raw materials used, to cleaning and care, and right the way

through to recycling.

People are the top priority – we are committed to achieving a better quality of life

“You use your professional skill and your passion to serve people – we use all our commitment and specialist knowledge to produce high-quality floor coverings. The result is that together we create a better quality of life.”Mission statement of DLW Flooring employees for DLW floor coverings

ContentsIndividual feel-good ambience 04

Using colour to improve your life 04

Residential care homes and nursing homes:

space for living 06

Construction of buildings with universal access 08

Hygiene, cleaning and maintenance 10

Structural building requirements 10

Surfaces with LPX Finish and PUR Eco System 11

Cost efficiency with ongoing operation 12

Types of establishment - examples 14

Support and social care group of the Pforzheim

Enzkreis Association – Counselling Centre 14

Old-age living 16

Orientation using all the senses 18

Temporary home 20

Repair and renovation 22

Product recommendations 24

Overview of products 25

Service 26

Index of key words 27

“The structure and grain of wood are for me an expression of vitality. The warm colours of a floor with a natural wood look are the best way to give a homely feel to a room.”Emmi Mieskes, Product Design at DLW Flooring GmbH

Selecting the right floor covering for healthcare facilities is

a challenge. On the one hand, the functional requirements

are very high, whilst on the other, patients benefit from an

ambience that is attractive and supports their recovery.

For each line of floor coverings, our designers have

created coherent colour palettes that allow the realisation

of harmonious overall concepts and inlays. They can also

be combined with existing wood décor, furniture or wall

colours.

Floor coverings for all requirements

DLW Linoleum is a robust natural product: hygienic, easy

to clean and available in a wide range of bright and more

muted colours. 98% of linoleum is made up of natural raw

materials such as linseed oil, cork, sawdust, natural resins

and jute. Thanks to its basic properties it is antibacterial

and especially durable. An uncomplicated and ecological

classic.

Scala Design floor tiles give floors a refined wood or

stone appearance. In comparison with real materials,

they are significantly more resistant, more hygienic and

easier to clean, yet they nonetheless create an inviting

and comfortable atmosphere in the room. They are thus

perfectly suited for extremely busy communal rooms, open-

plan kitchen-living rooms and cafeterias. They also provide

a high level of ambience in residents’ rooms.

DLW Vinyl is the multifaceted material that can do

everything in the healthcare sector: it is robust and durable.

Thanks to the PUR Eco System high-performance surface

treatment, these floor coverings are particularly hard-

wearing and robust. Vinyl floor coverings are available in

a wide range of colours, and there are variants that absorb

footfall sounds and variants with anti-slip properties. Our

“Mix & Match” modular construction system enables floors

which have different requirements to be consistent in colour

and design throughout the building. With Timberline we

offer a vinyl collection in timeless wood design also as a

sheet product, which can be laid to look virtually seamless.

For administration areas, we also offer the textile floor

covering DLW Fibrebonded. This material withstands even

the highest stresses, for example those caused by castor

wheels, and also reduces footfall sound.

Our detailed product recommendations for residential care

homes and nursing care homes can be found on page 24

or at www.dlw.de

Using colour to improve your life

04 | 05 Individual feel-good ambience – using colour to improve your life

Material: Scala 100 walnut medium brown

Atmosphere with wood

Scala design wood-look floor tiles are almost

indistinguishable from original timbers. The

grain is even stamped into the boards, meaning

that the floor covering also feels realistic. At the

same time, the vinyl design floor tiles are robust

and easy to clean.

In matters relating to interior design, nursing home

and care establishments prioritise comfort, emotional

security and homely surroundings, which is exactly what

is needed by people who have been weakened by illness

or are disabled. Well thought-out design of colours and

equipment ensures that rooms both meet the needs of

residents and fulfil the high functional features demanded

by the establishments. Scientific studies have shown that

factors such as light quality, materials, colour and artwork

in a building contribute to a reduction of residents’ feelings

of insecurity, fear and stress.

Nursing homes and care establishments are increasingly

pursuing an holistic approach which misses nothing that

can contribute to the quality of life of residents, and which

is led primarily by the requirements of individuals for their

environment. At the same time, care home managers are

demanding high standards of furnishing and in particular of

the floor coverings that are used.

Cleanliness and hygiene are of the utmost importance in

this regard. It must be possible for the worst stains, caused

by blood or urine, for example, to be easily and thoroughly

removed by cleaning. In areas that are particularly

sensitive, we even recommend seamless flooring so

that dirt cannot settle. The flooring must also be stain

resistant, moisture resistant and resistant to all common

disinfectants. In workshops and community centres there

must be resistance to dirt that comes in from the street.

This also includes the concept of entrance areas which

have a sufficiently large area covered by dirt-trapping

flooring.

Always a safe choice

Safety must also be given high priority in nursing care

homes and care homes. There is a basic requirement for

all rooms to have non-slip and skid-proof floor coverings

that are also flame-resistant. All DLW Flooring resilient floor

coverings are at least anti-slip class R9, and some variants

are even R10. If to be used in areas with higher risks of

slipping, then we recommend for example our Favorite R10

floor covering. In addition, almost all the floors from our

Scala 55/100 range are in this anti-slip class. Legislators

and German employer’s liability insurance associations

have issued relevant recommendations with regard to this

matter (BGR 181 and ASR A1.5/1.2). DLW floor coverings

can also generally be upgraded from anti-slip class R9 to

R10 if a retrospective coating is added using cc Dr. Schutz.

Fire protection is standard with all DLW floor coverings

as per DIN EN 13501-1 and all the materials used are

flame-resistant. DLW Linoleum is also toxicologically safe

(DIN 53436).

Residential care homes and nursing care homes – space for living

06 | 07 Individual feel-good ambience – space for living

“If the priority in rooms is functionality, our flooring does a good job of staying discreetly in the background.”Claus Dieter Misslang, Product Manager, DLW Flooring GmbH

A safe choice

Floor coverings in public buildings must be “flame-resistant” and non-slip. All our resilient floor

coverings comply with the category “flame-resistant” in accordance with EN 13501-1 and, even in the

event of a fire, the smoke from DLW Linoleum is regarded as toxicologically non-hazardous (DIN 53436).

DLW floor coverings also satisfy the requirements for at least anti-slip class R 9, making them suitable

for use in areas with an increased risk of slipping pursuant to DIN 51130.

Material: DLW Luxury Vinyl Scala 55, cherry natural

Universal accessibility

08 | 09 Creating buildings with universal accessibility

What does universal accessibility mean?

“No one may be placed at a disadvantage on acccount of his

or her disability” is the wording in the German Constitution,

Article 3 paragraph 3. The structural implementation of

universal accessibility is set out in DIN 18040, 1-3.

The aim of creating buildings with universal accessibility is

to design living spaces that meet the needs of people with

disabilities, as well as ageing people. Irrespective of age,

individual impairment and language, it should be possible

for everyone to live with equal rights, autonomously and

independently. This includes, for example, families with

children, because managing stairs is just as difficult with a

pushchair as it is with a wheelchair.

A few particular aspects must be taken into consideration

so as to ensure that a floor covering is suitable for use

in buildings planned with universal accessibility. Tread

safety and slip resistance is a fundamental requirement,

so as to enable people with visual impairments or difficulty

walking to move around safely at all times. The surface

of floor coverings must not cause any annoying mirroring

or dazzling with backlighting. The majority of DLW floor

coverings are tread safe, have an anti-slip class of at least

R9 and a low level of gloss. In addition, they are hygienic

and easy to clean.

When building facilities with universal accessibility, the

pattern of the floor covering should be discreet enough

that there is no possibility of an annoying contrast. This

is because such a contrast would have the effect of a

shadow for those with visual impairments and would

lead to feelings of insecurity while walking. The selection

of the colour and brightness of the floor covering must

guarantee that there is sufficient contrast with the

surrounding environment, and must stand out clearly

from walls, doors or furniture, for example. You can find

out more about this topic at www.dlw.de .

Furthermore, pictograms and signs can be set into the

floor covering as inlays, helping to support orientation and

thereby contributing to making the building universally

accessible. We have some ideas for you at www.dlw.de .

“Universal accessibility is more than just wheelchair access!”Dr. Peter Müller, Chairman of the Management Board of the German Public Health Foundation

Not all wooden patterns are suitable as floor coverings in the healthcare sector. Woods with a pronounced texture and those that are very dark or very light could be off-putting. In images: the right-hand wood is better suited for universal accessibility, the left-hand one has too great a contrast.

Material: Vinyl Timberline

Creating buildings with universal accessibility

Selected floor coverings by DLW out of the Linoleum,

Vinyl and Luxury Vinyl range are suitable for all

buildings where universal accessability is required,

as they combine all necessary characteristics.

For people to feel comfortable, the top priorities are

cleanliness and hygiene. Floor coverings can contribute

to this if they are above all dirt resistant. They should

simultaneously be stain resistant and moisture resistant,

and should be easy and quick to clean.

Structural requirements

Nursing care homes and care homes have many different

types of rooms, all of which have very different uses from each

other. There are, for example, residential units, communal

kitchens or canteens, communal rooms, workshops and

public spaces. Floor coverings with completely impervious

and joint-tight seals are recommended in particular for

rooms with high levels of humidity. This can be done by

installing flooring made of vinyl or linoleum and then fusing

or making the joints watertight. Floors laid in this way

can also be easily cleaned with cleaning materials and

disinfectants.

In nursing care homes and care homes many other

structural factors must also be taken into account:

awkward light reflections and smoothly polished floors

can become insurmountable obstacles for residents.

The design of lighting is thus of huge importance in care

homes, as is proper cleaning and maintenance. The colour

scheme itself must also be carefully considered, as some

floor colours are totally unsuitable for care homes. For

visually impaired residents, floor surfaces that are coloured

blue, for example, can look like water, with the result that

some residents may be too afraid to walk on the floor or

even show fear of it.

A further important aspect in nursing care homes and care

homes is the sound proofing of rooms. Floor coverings can

make a significant contribution to this, too, and it is possible

to achieve a sound reduction of up to 18 dB with our floor

coverings. In addition, all DLW floor coverings offer anti-

slip class R9. For work areas that stipulate a higher anti-

slip class, we recommend, for example, Favorite R10. With

special cleaning products from cc Dr. Schutz, all DLW floor

coverings can be upgraded to class R10.

Due to its natural composition, DLW Linoleum has

antibacterial properties: the growth of bacteria is reduced

and hygiene is thereby improved in a natural way – this has

been confirmed by the independent ISEGA test institute

(www.isega.de). Our DLW Vinyl floor coatings also offer

no contact surfaces on which bacteria and moulds can

take hold, and this has been tested in accordance with DIN

EN ISO 846, part C.

Requirements of floor covering

10 | Hygiene, cleaning and maintenance – structural requirements

Cleaning of different floor coverings

All DLW floor coverings may be cleaded with the

same cleaning system, allthough they are of different

collections and ranges. This occures in the PUR Eco

System surface.

The surfaces of all our floor coverings are refined in the last

stage of production. The topically applied coating makes

them resistant to moisture and abrasive dirt. At the same

time, this makes them easier to clean.

Surface treated with LPX Finish

Due to the natural composition of linoleum, we offer the tried

and tested surface finish LPX Finish to guarantee the best

protection of the floor covering. It is especially suited for

areas which are expected to be subjected to continual heavy

use that can cause blemishes and scratches in the flooring:

for example in entrance areas, workshops for disabled

people, educational facilities and communal rooms. LPX

Finish makes floors resistant to moisture and dirt.

Even greater protection with PUR Eco system

DLW Linoleum, DLW Vinyl and also the Scala Design floor

tiles are treated with the permanent, UV-hardened and

“DLW Linoleum from DLW Flooring is produced almost entirely from renewable raw materials. According to the ecological assessment I have drawn up, linoleum can be recommended unrestrictedly as far as sustainability is concerned.”Prof. Manfred Hegger, Technical University of Darmstadt, Architecture Department

the hardened finish of the PUR Eco system. This surface

protection is resistant to dirt and can be cleaned at very

low cost. It is especially suitable for hygienically challenging

areas such as, for example, hospital or nursing rooms, as

the surface is resistant against all commonly used cleaning

materials and disinfectants (see comparisons in the table

below). Moreover, surfaces treated with PUR Finish need no

further initial treatment. In addition, linoleum can be treated

with the PUR Eco System or LPX Finish.

Regardless of the finish you choose, DLW floor coverings

can be cleaned easily and hygienically. Less water and

cleaning products are needed and this means that both

the environmental impact and financial costs are reduced.

The DLW Flooring floor coverings thus make a valuable

contribution to the improvement of the environmental

balance of a building over its whole life cycle.

High-performance: surface treatment with LPX Finish and PUR Eco system

11 | ǀ Hygiene, cleaning and maintenance – surfaces with LPX finish and PUR Eco system

Treatment Not necessary Not necessary*

Scratch removal Possible Easy

Abrasion resistance Very good Good

Resistant to marking Very good Good

Chemical resistanceVery good, pH < 12(hand disinfectants)

Good, pH < 9 (intensive cleaners)

Maintenance cleaning

Very easy:Dry cleaning is often sufficient or damp wipe cleaning (alcohol based cleaners, neutral cleaner are sufficient)

Easy:Spray cleaner method and polish are often sufficient

Environmental properties Very good, easier cleaning protects Good, resources are protected

* please note the cleaning and care recommendations given in www.dlw.de** LPX Finish is only available for our linoleum floor coverings

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12 | 13 Hygiene, Cleaning and Care – ongoing operation

Simple cleaning

Even combined surfaces with different DLW floor

coverings, such as linoleum with the PUR Eco System,

Scala or vinyl can all be cleaned using the same cleaning

agent and the same cleaning procedure.

Cost efficiency

The cost efficiency of a floor cannot be determined from

the purchase price. The long-term maintenance costs

are far more relevant than the purchase costs: these

can account for up to 80% of the overall costs given an

average usage period of several decades. In addition to

a hard-wearing nature and durability, easy cleaning plays

a central role here. Resilient floor coverings are easier

Cost efficiency with ongoing operation

“In a comparison with other tested linoleum surfaces, PUR linoleum had the lowest sensitivity to heel scratches and walking marks.”Martin Lutz, expert from the FIGR independent test institute

to keep clean than textile floors, and the cost-effective

surface protection with the PUR Eco System makes them

even more low maintenance. Correct cleaning contributes

to the floor retaining its value in the long term, as confirmed

by the independent test institute FIGR.

What is more, all flexible DLW floor coverings are also

resistant to the surface disinfectants set out in the

list of disinfectants from the German Association for

Applied Hygiene (www.vah-online.de ). Floors with a

PUR Eco System surface protection will even withstand

alcohol-based disinfectants.

Material: Colorette, vivid greenMaterial: Linoleum Uni Walton chestnut

FIGR test institute

Since 1979, the independent Forschungs- und Prüfinstitut für Facility Management

GmbH (FIGR) has been conducted laboratory and application-specific quality

tests of cleaning and care products, floor coverings, devices, machines and dirt

prevention systems. Further reading material and information can be found online

at www.figr.de

The living environment for special people

We laugh a lot here! People with learning disabilities

radiate an amazing amount of joy. Even though some of

them are quite weak, the inner strength of these people

is very moving. Over 70% of people with an intellectual

disability also have a physical disability, so that, for

example, their mobility, and/or their ability to see or hear

can be impaired. This must be taken into account with

holistic interior design. Linoleum contributes to making

living spaces universally accessible, for example with

tread security, or with its sound-reducing qualities and

its pleasant warmth underfoot - all these characteristics

are natural features of linoleum. In the support in living

and care group of Pforzheim Enzkreis e.V., people with

Support in living and care group at Pforzheim Enzkreis e.V.

the most severe multiple disabilities are cared for and

their abilities are maintained and developed to help

them cope with everyday life. The day care rooms offer

different experiences that help to support the residents

– for example, music, basal stimulation, occupational

therapy and artistic activities. The ability to change rooms

quickly, so that they can be used for another purpose at

short notice, is very important for the changing needs of

care homes. For this reason, many items of furniture are

equipped with castors. One thing is extremely important

when considering all functionality: the environmental

space should be as normal as possible for people with the

most severe multiple disabilities.

14 | 15 Different types of care facilities – Support in living and care group in Pforzheim Enzkreis e.V.

“When we were planning, we really wanted to create a warm, inspiring environment. The colour and materials stimulate the senses and support our therapeutic work.”Angela Schwalb-Geißel, Remedial therapist and Therapeutic teacher, Administration of the Support in living and care group

Allergies

Many people have an allergic reaction to cat hairs, particular food stuffs, medicines or to particular metals, such

as nickel. The health problems are not due to the harmfulness of the materials, but to the oversensitivity of certain

individuals. Many people suffer from an allergy to house dust. In most cases, this concerns fine dust that is released

into the room following air turbulence. We therefore recommend the use of vacuum cleaners with micro filters.

There are generally no harmful component parts in DLW floor coverings.

Material: Linoleum Linorette

There are now a large number of nursing care homes and

care homes which need to fulfil the basic human need

for privacy but at the same time include the opportunity

for company and communication. Residential group

concepts with the most wide ranging characteristics

have been standard for a long time. Residents in the

Torenhoeve Hellevoetsluis in the Netherlands are offered

the opportunity, for example, to look after themselves on a

daily basis, or they can use round the clock services if they

want. A conscious effort is being made to use appropriate

interior design to support a wide range of environments.

This project originated in the Dutch archictects’ office,

Ziggurat, in Heenvliet.

Scientific evidence from the fields of gerontology and

psychology has brought about a change in thinking about

architecture for older people, and is influencing interior

design. The interior design of small care units is being

influenced by the normal home environment that older

people are used to, with their warm colours and familiar

designs. Greater use is being made of natural materials

Living in old age

such as linoleum or wood. Floor covering is thus an

important basis for for the creation of a homely effect in a

room. Wood effect flooring is particularly popular, followed

by flooring in natural colours and natural structures. To help

people move around the buildings more intuitively, the type

of flooring can be of particular importance by signifying

quiet areas, communal areas and care areas within the

across the whole of the residential area.

So that transitional areas (where there is a change from one

area to another) with different flooring do not cause any

optical contrasts, DLW floor coverings are distinguished

from each other by colour across all the product ranges.

When used in daily life, it is particularly advantageous that

our linoleum, vinyl flooring and Scala Design floor tiles are

all the same height, as well as being consistently easy to

clean.

You can find our product recommendations on page 24 or

at www.dlw.de.

16 | 17 Types of facilities – Living in old age

“The careful use of colour and materials must take into account the sensibilities of the residents and convey a gentle atmosphere of security and comfort.”Elke Rabl-Schmidt, Interior Architect, Planning Office DOPPELPUNKT, Regensburg

Care homes are both a home for residents and are functional at the same time. Residents should feel that they are “at home”

Architect: Ziggurat Architectural Design

Dementia illnesses

Approximately 1.4 million people in Germany are affected by dementia. The most

common form is Alzheimer’s disease. People with dementia need special care concepts

that are oriented to their needs. They also need a suitable environment – one that has a

calming effect and has the familiarity of home. There is a lot of information to be found

on this topic from the German Alzheimer Society e.V. at www.deutsche-alzheimer.de

Material: Scala 100 Wood mountain oak galapagos

Orientation using all the senses

18 | 19 Types of facility – Institute for the Blind, Regensburg

The Institute for the Blind in Regensburg is also a school and

boarding school for blind and visually impaired children and

young people, as well as for those with multiple disabilities.

In the buildings that have already been designed with great

care and thoughtfulness, the children are able to learn to

find their way about without using the guiding systems

that were traditionally used for blind people. Instead, use

is made of lighting scenes, room acoustics, contrasts,

height differences and different floor coverings. The

single-storey and two-storey buildings of the Berlin-based

architects Georg-Scheel-Wetzel are arranged in ‘fingers’ of

the building that fan out on a slope and are connected by

a main corridor. This corridor is bigger than the corridors

that branch off it and thus has a very particular, echoing

surround sound. Stud sheets denote obstacles such as

steps and lifts. Contrasts are also used to good effect –

long striplights light the corridors, and raster lights denote

junctions and doors. In public places there is a cold shell

limestone floor, but as a contrast to this, communal rooms

and classrooms are denoted by soft, warm linoleum floors

with underfloor heating. Each wing of the school is defined

with a strong colour, and this helps with orientation.

“Colours do not just have an effect on our souls and on our emotional lives – they can also help us find our way about. Even visually impaired people will be able to notice strong contrasts and distinctive colours.”Prof. Christine Nicki-Weller, TU Berlin Faculty VI Architecture for Health,Munich-based Architects Nickl & Partners Architects AG

The architects chose the classic linoleum Uni Walton in beige, orange, red, red-brown and dark green for the wings of the building. These natural colours were the first choice for the flooring to reflect the tendency of children to like sitting on the ground sometimes. Furthermore, DLW Linoleum can be laid over an underfloor heating system.

Photos: Werner Huthmacher

Naturally hygienic

Thanks its natural composition, DLW Linoleum is antibacterial. The amount and

growth of bacteria is reduced so that hygiene is promoted in a natural way. This

has been confirmed by the independent test institute ISEGA (www.isega.de).

Our DLW Vinyl floor coverings do not provide any opportunities for bacteria and

mould fungus to grow.

Material: Linoleum Uni Walton pompeji red

20 | 21 Types of facilities – TrygFondens family home in Aarhus, DK

The TrygFondens home for families is a patient hotel for

families with seriously ill children who are being treated

in the new university clinic in the Danish Aarhus. The

architects C.F. Møller, based in Aarhus, have designed

a psychological oasis, a place of rest and relaxation for

the families, which almost exudes the atmosphere of a

lovely holiday home. The building is in a clearance in a

newly planted forest north of the clinic complex and the

children’s ward is only a few minutes’ walk away. The white

rendered facade with oak-cladding is in strong contrast to

the red brick facade of the clinic. The circular layout of

Temporary home

the building offers spaces both for much needed private

space and also for space to share joy and sorrow with

other residents. The apartments are on the outer periphery

and look out onto the unspoiled countryside. They are

connected by a corridor which has large areas of glass

and which opens onto the green inner courtyard. Each

apartment has a kitchen unit and there is also a communal

kitchen and a lounge with a fireplace. The interior design

is bright and modern and soft grey DLW Linoleum exudes

peace and quiet.

Holiday home atmosphere – in the TrygFondens family home, young and old alike feel at home. Soft grey DLW Linoleum emphasises the bright and friendly ambience.

Photos: C.F. Møller

“The interaction of light and colour helps to reduce worry and stress and promotes inner balance.”Heike Rittler, Product Design, DLW Flooring GmbH

Acoustic solutionsSpecial Linoleum acoustic solutions can achieve an improvement in sound absorption from 14 to 18 dB in accordance with DIN EN 140-8. In addition to this, DLW Flooring also offers flooring made of a composite with a natural sublayer made of cork or with polyurethane foam backing. A sound absorption reduction of 17dB is also possible with flooring made from a vinyl composite. In other words, renovation work can minimise noise levels caused by structural defects, or the problem can be solved using general noise reducing measures.

Material: Linoleum Colorette stone gray, private black

22 | 23 Umbau & Renovierung

Linseed oil Resin Jute Wood flour Cork

Linoleum is the only resilient floor covering available on the market that is made predominantly from natural, sustainable raw materials. DLW Linoleum contains 98% organic or mineral raw materials, of which 80% are naturally sustainable. There is hardly any other floor covering that has been awarded so many environmental certificates.

With the right care, DLW floor coverings will last for many

years. However, repair or replacement may be necessary

as a result of inappropriate use or during renovation work.

Fast repair

It is no problem to make repairs to the floor covering,

for example to remove scratches and small holes in the

linoleum. Thanks to the robust and durable PUR Eco System

surface protection, small scratches can be removed with

a cleaning spray and subsequent polishing. In the case of

floor coverings from the Scala range, it is even possible to

replace individual boards. However, it may be enough to

renew the surface protection with the PUR Eco System.

Simple replacement

We offer a lifetime guarantee on the colours in our range

that are particularly in demand and especially relevant.

That means you will be able to obtain these colours even

years after the construction project has been completed,

allowing you to plan for the long term. The floor coverings

can be replaced without stopping work. The floor can be

Repair & renovation

walked on as normal just a short time after it has been laid

(generally after 48 hours).

Sustainable application, sustainable recycling

Our floors fit into the concept of a “green hospital”:

sustainable and forward-looking healthcare facilities

pay equal attention to ecological aspects, cost-effective

potential for savings and comfort and convenience for

patients and employees. Consequently, the materials

used are of great significance when building new hospitals

and renovating existing ones.

Thanks to its overwhelmingly natural, renewable raw

materials, disposing of DLW Linoleum does not present

a problem: it is biodegradable and rots down without

harming the environment - thermal disposal takes place

without generating CO2. DLW Vinyl is also fully recyclable

and is used to manufacture new vinyl products. You can

find out more about recycling our floor coverings online.

Further informations are available on www.dlw.de

“Stubborn stains or marks where people have walked can generally be removed without problems in the cleaning process.”Markus Baum, Technical Department, DLW Flooring GmbH

ISO 14001

Material: Linoleum Marmorette leaf green, sunset orange

Our environmental certificates:

24 | Product recommendations

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* For reasons of hygiene, we recommend installation with no joints for residents’ rooms.

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Types of room and requirements

Entrance areaRepresentativeness, aesthetics, atmosphere, hard wearing, easy to clean

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Corridor areaAesthetics, hard wearing, easy to clean

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Day rooms and waiting areasAesthetics, atmosphere, hard wearing, easy to clean

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Communal roomsAesthetics, atmosphere, hygiene, easy to clean

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Residents’ roomsAesthetics, atmosphere, hygiene, easy to clean

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Therapy areasFlexibility, shock absorption, easy to clean, feels warm on the feet

• •Acoustic

DLW Sport

• •Acoustic

AdministrationHard wearing, sound absorption, suitable for castor wheels

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StoreHard wearing, suitable for fork-lift trucks

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Dining room / CafeteriaAesthetics, atmosphere, hard wearing, easy to clean

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IT roomsConductivity

• •LCH

• •conductive

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Product recommendations

25 | Product overview

You can find all our product data sheets at www.dlw.de

Product overview

Linoleum is an uncomplicated classic among floor coverings. The environmentally-

friendly covering is made up almost entirely of natural raw materials, the large majority

of which are renewable. It is particularly durable and naturally antibacterial. Thanks to

modern surface treatments, linoleum is very easy to clean and maintain. DLW Linoleum

is available as a sheet product that can be sealed to create a surface with no joints.

Naturecore is a natural design floor covering containing 18 realistic wooden designs,

available as planks in the format of 120 x 20 cm. This floor covering is good for everything:

the climate of the room, for health and the environemnt. Naturecore contains out of

natural raw materials only and is free of softeners and PVC.

Our DLW luxury vinyl design floor tiles interpret wood and stone, and there are also

refined textures and striking single colours available. Large board formats ensure

maximum authenticity. Compared to genuine materials, DLW luxury vinyl is significantly

less sensitive, more hygienic and easier to clean. What is more, the design floor tiles

are robust and have a long usage life. We offer wearing layers in various thicknesses to

suit the different areas of use.

Fibrebonded is an extremely hard-wearing textile floor covering made from needled

synthetic fibres – for busy areas that are subject to high stresses. Thanks to its

footfall sound reducing properties, fibrebonded is popular in office spaces. It is

available as a sheet product or in tile format.

We draw together our plastic floor coverings with diverse visual and functional

properties under the heading of DLW Vinyl. These floor coverings are extremely robust

and durable. We make a distinction between homogeneous and heterogeneous

variants: homogeneous means that the floor covering consists of just one layer and all

the material can be used (worn away). Heterogeneous coverings have a transparent

wearing layer above a printed layer, for example in wood look. The usage life depends

on the thickness and wear resistance of the uppermost layer. We offer DLW Vinyl

as a sheet product and as square floor tiles. High-performance surface treatments

guarantee easy cleaning and care.

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An overview of all the standards and regulations:

ASR A1.5 / 1,2 Technical Regulations for Workplaces - Floors

BGR 181 Floors in Workrooms and Work Areas with the

Risk of Slipping

DIN 18040 1-3 Construction of accessible buildings –

Design principles

DIN 51130 Testing of floor coverings - Determination of

anti-slip properties

DIN 53436 Generation of thermal decomposition products

from materials in an air stream for toxicological

testing; method for testing the inhalation toxicity

DIN EN 13501-1 Test for the fire classification of floor coverings

DIN EN ISO 140-8 Acoustics – Measurement of sound absorption in

buildings and of structural elements

DIN EN ISO 846 Testing of antimicobrial effectiveness /

resistance to bacteria

Our specialist links for more information:

DLW Flooring www.dlw.de

German Alzheimers Society www.deutsche-alzheimer.de

Evidence-based planning handbook for universal access www.eph-barrierefreiheit.de

German Association for Gerontology www.gerontotechnik.de

ISEGA GmbH www.isega.de

German Association for Applied Hygiene (VAH) www.vah-online.de

Research and Test Institute for Facility www.figr.de

Management GmbH

Always one click ahead

Further questions?

Please contact our sales team. You can

find the employee responsible for dealing

with your question at www.dlw.de under

“Contact”, or look at our list of FAQ at

www.dlw.de

Index of keywords:

Anti-slip properties 4, 6, 7, 8

danger of slipping, slip resistance, anti-slip class,

slip class, anti-slip properties

Bacteria 10, 11, 19

Care 10, 12, 22

care instructions, easy-care

Care treatment 10, 11

Chemicals 10, 11

resistance to chemicals

Cleaning 10, 11, 12, 17

thorough cleaning intervals, cleaning costs, clea-

ning products, use of cleaning products, cleaning

methods

Costs 10, 11, 12

purchase costs, overall costs, cost effectiveness,

cleaning costs, maintenance costs

Dirt resistance 6, 10, 11

dirt resistant, insensitive to dirt, soiling

Disability 6, 8, 14

difficulty walking, visual impairment

Disinfection 4, 6, 10, 11, 12

disinfectants, surface disinfectants, hand

disinfectants

DLW Flooring 3

DLW Fibrebonded 4, 25

DLW Linoleum 4, 25

DLW Scala design floor tiles 4, 25

DLW Vinyl 4, 25

Durability 12

Environmental certificates 23

Footfall noise 4, 21

footfall noise insulation, footfall noise improvement

Gloss level 8

Green building 22

Hard-wearing properties 4, 12

Hygiene 10, 11, 12

Inlays 9

Joints 10, 11

joint sealing, water-tight joints, joint closure

Long-term guarantee 22

LPX Finish 10, 11

Mix & match 4

Moisture 10, 11

Potential saving 22

PUR Eco System 10, 11, 12

Recycling 3, 22

Renovation 22

Repair 22

Replaceability 22

Scala design floor tiles 4, 5, 10, 12, 22

Scratching 10, 11

resistant to scratching

Sheet products 4, 10, 25

Soiling 16, 20, 23, 24, 25, 27

Staining 10, 11, 22

Resistance to staining

Surface treatment 10, 11, 12, 22

Tread safety 6, 8, 14

Universal accessibility 8, 9

construction of buildings with universal

accessibility, EPH certificate

Usage life 12

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