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Polish-free, low maintenance sheet vinyl coverings from commercial flooring specialist Polyflor's 2000 PUR range has been laid in a classroom - but with a twist. A hopscotch motif and random letters of the alphabet were inset into the floor, using the Polyflor Expressions Design Service which uses computerised water jet cutting techniques to create precise shapes and styles for inlaid decoration. The product is available in sheet and tile in two gauges, 2mm and 2.5mm, and can be welded at the seams and to covered skirtings to create continuous impervious surfaces which offer no sanctuary to dirt and bacteria. Independent tests reveal it to inhibit the growth of MRSA, when used with an effective cleaning regime. The 2000 PUR features homogenous monolayer construction, plus a high quality polyurethane reinforcement which, combined with a closed surface finish, can cut maintenance costs by up to 48%, facilitating a low-cost, polish-free upkeep regime for the lifetime of the floor covering.

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Corridors, classrooms, locker rooms and toilets in a new extension at Bowmansgreen Primary School in London Colney, Herts, feature an acoustic flooring system from Polyflor. Designed to meet the more stringent sound insulation regulations for school buildings, the system employs the company's Polytred Acoustifoam which can be installed under any heavy-duty or safety sheet vinyl floor covering to achieve a minimum sound insulation of 18dB. This combination was used throughout the school, with bright colours from Polyflor's polish-free Mystique PUR heavy duty sheet vinyl range in public areas and its Astral sheet vibyl safety floors in washrooms and toilets.

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Some 2000m of Polytred Sport PU flexible sheet vinyl sports flooring and Polysafe Vogue Ultra sheet vinyl safety flooring from Polyflor has been installed at Welling School in Kent. The company's Polytred Sport PU, with a variety of court markings, has been fitted in the sports facilities and Polysafe Vogue Ultra in the changing rooms and toilets. Polytred Sports PU features a polyurethane surface treatment which reduces maintenance costs by 24%, the company claims. It combines a 2mm vinyl top layer with a 3.5mm closed cell foam backing. The floorcovering is tested to BS7044: Part 4 for rebound resilience, abrasive wear and slip resistance, and to DIN 18032:Part 2 for impact resistance.

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