What is cap and coving? What are its benefits? When it comes to flooring, safety is always a priority.
However, when it comes to medical fit outs the importance of safe flooring only increases. One important practice that helps ensure the safety of patients and medical staff alike is cap and coving. Let’s take a closer look at this critical element, and an important consideration during a healthcare fit out.
What Is Cap and Coving?
Cap and coving is a practice of extending flooring material to the wall junction.
This seals the junction between the wall and the flooring material. An impermeable barrier is created, stopping germs, bacteria, dirt, dust and other contaminants from building up in corners or along baseboards. This is particularly important in medical settings. The cap can either be made of the same material as your floors (e.g., vinyl) or a different material (e.g., metal).
The Benefits Of Cap And Coving
Cap and coving helps prevent the build-up of germs, bacteria, dirt, and dust. Cap and coving removes hard-to-reach areas where dirt can gather. This may reduce cleaning and maintenance costs, and it also stops materials from wearing out due to excessive scrubbing and cleaning.
Finally, sealing all surfaces together will reduce the number of seams. This can help reduce the risk of slips and trips due to wet surfaces in hallways or patient rooms. Water or other liquids will not be able to seep into the cracks and crevices.
Our recent project at Remedi Group flagship clinic also required cap and coving flooring. You can read more about the case study here.
The Importance of Quality Materials
It is important to select high-quality materials when installing cap and coving in a medical setting. These materials should be specifically designed for medical environments.
Medical-grade flooring materials are a great option. They provide lasting protection and a glossy finish that is easy to clean. Such materials are designed with bacteria and mold resistance in mind, meaning they are perfect for any situation where cross contamination could be an issue.
These materials should be easy to clean and disinfect regularly for optimal safety measures. Additionally, they should be slip-resistant so as to minimize potential injuries due to slips or falls on wet surfaces. Finally, they should also be durable enough to withstand regular cleaning without deteriorating too quickly over time due to wear-and-tear or exposure to harsh chemicals used in hospital settings.
By selecting quality materials engineered specifically for medical settings coupled with proper installation techniques you can ensure maximum safety benefits in your healthcare facility’s flooring system thanks to cap and coving methods.