SHEET vinyl floors from IVC Commercial provide social housing with a flooring option that’s suitable for more than just bathrooms and kitchens, says the company.
A growing number of social housing providers are stepping beyond regulation to consider the positive impact of providing suitable floorcoverings throughout the home. With measurable positive impact on tenants, the move towards provision above current standards suggests a new way of thinking about social housing that places greater emphasis on wellbeing.
IVC Commercial sheet vinyl floors can help providers in achieving a better quality of life for tenants affordably, says the company.
Jake Parks, national sales manager – commercial, IVC, explains, ‘sheet vinyl is chosen for bathrooms and kitchens because of its affordability and ease of installation, but those factors also make it a great option elsewhere in social housing’.
Along with other benefits such as durability and easy maintenance, sheet vinyl gives providers the chance to create homes that go beyond adhering to regulation with flooring that’s cost-effective to purchase and install, adds the company.
‘For providers keen to raise the quality of their housing stock, IVC Commercial’s Zenura ranges are purpose-made as a budget-sensitive floor covering that has the staying power to last across tenancies – cost and the removal of floorcoverings at void are the biggest barriers to wider adoption.
‘The Zenura collection is equipped with a long-lasting wearlayer that holds its appearance, and vinyl’s low maintenance, seamless finish also helps tenants to maintain their floors to a high standard, further aiding longevity.
‘In terms of installation, Zenura offers standard compact-backed ranges and textile backings that can be installed directly on top of some existing floorcoverings. Both types can be loose-laid in rooms, speeding up time and reducing the cost of newbuild and refurbishment. All floors are made in Belgium, ensuring a high-quality and consistent product that’s widely available across the UK.
‘The Zenura range is a serious social housing proposition, not just for contractors needing ready availability and good pricing, but also for providers that may be thinking about how they can make a real difference in reducing the financial burden put upon tenants and supporting their welfare. We think that change in the sector is needed and the Zenura range can be a catalyst for that,’ concludes Jake Parks.
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