Durability and low maintenance are considered together as a criterion for product selection in aged care. We provide materials that perform under tough conditions and don’t contribute to the ongoing maintenance schedule of a building. Our HPL and Stratificato compact laminate don’t need constant touching up or repair and often can be used instead of painted surfaces or melamine materials.
The standard of retirement living in Australia is rising, as the ‘Baby Boomer’ generation starts to retire. There has been a shift away from institutional models of care to master-planned communities, that appeal to a wide range of residents and provide an all-inclusive community that meet the needs of groups from diverse backgrounds. Residential units and rooms are contemporary and luxurious, creating a warm and inviting space with high end products and materials.
Research shows that residents who are happy in aged care facilities generally enjoy better health, including higher levels of mobility, confidence and motivation. They experience less confusion and anxiety and find it easier to maintain their mental health. Designing safe, familiar and non-threatening spaces require consideration of space, lighting, natural elements, and colour scheme, among others. Spaces should be adaptable between low to high levels of care and have the ability to evolve with future healthcare technologies.
When creating joinery, consider using rounded corners and avoiding uneven or sharp edges. This helps to create a safe space, along with using materials with low VOC emissions. Consider our High Pressure Laminate, which tick all these boxes, and can even be used on a curved surface.
Our surface products provide stunning and comfortable furniture solutions, while also being hygienic and easy to clean.
Doors in an aged care facility may be used by hundreds of people every day. So they need to be created a little differently. By using a decorative surface, rather than paint, you reduce the maintenance schedule, and therefore ongoing costs. It is also simple to select a colour palette that will hide or identify staff, common and private areas.
our gloss HPL is 10x more scuff resistant than traditional gloss laminate?
In an aged care facility, wall paneling provides durability in corridors, helping to avoid scuffs caused by medical equipment, wheelchairs and walkers. It will also give character to the space and reduce costs, as it eliminates the need for regular repainting.
A lift is a vital piece of equipment in an aged care facility, assisting those residents that have challenges with mobility.
Our HPL has a Group 1 fire-rating to ensure the safety of residents and visitors?
Common areas in aged care facilities require more than just a TV room. The modern facility now includes amenities such as salons, gyms and dining rooms, designed to create an inclusive homely-feel, rather than a stuffy institution. Materials must be low maintenance, good quality and long lasting. Consider our decorative timber panels by Holz in Form for a warm, yet on-trend look.
Tell us what you’re working on, and we’ll help you with the best solution. Fill this form or email us on info@surfacesquared.com.au
You can also give us a call on 1300 722 113 to chat to one of our sales representatives.