Hospital and Healthcare

Sika is at the forefront in the supply of a diverse and comprehensive range of flooring systems for the healthcare market.
We have extensive expertise and experience in helping establishments in the sector to find the right floor for the right purpose.

We know how imperative for all flooring to be ultra hygienic and clinically clean. Surface finishes need to meet the strictest infection control, hygiene and health and safety standards, alongside looking great. Our high performance technology complies with all health and safety regulations, providing an aesthetically pleasing, comfortable finish to keep all patients, visitors and staff safe.

The selection of suitable flooring is an important factor in the prevention of slips, as required by the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. But slip and trip accidents in the healthcare sector needn’t be a concern with our help.


Sika’s hospital flooring is abrasion and slip resistant- the perfect solution when floors gets wet or contaminated and slippery.

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Hygienic floor and wall coating in hospital made with Sika coating systems
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Hospital's and Healthcare Systems

FAQs

What sustainability and indoor‑air‑quality benefits do these flooring systems offer for hospitals?

The flooring systems are low in VOC emissions, support healthy indoor air quality and contribute to green building certifications (e.g., LEED, BREEAM). They are manufactured with low‑emission materials and support long‑term maintenance efficiency, important in cost‑sensitive healthcare estates.

How does ComfortFloor® enhance comfort and acoustics in a healthcare setting?

ComfortFloor® systems deliver soft‑feel underfoot, reduced footfall noise and less horizontal sound transmission. This helps create calmer, more patient‑friendly environments where staff fatigue may be high and acoustic comfort matters, such as wards, corridors and outpatient areas.

Why is seamless flooring especially important in a medical environment?

Seamless liquid‑applied systems avoid joints and gaps where dirt or bacteria can accumulate. They simplify cleaning and disinfection, reduce trip hazards and support infection prevention. Floors that resist disinfectants and maintain integrity over time are critical in hospitals.

Which Sika ComfortFloor® system variants are recommended for hospital‑use?

Variants include PS‑23, PS‑24, PS‑65, PS‑66 and PS‑27. These systems provide seamless, low‑VOC polyurethane covers tailored for corridors, patient rooms, wet areas and high‑traffic zones in healthcare buildings, balancing comfort, hygiene and durability.

What key flooring requirements apply in hospitals and healthcare facilities?

In healthcare settings, flooring must be seamless, easy to clean, slip‑resistant, durable and support infection‑control. Sika emphasises ultra‑hygienic, clinically‑clean finishes that meet strict hygiene and health‑&‑safety standards while maintaining aesthetic appeal for patients, visitors and staff.