The Role of Indoor Environmental Quality In an era where sustainability is at the forefront of global agendas, universities are increasingly embracing the challenge of creating environmentally friendly and health-conscious campuses. A survey, aptly named the Sustainable Campus Report, prepared by the Higher Education Design Quality Forum, delves into the desires of students regarding campus…

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To celebrate Equinox, the first day of Spring, we thought we’d pull together an inspirational mood board featuring several colours from our Equinox range. Taking pride of place is one of our newest shades, Basil (7) from our Equinox Tones range, you will see how this sits exceptionally well with Sage (6) from Equinox Connect…

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In the intricate world of mental health facilities, every detail matters, and one element that plays a crucial role is the flooring. Enter Danfloor UK, a pioneering force in carpet manufacturing, reshaping the narrative with innovative performance features designed to enhance the well-being of individuals in mental health settings. A Foundation of Comfort and Safety…

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Discovering the Ideal Carpets for Nursing & Care Homes When it comes to creating a safe and comfortable environment for care homes, selecting the right flooring is crucial. Flooring not only affects the aesthetics but also plays a vital role in the well-being of residents. In this Blog Post, we will explore the best flooring…

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Exploring the Elegance of danfloor’s Origin range alongside Panaz Textiles and Crown Paints In interior design, the art of combining various elements to create a cohesive and visually appealing space is truly a craft. Recently, we embarked on a journey inspired by the captivating colours and textures found in colour 3666 589 from our Origin…

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Whether you fall under the neurodivergent or neurotypical spectrum, there’s a profound connection between sounds and the human mind. While music has the power to evoke emotions and loud noises may cause discomfort for everyone, the way we process and respond to these stimuli can vary significantly. For those people who are neurotypical filtering out…

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Average Brit’s spend around 90% of their time indoors. Now imagine if you have mobility issues and rely on walking aids or carers to navigate your environment, the time spent indoors could be much higher. Now consider the ambient room temperature that a care home should maintain, recommendations state that this should be somewhere between…

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When creating dementia inclusive interior design schemes for a care environment you have to consider many elements. A well-designed interior scheme can aid with navigation, enhance confidence in movement and promote inclusion in the home’s community, plus it can also ease reactive behaviours that are triggered by fear, anxiety and unease. Some elements that should…

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When considering products and materials to facilitate quality design within education facilities, elements such as durability, comfort and performance reach the top of the specification list. Considering a flooring solution which is engineered to meet the demands of the education sector, can bring many benefits to the learning and living facilities and ticks many of…

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You may have noticed that a number of our carpets are made with solution-dyed fibres, but what does this mean and what are the benefits of selecting a carpet that’s solution-dyed over one that has been dyed via another, more traditional method, such as printed or piece dyed? More traditional methods of dying fibres involve…

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The term inclusive design isn’t about making a place or experience accessible for those with a disability it’s about making it usable for everyone. Inclusive Design is considered best practice and is reinforced by legislation under the Equality Act 2010 which states that service providers should avoid discriminating against people based on age, disability, gender…

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Another question we often hear is “Does your antimicrobial treatment lose strength over time?” The reason people ask this is that not all antimicrobial treatments work in the same way. Some products are leaching, others, like ours, are non-leaching and therefore provides permanent protection. Here is a little more detail in our Q&A video. Visit…

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In the first video of our new Q&A series, we will briefly answer the question of why some of our carpets come with a built-in underlay and others don’t. It’s all down to where and how the carpets are being fitted and we have a range of backing types available to suit your needs. Watch…

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As a result of the last couple of years, it’s no wonder the 2022 colour trends are established around the idea of being grounded, cosy and returning to nature. Due to the fact many of us spend the majority of our time at home, a place that is now a multifunctional environment, we want our…

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Why is selecting the correct education flooring so important? Well, the Sustainable Campus Report 2020 prepared by the Higher Education Design Quality Forum stated that the quality of the internal environment plays an important role within the remit of sustainable development. Throughout their survey, students responded with a high awareness of internal environmental quality (IEQ)…

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A building that is designed to support health and well-being can create a space that offers comfort and inspiration, which is particularly important for those learning and working in an education environment and colour psychology plays a key role in this. Inspiring learning, promoting social interaction and offering comfort are all elements that can be…

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When designing hospitality interiors people often ask “What is the best flooring solution for such an environment?” and in particular “What leisure and hospitality carpet is best?” There are many carpets available that may look the same but when you look a little deeper there are some key features you should look out for. 1.     Wear…

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Carpet has always been a solid feature within the home and commercial environment. However, there was a time particularly within residential settings, that laminate and hard flooring options became quite popular. Having said that, with the technical advancements in carpet production, the introduction of innovative product features and the use of various sustainable fibres carpets…

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Cleaning carpet and spillages on a carpet isn’t difficult, it’s just important to know how to do it properly so that stains don’t appear to come back and your carpet stays clean and odour free. If the stain or spillage isn’t promptly or properly cleaned there are several issues that can arise. One of which…

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Our impact on the environment and climate change is a major issue and a key focus as we try to find ways of reducing our effect on the world around us. So do you know the benefits energy-saving carpets can bring to your home and wallet? Anthropogenic climate change is due to pollution of the…

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When selecting a carpet for a commercial project or communal installation, such as a care home, it’s important to select one which has been tried and tested within your market sector. It’s also important to check the carpet specification to ensure you are getting the best possible product and protecting your investment. However, when there…

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How do antimicrobial agents work? At Danfloor we often refer to our antimicrobial carpets and the many benefits this permanent coating brings in terms of infection control and the overall freshness and longevity of our carpets. But what does the term “antimicrobial” or “non-leaching” really mean and how do antimicrobial agents work? So, let’s break…

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No one currently knows what will be the lasting effects of the pandemic on the nation’s mental health. Before March 2020 resources for those most in need of help and support were already stretched and with recent research into the UK’s mental wellbeing showing a radical decline in mental health, future funding is going to…

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At Danfloor we understand the impact of manufacturing on the environment and recognise our social responsibility to the surrounding area, its people and the resources we draw upon, which is why we aim to deliver sustainable flooring solutions. It is our philosophy to provide a sustainable business for future generations, which is why we closely…

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At danfloor we understand the benefits of designing and manufacturing sustainable carpets with high-performance characteristics. Sustainable carpets are essential, not just so that you can successfully work towards buildings which comply with the necessary green standards, but also so we can be confident in the fact that the production of our carpet collections has a…

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Carpets bring many therapeutic benefits to a care home environment, whether that be a residential care or nursing home or mental health facility. However, not all care home carpets are the same and yes there are some on the market which may not perform well in such demanding environments so here are my top 5…

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CARPETS SHOULD NOT CAUSE ANY CONCERN Viral and bacterial infections have always been present within a care environment, but should never lead to the pulling out or replacement of carpets. Carpets provide many therapeutic benefits for residents and staff and when combined with an antimicrobial coating they provide the first line of defence against the…

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Considered design principles within school environments; including boarding facilities and classrooms, can positively affect student learning and teacher satisfaction as well as enhance the mental wellbeing of all its occupants. There are many ways in which carpet can benefit an education facility and one of those is creating an acoustically sound environment which is conducive…

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Dementia-friendly design can make a real difference in improving the quality of life for thousands of residents in care settings living with dementia. At danfloor we keep abreast of the recommendations when it comes to colour and design, especially in relation to dementia flooring, and we have created a selection of carpets that have been…

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When considering carpets for a non-clinical healthcare environment you can take confidence in the fact that both the Health Building Notes and the Care Quality Commission state that carpet is acceptable as long as a pre-planned cleaning and maintenance schedule is in place and that the carpets are correctly maintained. Any floor covering within a…

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People over the age of 65 are more prone to falling, with around a third of people aged 65 and over, and around half of the people aged 80 and over experiencing a fall at least once a year. Many factors can increase the risk of falling: Acute infections like pneumonia Dehydration Rapid changes in…

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Medical journals note that with outbreaks of viral respiratory infections, such as COVID 19, there can be an increase in bacterial co-infections, which are normally relatively harmless, but when combined with a viral infection can, unfortunately, become fatal. There are a number of reasons as to why this happens; one of which is because respiratory…

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With this week marking the return of some children back into schools across the country, there is great concern from all parties about the ability of schools to limit the potential spread of the virus. There will be many restrictions imposed on the children and the removal of resources that could be seen as a…

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