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…

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…

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…

First impressions are extremely important, especially when it comes to selecting a care home, and the Reception Area Carpet can play a key role in creating that WOW Factor.In 2019 LaingBuisson…

Lounges should offer a comfortable space for relaxation and in a communal living environment a place for social interaction. Lounges should be warm and inviting, somewhere you’d like to spend an…

Stairways and corridors in residential care settings can be busy and often noisy places. Excess noise can cause confusion and discomfort for those that are living with dementia, which can lead to…

Bedrooms are an area of tranquillity, an intimate and private space for those that occupy that room. It’s a cosy sanctuary where you can relax from the hustle and bustle of the world around you so…

Danfloor have joined with Teal Furniture and Panaz to form the Care Collaborative and together our aim is to help “Create safe, beautiful & comfortable spaces for those who live and work in…

What a year 2020 has turned out to be. It may not have been the year we’d hoped for nor expected, but it’s been a year where the ongoing commitment and support from so many people, from all walks…

You may have heard the term “Impervious Carpet” and wondered what this means.A very thin impermeable layer, which sits underneath the carpet substrate and above the carpet backing, will…

The simple answer is yes sustainability can be luxurious; quality and luxury don’t have to be compromised when opting for a sustainable product.Sustainability, in short, is all about meeting…

There’s known to be a link between living with dementia and hallucinations and for those that experience such episodes, it can sometimes be scary and unsettling.Hallucinations are usually…

The COVID 19 pandemic has made us stop and think about how we go about “normal” life in a way that is safe and protects those around us who are vulnerable.As a result, being able to see…

Have you ever wondered "What are the benefits of carpet compared to other flooring options?" Well, carpets provide many therapeutic and money-saving benefits for a built environment, which makes them…

Architecture and Interior design is not just about what looks good, it’s about how an interior space makes someone feel, which is why autism design principles are so important.According to the…

Unwanted sounds and noise can have a negative effect on someone who is living with hearing, cognitive and physiological conditions. Therefore acoustic design principals are a key consideration within…

We have been manufacturing healthcare carpet for over 40 years and due to our detailed research and development, we’ve engineered our carpets so they are compatible with all the demands of a care…

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…

Carpets bring many therapeutic benefits to a care environment, whether that be a residential care or nursing home or a mental health facility.However, not all carpets are the same and yes there…

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…

Considered design principles within school environments; including boarding facilities and classrooms, can positively affect student learning and teacher satisfaction as well as enhancing the mental…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Covid Cleaning Recommendations At Danfloor we have always focused on clean, healthy and therapeutic environments and with there now being an even greater demand for clean and infection-free living an…

Antimicrobial Carpet Yarn Coating For those of you looking to increase health protection from the floor up, danfloor's innovative antimicrobial yarn treatment, which is applied to a number of our…

#inspireme Are you using this break in normality to be more creative, to focus on upcoming projects, to work on new design schemes? Well, we would like to help.Together with Ulster Carpets, we…

Coronavirus Update In light of the evolving Coronavirus situation, we want to reassure our customers that we are taking appropriate measures to maintain our high levels of service during what is a…

Congratulations to the 2020 Winners Pinders have been organising the Healthcare Design Awards since 1999, welcoming designers, developers and operators from across the care sector to a prestigious…

New Design Concepts Last month we started trialling some new design concepts featuring what we like to call a lustre yarn. The yarn, which has a beautiful shine to it, is made from the 100%…

We are looking to recruit a new Sales Manager for Scotland. danfloor is continuing to grow its business and as a result we are now looking to recruit an Area Sales Manager for Scotland. The…

Our first CPD Article We are pleased to announce that RIBA has approved our first CPD Article on the topic of Understanding Infection Control with the use of Carpets within Healthcare…

The 2019 Care Show in Birmingham gave us an ideal opportunity to showcase some new design and colour concepts for the Evolution Collection.As the Collection name suggests, we are constantly…

Welcome Yusef We are pleased to welcome Yusef Mills as a new addition to the South East Sales Team.Due to our product diversification and continued market growth, especially into new sectors, it…

danfloor are pleased to announce that the Equinox Collection and Economix range have received Dementia Design Product Accreditation from the University of Stirling's Dementia Services Development…

At danfloor we take a proactive approach in assisting you with the maintenance of their carpets, which is why we also offer a range of entrance matting products which help to protect your investments…

Area Sales Manager South Eastdanfloor (Uk) Limited (An Ulster Group Company) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialist carpets for the health, education and the commercial flooring…

Please be aware that the danfloor office will be closing at 12.30pm on Friday the 14th December and will re-open at 8.30 on Monday 17th December.Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

We are very pleased to announce that we have just received RIBA approval for our second CPD presentation which looks at using carpet to improve learning and living environments within the Education Se…

danfloor have been working closely with the Design In Mental Health Network over the past couple of years and in July 2017, with the assistance of the Network, the recommendation for the use of…

As part of our commitment to creating healthy indoor environments Danfloor’s Equinox, Economix, Evolution and Nordform Collections have all been award eurofins Indoor air comfort gold…

Do you want to find out more about Carpet Specification for Therapeutic Environments and earn CPD points? Specifying materials for a therapeutic environment, such as a care home or mental health…

Due to the severe weather conditions the South West has experienced over night the Bristol Head Office will be closed today as our staff are unable to travel safely to the office. All transport has…

When looking at the interior finish of Education facilities, whether it's a classroom or a boarding house, carpets can offer many benefits and can significantly improve the internal…

Are you looking for a new Challenge? Well we are looking to recruit an Area Sales Manager in ScotlandEstablished in the UK in 1985 danfloor is recognised as a successful organisation that has…

Its great to hear from you via our social media sites, especially the posts we receive via twitter, and next year we would like to hear from more of you.If you've been working on a project and…

We would like to give you prior notification that danfloor will be closing its doors for one day on Friday 15th and reopening on Monday 18th December.For the Christmas break the doors will be…

Looking back at 2017 it's been a fantastic year for product development at danfloor. Equinox Evolve and Evolution are great founding products for our new Colorpoint machine, but you can rest assured…

The stunning new Evolution Collection provides a beautiful foundation for your interior design scheme.Evolution has access to a palette of on trend yarn colours and by carefully considering the…

Over the past decade danfloor have had pleasure in accepting the Contract Flooring Journal (CFJ) award for the best broadloom carpet provider, as voted for by the readers of CFJ - the people who…

danfloor are pleased to announce that a research paper prepared by Marketing Manager Catherine Helliker, in conjunction with Jenny Gill Director of the Design in Mental Health Network, has been…

Equinox Evolve has now officially joined the award winning Equinox Collection and is offering an alternative subtle, yet elegant design, which compliments the overall Collection.At launch Evolve…

6 new designs aptly named, Scape, Geo Form, Origin, Glaze, Manhattan and Forest will form the basis of the new stunning Evolution Collection.Evolution will be manufactured using Econyl’s nylon…

Last week some of the danfloor team paid a visit to our Danish manufacturing plant to see the new Colorpoint Machine in action. Small tweaks are still being made to ensure the end product meets all…

Memory Matters South West are making great progress with the Moments Café which aims to reduce the stigma behind dementia. The build is well under way and the fit out of the cafe and meeting rooms…

Memory Matters South West CIC is a team of nurses who work alongside other agencies to implement the National Dementia Strategy in the South West.As part of their strategy the Memory Matters Team…

Danfloor used this years Care and Dementia show in Birmingham to preview their design concepts for the brand new carpet collections due for launch Spring 2017.After substantial investment…

October will be a busy month for danfloor as we will be showcasing our product range at two key healthcare shows. The first of which will be the Healthcare Estates Show in Manchester 4-5th October…

danfloor had pleasure in accepting the Contract Flooring Journal (CFJ) award for the best broadloom carpet provider at a prestigious winners’ luncheon and awards presentation at The Brewery, London …

Nobody should face mental health issues alone and at danfloor we support the great work that the charity Mind do to support those who are living with a mental health problem.As a result, we have…

With the Government pledging to deliver a revolution in general mental health treatment there is increased pressure to improve services and care for an increasing number of vulnerable…

Light fastness is the term used to describe how resistant to fading an item is when exposed to light. Light striking a surface can alter or break the chemical bonds of the pigment, causing the…

Since the launch of our Nylon range Economix back in 2014 we have be working to provide a tile range with the same performance and environmental credentials and now have pleasure in introducing…

At the end of last year we announced that we would be launching a selection of mustard colours across the Equinox collection. The new colours, which are in line with the latest colour trends, utilise…

Area Sales Manager – South West EnglandWe are currently seeking an individual to cover the South West region which includes; Bristol, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and South Wales. The…

The new Nordform range introduces a variety of Scandinavian style carpets designed for commercial office environments to the danfloor collection. Within the range is a collection of wool carpets…

The Contract Flooring Journal (CFJ) Awards are unique in that the winners are exclusively chosen by the readers of the CFJ, the suppliers and end users of the nominees.For the last eight years…

Colour trend forecasts for next year indicate that mustard is going to be a key colour for design and fashion.With this in mind danfloor have been working on a range of mustard colours to join…

2015 has been an incredibly busy year for danfloor. Despite the continued economic issues affecting some areas of our target markets and the increasing presence of alternative options for flooring sol…

On October 7th danfloor will be showcasing their product range at a one day roadshow being held in conjunction with Burgess Funiture.Panaz Fabrics, Axo Light and Select Contract Furniture will…

Designed for the demands of the healthcare sector; including hospitals and specialist care facilities, our impervious carpet collection is BRE certified, hardwearing and has great sound absorption…

Good design is about enhancing and improving the environment in which people live and should be an underlying principle when it comes to the design of any care setting, especially those that…

We are pleased to announce that we have won the Contract Flooring Journal Award for the best broadloom carpet provider for not 1, not 2, not 3, but 8 years in a row!!!This is a great achievement…