New surface products for healthcare facilities
From seamless wall panels, flooring, and antimicrobial wallcoverings to durable laminates for countertops and cabinetry, surface materials play a key role in healthcare design from infection control to overall aesthetics and more.
Healthcare Design presents a roundup of new surface products that vendors and manufacturers are introducing to support healthcare projects.
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Chester InterlockingRock Seamless Wall Panels, ModularArts
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Chester InterlockingRock Seamless Wall Panels from ModularArts can be used to create a continuous, uninterrupted sculptural wall. The 32-by-32-inch dimensional panels comprise glass-reinforced alpha gypsum with a lightweight gypsum core for fire-safe walls. The proprietary, steel-reinforced joints interlock to ensure accurate panel alignment and joint stability.
Ekoa, Lingrove
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Lingrove’s Ekoa is made from rapidly renewable flax fibers and can be used in walls, ceilings, millwork, and furniture. Ekoa is free of Red List chemicals and is offered in 14 colors, such as beiges, browns, grays, and blacks. The line comes in seamless sheets for applications of all sizes and has a continuous, non-repeating fiber pattern.
Arte Wallcoverings, Koroseal
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Koroseal introduces eight new Arte Wallcoverings inspired by a range of tactile textures, natural products such as grasscloths, and fabrics including woven flax and nubby boucle. Styles include Flemish Flax (fourth down), which resembles the texture of linen, and Mercury (sixth down), featuring a weathered metallic block pattern.
Hyphyn, Nassimi
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Hyphyn from Nassimi is a biodegradable upholstery vinyl that’s manufactured with a patented enzyme system and proprietary resin formulation for durability. The line is available in more than 175 colorways and 12 patterns through select fabric distributors.
Jill Malek, Murals on Glass, Skyline Glass
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Jill Malek, Murals on Glass, is a collaboration with Skyline Glass and New York designer Jill Malek. The line includes five of Malek’s large-scale, nature-based designs. Supported by Skyline’s state-of-the art digital processes, the designs align seamlessly across panels for large-scale installations. The line is made to order in glass panel sizes up to 72 by 144 inches.
ConnectD luxury vinyl tile flooring, Mohawk Group
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Mohawk Group’s ConnectD luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring features a geometric abstraction of natural fractal environments, including tree branches and stone landscapes. Developed in collaboration with Dr. Richard Taylor and 13&9 Design, ConnectD is available in 2.5mm glue-down and 5mm loose-lay options.
Endure Walls-Tedlar Polyvinyl Fluoride Film (PVF) Wallcoverings, Endure Materials
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Endure Materials unveils Endure Walls-Tedlar Polyvinyl Fluoride Film (PVF) Wallcoverings. Available in 24 patterns with a variety of color options, the wallcoverings are inherently durable against microbial growth, wear, tear, and chemical cleaning without degradation.
Coco Tamarind, Formica Group
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Formica Group presents Coco Tamarind, a laminate that replicates the wavy, interlocked grain pattern of tamarind wood with a linear red-brown stain. Formica’s laminates are durable and easy to clean and can be used for cabinetry, wall panels, and furniture applications.
TreeAzzo, Havwoods
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TreeAzzo from Havwoods features handcrafted, resin-bound wood panels created from reclaimed wood chips. Available in vibrant finishes such as pink, beiges, greens, and blues, the material can be used with fiber cement or plywood backing for tiles, cabinetry, worktops, and splashbacks.
Monarc composite wall panels, Intersection19
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Monarc composite wall panels from Intersection19 feature 3mm aluminum bonded to a fire-retardant core for a seamless, grout-free design. Monarc is formable and can be shaped on-site or off-site. The line features 19 designs available in three nature-inspired collections, including Urbanesque, Quarry, and Woodland.
Terrazzo upholstery fabric, Concertex
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Concertex introduces Terrazzo upholstery fabric to its Tekloom line. Available in seven colorways, Terrazzo features a multicolored woven pattern inspired by classic terrazzo. The flooring has a surface liquid barrier, is bleach cleanable, and exceeds 1 million double rubs.
Altro Tegulis wall panels, Altro
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Altro Tegulis wall panels from Altro are now available in chevron, geometric, and metro-style patterns. Made from durable polyvinyl chloride with custom faux grout lines, the line is hygienic, easy to clean, customizable, and applicable for wet environments.
Lasting Impressions LVT, Interface
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Interface’s Lasting Impressions LVT collection features a woven and plaster-inspired look that’s designed to camouflage wear and tear. The line is part of Interface’s 4.5mm Sound Choice offering and provides impact sound reduction. The collection is available in two styles and 12 classic colorways.
Horizon Collection, 3form
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3form’s Horizon Collection features engineered gradient textiles embedded in the manufacturer’s translucent Varia resin and colored glass panels designed with an etched pattern inspired by the textiles’ gradient motif. The Horizon textile is embedded between the Varia resin panels while the etched glass panels are inspired by the textile’s gradient pattern. The collection is available in transitional shades of blue, gray, and orange, which become gradually softer from the bottom of the panel to the top.
Mosaic Art, Stacia Goodman Mosaics
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Mosaic Art from Stacia Goodman Mosaics includes mixed-media mosaic artwork for walls and other architectural surfaces, including pillars, floors, and seating. The designs include regional landmarks and biophilic themes depicting soothing patterns found in water, forests, and plants. Artwork sizes range from framed works to signature lobby pieces and multistory installations.
Mantra wallcovering, Len-Tex Wallcoverings
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Len-Tex Wallcoverings’ Mantra wallcovering features a nature-inspired pattern. The line is manufactured with the company’s Clean Vinyl Technology that protects against stain- and odor-causing mold and mildew and its Aqua-Clear topcoat for durability and cleanability.
Muraspec Antimicrobial Wallcoverings, Fabricut Contract
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Muraspec Antimicrobial Wallcoverings from Fabricut Contract are available in 75 patterns. The line uses Biomaster, an antimicrobial additive technology that utilizes silver ions to inhibit and disrupt the growth of up to 99 percent of microorganisms. Shown is 65102W Slate in the color Water, a faux leather design with a suede look.
Slate Collection wood flooring, Bjelin
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Slate Collection wood flooring from Bjelin is available in three shades of gray. The line features Nadura technology, developed by sister company Välinge Innovation, to provide a high level of wear resistance. With a Class 34 impact rating, the collection is scratch and stain resistant.
Iblei porcelain collection, Azuvi
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The Iblei porcelain collection by Azuvi features a varied chromatic range within each tile mimicking authentic veining and the look of fossils. Iblei is available in a variety of finishes including matte, lapped, and anti-slip and can be used for floor and wall applications.
Evero Matte Quartz Material, Bradley Company
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Bradley Company’s Evero Matte Quartz Material, designed for commercial handwashing basins, features a stone-like look and is durable, seamless, and nonporous. The line has a natural matte finish in a selection of monochromatic colors and is made from a sustainable blend of bio-based resin.
