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MADE FOR CARE

WITHOUT COMPROMISE

CAN A FLOOR BE

nora by Interface noraplan sentica and noraplan environcare rubber flooring in hospital corridor with glass wall
© Garrett Rowland Photography
nora by Interface noraplan sentica and noraplan environcare rubber flooring in NICU treatment room
© Garrett Rowland Photography
Interface Naturally Weathered plank carpet tile with noraplan sentica rubbr flooring in children's hospital lobby/waiting area
© Lindsay Nicole Photography

MORE THAN A FLOOR?

In healthcare, flooring is not simply a design feature. It's an investment in the health and safety of patients and caregivers alike. Through evidence-based design, you can create supportive spaces that improve operational efficiencies and wellness. That begins with the floor.

 

With the right flooring solution, you can ease the cost and time of maintenance, reduce harmful noise, and provide added comfort underfoot — all of which contribute to a happier, healthier environment.

PROJECT GALLERY



PRODUCTS FOR

HEALTHCARE

 

PERFORMANCE YOU CAN

COUNT ON

Hospitals and clinics can support the needs of patients, staff and caregivers by thoughtfully choosing products that contribute to positive outcomes. With the right flooring solution and maintenance protocols, you can lower the costs over the life of the product, reduce harmful noise, and provide added comfort underfoot—all of which contribute to a happier, healthier environment. 

 

DURABILITY

Resist wear and tear with a floor that will hold up for years to come.

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SUSTAINABILITY

The full product life cycle. It’s what we consider when creating our flooring.

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ACOUSTICS

Less noise. More comfort. Absorbs sound where it counts.

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MAINTENANCE

It’s easier than ever to get a long aesthetic life from your flooring.

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SLIP RESISTANCE

Superior slip resistance to reduce instances of trips and falls.

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TOP PERFORMANCE

Comfort underfoot with products that reduce staff fatigue.

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PVC-FREE
PERFORMANCE

noravant™ is the first PVC-free resilient rubber flooring designed to push boundaries without compromise. Made with recycled and bio-based materials, it delivers the trusted durability of nora® rubber with our lowest carbon classification. Inspired by natural wood, it brings biophilic design into healthcare environments while supporting cleaner, healthier spaces. 

nora by Interface noravant timber rubber flooring in patient room

HEALTHCARE

PODCASTS

 
Interface WW860 plank carpet tile in hospital waiting area
Dave Burk © SOM

GREENHEALTH APPROVED

Carpet tiles backed with Interface's CQuest™Bio backing are certified Greenhealth Approved

Approved products are reviewed against a set of sustainability criteria appropriate for the product category and then reviewed by healthcare providers within the Practice Greenhealth and Greenhealth Exchange. This certification makes it easier for you to choose flooring that aligns with your sustainability goals.

HEALTHCARE PARTNERS

Health Design Collaborative

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Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

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CIRCULAR BY DESIGN

CIRCULAR BY DESIGN

Good design doesn't end at installation. Our flooring is built to perform longer, reduce waste, and lower carbon impacts across its lifecycle. Through recycled materials, renewable inputs, and circular design principles, we're helping healthcare organizations reduce emissions while keeping valuable resources in use.

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Flooring impacts more than what happens underfoot. Our healthcare flooring solutions are certified for low VOC emissions and designed to support healthier indoor environments. nora® rubber features a dense, non-porous surface without PVC, halogenated polymers, or phthalate plasticizers, helping facilities create spaces where people can focus on healing. 

HEALTHIER MATERIALS

HEALTHIER MATERIALS

Healthcare flooring should support people and the planet. Our products contribute to LEED and WELL goals, meet rigorous certifications, and are designed with lower-carbon materials. Material transparency, recycled content, and long-lasting performance help create healthier healthcare facilities with fewer environmental impacts. 

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PERFORMANCE & CLINICAL OUTCOMES

HEALTHCARE FLOORING FAQS

What are the most important factors when selecting hospital flooring?

Hospital flooring should deliver durability, infection control support, ease of maintenance, repairability, comfort underfoot, acoustics, and long-term value. Flooring that performs across these areas helps create safer, more efficient healthcare environments for patients and staff. 

How does flooring support infection prevention and control?

Healthcare flooring can support infection prevention by making cleaning easier. Non-porous surfaces, chemical resistance, welded seams, and coved installations help reduce areas where moisture and contaminants can accumulate, supporting hygiene protocols throughout the facility.  

Why are acoustics important in healthcare facilities?

Healthcare environments are often filled with noise from equipment, foot traffic, and daily activity. Flooring with acoustic benefits can help reduce sound levels and distractions, creating calmer spaces that support patient comfort, caregiver focus, and effective communication.

How long does healthcare flooring typically last?

The lifespan of healthcare flooring depends on the material, traffic levels, and maintenance practices. High-performance flooring solutions can provide decades of service while helping reduce replacement cycles and long-term operating costs. 

How does Interface address different healthcare spaces?

Interface offers healthcare flooring solutions for a wide range of environments. nora® rubber supports clinical and sterile areas with durability and hygienic performance. LVT provides warmth and resilience in patient-facing spaces, while carpet tile delivers acoustic benefits and design flexibility in waiting areas, offices, and family spaces. 

Can nora® rubber flooring be used in operating rooms?

Yes. nora® rubber flooring is well suited to operating rooms and other sterile healthcare environments due to its dense, non-porous surface, chemical resistance, and compatibility with welded seam and coved installations that support infection prevention efforts. 

How does Interface flooring support nurses and clinical staff?

Comfort underfoot is critical in healthcare settings. The natural resilience of nora® rubber helps reduce fatigue associated with long periods of standing and walking, while slip-resistant performance helps support safer movement throughout the facility. 

How does maintenance impact facility downtime?

Interface flooring is designed to simplify maintenance. nora® rubber requires no stripping, waxing, or coatings, while modular carpet tile allows selective replacement when needed. Together, these features help reduce interruptions, maintenance costs, and operational downtime. 

How does Interface support sustainability and material health goals?

Across the portfolio, low-VOC materials, product transparency, lower-carbon design, and responsible manufacturing practices help healthcare organizations meet sustainability objectives. These choices support healthier indoor environments while advancing material health and carbon reduction goals. 

WEAVING SUSTAINABILITY INTO EVERYTHING WE CREATE

From recycling initiatives to the first ever carbon negative carpet tile, discover how we’re changing the game.

CARBON REDUCTION

We’re transparent about the carbon impact of your purchase to help you achieve low carbon design. Our carbon plan is simple: Avoid. Reduce. Store. Inspire.
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PRODUCT TRANSPARENCY

We enlist outside partners to evaluate the environmental and human impacts of our flooring.
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RECYCLING & REUSE

We have been actively collecting and recycling post-consumer vinyl-backed carpet tiles for more than 25 years.
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