Step Safety Vinyl

Our ‘Step’ safety vinyl flooring collection is a vital choice for spaces in any industry that requires durable and slip-resistant flooring, from education to healthcare and more. Step safety vinyl flooring is engineered to reduce the risk of slips and falls in both high-traffic and wet environments where the risk is higher. Safety is paramount, which is why slip resistance is a key component of every style in the range. Many of the colourways are available across a range of slip resistances at 2.00mm gauge, supporting functional and integrated flooring schemes.

The Step collection meets all European and HSE safety norms, delivering safety with minimal compromise on cleaning and maintenance, thanks to the PUR Pearl finish. All Step safety vinyl flooring delivers guaranteed slip-resistant performance throughout the lifetime of the product.

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Surestep safety flooring

Surestep safety flooring

Our Surestep safety vinyl floors combine outstanding slip resistant performance (R10) with a wide variety of designs. Through the use of unique slip resistant particles and PUR coating, each colourway offers a lifetime non slip performance and a fresh, clean look. Surestep floors can be applied in all types of general walking areas where an increased slip risk may occur, like corridors, ramps, coffee corners, washrooms, toilets and public rooms.

Surestep safety flooring
Safestep Safety Vinyl

Safestep Safety Vinyl

The Safestep R11 and R12 modern, safety-conscious design offers maximum slip resistance in the most extreme of conditions, where the type of work being carried out means it is just not possible to prevent spillage.

Safestep Safety Vinyl
Wetroom Solutions

Wetroom Solutions

Wetroom solutions
Combining high technical performance and stunning aesthetics, Forbo’s Wetroom collection is ideal for commercial applications like wetrooms in nursing homes, student accommodation, health facilities and other barefoot areas such as spa/pool changing rooms and surroundings.

Wetroom Solutions

Safety. Design. Confidence.

Our Step safety flooring collection provides a complete range of non slip floor coverings designed to meet safety demands across a wide variety of applications.

Step performs best in Safety, Design & Confidence: ultimate sustainable non-slip flooring, the widest choice in designs and durable protection.

SAFETY
• Safety vinyl flooring with guaranteed lifetime slip resistant performance, created with slip resistant particles throughout the matrix
• Step covers all relevant slip resistance ratings which can be used across co-ordinating colour schemes.
• Widest variety in safety flooring solutions, aesthetically pleasing with no comprise on performance.

DESIGN
• All Step ranges are designed with the application in mind, including fresh & comfortable solutions for continuously wet and barefoot/footwear combined areas.
• Through our advanced printing techniques, we are able to create beautiful and realistic Wood and Stone designs.
• We introduce Surestep Balance, a minimalistic design with a matte finish, specifically tailored as dementia flooring.
• Step is easy to combine with other collections, like Sphera, Eternal and our wall covering range Onyx +.

CONFIDENCE
• All Step safety floors are finished with PUR Pearl or PUR coating, providing exceptional stain, scratch and chemical resistance and superior appearance retention.
• As well as unmatched cleaning and maintenance performance.
• Innovative slip resistant particles Step Crystals on the majority of the ranges contribute to a clean fresh design and easier cleaning.
• With over 50 years of experience, Forbo is a trusted name in safety vinyl production.

Surestep Wood 18712 classic twine mosaic | Safestep R11 174232 fossil.

Where to use Step Safety Vinyl Flooring?

Our Step non slip flooring collection is divided in 3 ranges:
Surestep (R10), Safestep (R11, R12) and Wetroom floors (Surestep Laguna, Safestep Aqua).

It can be used in several commercial flooring spaces such as:

• Schools
• Offices
• Care homes
• Leisure and hospitality
• Retail
• Government buildings
• Student accommodation
• Affordable housing
• Private rental sector

Surestep
All Surestep floors provide R10 slip resistance, are non-slip particle enhanced and can be applied in all types of general walking areas where an increased slip risk may occur.
Typical areas: high traffic areas like corridors, ramps, coffee corners, washrooms, toilet, crafts class rooms and public rooms.
Collections:
Surestep Original , Star, Balance, Stone, Wood, Laguna.

Safestep (R11 & R12)
Safestep floorsSafestep floors are applicable in areas where a higher slip risk is identified when incidental, accidental or continuous active contamination of the floor occurs. In these areas it is simply not possible to prevent spillage, due to the type of work environment.
Typical areas: professional kitchens , light industrial food production, flourist shops, garden centres.
Collections:
Safestep R11 , Safestep R12

Wetroom (Surestep Laguna, Safestep Aqua)
Wetroom floor coverings are developed for use in continuously wet areas, where water flows frequently and barefoot traffic is the standard, or a combination of barefoot and footwear traffic occurs.
Typical areas: shower rooms, spa/pool surroundings, changing rooms, locker rooms.
Collections:
Safestep Aqua, Surestep Laguna

Download the Step usage advice for a complete overview of applications
STEP SAFETY FLOORING APPLICATION AREAS

Making Vinyl Better

We are constantly striving to improve the environmental profile of our vinyl products through local and international initiatives.

How it's made
• Step has an average of 24% recycled content in it’s manufacturing process.
• Innovative slip resistant particles, Step Crystals, contribute to a clean and fresh design, easier cleaning and an improvement in our environmental performance.
• We produce all our vinyl in Europe where it meets the highest possible current and future REACH compliance standards for chemical content.
• 100% of the electricity consumed in the production of Step is from renewable sources.
• Step is manufactured in production facilities that are certified to ISO14001 – environmental management standard

How it performs
• All ranges in our Step collection are phthalate-free
• We use smart material constructions and durable finishes on Step. A micro embossing technology reduces the need for chemical cleaning.

Social accountability
We care for the people that touch our business, from employees to suppliers. That’s why most of our sites in Europe are certified to SA8000®. The SA8000 Standard is one of the world’s preeminent social standards which aims to protect workers along each step of the supply chain.

Green certification
We provide independent EPD’s for all of our ranges. Go to the EPD webpage to read more or download the EPD documents in our Downloads section

For more details on how we’re helping to Create Better Environments, go to our sustainable flooring pages.

Surestep Original 172472 white moss | 172542 moss

Forbo Step; a true safety floor

Forbo has created a unique product offer, which complies with all relevant safety flooring standards.

• Meets the requirements of BS EN 13845 class Esf & Esb

• Meets wet pendulum test values ≥ 36 to ≥ 50 (slider 96 & slider 55)

• All relevant slip ratings (R10 to R12)

• Particles in the wear layer of ALL Forbo Step safety floors guarantee lifetime sustainable slip resistance

• Over 50 years of experience of designing and manufacturing safety vinyl’s

Brochure & Sample Book

Read more about our STEP safety vinyl:PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
View digital sample book(s):STEP safety vinyl book

Extend your guarantee by 50%

When you combine any Forbo interior flooring product with our Coral or Nuway entrance matting, as part of the same project, your product guarantee will be extended by an impressive 50%. For example, a standard Marmoleum guarantee will increase from 10 years to 15 years.

The Benefits

• Efficient dirt and moisture removal: Coral and Nuway remove up to 95% of dirt and moisture from entering a building.

• Enhanced floor protection: Ensures interior products stay safer, cleaner, and look good for longer.

• Environmental impact: Fewer product replacements result in a positive environmental impact.

READ MORE ON OUR EXTENDED GUARANTEE
DOWNLOAD THE EXTENDED GUARANTEE LEAFLET

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