Practical guides for facility managers. We cover compliance, safety, design choices, and the logistics of getting floors right in aged care environments.
Premrest's Special Projects Director Colin on the two service models we run on aged care sites — and why we'll train your existing cleaner even when it earns us less per facility.
Read Article →Why modern commercial cork is quietly one of the best flooring specs for aged care bedrooms, lounges, and dementia areas. Acoustic, antimicrobial, fall-cushioning, and durable when properly specified.
Read Article →Where urine odour actually hides in nursing home floors, why daily mopping makes it worse, and the flooring specification that fixes it for good.
Read Article →How common cleaning products affect slip ratings over time, what the standards actually measure, and which chemicals are safe to use without destroying your compliance test results.
Read Article →Practical breakdown of which areas suit carpet tiles and which need safety vinyl. Includes cost-benefit analysis, maintenance implications, and real-world guidance from facilities.
Read Article →Demystify aged care accreditation audits. What documentation you need, common audit findings related to flooring, and how to prepare before the assessors arrive.
Read Article →How different flooring types affect wheelchair and walker users. Surface texture, height transitions, traction, and the design details that impact mobility and safety.
Read Article →The logistics of staged installation in operating facilities. Strategies for after-hours work, wing-by-wing rollouts, coordination with staff, and keeping residents and operations safe.
Read Article →Whether you're updating a single wing, replacing a whole facility, or need a slip testing and fix, let's figure out what your space actually needs.
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