Gerflor Tarasafe Ultra

Gerflor Tarasafe Ultra is a specialised sheet vinyl flooring engineered to deliver superior safety and performance in high-traffic areas. Its primary characteristic is its exceptional, sustainable slip resistance, achieving a ≥36 rating on the Pendulum Test Value (PTV) scale, meeting stringent HSE guidelines. This is achieved through deeply inlaid mineral crystal particles and coloured chips distributed throughout the wear layer, ensuring reliable footing even in potentially wet or greasy conditions, without relying on carborundum which can sometimes dull the appearance over time.

A key innovation within the Tarasafe Ultra range is the SparClean® surface treatment. This patented technology forms a highly durable barrier against stains and scuffs, making the floor incredibly easy to clean and maintain. Unlike traditional safety floors that may require regular waxing or polishing, Tarasafe Ultra needs only simple cleaning routines, significantly reducing maintenance costs, water consumption, and the use of detergents. This benefit is particularly valuable in environments like hospitals, schools, and commercial kitchens where hygiene and operational efficiency are critical.

Designed for longevity, Tarasafe Ultra features a robust construction with a 2mm overall thickness and a substantial wear layer (0.7mm for standard Ultra, 1.0mm for Ultra H2O). This ensures excellent resistance to indentation, abrasion, and tearing, even under heavy footfall and rolling loads. The flooring is flexible, simplifying installation and allowing for effective coving and welding, which is essential for creating seamless, hygienic surfaces crucial in healthcare and cleanroom environments. Gerflor also offers variations like Tarasafe Ultra H2O, specifically designed with enhanced slip resistance (R11) for continuously wet barefoot and shod areas like showers and changing rooms, and Tarasafe Ultra Comfort, which incorporates an acoustic backing to reduce impact sound transmission by up to 16dB.

Gerflor demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability with the Tarasafe Ultra range. The flooring is 100% recyclable at the end of its life and incorporates up to 33% recycled materials in its production. It boasts extremely low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emissions, contributing to better indoor air quality, and is fully REACH compliant. The SparClean® treatment further enhances its environmental credentials by minimising the need for water and cleaning agents during maintenance. As experienced suppliers and fitters of Gerflor products, Grosvenor Flooring can provide expert advice and professional installation across Cheshire and the North West, ensuring your project benefits from the optimal performance and longevity of Tarasafe Ultra.

Gerflor Tarasafe Ultra Buying Guide

Choosing the right safety flooring is crucial for specific environments. This guide helps you determine if Gerflor Tarasafe Ultra is the suitable choice for your project needs:

• Room usage / Location: Tarasafe Ultra excels in heavy-traffic commercial and public areas requiring guaranteed slip resistance and hygiene. Think healthcare facilities (hospitals, clinics, care homes), educational institutions (schools, universities), retail spaces, leisure centres, industrial settings, and demanding housing applications like social housing kitchens or bathrooms. Tarasafe Ultra H2O is specifically for wet areas like showers and changing rooms. It’s generally not intended for standard domestic living areas.
• Lifestyle: This flooring is designed for the functional demands of busy, safety-conscious environments rather than purely aesthetic home lifestyle choices. It suits spaces where durability, ease of cleaning, hygiene, and preventing slips are the top priorities.
• Budget: As a high-performance, specialised safety flooring, Tarasafe Ultra represents a mid-to-high-end investment compared to standard vinyl. However, its longevity and significantly reduced maintenance costs (no polish/wax, less cleaning effort) offer excellent long-term value. Grosvenor Flooring provides detailed quotes including supply and professional installation.
• Durability & Maintenance: Exceptionally durable and designed for heavy commercial use. Highly resistant to wear, tear, and indentation. The SparClean® treatment makes maintenance incredibly easy – regular cleaning is sufficient, with no need for waxing or polishing, saving time and resources.
• Material Type Pros & Cons: It’s a slip-resistant vinyl sheet flooring.
  Pros: Excellent sustainable slip resistance (R10/R11), highly durable, extremely easy to clean and maintain (SparClean®), hygienic (can be seamlessly welded), waterproof, good chemical resistance, sustainable features.
  Cons: Primarily functional aesthetic (though modern chip designs are available), requires professional installation, potentially higher initial cost than non-safety vinyl.
• Aesthetics & Style: Offers a modern, functional appearance with integrated coloured chips providing visual texture. Available in a range of colours to suit different interior schemes, but the primary focus is safety performance over decorative design. Coordinated welding rods ensure a neat finish.
• Comfort & Sound: Standard Tarasafe Ultra provides moderate underfoot comfort and impact sound reduction (7dB). For areas requiring better acoustics, the Tarasafe Ultra Comfort version offers significant sound insulation (16dB).
• Underfloor Heating: Generally compatible with underfloor heating systems, but always verify the maximum permissible surface temperature specified by Gerflor and ensure the heating system operates within these limits.
• Installation: Requires professional installation. Being a sheet vinyl, precise cutting, fitting, and heat welding of seams (for impermeability and hygiene) are essential. Proper subfloor preparation is critical for a successful and long-lasting installation. Grosvenor Flooring offers expert fitting services by trained professionals.
• Sustainability: Gerflor Tarasafe Ultra has strong environmental credentials. It contains recycled content, is 100% recyclable, REACH compliant, and has very low VOC emissions. The SparClean® treatment reduces the environmental impact of cleaning by minimising water and detergent usage.