Every open joint you leave at install is a place for mop water to collect.
Close the floor-to-wall joint
The floor-to-wall junction is where mop water collects. A coved sanitary base closes that joint. Duracove 2.5" rubber wall base is FloorScore certified and comes in 120-foot rolls. Many architects specify a six-inch cove. In that case, use the Duracove 6" base.
Choose the seam detail for each room
- Welded: Fuses two pieces into one. Use it for surgical and sterile prep rooms, with a heat-welding specialist.
- Sealed: Seam sealer closes the joint against water at the surface. It does not fuse the pieces.
- Fully adhered: Full-spread adhesive holds seams and edges where wheels roll.
- Loose or taped: Do not use it in a wet zone. A loose edge is where liquid gets underneath.
Plan every edge before the install
Rubber expands and contracts with temperature. Without a defined termination, the edges can curl and trap water underneath. Plan the edge treatment before the install. Our rubber floor ramps fit 4–6mm and 7–9mm material only. For thicker rubber, end the floor at a coved wall base.
Send us the room list. We will put the floor, the wall base and the seam parts on one quote.
Ventilate before patients return
New rubber off-gasses. The smell peaks in the first 48 to 72 hours, and more in heat and humidity. Then it fades with ventilation. Unpack rubber in a well-ventilated area. Mop it with a mild soap and water solution, and let it air dry. Wait a few days before patients use the room. If the smell stays past the first month or two, something is wrong with the product or the install. Ask the supplier to investigate.
Clean with chemistry the floor tolerates
Confirm your disinfectant with the floor manufacturer before the first cleaning. Concentration and dwell time matter as much as the chemistry. Our rubber care guidance advises against solvent and oil-based cleaners, and names Pine-Sol and Lysol. Do not power wash an interior floor. The pressure drives water into seams and under edges.