The Softening of Health Care Facilities

From: Flooring | Date: June 1, 1997| Author: Flanagan, Art | Copyright information

Technological enhancements help carpet meet growing performance and style demands for these applications.

Art Flanagan

Health care facilities want both patients and visitors to have that warm and fuzzy feeling. But is providing more carpeted areas the way to reach this goal?

There is no denying hospitals, walk-in clinics and assisted care facilities are opting for 'home-like' decor in their efforts to win customers in an increasingly competitive environmen...

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