Ceilings installed in healthcare environments are required to be cleanable and must not interfere with infection control. In addition to washability and scrubbability, ceilings in healthcare spaces should also be water-repellent.
While an ASTM test does not exist to test for water repellency, in-house testing confirms that ULTIMA HEALTH ZONE, ULTIMA HEALTH ZONE High NRC, and OPTIMA HEALTH ZONE have been engineered to resist water absorption for a minimum of 15 minutes, the time required for proper cleaning and disinfection.
Water-Repellent Solutions
Ceilings
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