Life Sciences Flooring Solutions
A Complete Solution for Life Sciences
In Life Sciences facilities, every surface matters. Whether manufacturing pharmaceuticals, supporting biotechnology innovation, conducting research or operating cleanroom environments, flooring can play an important role in contamination control, safety, hygiene, employee health and long-term operational performance.
Tarkett offers integrated floor and wall solutions designed to meet the demanding requirements of laboratories, cleanrooms, pharmaceutical production areas and controlled manufacturing spaces. Our solutions help minimise contamination risks while supporting durability, cleanability, comfort and compliance in critical environments.
Why Flooring Matters in Life Sciences
Controlled environments are highly sensitive to airborne particles, contaminants, moisture, chemicals and electrostatic discharge. In Life Sciences settings, the right flooring specification can support contamination control, cleaning efficiency, staff wellbeing and long-term facility performance.
Flooring materials, installation details and wall-to-floor junctions can all influence hygiene, particle retention, cleanability and maintenance requirements. When selecting flooring for Life Sciences environments, facility managers, specifiers and project teams should consider the following key performance areas in order to protect the environment, and the people working within it.
Airborne Particles
Cleanrooms require strict control of airborne particles to protect sensitive products, manufacturing processes and research activities. Flooring can play an important role by minimising the release and accumulation of particles that could compromise environmental conditions, and contribute to a healthier workplace.
Low-emission, non-shedding flooring materials help support controlled environments, reduce contamination risks and contribute to the maintenance of cleanroom performance standards. Seamless installations further help limit areas where dust and particulates can collect, making routine cleaning more effective and supporting improved air quality for employees.
Hygiene
Life Sciences facilities demand flooring systems that support high standards of cleanliness and contamination control. Smooth, impermeable and easy-to-clean surfaces are essential in areas subject to frequent cleaning, disinfection and strict hygiene protocols.
Fully integrated floor, wall and skirting systems can help minimise dirt traps and hard-to-clean junctions, reducing the risk of microbial growth. This supports effective cleaning routines and helps facilities maintain hygienic, resilient environments in critical operational areas.
Static Control
Electrostatic discharge can damage sensitive electronic equipment, disrupt precision processes and affect product quality in controlled environments. In laboratories, pharmaceutical production areas and research facilities, static control can be a critical part of the flooring specification.
Conductive and static-dissipative flooring solutions help safely manage and dissipate electrical charges generated by people, equipment and trolleys.
Chemical Resistance
Laboratories and pharmaceutical environments are often exposed to cleaning agents, disinfectants and process-related chemicals. Flooring must withstand repeated contact with these substances while maintaining its appearance, integrity and ease of cleaning.
High-performance resilient flooring can help resist staining, wear and surface degradation in demanding environments. This supports long-term hygiene, reduces maintenance requirements and contributes to a safer, more durable facility over the full lifecycle of the building.
Recommended Floors for Life Sciences
Homogeneous Vinyl
Durable, hygienic and easy to maintain with excellent lifecycle performance.
Static Control
Designed to help control electrostatic discharge in sensitive environments.
Safety Flooring
Enhanced slip resistance for areas requiring additional protection.
Wall Coverings
Seamless, hygienic wall protection solutions suitable for cleanrooms and laboratories.
Wet Room Solutions
Integrated systems for controlled and sensitive environments.
Carpet Tiles
Design comfortable workspaces with carpet tiles that combine style and performance.
Recommended Collections
iQ Granit: Proven Performance for Controlled Environments
Trusted in healthcare, pharmaceutical and laboratory facilities worldwide, iQ Granit delivers exceptional durability, cleanability and long-term performance. Its non-porous surface is designed to withstand intensive cleaning regimes while maintaining its appearance for years to come, making it ideal for controlled environments where hygiene is critical.
Safetred Universal: Slip Resistance Where Safety Matters Most
From preparation areas and washdown zones to support spaces and circulation routes, Safetred delivers reliable slip resistance without compromising on hygiene or ease of maintenance.
Designed for demanding commercial environments, it helps create safer spaces for staff and visitors alike.
iQ Toro SC: Advanced Static Control
iQ Toro SC is a conductive vinyl flooring solution designed for environments where electrostatic discharge must be controlled.
Suitable for pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratories and cleanrooms, it helps protect sensitive equipment and processes while providing the durability and maintenance benefits of the iQ range.
ProtectWall: Protection Beyond the Floor
Creating truly controlled environments requires a coordinated approach to both floors and walls. ProtectWALL provides a durable, easy-to-clean surface that resists impacts, chemicals and intensive cleaning regimes, helping support hygiene standards across laboratories, cleanrooms and production areas.
AirMaster Carpet Tiles: Clear the Air
Our recyclable DESSO AirMaster® carpet tiles support healthier office environments by capturing fine dust and invisible particles. Patented technology captures and retains fine dust 8 times more effectively than smooth floors and 4 times more than standard carpet.
Designed for comfort, style and performance, they can contribute to improved indoor air quality and employee wellbeing.
Our Complete Solution Guide
Meeting the requirements of the most demanding environments. Download our complete solution guide below, including product datasheets and certification from Fraunhofer IPA for Cleanroom Suitable Materials.
ReStart®: Supporting Circularity
Life sciences projects often include a range of specialist environments, from laboratories and cleanrooms to circulation areas, offices, welfare spaces and support zones. Flooring specification needs to balance performance, cleanability, durability and sustainability, while supporting the wider requirements of controlled and highly regulated environments.
ReStart® is Tarkett’s take-back and recycling programme for eligible flooring waste. For life sciences projects, it can help suitable post-installation offcuts and selected post-use flooring move back into recycling routes, supporting circular economy principles and helping reduce material sent to landfill or incineration.
Alongside ReStart®, Tarkett can support project teams with product transparency information, Environmental Product Declarations where available, and carbon information where relevant. This helps specifiers, contractors and clients evidence sustainability considerations across the flooring package, from technical laboratory spaces through to offices, circulation routes and ancillary areas.
Watch how we collect and recycle post-installation and post-use flooring
Contact Us
If you would like to speak with one of our Life Science consultants or utilise our design service, please contact us.