Mohawk Group Redefines Homogeneous Resilient Sheet with Medella Relaunch

Mohawk Group Redefines Homogeneous Resilient Sheet with Medella Relaunch

Dalton, Ga. — Mohawk Group is setting a new standard for performance and safety in homogeneous resilient sheet flooring with the relaunch of its Healthy Environments styles: Medella Fleck, Medella Hues, and Medella Well. Building on the strong foundation of these industry-leading products within the Healthy Environments collection, Mohawk Group is highlighting the superior traction, durability, and enhanced warranty that make them ideal solutions for demanding commercial environments.

Performance Backed by the new 20-Year Warranty
The Medella relaunch is driven by the integration of M-Force™ Xtreme, an enhanced infused performance technology that significantly boosts the flooring's capabilities. M-Force™ Xtreme delivers exceptional resistance to scratches, stains, and scuffs, ensuring long-term durability and maintaining the aesthetic appeal of the flooring even in high-traffic areas. To further demonstrate confidence in Medella's performance, Mohawk Group is now offering a 20-year warranty, along with a 20-year underbed warranty when installed with approved adhesives. This represents a significant increase from the original 10-year warranty, providing long-term peace of mind.

Setting a New Standard for Safety: R10 Slip Resistance Rating
A key feature of the relaunched Medella is its achievement of an R10 slip resistance rating in the DIN 51130 Anti-Slip Properties Ramp Test. This rating signifies that Medella provides reliable traction in spaces with inclines up to 19 degrees, where slip-resistance is paramount. This is particularly crucial in areas prone to slips and falls, such as:

• Healthcare facilities (operating rooms, patient rooms, corridors) 

• Life sciences 

• Educational institutions (science classrooms, cafeterias, corridors) 

• Food service areas 

• Other public spaces 

The importance of R10 slip resistance is underscored by the fact that slip-and-fall injuries are among the costliest accidents in public spaces. Medella's R10 rating provides a proactive solution for minimizing these risks and creating safer environments.

Beyond R10 Comprehensive Performance and Safety
Medella's commitment to safety and performance extends beyond R10, incorporating key features such as: 

• National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) Certification: Medella styles are the only resilient sheet flooring products in the industry to achieve High Traction certification from the NFSI. This certification involves rigorous testing of slip resistance under real-world conditions, including wet surfaces, and measures both static and dynamic coefficient of friction (COF). This ensures Medella, provides enhanced safety in high-traffic areas. 

• ISO Class 3 Cleanroom Certification: Medella meets ISO 14644-1 Class 3 cleanroom standards, making it suitable for environments with stringent particulate and cleanliness requirements. 

Medella Product Details
The Medella collection offers a comprehensive range of homogeneous resilient sheet flooring solutions:
 

• Width: 6’7” 

• Thickness: 2 mm 

• Styles: 

• Medella Fleck: 16 Colors 

• Medella Hues: 48 Colors 

• Medella Well (PVC-Free): 18 Colors 

• Coordinating weld rods: Solid and patterned options for Medella Fleck & Hues; solid weld rods for Medella Well. 

• Warranty: 20-year commercial warranty and 20-year underbed warranty when installed with approved adhesives. 

• All Healthy Environments resilient sheet products are FloorScore certified and have an ASTM certified EPD. These products can be recycled through the Mohawk Group Recover program.  

• Coordinating Elemental Edges architectural and cove wall base 

"With the relaunch of Medella, we've elevated the standards for homogeneous resilient sheet flooring," said Jackie Dettmar, vice president of product, design, and marketing at Mohawk Group. “We've combined the trusted performance of homogeneous resilient sheet with critical safety features like R10 slip resistance and cleanroom certification, along with an extended warranty, to offer a complete solution for healthcare, education, and beyond."