🛡️ Hospital Interior Wall & Corner Protection: Designing for Durability

Every time I visit a hospital — whether for professional or personal reasons – I can’t help but notice areas where simple improvements could make a big difference.

One of the easiest issues to spot is wear and tear on walls, doors, lift interiors, corners, and floors. Dirt, scuffs, and scratches often result from the daily movement of:

• Patients and visitors

• Beds and trolleys

• Medical equipment and goods transport

🚑 Why Wall & Corner Protection Matters in Hospitals

Healthcare buildings face constant low-impact strikes – from bins hitting dirty disposal store doors to Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) colliding with corridor walls and lift frames.

Without proper protection, these impacts cause:

• Premature damage to finishes

• Hygiene concerns from chipped or cracked surfaces

• Higher maintenance and refurbishment costs

📋 Key Areas for Protection

Based on common wear points, here’s an outline for where protection should be considered in any hospital or healthcare facility:

1. Main Corridors

   • Low-level rails for trolleys and mobile equipment

   • High-level rails for infirm patients and visitors

2. Corners

   • All main corridor, ward, and lift entrance corners to have corner guards

3. Waiting Areas

   • Mid-level rail or 2mm Acrovyn-type sheet behind seating

4. Waste & Disposal Areas

   • 2mm Acrovyn sheet on doors from bottom to 1.5m high

5. Lift Interiors

   • Low and mid-level rails inside lift walls

6. Facilities Management & Goods Transport Routes

   • Heavy-duty wall rails and door protection for trolley and vehicle traffic

7. Equipment Bays

   • Acrovyn sheet or equivalent for mobile disposal bays, linen trolleys, wheelchairs, resus trolleys, and fire extinguisher niches

8. Staff & Public Interaction Points

   • Low-level sheet protection at staff bases, reception desks, and children’s play areas

9. Bedhead Walls in Wards

   • Protection with floor-mounted wheel locators for wheeled beds

🧭 A Practical Approach

A quick way to plan is to visit a couple of hospitals, walk through high-traffic areas, and note:

• Where damage occurs most

• What protection methods are currently in place

• Which areas remain vulnerable

By identifying problem spots early, you can design durable, hygienic, and cost-effective interiors that stand the test of time.

🔗 Supporting Resource

For more on durable healthcare interiors, see CS Acrovyn Wall Protection – an industry leader in protective wall finishes for hospitals and public buildings.

💬 Your Thoughts

What other hospital areas do you think should be prioritised for wall and corner protection? Share your insights – they could help shape safer, longer-lasting healthcare spaces.