Stair renovation in care homes and residential care centres

In a care home or residential care centre, the staircase is not just a connection between floors. It is a daily route for residents with limited mobility, staff and visitors.

The requirements for a stair finish in this environment are therefore higher than in a standard home or office. The broader professional context is found in stair renovation for owners' associations and commercial buildings.

Which requirements apply specifically to care buildings?

Anti-slip

NEN 7909 is the relevant standard for anti-slip on stairs in buildings. In care buildings, demonstrable anti-slip in accordance with NEN 7909 is not only desirable — it is part of a professional safety policy.

Fire safety

Stairwells in care buildings fall under the escape-route requirements of the Dutch Building Decree (Bouwbesluit). Fire class Bfl-s1 is the relevant classification for floor and stair materials.

Emissions

In buildings where residents stay day and night, emission requirements play a greater role than in ordinary offices or homes. Materials that emit volatile organic compounds are increasingly undesirable.

EverStep Solid has emission performance at Indoor Air Comfort Gold level — the strictest level within the IAC classification.

Many of these requirements also apply to senior residences; that consideration is found in stair renovation for seniors in apartment complexes.

Which system is suitable?

EverStep Solid is the system for the professional care market.

EverStep Solid offers:

• NEN 7909 anti-slip.
• Fire class Bfl-s1.
• Emission performance at Indoor Air Comfort Gold level.
• Immediate walkability after installation — minimal disruption for residents.
• Wear resistance for intensive daily use.

For public buildings a comparable consideration applies, which is found in which stair renovation is suitable for public buildings.

What if a full renovation is not feasible?

GripStep Pro provides anti-slip in accordance with NEN 7909 as an interim solution. The system is placed over the existing stair nosing and complies with NEN 7909 and fire class Bfl-s1.