As experts in the design and construction of cleanrooms, Arden Cleanrooms knows that high-performance flooring is essential to their business. They not only recommend Tarkett products, but their first Australian showroom is fitted with them almost exclusively.

The ground-floor showroom of Arden’s Dandenong South national office features several display cleanrooms, where clients can experience their full range of cleanroom designs and product selections firsthand.

“Each of the display rooms demonstrates different elements of a cleanroom environment,” says Arden CEO Anthony Lee. “From air showers to wet rooms to non-slip finishes, we’ve used a variety of colours and textures to help show our clients exactly what’s possible.”

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An exceptional flooring range to meet cleanroom requirements

Arden provides fixed hard and soft walled cleanrooms, as well as modular and mobile solutions that can be easily deconstructed or moved. These serve both wet and dry applications and can be fitted with various mechanical options.

All the cleanrooms share a common denominator – the flooring, and here Arden relies on Tarkett vinyl products to meet the exceptional standards of quality, design and longevity.

One of the areas in the Arden showroom is specifically set up to showcase the different flooring options. They have featured Tarkett’s Granit Safe.T, Primo Premium, iQ Surface, iQ Eminent homogeneous vinyl and Acczent Excellence Compact+ heterogeneous vinyl flooring, allowing customers to view them in situ, as well as large colour samples.

“One of the most valuable parts of this space is the wide range of flooring options we have on display,” notes Anthony. “Instead of relying on tiny swatches, we’ve used large areas of flooring and large-format samples, so clients can get a true feel for what they’re choosing. They can see not just the look, but the texture and quality as well.”

“In addition to the cleanroom mock-ups, we’ve also applied Tarkett’s flooring solutions to other parts of our office, creating a cohesive look. Whether it’s the carpet tiles upstairs or the showroom downstairs, everything works together to create a space that’s not just visually appealing but also functional.”

A wide range of colours for customers to choose from

With different types of cleanrooms serving different functions, often a range of vinyls will suit the purpose. In other spaces, particularly wet areas, specific products such as Granit Safe.T fit the bill.

“When it comes to selecting flooring for the cleanrooms, we’ve been very strategic. We work with architects to understand the purpose of each space.”

“If it’s a wet area, we recommend anti-slip surfaces, but if it’s a non-wet area, there’s a broader range of options to choose from. We provide clients with product brochures and colour samples, helping them to make the best choice based on their needs and the room’s functionality.”

For many of Arden’s customers, colour is a very strong selling point, and Tarkett’s designer ranges such as iQ Surface, Primo Premium and Acczent Excellence allow them to offer heavy-duty vinyl flooring in a huge range of colours, shades and textures while also being fit for purpose.

Durability is also essential, and Tarkett’s high-performance vinyl floors like iQ Eminent provide superior wear, stain and abrasion resistance for all heavy-traffic areas. Maintenance is simple: there is no need for polish or wax; a simple dry-buffing is enough to restore this floor’s original appearance.

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A true collaborative partnership that supports business needs

Working with Tarkett, Arden has found not just a supplier but a genuine collaborative partner, which was highlighted when first creating the showroom and then keeping it up to date.

“The collaboration has been great,” says Anthony. “The Tarkett team has been incredibly supportive, providing us with samples and even helping with layout decisions. We’ve been able to create a space that’s flexible, which is crucial for us.”

“We regularly change the displays to keep things fresh and give clients the latest options. Sustainability is also a key factor in the selection process, and it’s something that Tarkett excels at with their ReStart® take-back program for recycling old flooring.”

The benefits are mutual. With so many of their products featured, Tarkett sales reps often use the showroom as a showpiece, bringing their own clients whose business is not cleanroom-related to view the vinyls in place. They have even been known to conduct sales meetings there, as part of a relationship that Arden is keen to continue building on.

“From a business perspective, the partnership with Tarkett has proved invaluable. Their range and quality far exceed what we can get from other suppliers, and their reliability is a huge asset for us. We know that working with them means we can meet the deadlines for our projects without surprises, which is a big deal in the construction industry.”

Architecture & Design Team

Tarkett Australia

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