Patient Room with LVT installed on the floor

FLOORING FOR HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

Flooring crafted for wellness as a priority for healing environments

OVERVIEW

Flooring Solutions for Healthcare Facilities That Last

From reducing noise in patient rooms to improving wayfinding in complex facilities, our solutions are built to support caregivers and patients through the healing journey. Our innovative products balance durability, acoustics, and comfort with imaginative design.

Modern patient room with wood looking LVT installed on floor

Hospitals and Acute Care

From emergency departments to surgical suites and patient rooms, hospitals require flooring that meets the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and durability.

Medical Office Buildings

Medical office buildings house a range of services, from outpatient clinics to specialty practices. These environments call for calm, comfortable aesthetics that reduce stress for patients and caregivers alike.

Behavioral Health Facilities

Behavioral health environments are designed to prioritize patient and staff safety, emotional well-being, and therapeutic support. Spaces must balance durability with a non-institutional feel while addressing ligature resistance, easy supervision, and the reduction of sensory overstimulation.

Medical Schools

Medical education environments blend learning, simulation, and research—all with high foot traffic and demanding schedules.

Veteran Hospitals

Veteran healthcare facilities serve individuals with a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional needs. These environments must be accessible, trauma-informed, and adaptable—supporting long-term care, rehabilitation, and mental health treatment.

BENEFITS OF MILLIKEN FLOORING FOR HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

When caregivers are supported and patients can rest, outcomes improve. That’s why flooring in healthcare environments must deliver more than just durability.

Durability

We deliver proven durability with WellBAC® cushion backing, which absorbs impact and extends carpet life by up to 50% compared to hardback products. For resilient solutions, our ProGuard™ MAX surface technology provides exceptional resistance to scuffs, stains, and scratches—without the need for waxes, sealers, or harsh chemicals. And with lifetime commercial warranties that protect both product and reputation, your designs are supported for the long haul.

Enhanced Comfort

Support long shifts and reduce strain with cushion-backed carpet and resilient flooring that absorbs impact— reducing muscle fatigue by 24% and heel impact loads by 30% compared to hard surface flooring without cushion.

Health and Wellness

Our carpet is PVC-Free, Red List Free, and crafted using low-VOC, responsibly sourced materials. Our resilient collections are designed with the same commitment—offering PVC-Free options specifically created for healthcare settings. By eliminating harmful chemicals, we help support safer, cleaner spaces for patients, caregivers, and communities. With 100% material transparency and alignment to the Living Building Challenge, we prioritize human health.

Superior Acoustic Performance

Create quieter, calmer environments with flooring that reduces in-room and through-floor noise by up to 50%, compared to hardback products, promoting peaceful spaces for patients and improved HCAHPS scores.

Easy, Effective Cleanability

OBEX™ entrance flooring is engineered to trap and remove up to 98% of dirt and moisture at the threshold—reducing the spread of contaminants throughout your facility. Easy to clean, simple to replace, and built to perform in high-traffic areas, OBEX™ helps create safer, healthier spaces.

FEATURED COLLECTIONS

TOP FLOORING COLLECTIONS FOR HEALTHCARE SPACES

Every healthcare space is unique. That’s why these collections offer versatile designs and performance features to fit a wide range of care settings—from waiting rooms to patient floors.

En Plein Air

The En Plein Air collection is designed with both people and the planet in mind. As our third PVC-Free collection, it reflects our commitment to creating healthier indoor environments without compromising design. Inspired by the fluid, expressive nature of outdoor painting, these designs bring a sense of movement, tranquility and connection to any space. Combining well-being with artistic influence, this collection proves that great design can be both beautiful and responsible.

Merge Forward

Where sustainability meets performance. PVC-Free and Red List Free, Merge Forward is a resilient flooring collection designed to support cleaner, quieter healthcare environments without compromising on style or durability. Inspired by the natural strength and beauty of mangrove forests, this in-stock solution delivers elevated design, acoustic comfort, and long-term value for today’s health-focused spaces.

reception area with gray Messa LVT installed on Floor

Mesa

Inspired by Chile’s coastal desert, Mesa blends natural beauty with resilient performance. With wood and stone visuals across two patterns—Tierra and Mar—this PVC-Free Red List Free collection offers a grounded, calming aesthetic for healthcare environments. Built for durability with a 20-mil wear layer and glue-down construction, Mesa stands up to the demands of high-traffic spaces while supporting your sustainability-minded design goals.

Seating area with Fortified Foundations LVT flooring

Fortified Foundations 2.5MM

Versatile, durable, and thoughtfully designed, Fortified Foundations offers a wide array of wood, stone, abstract, and textile visuals that bring warmth and clarity to healthcare spaces. With proven performance in a 2.5mm resilient construction, this collection seamlessly coordinates with Milliken carpet for cohesive, flexible design. Ideal for high-traffic environments, it blends art and science to support both aesthetics and function in healing spaces.

Heavy Meta

A new perspective on material that has defined the modern age. Heavy Meta explores the transformative power of pressure, reaction, and time—reimagining metal not as a rigid industrial element, but as a medium capable of surprising beauty. This collection captures the tension between strength and surrender, with patterns that reflect metal pushed to its edge and reshaped by unseen catalysts. The result? A series of carpet designs that channel raw energy, unexpected elegance, and a bold, modern aesthetic that thrives in contrast.

Obex™ Identity Tile

OBEX™ Identity Tiles combine the performance of our entry system with the design flexibility of PrintWorks™ technology—enabling custom branding and messaging that seamlessly integrates into surrounding carpet tile. Installed just like standard OBEX tiles, they offer the same protection against dirt and moisture, with the added opportunity for site-specific visual impact. Prefer a ready-made option? Standard OBEX tiles deliver the same performance without customization.

Obex™ Bar

OBEX™ Bars are designed with a unique aluminum click-in system for simple modular installation executed on premises. Bars feature a wider textile strip for increased performance, handling dirt, and moisture. They are available in a variety of materials, including Mono, CutX, and Cut.

Obex™ Grid

OBEX™ Grids were engineered to connect, creating an easy‑to‑use modular system that works well for any entrance. Grids are constructed from a durable vinyl material and allow for OBEX™ Mono and CutX material inserts. They can be used in both interior and exterior applications.

SUSTAINABILITY

PRIORITIZING MATERIAL HEALTH

We believe healthier materials lead to healthier spaces. That’s why we’re committed to eliminating harmful substances and advancing transparency in our flooring solutions. Our collections are thoughtfully crafted to support health-focused environments through responsible material choices, low VOCs, and full product transparency. We proudly offer Red List Free and PVC-Free products, verified to meet standards for chemical transparency and safety. These collections undergo rigorous third-party certifications, reflecting our dedication to responsible material sourcing and environmental stewardship.

EXPLORE SUSTAINABLE CERTIFIED PRODUCTS

ACCESS YOUR MILLIKEN TOOLS

MyAccount

Check Order Status

Sample Studio

Order a Sample

DOL Login

Customize Your Design

EXPLORE OUR RESOURCES

My Room Tool

Use our visualizer to see different flooring options or design your dream space

Purchasing Made Easy

We partner with leading cooperatives to streamline the procurement process for healthcare facilities. Whether you're working through a Group Purchasing Organization or a cooperative contract, Milliken offers flexible options to meet your needs.

See Our Flooring in Action

Discover how Milliken helped transform Oakland International Airport’s busiest terminal—installing high-performance carpet and recycling over 50,000 square feet through a powerful circular partnership.

Your guide to the latest softening wood trends

Discover how Merge Forward is redefining flooring with its PVC-free, Red List-free design. This collection embraces the softening wood trend with subtle, sophisticated visuals that blend performance and sustainability. Learn how Merge Forward combines exceptional durability with environmentally conscious design to elevate any space.

Merge Forward Your Guide to the Latest Softening Wood Flooring Trends

VIEW MORE STORIES