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Slip resistant internal floor finishes
	Capital cost £/m2	Net present value for 60 £/m2	Expected service life years
Resilient flooring
Slip resistant vinyl sheet flooring to BS EN 649 and BS EN 13845, minimum 2mm thick;	27	636	15
Slip resistant vinyl sheet flooring to BS EN 649 and BS EN 13845, minimum 3mm thick; grit particles throughout the thickness; Use class 34/43 for very heavy commercial use, installed to BS 8203	37	645	20

Synthetic resin
Three-pack polyurethane resin floor system to BS 8204-6, minimum 4mm thick incorporating hard angular aggregate throughout. For heavy duty commercial use.	28	661	10
Three pack epoxy resin floor system to BS 8204-6, 2-4mm thick incorporating hard angular aggregate throughout. For heavy duty commercial use.	37.5	651	25

Ceramic tiles
Quarry tiles to BS EN 14411 Group A1, with enhanced slip resistance throughout, 15mm thick minimum. Installation to BS 5385.	80	668	60+
Unglazed, ceramic floor tiles to BS EN 14411, with enhanced slip resistance; carborundum aggregate throughout the body of the tile; 8mm thick minimum. Installation to BS 5385.	48	629	60+
A discount rate of 3% is used to calculate net present values. Life-cycle costs include capital costs for the flooring surface only, component replacement, commercial cleaning regime and an allowance for minor repairs. Ceramic tiles include for regrouting. A cost analysis based on project specific information is essential for a realistic best value appraisal. This analysis is generic, SRVs have not been stated to avoid being misleading. SRVs should be confirmed for individual products by the manufacturer or independent testing. BLP provides latent defect warranties for buildings www.blpinsurance.com.