The Silikal flooring system is not cheap. It is a very high quality flooring that will last a long time with no damages and hardly any need for repair. It is resistant to most all salts, chemicals, and acids; therefore, you will not have to worry about your floors being damaged and your hospital rooms being unavailable. Because this floor needs little if any work, you also will not have to ever worry about patients being disturbed because the flooring needs fixed. The flooring is available in a wide range of colors so that you can keep a consistent flow throughout the rooms and hallways. The Silikal flooring is also stain resistant, something that is very important in keeping patients calm when in rooms that blood, iodine and other scary looking things are often spilled.