Barrier-free living means designing living spaces so that they are easily accessible and comfortable to use for everyone, regardless of age, physical limitations or mobility. This involves much more than just wider doors or threshold-free transitions. An often underestimated but crucial aspect is the floor covering. It plays a central role in safety, freedom of movement and quality of life. In this article, we show you what really matters when choosing and designing flooring in a barrier-free living environment – and how functionality, slip resistance and modern design can be harmoniously combined.

Whether you are renovating, redesigning or completely refurbishing, the key question with older floor coverings is often: does the old floor have to be removed, or can it simply be covered? Both solutions have different advantages and disadvantages and have a noticeable impact on effort, costs and sustainability. In this article, we show you what is important when making a decision – and what strengths modern design floor coverings such as CERAMIN® have to offer.

Sustainable construction and renovation stand for environmentally friendly, resource-efficient and healthy living. More and more people want to create living spaces that function well in the long term and reduce their impact on the environment. These five tips will help you make informed decisions and integrate sustainability into every project, step by step.