Best Waiting Room Chairs For A Medical Office

Finding the best waiting room chairs for a medical office has different requirements than a standard office. Because many of the medical practices require antimicrobial/antibacterial components to their upholstery, your options may be limited. These types of upholsteries are generally more expensive than standard vinyl and fabrics. Making sure you have all of the required information, prior to making a purchase, will ensure a smart purchase is made.

Things To Consider

Double Rub Ratings

Not all upholstery is the same. This is important to consider when buying commercial quality furniture. Medical practices not only deal with high traffic, but have more strict cleaning requirements than an average office space. Checking your upholsteries double rub rating will give you a good idea how durable that particular upholstery is.

A double rub rating is an industry standard that comes from the fabric wearability code. This process is performed with a piece of heavy canvas being rubbed back and forth on a piece of upholstery. The back and forth motion is called a double rub. Office grade minimums are 15,000, but we recommend starting at 30,000+. This will ensure your upholstery holds up to the wear and tear your waiting room furniture is likely to experience.

Antimicrobial / Antibacterial Components

Prevention is always the best way to limit issues arising with bacteria and microbe growth on upholstered furniture. You should always verify that the upholstery you have selected has real antimicrobial and antibacterial components.

If you prefer fabric instead of vinyl, you should consider Crypton upholsteries. Crypton is the only fabric that is resistant to stains, water, fungal, and bacterial growth. With their most recent  2.0 technology, the new process will not affect the look or feel of the fabric.

Check Upholstery Colors In Your Space

The rise of computers and commerce on the internet has opened the door to more selection than ever. Color options feel almost limitless and new high definition photography has made images found online look real. The truth, however, is that while manufacturers have done their best with photography, everyone sees a slightly different variation on their computer. Not only that, but lighting can significantly impact how a color is seen in your space. Many of the items you find online that have a wide selection of upholstery options are made to order and cannot be returned. I highly recommend taking the time to request samples before making your purchase.