Busy environments such as healthcare, hospitality or education settings are exposed to heavy foot traffic and movement of wheeled equipment, with the interior walls constantly at the receiving end of damaging impacts.

While external walls are typically of robust construction, walls that divide interior spaces are often made of lighter grade materials, making them prone to damage. While this damage might not compromise the integrity of the wall, it does create an unsightly aesthetic that’s often difficult to restore.

Wall protection systems are designed to protect walls in high-traffic areas from damage, scratches, bumps, rubs or any other kind of contact from people or equipment.

Wall protection systems installed early in any building project are guaranteed to deliver a compelling return on investment in three key areas: 

1. Customer experience

How the customer feels about the sum of their interactions with a business is the key driver of customer retention, lifetime value and brand loyalty.

For busy organisations with high foot and equipment traffic, wall damage is often highly visible and diminishes the overall customer experience as it creates an impression of lack of care, financial hardship, and sloppy maintenance. It is human nature to assume that lack of care in one part of an operation is reflected in other parts as well.

2. Reduced maintenance

Interior walls in busy environments continually suffer from wear and tear, and prevention of damage is simpler and more cost-effective than repair. Wall protection systems are an effective solution to a long-term problem that results in greatly reduced ongoing maintenance and lower operating expenses.

3. Improved safety

In addition to minimising damage, high-value-add wall protection systems such as illuminated handrails and bump rails increase visibility and safety in installed areas, and reduce the risk of work-related injuries and accidents. 

Wall surfaces are rarely cleaned but constantly touched; in the absence of effective sanitisation protocols, these surfaces can become a health hazard. Wall protection systems with anti-microbial coatings are increasingly popular as an effective defence against germs.

As an architect, builder, or property manager, you’re probably familiar with expansion joint covers, stair tread nosing and tactile indicators from Latham Australia. You may not, however, be aware that Latham also offers a full range of wall protection products including:

  • Handrails  
  • Bump rails 
  • Illuminated handrails and bump rails 
  • Corner guards 
  • Wall sheets 

All wall protection products from Latham are superbly engineered, extremely durable, fully customisable, and available in a range of colours to complement the aesthetic of your interior project.  

Check out Latham Wall Protection Systems catalogue.