Commercial Flooring Know How – Four Failsafe Tips

Flooring for your commercial space is an investment, so we want you to be sure you are making the right choice. Below are our best four tips for choosing the right flooring for your space:

1 Durability
Durability is a consideration when choosing floor coverings for any application, however it becomes even more important when considering commercial spaces. Durability of different products will depend on the type of use and can be affected by the nature of the business, so in addition to the volume of traffic in the space, consider the type of traffic, trolleys, machine movements, potential impacts such heat, cold, moisture, spills and cuts.

2 Maintenance and Repair
There are obviously many factors that contribute to the wear and tear of flooring and there are two elements to this. The first is often not the traffic itself that is the most damaging to the floor covering, but rather the dust, stones and debris which sticks to shoes and flooring. The second is considering how likely damage is to occur and when it does – how easily can this be repaired or replaced. Products such as carpet tiles are designed for easy repair and replacement.

3 Installation
The quality of the installation is critical. Products which are installed incorrectly or with a low standard of workmanship are much more likely to be damaged and wear more quickly. So, choose an installer with experience specific to commercial flooring and be sure to discuss the layout and plan for installation to ensure the best possible placement of any seams or joins.

4 Return on Investment
Price is always a factor when choosing flooring for your commercial space. In considering the first three points, a greater investment upfront may save significant costs in maintenance and repair or it may be better to consider a lower investment with a shorter lifecycle.

The wonderful news is, there are so many great commercial flooring options, there are options for all spaces, styles and budgets.