Commercial Flooring
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What type of floors are commercial?
Popular choices for commercial flooring include concrete, laminate and vinyl, rubber, carpet and steel grating. Each of these have their own benefits and drawbacks, so the key to success in finding the right commercial flooring for your business is determining what your particular priorities and special needs are and then finding the flooring that matches those needs the best. Keep in mind, that not only are you looking for commercial flooring that functions the best for your business needs, but your “groundwork” also needs to reflect an image that will promote the success of your business.
Are commercial floors for high traffic?
Some of the things to consider when choosing commercial flooring are the amount of traffic that the floor will see, how much wear and tear is expected and whether or not safety issues will be a concern. In addition, different commercial environments such as retail, entertainment, leisure and athletic spas will require types of flooring that create certain atmospheres or ambience. Whereas, industrial, office and public sector environments will want to look at a more functional and practical appearance.
Are concrete floors good for commercial uses?
However, it has become rather trendy to install something like Concrete Flooring in restaurants or clothing store establishments. It can be painted with bright colors and attractive designs to match the image intent of the business. However, concrete is porous, so it must be covered with a sealant to prevent damage from chemicals or stains. Although, it may not be very comfortable for employees to stand on all day, it is cost effective and durable.
What types of flooring are good for commercial installations?
If your business is an office, retail store, restaurant or other leisure facility, vinyl or laminate may be a good choice for your commercial flooring. Not only are they practical, durable, stain resistant and easy to clean, they are also attractive and affordable. It is easy to give your business establishment a luxurious look and feel with a laminated replica of marble, stone or hardwood at a fraction of the cost of these other materials.
Is rubber flooring good for commercial applications?
Sports and exercise facility owners are beginning to take a look at rubber flooring with increasing popularity. Rubber flooring has always been a good choice for the industrial sector, but for good reason other sectors such as hospitals and schools are seeing the benefits of rubber flooring with its naturally water-proof, stain-resistant and comfortable to walk on features. The fact that rubber flooring is incredibly durable also makes it a good choice for areas that receive high traffic. It does not have a luxurious look, but in some cases that may be appropriate for the business image.
Is carpeting good for commercial applications?
Carpet has a way of portraying the most luxurious and classy feel, but it definitely has its drawbacks. It is very hard to keep clean in areas of high traffic and it is not as resistant to wear and tear as would be desirable for normal commercial floor maintenance. It is an excellent insulator, not only to heat/cold but also to sound. This might be an important feature for businesses like hotels or office buildings. However, it can get expensive to continually have to replace carpets damaged from moisture or stains.
Is solid hardwood flooring good for commercial applications?
Hardwood offers timeless beauty and presents an image of quality and value, but it also can be a high maintenance product. A better choice for businesses that are looking for beauty and lower maintenance might be ceramic tile. Not only is it easy to clean, it is also waterproof. If it is important to your business image to present itself as eco-friendly, you might look at bamboo, cork or linoleum as your commercial flooring selection. Not only are bamboo and cork grown and manufactured quickly, causing less damage to the environment, they are also recyclable.
Steel grating is normally used in an industrial setting as it affords the most protection against slips and falls. When your commercial flooring requires safety as its most important feature, steel grating is what you will want to look at.
What colors are popular for commercial applications?
Once you have decided what type of commercial flooring your business needs, you need to give the same amount of consideration to your choice of color. Some materials offer more choices with regard to color than other products. But your choice of colors and patterns will reflect on important aspects of your business image. Your sense of professionalism, the uniqueness of your business and your statement of style and creativity. Another thing to consider is how the choice of color in your commercial flooring will affect your employees. Some colors are known to inspire more productivity than other colors. Bright fluorescent colors might be fine for an art gallery or trendy clothing store, but in an office environment may stifle productivity as they are actually known to antagonize the brain. Certain shades of blue and green offer a soothing, calming environment which would be great for a dentist’s office, but if you want your employees to be creative such as in an advertising agency, you might want to accent with certain shades of red, orange or yellow.
