For the longest time, it was deemed that carpets should never be installed in commercial spaces because they were too fragile and would quickly wear down, resulting in a short lifespan and a less pleasing or professional look. That, however, was many decades ago. Today, modern technology has allowed for the production of carpets just for commercial businesses. Walk into any gym, exercise room, weightlifting arena, garage, warehouse, or airport, and you will find carpets made from nylon fibers and polypropylene that are tough and durable. These are the advantages of commercial carpet.
When choosing a commercial carpet, you will be looking for a carpet that is not only durable, but that will also adds value to your commercial space. It does this by showcasing the right appearance that your business needs. Everything about carpeting matters: color, design, patterns, layout, appearance – all along with durability and ease of maintenance. Carpet is the flooring of choice for offices, conference rooms, offices, reception areas, and hallways. What are some of the advantages of commercial carpets?
DESIGN AND AESTHETICS
Commercial broadloom carpet offers a range of appealing aesthetics. This includes lighter carpets that can enhance a room’s spacious appearance and extensive pattern options that can help a space appear more dynamic. Repeating patterns are pleasing to the eye and can be used very effectively to guide guests around a space subconsciously. There are many styles and designs of carpets for different commercial spaces; for example, nylon carpets are ideal for the entrance and hallways where the foot traffic is high, but wool carpets, with their superb aesthetics, are great for the lobby and offices. When choosing commercial carpets, you will also need to take into account the professionalism your carpeting portrays to clients and staff.
The advantages of commercial carpets today include technological innovations that can enhance the carpet’s appearance in your workspace and also lend it a longer life. Carpet tile? Broadloom carpet? Broadloom is still very popular when choosing commercial carpet because it is softer and cushions feet when walking better. Both broadloom carpets and tiles are easy to maintain.
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ABSORPTION OF NOISES
The amount of noise in any commercial business can be distracting and distract workers from being efficient. Offices can often be quite loud places. Staff is required to move around and consult with each other frequently. Hard flooring options, like hardwood and tile, don’t just make the noise of footsteps audible; they can also echo every other little noise that can be heard throughout the space. This includes ringing phones, voices, keyboard typing, and filing cabinets opening and closing. It can make a space inefficient.
One of the biggest advantages of commercial carpet is that it absorbs noises and sounds. This means that you won’t hear the traffic of most footsteps, and when you do, they’ll be much less noticeable. As well, other noises won’t tend to reverberate into other spaces. Along with its other attributes, commercial carpets can be a significant help as a noise reducer.
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MAINTENANCE
Keeping carpeting clean is not only an aesthetics issue but also a health issue. Especially in today’s world, you cannot overstate the importance of cleanliness and presenting a healthy environment for clients and staff. Besides absorbing noise, carpets can also absorb a variety of pollutants, which will need to be thoroughly cleaned.
Cleaning carpets doesn’t require harmful chemicals that can impact staff, clients, and customers with allergies, asthma, or other breathing issues. Harsh chemicals can be a major trigger for those with these conditions. Being able to keep a space free of these chemicals by using carpet and green carpet solutions does two things. It helps your space stay more eco-friendly, which is a great selling point. It also helps keep your staff safer and healthier, which helps them and you.
Commercial broadloom carpet that’s rated for certain levels of foot traffic retains its look for an incredibly long time. Maintaining it is relatively easy. This isn’t a residential carpet; cleaning it can be a chore. Your maintenance staff will be able to clean a commercial carpet swiftly for years without causing it to wear.
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COST-EFFECTIVENESS
Another of the advantages of choosing commercial carpet is the fact that it is less expensive than many other flooring solutions. Cleaning carpet regularly can extend a carpet’s useful life. Having commercial carpeting cleaned is generally less expensive than doing the same with other flooring types.
Even though carpets need regular vacuuming and perhaps an annual shampoo, the overall cost of maintenance is not exorbitant. And even though carpets need regular vacuuming, this only applies to the busy areas; areas where there is less foot traffic, can be cleaned when they get dirty. If well looked after, carpets can last a long time.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
It may seem obvious to point out that carpet is a soft surface. Installation of the commercial broadloom carpet also utilizes a layer of padding underneath the carpet. You won’t really notice it as you walk, but the combination of padding and softness will save a lot of wear and tear on your joints. This helps staff feel more comfortable and stay more focused on a day-to-day basis. It will also help older staff, clients, and customers all feel more comfortable in a space.
Beyond this, it can also increase physical safety. A fall on hardwood or hard tile can cause extensive injury. A fall on a carpet with padding underneath can mitigate some of that injury. In some cases, what would have been a broken bone on a hard floor may just be a bruise on a padded carpet.
You’re also much less likely to slip on a carpet in the first place. Any spill or slick surface – even just on freshly cleaned tile that’s been thoroughly dried – can risk a slip and fall incident. By its nature, carpet has a texture that drastically reduces any chance of a slip.
This is one of the hidden advantages of commercial carpets. An injury can result in lost staff time or – worse yet – a lawsuit from staff, clients, or customers. Oftentimes, this exposure to liability can irreparably harm a business. Flooring that reduces both the risk of a slip and the extent of any injury can pay for itself many times over by the situations it helps prevent.
CONCLUSION
Work with a commercial flooring company that has extensive experience in many types of flooring. There are commercial carpets for all budgets and personal preferences. The East Coast Flooring & Interiors team is ready and able to point you in the right direction on these advantages and help you realize your aesthetic goals in a beautiful way. Contact us today at 1-954-626-8053.