Creating the right feel for your company is key, and whether you’re looking to remodel your existing space or you’re creating a brand new one, the flooring you select will set the tone for your entire office. There are lots of good flooring options available, and while no single choice meets the needs of every business perfectly, selecting one that offers real benefits for a commercial space is nothing short of a must. What affordable commercial flooring options might meet the needs of your business? Take a closer look at a few different types.
Laminate Flooring
Whether you’re hoping to create the feel of stone or hardwood, laminate flooring is the ideal choice in a commercial setting. It’s affordable even for large spaces, and it sets the tone as soon as customers or clients walk through the door. Available in a number of different styles, patterns, colors, and designs, you’ll easily be able to select a laminate that you love and that matches the existing fixtures in your space. Best of all, though, is that it’s easy for your custodial staff to clean and maintain, no matter how much foot traffic you experience on a daily basis. Laminate has a solid surface coating that is slip, stain, and scratch resistant, so you’ll get a number of years out of your flooring choice before you need to update it. Moreover, it doesn’t fade with exposure to UV light over time, so even if a sunny window sets the tone for your space, you don’t have to worry about that bright, natural light damaging your flooring choice.
Cork
Cork flooring is becoming more popular than ever both in residential and commercial applications and for good reason. It’s versatile, durable, and it can actually help you meet your green business goals. Cork flooring is made from the bark of cork oak trees. The tree isn’t permanently damaged during the harvest process. In fact, the bark grows back over a ten-year period. With a lifespan of up to 500 years, each tree can yield at least 50 harvests, and that means the material for thousands of floors.
The eco-friendly nature of this flooring choice isn’t its only benefit, though. Many companies that need a non-slip texture even when wet or added soundproofing turn to this choice for its unique properties. Cork flooring is a great insulator, and it offers excellent stability. It’s also available in a range of colors, patterns, textures, and designs
Cork is relatively easy to install, clean, and maintain. Cleaning simply requires sweeping or vacuuming. Maintenance is fairly straightforward as well. Best of all, it’s an affordable option that will be quite durable for your company.
Carpet
Commercial carpet remains a popular flooring option primarily because of its affordability, low maintenance, and moderate durability. Commercial carpet is now regularly installed in garages, gyms, exercise rooms, spas, weight lifting rooms, and warehouses. Like regular carpet, commercial carpet is also available in many patterns, colors, and styles.
The key to getting a great commercial carpet is to select carpets made from nylon fibers that are extremely durable and tough; these nylon carpets are ideal for commercial businesses and can withstand all types of foot and roller traffic with ease.
While carpet may seem like a fairly standard choice, it’s also a great solution with lots of options depending on what you hope to achieve with your business flooring. It can also be quite durable for more than a decade, giving you peace of mind in your office space.
Carpet Tiles
If you love the look of carpet but you’re not quite sure that should be your only option, carpet tiles are a good choice as well. Carpet tiles, also known as square carpets or modular carpets, are small squares that have been cut from rolls and can be adhered together to make a full carpet. Carpet tiles are available in various sizes and shapes.
Carpet tiles can be utilized as an alternative to wall-to-wall carpeting. They are easy to install and maintain and have the same features as regular carpets. They’re easily installed at a fairly low cost, and there’s not quite as much waste in the process, helping you save some money. They’re easy to remove as well. Damage to one segment doesn’t mean you have to remove the entire flooring choice.
Carpet tile flooring is more expensive than broadloom carpet, but it is still relatively affordable. While carpet tile can cost up to 50% more than broadloom carpet, it offers a lower cost of installation that narrows the price gap. Carpet tile is a more efficient choice, especially in large, open areas. It holds up well in high-traffic areas, including retail spaces, corporate offices, and stain-prone restaurants, since stained or worn tiles can be replaced individually.
Vinyl
A perennially popular flooring material, vinyl is relatively inexpensive, water-resistant, and durable. It also requires very little ongoing maintenance. It is available in many styles and designs and colors, often mimicking marble, stone, or concrete but at a more affordable cost. It can withstand significant wear and tear from foot and roller traffic that is common in a commercial business.
Vinyl flooring is very versatile and can be installed in the lobby, alley, entrance, and office. The best part of vinyl flooring is that cleaning is a breeze. You can either sweep the dirt or vacuum the flooring; if there are dirt or scuff marks, all you need is a wet mop and a mild detergent.
Commercial vinyl flooring is available as a sheet, tile, and plank. The affordability and exceptional durability of vinyl flooring make it a low-cost option that is most prominent in the economy to mid-scale market.
Tiles
Ceramic and porcelain tiles have come a long way for commercial applications. Unlike the old-fashioned tiles of the past that cracked easily and looked tacky, the latest tiles are elegant, durable, stain resistant, easy to clean, and very durable.
Commercial tiles are sturdy and thick making them ideal for high-traffic areas. They are available in a wide range of shapes, styles, designs, and patterns; in fact, tiles can mimic hardwood, stone, or marble and look just as glamorous. With good maintenance, tiles can easily last several decades. Cleaning usually requires a quick sweep or a wet mop to restore the aesthetics. If you are looking for a cost-effective solution for your business, tile is an excellent option.
Selecting a Floor to Meet Your Needs
East Coast Flooring & Interiors understands the challenges your company faces now. As the leading South Florida professional flooring company, we are experienced in helping business owners balance budget constraints with the desire for high-quality flooring options, and are dedicated to ensuring your installation process is smooth and trouble-free. With a large selection of flooring products from leading manufacturers, including Masland, Fabrica, Roca, Daltile, and Armstrong, we can handle any design issue and meet any budget constraint.
Stop by our showroom, or contact us at East Coast Flooring & Interiors today at 954.266.0789 to discover more ways our affordable flooring can transform your commercial space.
