Make Sure Your Flooring is Done Correctly by Avoiding these Common Mistakes
How long has it been since you had that floor installed? Has it been long enough to make it look that bad? First, remember you’re not alone. Other building owners and administrators have felt this way in the past. The simple truth is that you probably made a few mistakes along the way that led you to a flooring disaster, but a quick look at what to avoid in the future can help your floors look amazing well after they’re installed.
Mistake #1 – Failing to Select the Right Floor
There are some gorgeous commercial flooring choices out there, and many of them fit your budget perfectly. The problem? Not all of them fit the needs of that space well. Carefully evaluating how that portion of the building is used is critical to selecting the right floor to meet your needs. In some areas, flooring that can stand up to regular water exposure is an absolute must. In others, flooring that will look great despite the heavy traffic is essential. Talk to your flooring company about the type of space you’re having redone, then look at your options.
Mistake #2 – Failing to Upgrade Installation
The type of floor you choose is important, but how it is installed is just as important. If you can pay for an upgrade anywhere in your budget, this is easily the place you want to do it. Add an extra floor drain if it’s necessary to make cleaning easier. Go with the higher budget padding for the carpet. The more you spend here, the more you’ll decrease your maintenance costs in the long run.
Mistake #3 – Failing to Provide Maintenance Staff with Tools, Training, and Time
Your maintenance staff is going to be taking care of that new flooring. They can’t do it with the tools they have right now. They may not even know how to do it. You may not be paying them enough to do it. Change the equation, and you’ll have a floor that lasts longer and looks fantastic throughout its lifespan. Simple things like providing walk-off mats to reduce dirt and water, buying higher quality floor cleaning tools like vacuums and mops, and ensuring maintenance staff have the time necessary to do an amazing job with floor cleaning is essential to perfect floors.
The last thing you want is another floor remodel. Keep your floors looking great by paying attention BEFORE you install. Contact East Coast Flooring to learn more about our commercial floor choices that might meet your building’s needs.