Commercial Floors - Tough, Hardwearing Options

Quality commercial flooring products include resilient floors, linoleum and hardwood as well as carpet. The type of commercial floor covering needed is dependent on the performance requirements of the particular area and the features of the flooring material.

Stationary objects like furniture can be positioned on vinyl tiles. For industrial buildings where heavy rolling loads are used, install tough sheet vinyl floor tiles made from engineered polymers. It can handle weight and recover from indentations.

Installing linoleum floors commercially is a sensible decision. They are resistant to gouging and may be installed in high traffic areas. Check out premium epoxy adhesives, seam sealers and a color integrated vinyl or rubber wall base and trim. Resistance to permanent staining and discoloration as well as easy maintenance are significant factors in choosing commercial flooring for retail stores.

Cross-ply wood planks and strips are engineered for dimensional stability. Wooden parquet tiles are impregnated with acrylic - built to last. The insulating and acoustical properties of cork flooring help absorb sound in areas where reduced noise is an issue.

Glazed and unglazed commercial floor tile in ceramic and porcelain have been popular with builders for many years. They are practical, decorative and highly rated with respect to impact damage, abrasion and moisture resistance.

Residential carpeting manufacturers also produce commercial grade carpets with proven durability and flexibility, in modular squares or broadloom widths.

For safety at public entryways, school hallways and office corridors a non slip surface, such as rubber flooring, is necessary. For sensitive working environments, commercial floors that dissipate static are important.

Brand name manufacturers offer a variety of commercial flooring with finishes that have characteristic advantages and disadvantages. Choose from styles that such as interlocking commercial tiles made from recycled PVC. More natural flooring choices include marble, granite and slate known for their versatility, hardness and exceptional beauty.

Colors and patterns have a significant impact on a floors appearance and can help hide stains and soil. Use a combination of neutral and accent colors for creative flexibility to create a non-institutional look. A high quality stain repelling sealer is recommended with spray of dry buffing optional.

For UK customers - Surface Quest are specialists in floor cleaning, industrial floor preparation, floor painting, grinding and shot blasting.