Whether you’re building a new facility, remodeling your existing space, or it’s just time for new floors, you have many options. There was a time when the primary church flooring options were either wood or natural stone. However, today’s churches are different than those built decades ago. They have different areas, and sometimes, that means different flooring options throughout your facility. Of course, different flooring materials have different pros and cons which we’ll cover in relation to churches and worship facilities. For part one, we’re going to cover three of the most common types of flooring found in churches.
Hardwood
Although we love hardwood floors, we don’t often recommend installing them in a new church facility. Although if you’re remodeling a historic church, then hardwood may be the right option. Of all the church flooring options, there are simply too many cons. Perhaps the biggest is wood and water don’t mix and when drinks are spilled during service, they may not get cleaned up in a timely manner leading to damage. They also need fairly regular sanding and refinishing which is an additional expense and time challenge. On the plus side, assuming your floors don’t sustain water damage, they can last as long as your building. Wood floors also help sound travel and it’s comfortable to walk and stand on. If you are building a new facility and are going to have a small chapel for weddings, you may want to splurge for hardwood in that space.
Natural Stone
Many older churches have natural stone flooring. There are many reasons for this. Natural stone is durable, water resistant, and will last the life of your building. However, it can also be slippery when wet. Plus, if you’re building a new facility or remodeling your existing space, you’ll find that natural stone, like granite and marble, are almost always too expensive for church budgets today. Another con is that natural stone can lead to difficult acoustics as it doesn’t absorb sound. On the plus side, it will last forever and requires little maintenance. Natural stone may be a good option for an entryway or in bathrooms.
Carpet
There are many pros to carpet. Carpet is budget friendly and comes in many styles and colors. When you choose carpet squares you can replace squares as they are damaged or stained. It’s also one of the few church flooring options that works in almost all spaces in modern churches. And, it’s acoustically friendly. Of course, one of the drawbacks is that when coffee or drinks are spilled, it requires a carpet cleaner to get it truly clean. Carpets are most popular in the worship center, children’s areas, and gathering spaces. Some churches choose carpet for the offices too.
Seer Flooring Offers Many of the Best Church Flooring Options
Whether you want one of the commercial flooring options discussed in today’s blog or something else, Seer Flooring can help. Call us today to schedule your consultation to help you choose the right flooring option or options for your church facility. In addition to working directly with churches, we work with contractors, remodelers and designers in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and as far south as Sarasota. Call us at (727) 469-7963 or fill out our contact form today.