Commercial Flooring Design Trends in Medical Offices
There was a time when almost every medical center had square vinyl tiles or sheet vinyl throughout the office. Today’s options are varied and rarely do you see the same flooring throughout the facility even in a small practice. Commercial flooring design trends lean toward modern, clean, and functional rather than just clean and practical […]
Choosing Medical Office Flooring for Health & Safety
Medical office flooring is more than just something to walk on. Healthcare facilities, more than any other industry, need flooring that is non-slip and easy to clean. Patient safety and health is paramount to running successful medical offices. So, what questions should you be asking your commercial flooring company or designer about flooring options for […]
Choosing the Best Restaurant Flooring
As we said in part one of this mini-blog series (click here if you missed it), the best restaurant flooring is often several different flooring materials. And, although there are many great commercial flooring options, some work better in certain areas. Today we’ll look at some of the options to consider for your lobby or […]
Best Flooring Materials for Restaurants – Part 1
As a commercial flooring company, we’ve often been asked what the best flooring materials for restaurants are. And, our response is always, that depends. Probably not the quick answer you were looking for, however, it’s true. There really is not one best material for a restaurant’s flooring. In fact, some eating establishments have three or […]
Hotel Flooring Trends
There are two hotel flooring trends that we’re seeing emerge. One is in higher priced hotels and the other in more moderate rate hotels. In upscale hotels, we’re installing luxury vinyl planks throughout the lobby, guest eating areas, and other public spaces. In moderate modern style hotels, we’re installing resilient flooring in the guest rooms […]
Modern Flooring for Today’s Hotels
If it’s time to remodel your hotel or you’re building a new hotel, you may be wondering what the best flooring for hotels is today. And, like so many businesses, rarely is there one best flooring for every space in your hotel. Most hotels have a combination of carpet, tile, and resilient flooring. Here are […]
Is it Time for New School Flooring?
According to the National Education Association (NEA), “…over 50% of school buildings in America are older than 50 years old, leading to unsafe conditions …” Although the details of what makes the building unsafe includes things like air quality, it also speaks to physical infrastructure like school flooring. Flooring can contribute to unsafe conditions in […]
Best Flooring for Schools
Whether you’re a small preschool or a larger private or public school, you know your flooring won’t last forever. If it’s time for new flooring, understanding what is the best flooring for schools can feel like a daunting task. In short, you probably want something that can withstand heavy traffic, spills, and is safe for […]
Wood-Look Commercial Flooring for Retail Businesses – Part 2
There are countless options when you begin to look at the materials, colors and styles of flooring for retail businesses. If, as you look around, wood-look flooring is something you’re considering for your retail establishment, it’s important that you understand the pros and cons of various materials. Once you do, you can make the right […]
Wood-Look Commercial Flooring Options for Retail Businesses – Part 1
When speaking with a retail business, we’re often asked about wood-look commercial flooring. Years ago, your only option for something that looked like wood was real wood or laminate. However, with today’s new products, you have many more including luxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile, and engineered wood in addition to laminate and real hardwood. These […]