Why Choose Commercial Flooring over Residential Flooring

Are you working on a project for a new facility or renovating an existing one? You may be considering why you should select commercial flooring rather than residential flooring especially when you review the options and costs. Commercial flooring tends to be more expensive than residential flooring choices, but there are several reasons why it makes more sense to choose commercial-grade products including these three key reasons below.

Commercial flooring inside the CoxHealth Super Clinic in Springfield, MO

Durability

Commercial spaces like corporate offices or healthcare settings tend to experience higher traffic and carry more weight compared to residential spaces so commercial flooring must be designed to hold up to the wear and tear of more usage and continue to last for many years.

Cleanability

Commercial settings are more frequently cleaned so flooring needs to be able to endure a variety of harsh cleaning products. It is important to review what products you plan to use and confirm the flooring you have selected can be cleaned repeatedly without becoming damaged by those products. The great news is that manufacturers continue to produce new

Soundproofing

Many commercial spaces are looking to reduce noise levels which can be achieved though flooring like specialized rubber or synthetic options.

Grooms Office Environments Kitchen with Eon LVT by Shaw Contract

We recently replaced the flooring in our own Grooms Office Environments kitchen. The new flooring is LVT (aka Luxury Vinyl Tile) called Eon by Shaw Contract.  We are always testing out new products like flooring, wall coverings, and commercial furniture in our showroom in Springfield, MO to see what might work best for our clients and try out the latest products and trends.

Need help selecting the right flooring for your facility? Our team of experienced designers can work with you to create the facility of your dreams from flooring to commercial furniture selection to complete office design and space planning. Contact us today to discuss your project!