In addition to selecting a beautiful flooring solution for your Retail, Hospitality and Healthcare environment, careful consideration of other factors such as functionality, durability, safety, and maintenance must be prioritised for longevity.
There are many flooring options available and their suitability will depend on varying circumstances such as industry segment, application and overall design aesthetic. Below, we investigate 3 of the most popular and in-demand flooring preferences available for customer-facing industries.
Vinyl Planks are a popular choice when it comes to selecting a floor for a busy retail environment and possibly the most practical when it comes to hospitality and healthcare, including childcare. With a compelling combination of performance elements, Vinyl Planks is possibly considered to be the easiest to clean with minimal maintenance required. Regular sweeping and occasional mopping is usually all that is required, with liquid spills being particularly quick and easy to clean up with the added benefit of water resistance.
Carpet Tiles and Vinyl Planks are also highly considered for their installation and maintenance versatility - offering huge flexibility from installation to customisation. Individual tiles can be removed and replaced if particularly stained, worn or damaged. Flooring layouts can be designed with complete functionality to provide zoning and wayfinding quite quickly and easily by simply changing the design, colour or direction of the carpet tile or plank. Because of this, the end result can be quite appealing and unique to each space.
Axminster Carpet is often preferred for functional spaces such as theatres, function rooms and hotels for its design capabilities and acoustic benefits. Clever selections and combinations of designs and colours can create interest in large-scale projects for joining spaces such as foyers/lobbies, corridors and adjacent rooms. With softness underfoot, the inherent wool properties of Axminster carpet offer both thermal and acoustic benefits, which are practical in high-traffic areas.
These three options should be strongly considered for their acoustics and durability - great for spills and stains and easy maintenance. At Signature Floors, they are available in a variety of styles, designs and price points, which are often supported by an in-stock program as well as allowing for full customisation options. Each flooring type has unique characteristics when it comes to determining installation, which can enhance the commercial setting and should be part of the consideration process when deciding on the flooring type for your project.
