Selecting flooring for corporate offices is one of the most crucial decisions you can make concerning your work space. There are a number of factors you need to consider. The goal is to balance practical use with the message you want to communicate to clients, partners, and employees. As a commercial flooring contractor, we’ve installed every type of floor imaginable in corporate spaces. Consider these factors first and foremost:
Branding: The look of a space communicates an attitude to those entering into it. Is it sparse and to the point, full of patterned cement and glass? Or maybe it’s complex and full of design so that a business’s mark is stamped onto it. Maybe it’s a wood floor so as to bring the space together and make it feel trustworthy. In many ways, flooring is the “face” of your business.
Cost: Is it easy to clean, or will it hold, and show, stains? Will it stand up to foot traffic? Will it last for years? Go beyond the basics: ask a commercial flooring contractor about savings in cooling costs if you go with cement over carpet, for example. Ask what upkeep will be needed within a decade’s time or how easy it is to replace parts of the flooring in case of damage. Looking ahead saves you costs down the road.
Comfort: Comfort is about more than how it feels underfoot. This is important, but consider the sound made as well. If you ask for business attire, for example, a lot of Oxfords and heels clattering over wood is going to make it very difficult for employees to focus. Consider a noise-reducing underlayment or types of flooring that create less of an echo.
We’d recommend looking at luxury vinyl and engineered woods when it comes to flooring for corporate offices. You’ll likely want to combine different solutions – a restroom is best with cement or tile, for instance, while a lobby might hold higher-quality materials than the rest of your offices. Working out a complete plan of design and installation is key to a successful corporate office floor.