There are many different flooring options to choose from, but how do you know which material to use for your commercial building? Different types of workplaces need different flooring materials depending on the industry, customers, and the aesthetic they want their building to portray. Continue reading to learn about a few different flooring options to decide which is right for your building.

Carpet

Carpet has many benefits and is often an excellent choice for most office buildings. A few advantages of carpet are that it reduces sound, has health benefits for occupants of the building, comes in virtually any design and colour, and is cost-effective. For buildings where aesthetics are important, such as retail stores, carpet is a great flooring material as it easy to find a colour and design that matches the store.

Hardwood

Hardwood is always an attractive flooring material, but it is not right for every commercial building. The wood is often loud and produces an echo, so it is not the best option for large stores or business located above other offices. However, area rugs can help reduce the sound and echo of hardwood if you believe it will be a good fit for your commercial building. Some advantages include that it is aesthetically pleasing, strong and durable, and easy to clean and maintain.

Vinyl

If you have a medical office in your commercial building, including a dentist or doctors office, vinyl is a great flooring choice. Medical offices need a no-wax resilient floor or floors without a waxy buildup. Vinyl flooring or tiles have these features and are water resistant and low maintenance. Vinyl is also a fine choice for most offices spaces and comes in a variety of colours to match your workplace.

Natural Stone

Many commercial buildings don’t use the same type of flooring throughout the entire building, and natural stone is a perfect choice for bathrooms and lobbies. The look of natural stone is beautiful and stylish, but the flooring is also solid and durable. The most common types of stone flooring include marble, limestone, and granite.