Commercial Flooring FAQs

Think about what you need out of your flooring system. If high-profile clients come in on a daily basis, it might be worth investing in an upscale flooring system that will impress. If not, then perhaps you should choose the cheapest alternative that serves your traffic needs.

If you own the building in question and don’t plan to renovate again for at least 10 years, then durability should be a consideration. While your flooring material likely won’t need to last 20 years, it will need to serve its purpose and maintain its appearance for the entirety of the time you’re using it.

If, however, you’re a tenant and plan on leaving in a few years, then there’s no practical reason to choose a top-of-the-line flooring material. Pick a cost-effective Columbus Ohio Commercial flooring option that will serve your needs in the interim before you move onto another building.

Many people forget that replacing flooring takes time. How long can you have downtime? Depending on the amount of time you allot for installation, some products might work better than others. It’s important to be realistic about your situation.

Let’s look at an example. A facility manager recently came to us wanting to redo a tenant’s office space with new paint and new flooring. We considered options for flooring to fit their budget and limited the scope of replacement accordingly to fit their budget and their downtime window. We coordinated with the painters and we finished the flooring to minimize their downtime and freshen up the space so they could re-open on time.

We ended up recommending a commercial flooring material that provided an updated aesthetic look and functionality, but would fit into their durability and budget needs: luxury vinyl tile (LVT) made to mimic the look of hardwood. In addition to the upgraded looks over VCT, the LVT was cheaper and easier to maintain.