The best commercial flooring options and how to choose between them

When you’re looking for the right flooring choice for your commercial property, it can sometimes be a difficult decision with all of your options. Most commercial properties will want something durable, affordable, and also low maintenance. But if you don’t know which flooring is best for your property, take a look at these best commercial flooring options.

The most popular flooring materials for commercial properties

Luxury vinyl plank (LVP)

If you’re looking for something that looks more luxurious, LVP is a great choice. LVP can look like other types of floor, such as wood or marble, but is cheaper than the real alternatives. It also offers the option to create a design on the floor and comes in a variety of sizes, colors, and shapes. Luxury vinyl plank flooring has very low maintenance costs and only requires regular cleaning like sweeping and mopping.

When you’re deciding on a flooring type for your commercial property, LVP is a popular choice. However, LVP and LVT (luxury vinyl tile) can be more expensive than other flooring options such as vinyl composition tile. Before deciding on LVP, consider your budget.

Laminate wood flooring

Laminate wood flooring is extremely durable and easy to maintain, which makes it a popular choice over traditional wood flooring. It is less expensive than hardwood flooring and is used in countless LEED-certified buildings. It also has a beautiful appearance similar to real wood.

However, laminate flooring isn’t as durable as other options, such as LVP. It can show wear and tear, dents, and scratches. It’s not easy to repair if it endures significant damages as well. It also has poor acoustics, which isn’t always helpful in commercial properties.

Modular carpet tiles

Modular carpet tiles, or carpet squares, can also be a great choice for a commercial space, especially if you’re looking for a broadloom carpet alternative but want to keep the soft touch that carpet gives. Modular carpet tiles are installed in squares, making them easier to install and giving you more options for design and style. This type of flooring has easy maintenance, only requiring regular vacuuming and a deep clean every now and then. If your carpet is to endure damages such as stains that cannot be removed, replacement is extremely easy. Instead of replacing all of the carpet, you can replace just the damaged tiles, giving modular carpet tiles a cheaper replacement process than other floorings.

For those looking for cheaper flooring options, modular carpet tiles may not be the best option for your commercial space. But apart from price, there aren’t any other cons to this flooring.

How do you choose between your options?

With these three great options for commercial spaces, you may be asking yourself how to choose between them. There are a couple of factors that you should consider when making your decision: budget and upkeep. Narrow your options down by what will fit into your budget first. Once you have done that, look at factors such as the upkeep of the flooring, durability, and what happens if your floor gets damaged to help you decide what will be best for your commercial property. If you still need help deciding or you’re ready to purchase and install your flooring, contact GS Flooring in St. George today!