August 31, 2022

Finding Most Durable & Cost Effective Flooring for Your Office

Choosing cost-effective, durable flooring for your office goes way beyond getting the lowest price. Lots of things will affect durability and understanding what will work best in your office environment will help you make a choice that gives you the best value for money, as well as fits with your workplace aesthetic.

Types of office flooring

Office flooring falls into three broad categories:

 

  • Commercial carpet - this is specially designed to stand up to everyday wear and offer a welcoming aesthetic.
  • Commercial carpet tiles – these look like carpet but offer more flexibility and can be replaced individually.
  • Commercial vinyl flooring – this is exceptionally hardwearing, easy to clean and offers various levels of slip resistance. 

 

Things to think about when you choose flooring for your office

Who will visit your office

This is one of the first things to think about. If you’ll use your office for meetings with clients or colleagues, you may wish to create a comfortable, welcoming environment using carpet and colour. If your office is more on the functional side – a place for admin on an industrial site, for example – then you’ll need a super hardwearing surface, perhaps a durable sheet vinyl with non-slip capability. 

How much traffic will your flooring have

 Is the office just for you, with the occasional client? Or is it a space with a steady stream of visitors or several people working at once? High traffic areas need hard-wearing surfaces, so something like a durable wood effect vinyl could strike the right balance between style and function. You’ll also want to consider things like spill resistance. For heavy traffic environments, carpet floor tiles offer maximum flexibility, with the comfort of carpet, while vinyl offers exceptional durability and slip resistance. 

What kind of style do you want to create?

 Is your business on the side of luxury and glamour? Or do you want to create a sense of no-nonsense practicality? A stylish commercial carpet can offer just the right amount of luxury without compromising function, while a sleek sheet vinyl brings a sense of practicality to a space. 

Contact us

 Whatever type of space you need flooring for, our team at Bundaberg Carpets & Vinyls can help you find the perfect blend of durability and style that is a truly cost-effective solution for your office.
We work across Bundaberg, Bargara, Childers, Woodgate, Moore Park, Gin Gin, Mariam Vale, Agnes Water and all surrounding areas. Give us a call on
07 4153 2896  for a free measure and quote, complete our contact form or just pop into our Bundaberg store.

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