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How to Choose the Right Soft Flooring for Your Office or Retail Space

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Looking to purchase soft flooring for your office or retail space but don’t know where to start? Here are Ozburn-Hessey’s tips for choosing the right soft flooring for any commercial setting. 

Commercial Office Soft Flooring

There are many options for soft flooring in an office setting, whether your space is large or small. Office carpeting is a very common soft flooring option for a number of reasons, but its affordability is chief among them. Nylon carpet fibers balance functionality, durability, and budget to be the best choice for most office settings. Nylon is tough and can put up with a lot of foot traffic, but it’s also soft, which is good for comfort. Commercial carpet is typically installed in carpet squares or larger swaths and then blended together. Carpet squares offer you a higher level of versatility and damage protection, as individual squares can be replaced if they sustain damage or become stained. Commercial office carpet can last a long time as long as it’s maintained with regular cleaning. It’s good to hire professional carpet cleaners to handle your commercial nylon carpet, as they have the right equipment to get it done. 

But carpet isn’t the only thing that works for commercial office settings these days. Many business owners have opted to ditch carpet for something more modern: vinyl plank flooring. Vinyl has a few benefits over carpeting, especially when it comes to durability and moisture resistance. Soft vinyl flooring, when properly installed, is effectively waterproof, making it great for breakrooms, restrooms, and even entire office floors. Vinyl comes in many colors and can be made to emulate other flooring, like hardwood or tile. 

Retail Space Soft Flooring

So what is the best soft flooring for a commercial space? Not every type of flooring works for every commercial and retail setting. What works for a busy office may not fit a bustling retail environment. Carpet doesn’t always work for retail spaces, as places like grocery stores and restaurants are subject to spills. Even the highest-quality carpet can stain or become damaged by high levels of moisture. That’s why vinyl and other waterproof or moisture-resistant soft flooring options often work better for retail settings. One alternative that’s growing in popularity for retail and commercial spaces is cork flooring. Cork is a sustainable, soft flooring material that can withstand a lot of foot traffic and retain its unique wood colors and patterns. Many types of cork flooring are designed to be 100% waterproof, but not every cork floor material is right for a busy restaurant or retail space. Since many people will be coming into your business from outside, water and dirt being tracked in can wear down the finish on cork flooring. Each option has its pros and cons, so it’s important to consider the layout of your business or office and explore the possibility of multiple types of floor coverings for your commercial space. 

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