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Today’s Popular Trends in Hospitality Spaces & Flooring
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As we approach 2020, trends in hospitality spaces and flooring are rapidly progressing. Modern advances in technology, health and wellness continue to become more influential. While aesthetics will always be a top consideration, decision makers also recognize the beauty in both practicality and functionality. According to Floor Daily, hard floors increased their market share from […]
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Buyer’s Guide: Commercial Office Flooring
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While durability is usually one of the major factors when deciding on office flooring, there are other concerns as well. What message do you wish to convey? Flooring says a lot about the business and the customer and can have a big impact on your branding and marketing. If you want to attract well-heeled clients, […]
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How to Choose the Right Carpet for Your Hospitality Project
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Last time we talked about how to choose the right carpet for your lobby. And the considerations we mentioned in that article, would still apply here. They include the following: 1. Do you need access to subfloor? 2. Are acoustics important? 3. What is the expected traffic? 4. How will maintenance and repair affect your […]
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How to Choose Carpeting for Lobbies
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Choosing carpeting for lobbies is not a lot different than choosing carpet for any other commercial location. It’s important to first identify to the intended use and the expected traffic. The Carpet and Rug Institute publishes a specific document that outlines how to choose carpet and gives examples of traffic patterns that are typical for […]
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The Best Flooring for Daycares and Playrooms
By | Carpeting for Schools and Universities, School Flooring | No Comments
Daycares and playrooms need tough flooring. The flooring needs to be easy to clean, durable, and provide some traction. While every case is different, and we work closely with clients to select what’s best for them, we can make some suggestions of the best flooring choices for this application. Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) Luxury vinyl […]
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Back-to-School Flooring Guide
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Schools will be back in session shortly if they haven’t started already. Perhaps you’re considering changing some of the flooring in your school or maybe you’re building a new school. Here’s our back-to-school flooring guide: The main issues you face when choosing flooring for schools are budget, durability, safety, and cleanliness. Budget How much will […]
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Uses of Inlay in Commercial Flooring
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Many commercial clients may not realize that inlay is available for most types of commercial flooring. Inlay can add visual interest, beef up design, and doesn’t necessarily add much to the overall cost. What types of inlay are available? The most common types are borders and medallions. But, in fact, any kind of design can […]
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Selecting the Best Flooring on a GSA Contract
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Before we talk about selecting the best flooring on a GSA Contract, let’s define a few terms here. GSA Schedules are also called Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) and Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), and GSA stands for General Services Administration—which is a branch of the federal government in the US. The GSA was established under President […]
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Corporate Entry Flooring for High-Traffic Areas
By | Commercial Carpeting, Commercial Flooring, Office Flooring | No Comments
The flooring for corporate entries in high-traffic areas has to meet several specific criteria. The flooring needs to be super durable to withstand the traffic and last a long time, budget-friendly, easy-to-clean, and it needs to look great and stay looking great. We have plenty of products that would meet that criteria, and here are […]
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The Best Types of Flooring for Corporate Spaces
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The best type of flooring for a corporate office really depends on where the office is located and the design and image you want your flooring to represent. If it’s in a high-rise building, then there may be some building rules about what kinds of flooring you can put down. These rules are in place […]
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