Finding The Right Commercial Flooring
Whether you are the owner of commercial premises, you run a school or you are a healthcare provider, the type of flooring for your building will be chosen with a variety of factors in mind. The considerations will be entirely different from those associated with choosing flooring for a domestic property. Here we look at some of the issues you may be finding with investing in new flooring, in addition to the various types of commercial flooring that are available.
Different types of commercial flooring
There are four principal types of flooring that have been proven to be suitable for commercial premises. These are vinyl flooring; hardwood flooring; safety flooring; and durable carpets that have been designed for commercial use.
If your building includes a kitchen area then commercial vinyl flooring is ideal for this area. It is also a great choice for bathrooms in commercial applications. Vinyl floor tiles are a good idea as these allow for partial replacement when damage from wear and tear occurs.
Hardwood floor coverings look great in business premises such as restaurants, as well as offering practical benefits. They can be easily swept to remove dirt and dust, while liquid spills can be mopped.
Safety floor coverings are best suited to environments such as healthcare facilities, schools, industrial kitchens or commercial properties where the floor has heavy use. Such flooring can help to prevent accidents as it is slip resistant. Oil and stain resistant versions are also available and it is possible to obtain safety flooring in a range of colours and effects.
Choosing the right carpet for your commercial property
If you have opted to use carpet in your commercial property then there are some factors specific to this flooring type. Think about where the carpet is to go. Is it for an area that will receive lots of ‘foot traffic’? If this is the case then you will need to choose a hard wearing carpet, ideally with either a twist pile or a cut frieze pile. You may also be wise to choose a carpet with a pattern or colour which will minimise the degree to which footprints, dirt and stains can be seen. If you are choosing carpet for a school or similar building then a stain proof carpet is a wise investment.
Whether you are looking for wooden flooring in Newbury or vinyl flooring in Woking, provided that you think carefully about where the flooring is to be used, the practicalities of the various types of flooring available and your budget, you should have little trouble in identifying the most appropriate option. To find contact details and locations for all of our stores, then click here.
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Customer Stories
Once an order is complete we always encourage customer feedback. Here’s a selection of different projects and customer comments.
Flooring for complete house
We have used Downs in the past and once again the salesperson was very helpful, answering all my queries. The fitter was equally helpful and able to give knowledgeable advice for a future product. I highly recommend Downs as a local business.
Marian G
Carpet order
From the first enquiry to the fitting of the new carpet, we were warmly welcomed by friendly staff, which helped to make our choice and decisions easy. Carpet came much sooner that originally told but that was great as it meant we could get on with the other changes in the particular room. Many thanks for an excellent service.
Richard M
Kitchen/diner
Customer service is top notch. We have used CMS for all of our flooring requirements to date and will continue to do so throughout the renovation of our house.
Vicky B
Bedroom carpets
The sales team were really efficient and helpful, taking into consideration our requirements. The fitters worked well, efficiently and cleared up afterwards a real blessing. The choice of flooring was great and the prices very competitive. Recommend CMS carpets and would use them again. Thank you.
Karen P
The Downs Difference
At Downs Carpets & Beds, we stay true to our original core values. Take a look at why our customers choose us for their beds and carpets time and time again.
Free Measuring Service
We can visit you with carpet samples at a time to suit you. We will check your sub-floor, measure, plan and provide a free no-obligation quote.
Leading Brands
We aim to offer the largest choice of products at the very best prices, with all the leading brands of beds and carpets in one shop for your convenience.
Running For Over 50 Years
All Fitting Guaranteed
Every home or office carpet installation we undertake is covered by our one year Fitting Guarantee for complete peace of mind.
Specialist Expertise
We specialise in great quality carpets, flooring and beds at the very best prices, with friendly, knowledgeable staff to provide expert advice.
Speedy Fitting & Home Delivery
Most of our popular carpet, bed and flooring ranges are held in stock to ensure that we can offer competitive pricing and fast delivery times.
Our bespoke service
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Design consultation: Working collaboratively with you, your designer helps you select the right products.
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Technical consultation: We will conduct a technical survey, checking all measurements and any unusual angles.
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Supplying the product: Your chosen product will be ordered and delivered to you in the time frames discussed.
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Professional Installation: Our expert installers precision fits your product for an exceptional finish.
What Our Customers Say
James AvisonKev, Ash & Mark, our fitters, have been brilliant. Working at light-speed, they've been thorough, meticulous and professional. It's not every group of tradespeople that you'd be happy to recommend, especially in a predominantly female office environment but these three were respectful, thoughtful and good company to have around. We'd be glad to have them back and the quality of their workmanship is excellent. Thank you.
peter brunsdenExcellent job done, good price and very professional at all times. recarpet of first floor of period property, tricky job well handled. Highly recommended
Debbie AshworthI knew what I wanted when I went in and had the measurements as well. The person serving me was very helpful and we were able to get everything sorted easily.
Ian Fewtrell-SmithGood. There was a small hiccup but quickly resolved.
Carole HornerWe have found this company to be excellent with their service and with great recommendations for carpets in relevant rooms. So our latest purchase for lounge and 2 flights of stairs and landings. Process was well explained and nothing seemed too much trouble. The fitters were exceptional !
Yvonne HossackCarpets and vinyl lovely. Dave the fitter was so accomplished, he fitted the stair runner brilliantly. Both Dave and his assistant Andy were courteous and helpful
Katherine SingletonHi Simon, Thank you for getting all the carpets all sorted, you have been brilliant Simon, its been a pleasure and I appreciate you always being quick to communicate and answer any questions. I am very pleased I came back to you after 18 years! Stress free process and quality carpets and good honest prices! Barry the carpet measuring guy was prompt and has a nice friendly and polite manner. The fitters Kevin & Paul are nice chaps too. All in all a great team from start to finish. I wish all companies operated like you do. Well done and thanks again. Best Regards K
Yoshihiro SunbeamHad a superb experience when we went in recently looking for a carpet quote. Spoke to Simon and he was very helpful and accommodating, explaining how the prices worked and what the best underlay was for our particular situation. Would highly recommend if in the West Berkshire area.
Judith CursonVinyl for a small space fitted well and at much shorter notice than we expected
