Top Industrial Flooring Options

Industrial floors are made out of tough materials that can stand up to heavy use in an industrial or other commercial setting. Industrial flooring options, for factories and plants, are heavy duty compared to an office commercial floor, which handles mostly foot traffic. Knowing the differences in industrial floor options will help you make an informed choice of the proper materials that match the use of the floor.

Each type of flooring meets different requirements you may have. The factors to keep in mind when choosing a flooring option are:

• Installation: Know the cost of initial installation and any future replacements. An investment in a more costly floor now may save you money on replacement costs in the future.
• Maintenance:  Some floors are easy to keep clean, and some require more attention. Make sure the maintenance requirement of the floor you choose will fit your budget.
• Durability: Find out the expected life of the floor, as even with regular maintenance, floors may need to be replaced at the end of the life of the material.
• Ease of Replacement:  Weigh the ease of replacement against the durability. Compare a floor that is highly durable and will not need a complex replacement as quickly against a less durable one that can be easily replaced.
• Weather:  Consider any extreme weather and high moisture conditions in your area, as it will affect floor materials.
• Safety: Review what requirements are needed to maintain safety in your workplace, such as traction and how the weather will affect a flooring choice.

Your choices in industrial flooring are numerous. Review these choices with the factors we just discussed in mind, to make the best choice for your budget and environment.

Laminate and Vinyl Flooring

• Low cost
• Durable
• Easy to clean and maintain
• Wide variety of color choices
• One of the most popular floor choices

Stone Flooring

• Long lasting
• More costly installation and replacement costs
• Glazed stone is easy to clean
• Needs little maintenance

Commercial Carpet Flooring

• A good choice for office spaces
• Cuts the noise level
• Gives a more sophisticated feel to industrial spaces
• Needs simple and regular maintenance of shampooing and vacuuming
• Dark colors need less shampooing
• Not suited to high moisture environments
• Easy to repair

Rubber Flooring

• High safety floor due to high traction
• Good for wet environments due to increased traction
• Durable for high traffic areas
• Insulates and provides padding for added comfort
• Insulation properties help maintain the temperature

Concrete Flooring

• High durability
• Low installation costs
• Ornamental add-ons such as staining, polishing, etching, and patterns are available
• Easy to clean and maintain

Epoxy Flooring

• Non-porous so stain and moisture resistant
• Made of compound materials so lower cost
• Water and fire resistant
• Very durable in heavy or chemical industry environments

Your flooring options should be compared against the considerations of your usage and environment. Of course your budget plays a factor in your choice. Decide what the most important considerations are and find a commercial floor that best fits your budget. Keep in mind future maintenance, repair and replacement costs as well. An informed approach will yield your best choice for your industrial flooring.