Carpeting was a popular choice for commercial flooring as far back as the early 20th century. Businesses prefer installing carpets or even laying down runners for a number of reasons, including increased insulation, a more aesthetically pleasing look and a decreased risk of someone being injured on a more slippery surface. Whatever your reasons for preferring carpet over other commercial flooring options for your business, you need to know how to select and maintain one that fits your needs to the tee. The following are a few tips to think of when dealing with commercial carpeting.
Pick a Neutral Color
Unless your establishment is a hotel or an equally elaborate facility hosting guests, it is in your best interest to choose a simple hue for your floor. A bright, flashy color will avert attention to your carpet for all of the wrong reasons, and you might even deter customers from frequenting your place of business if the color of the carpet offends them enough.
Also, consider choosing a basic color for the purpose of maintenance. A carpet that is not likely to show stains is preferable, since in a business setting anything can happen and cleaning up a mess instantaneously may not be an option.
Consider Carpet Quality
Ideally, your commercial carpet should be able to withstand the following:
• High traffic with varying shoe soles.
• Surface stains; they should be easily treatable when cleaned instantly instead of seeping in below the surface.
• Constant normal wear and tear.
• Heavy furniture.
Choosing a very plush carpet is only advisable for a welcome lobby or an equally important place where guests will congregate and commit first impressions of your facility to memory. The Carpet Warehouse has several important tips on selecting carpet in terms of its texture, fiber durability and construction style.
Consider Your Budget and Your Philosophy
Your budget definitely comes into consideration when purchasing flooring for your business. Take the following factors into thought when considering a carpet in terms of your budget:
• The size of your business establishment or single room where the carpet will be laid.
• Whether your budget for carpet installment is a one-time expense or recurring.
• The cost of installation in relation to the price of the carpet.
If you can fit carpet replacement into your budget every five or ten years, go for a more economical option. This is especially true if you anticipate quite a bit of traffic or wear on a regular basis.
Prepare for Regular Maintenance
If you regularly take care of any necessary carpet repairs and you allow for periodic maintenance, you can safely purchase a carpet of better quality. Preventive maintenance cancels out the need to replace the flooring every couple of years.
You can count on a nearly flawless carpet when you enlist the expertise of the professionals to aid you in any event which may require preventive carpet maintenance. Having a carpet looked at yearly by a professional will cost less in the long run and keep your carpets looking better. It provides for longevity in the carpet. Usually a professional will be able to spot these small repairs and fix them properly. Instead of replacing it, you can opt to:
• Restretch to get rid of bubbles and ripples in the carpet
• Repair patches of torn or burnt carpet.
• Repair unraveled bits of flooring.
Plan for Professional Cleaning
To keep your carpet looking as neat as possible and to prevent dirt from being trapped in the fibers, it is best to have it cleaned by professionals every six months or so. These expert cleaning tips for commercial carpets will give you an idea of how to tidy up in between cleanings, but no matter how diligently you clean every day, you are not equipped to be as thorough without professional equipment at your disposal.
Carpet flooring is a fantastic and economic option for a commercial facility. It will serve you well and likely please your customers in the process. Staying consistent with the above suggestions will help you utilize your flooring to its high potential.
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