Veronica Hines

Owning a commercial establishment with high traffic, depending on the industry, leads us to believe that business is booming. With high traffic areas, the durability of the flooring comes into question, can the floor handle all the footfall without any sort of degradation or breakdown. Below is a list of durable options for commercial flooring in Denver, to help you make the right choice for when the time comes

Terazzo

Terazzo is the clear favorite when it comes to durability. And since it is one of the most aesthetically pleasing options available in the market, it’s perfect for embedding custom logos and designs into the flooring. Terazzo is used where you want to impress people, namely, opry houses, showrooms, entrance ways and high-end office spaces. Even though it has high durability and a low lifetime cost, the upfront material and installation costs prohibit it from entering the lower budget section. In general, Terazzo is not worth the cost when it comes to small rooms or certain sections of a building, cost increases as the space decreases. It is best suited for large, high traffic areas, such as airports or showrooms where the aim is to look chic.

Quarry Tile

The industry standard for commercial kitchens, quarry tiles have been proven to withstand spills, high traffic and grease buildup. While porcelain tiles work in terms of heavy duty application, quarry tile, made from hard fired clay, is much cheaper and offers the same functionality and durability. Quarry tiles will last as as  you need them to, provided they are installed properly and under constant maintenance throughout their lifetime. It is important to use the right and best available adhesives for installation, epoxy grout and thin set adhesives work best. There are cheaper alternatives to these adhesives, but they are not suited if this option is being put in a high traffic area. Although quarry tiles are cost effective, durable and easy to maintain, they don’t offer much when it comes to design versatility. It is typically laid in straight and does not offer much in terms of colors as well.

Luxury Vinyl Tile

In recent times, Luxury Vinyl Tiles have taken the flooring industry by storm. They have proven themselves to be durable in high traffic hospital common areas, and appealing enough to be put in upscale restaurants. With a variety of products in every price range, this option is one of the most versatile options for commercial flooring in Denver. While luxury vinyl tiles aren’t suitable for industrial floors or commercial kitchens, its more than capable to handle high traffic in offices, schools and hospitals. It is more resilient, flexible and aesthetically pleasing than most of the other options. With this option, the design possibilities are endless. It is available in a wide range of sizes, colors and patterns to mimic almost any material from ceramic tiles to hardwood to terazzo. Luxury Vinyl Tiles have proven time and again to withstand heavy traffic loads common to commercial applications.

Epoxy Flooring Systems

Epoxy flooring systems are created by applying a thermosetting resin directly onto a moisture treated concrete slab. The epoxy coating prevents wear and tear due to abrasions, foot traffic and chemical spills. It is a cost effective solution for a variety of applications from commercial to industrial. Versatile and durable, epoxy is strong enough to serve as a flooring option in manufacturing facilities and hangars, also aesthetically appealing to find its way into retail spaces, and sanitary enough to be used in labs. This option must be installed to perfection to reap its benefits of durability. As for maintenance, daily sweeping helps in making it look new.

Carpet Tiles

Carpet tiles are taking over the soft surface flooring market due to their functionality advantages over broadloom carpets. They are more expensive than broadloom tiles but easier to replace at the same time. For high traffic areas, carpet tiles are the best soft surface option. With the rise of industrial strength carpet tiles, concerns about spills and moisture have become less of a concern. With consistent vacuuming and cleaning, most carpet tile floors will maintain their appearance, even under high traffic.