When choosing flooring for an office space, form and function are among the top priorities. Once you have decided what look you want to achieve, flooring is a vital part of how you achieve the desired effect, and you also need to bear in mind what the flooring needs to withstand in each area. The kitchen area should be non-slip to prevent accidents whilst the meeting rooms can be more luxurious.
Consider how much traffic is going through an area. This will influence the type of flooring you choose. For example, your lobby and reception area is bound to have a lot of people going through. In this case, a strong luxury vinyl tile or heavy duty linoleum would be suitable.
On the flip side, your conference room will have fewer people walking about inside. In this case, a good luxury carpet or stylish carpet tiles would be suitable here, although LVT would still look very luxurious.
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There are a wide range of options to cater for whatever you want to achieve and tick all the right boxes. Cost is of course an important factor and though you can go for cheaper, non-durable options you will most probably end up having to replace them within a few years.
Here are some of the most popular options;
Carpet Tiles
Carpet tiles are extremely popular for office flooring. They come in a wide variety of styles and colours and can be installed and replaced easily. One of the best features of carpet tiles is their affordability. When wear and tear occurs, individual tiles can be changed as opposed to replaced the entire flooring area.
For a warming environment, carpet can add a welcome homely touch to a corporate office space. Provide a comfortable working environment and employee productivity is bound to increase. Furthermore, carpet is a great choice in terms of noise insulation. From footsteps to phone calls, offices can be cluttered with unhelpful noises which can distract even the most concentrated minds. Carpet is perfect for absorbing these excess sounds, helping employees to remain focussed.
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Carpet is also great for hiding unsightly dirt and can save on heating bills as it keeps warmth in. It cannot withstand spills as well as other types of flooring but this is not as much of an issue in the main office as in areas like the kitchen.
Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl flooring is durable with a good level of water resistance and a slip-resistant finish, so is ideal for busy areas like reception. It has 
good noise insulation so is also suitable for busy offices where sounds can echo and travel.
For high levels of practicality, sheet vinyl flooring is an excellent option. Not only is it resistant to dents and scratches, it is also embarrassingly easy to clean. Furthermore, sheet vinyl is able to resist fading and has an impressive life span due to its enviable durability. With the ability to last for many years, sheet vinyl is therefore a cost effective option; not only can it be relatively inexpensive, you will also not be required to replace it every few years.
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Whatever look you want in your office, vinyl flooring offers an incredibly realistic replication of natural materials at an affordable price point.
LVT Flooring
Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring has a stunning finish and is durable. It has superior acoustics and excellent soundproofing qualities. Easy to maintain, slip and spill resistant and extremely durable, it stand the test of time while maintain a luxurious look. A wide range of design options are available which give a realistic look of natural stone or wood in an affordable price range. They are most suited to medium to low footfall areas.
LVT flooring is incredibly durable, easy to maintain and versatile. With a wide variety of finishes and design options, it integrates seamlessly into almost any design scheme, making it a perfect fit for practically every room in your office.
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As it is both durable and aesthetically pleasing, LVT flooring is a great choice for the reception area to create a good first impression for customers and withstand a higher level of foot traffic. It also works well in general office areas, conference rooms and kitchen areas.
Laminate Flooring
Laminate used for commercial flooring (with a medium to high AC rating) is specially optimised for high foot traffic. It has a high-
quality wear layer that protects the photographic layer beneath which makes it scratch and dent resistant. It is easy to maintain, hypoallergenic and stain resistant whilst being comfortable underfoot thanks to its shock absorbent qualities. It does not absorb moisture so no mold or bacteria can grow in it.
Laminate flooring is particularly suitable for busy spaces like offices and showrooms and comes in a wide variety of designs and colours. Laminate is a very affordable option for achieving a wood, ceramic, or stone look.
The practical abilities are endless too – with anti-static, anti-allergen, anti-stain, easy to clean properties, it is no wonder laminate is so popular. Laminate will overall help ensure that your flooring and employees are comfortable for the duration of the floor’s lifetime.
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If you have medium to heavy foot traffic, you will need laminate flooring with an AC4 or AC5 rating. For smaller business that have fewer employees and less visiting clients, an AC3 rating may be sufficient.
Wood Flooring
The classic look of wood flooring is hard to beat. When you need your office space to impress clients, it’s an excellent choice. It 
has a beautiful and natural warmth and there are a wide variety of style options available. Wood is easy to clean as most spills can simply be wiped away, and long lasting given the proper maintenance. It is also better for air quality as dust and other allergens cannot cling to it like they do with other flooring types.
Wooden floors have a classic and gripping appeal to them. Hardwood floors look rustic yet modern at the same time. Wooden flooring in an office space is a good idea, because it looks effortless and professional. Wooden floors are considered to be a perfect fit for an office, because of their minimal appearance and their stylish class. It makes the room look more spacious and it adds a touch of class and style to the professional office setting. Wooden floors shine in an office setting, which makes it perfect for this type of set up.
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If you have centralised air conditioning in your office, wood flooring will last longer as no moisture or bacteria will accumulate, so the wood will not deteriorate.
Safety Flooring
Typically, safety flooring is installed in wet rooms, toilets, kitchens and other areas where a tough, durable and non-slip finish is 
required. It is extremely durable and helps to make your office a safer place. It has no gaps to harbour dirt and is versatile. It comes in a range of effects to give a stylish finish.
Safety flooring can also withstand exposure to moisture, humidity or temperature changes. The versatility of safety flooring makes it suitable in an office – including as bathroom or kitchen flooring – although bright colours should be chosen to avoid clinical and cold atmospherics.
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This is specifically designed to be safe for multiple environments where hygiene is essential.
Herts Carpets can help you choose the right materials for your office to fit your requirements and provide the best lifetime value. Contact us here to book a free estimate with our friendly and professional Herts Carpets team today!
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It is easy to confuse herringbone and chevron flooring at first glance. The main difference is that herringbone floors are rectangle boards, whereas chevron boards are cut at an angle. An easy way to tell between them is that herringbone has subtler look with a type of ‘broken zigzag’ design, giving a more traditional, classic look.
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