A beautiful shop floor can make the difference between a mediocre and an excellent sales experience for your customers. Whether you are looking for a stylish, durable, and affordable floor for a new shop or need a replacement for an existing floor, there are different types of flooring to choose from. This blog provides a comprehensive guide to help you choose the ideal floor for your shop.
Floor load
Shop floors are a crucial component of any commercial space, as they are subjected to heavy loads on a daily basis, including foot traffic and shifting products. Hence, it is imperative to have durable and sturdy shop floors that can withstand wear and tear and have a long lifespan. When selecting the right floor for your shop, it is crucial to consider the usage class of the floor, which indicates the amount of traffic and wear and tear that the floor can endure. There are different usage classes for floors, with higher numbers indicating stronger floors that can better handle wear and traffic.
For shop floors, it is recommended to choose a floor with use class 32 or higher. These floors are suitable for normal commercial use and can withstand high traffic and wear and tear. Laminate, dryback vinyl, and rigid click vinyl floors are often available in these use classes, making them excellent options for a shop floor. After all, a strong shop floor is the foundation of a successful business 😉!
Did you know?
Our Authentic Laminate floors fall under use class 33, which means that they can withstand intensive commercial use.
The appearance of your shop floor
In addition to the strength of the floor, it’s important for the look of the floor to match the products or services you sell. Will you choose a straight plank or herringbone floor? Will it be an oak or concrete-look floor? There are many choices when it comes to the appearance of a floor. However, I have to, unfortunately, make your choice even more difficult because there is a wide selection of parquet floors available. In fact, you can customize your floor to perfectly match the products or services you sell. Parquet floors are available in different wood species, patterns, and finishes, giving them a classic and elegant look. In addition to parquet floors, there are also various options for laminate, dryback vinyl, and rigid click vinyl floors.
Although oak vinyl and laminate floors are not real wood, they are virtually indistinguishable from parquet floors. These floors have an extremely realistic design and feature tactile or Register Embossing structure, allowing your floor to shine! Of course, not literally, as the floors are also super matte.
Maintain the floor
Although a floor can be very scratch- and wear-resistant, it will eventually develop light scratches. Unfortunately, wear and tear cannot be prevented, but you can take measures to reduce the risk of scratches. We recommend using a cleaning mat, as most scratches are caused by small stones left on the walking surface. A walk-off mat can keep most culprits away from the floor. Additionally, try to move as few products or furniture across the floor as possible. If you need to move a heavy table or chair, we suggest lifting it instead of shifting it. Although it may take more time and extra hands, it will help keep your floor looking like new for longer.
Cleaning the shop floor
After a long day at work, the last thing you want to do is clean your shop floor. A low-maintenance floor can save you time and energy. Herringbone Vinyl floors, for example, are effortless to maintain. Simply use a damp mop and vinyl cleaner to make them look like new again. Selling your products on a clean floor will make them fly off the shelves!
In short, it is important to choose a floor that falls into a high-usage class and matches the interior of your shop. To give your shop the finishing touch, consider using Floer on both the floor and the wall. Yes, you heard that right – Floer offers Akupanel Wall Panels that are perfect for giving your shop a modern and luxurious look. What’s more, these wall panels have a sound-absorbing function that improves acoustics and creates a perfect customer experience in your shop!
