Choosing the Right Flooring Surface

1. Choosing the Right Flooring Surface At BTM Floorworx, we have the experience to help you choose the right commercial or residential flooring options that will meet your needs. Not only do we provide commercial flooring, carpet repairs, vinyl flooring, carpet laying, vinyl repairs, and water damage repairs, but we also will help guide you through the decision process on what type of flooring to choose. There are many different factors to take into consideration when choosing a type of floor surface. One major consideration is the type of area that you are trying to cover. Is it a living room, dining room, laundry room, bedroom, or office space? Different areas have different flooring needs, and we will help guide you based on your budget and a product's performance. Next, determine whether the area is a high-traffic or low-traffic area, or in the commercial market, certain areas may be considered heavy-traffic. Once this factor is taken into consideration, BTM Floorworx will help you choose the perfect floor surface to meet your needs. Residential and Low-Traffic Areas Low-traffic areas are places such as living rooms, private kitchens, bedrooms, and other areas where a lot people aren’t coming and going all day. Low-traffic areas aren’t used as much, so the feel of the flooring and texture are more important than resiliency. High-quality carpet is most often used in these areas, except in kitchens and bathrooms, where a vinyl flooring option makes more sense. Vinyl flooring can withstand food and water spills in these areas, and it is cost-effective. Residential High-Traffic Areas High-traffic areas are hallways, entryways, public restrooms, and common areas that see a lot of action. These areas do best when covered in a hard surface, such as tile, vinyl, or LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile). If a budget is limited, then durable nylon carpet or carpet tile is recommended. Commercial Heavy-Traffic Flooring Heavy-traffic areas include office break rooms, cafeterias, and waiting rooms. Commercial flooring areas require special attention to determine which areas are getting the most wear and tear from activity, and which areas are relatively undisturbed. Carpet tiles are commonly chosen so that areas with a lot of activity can be replaced easily when they become worn- out. Using carpet tiles extends the life of the flooring in an area and maximizes the return on investment in a new flooring purchase. BTM Floorworx will take a look at your space to determine your flooring needs. Ask us to take a walk through your area and we will help you get a better understanding of your options. We also offer many other services in the Melbourne area, such as commercial flooring, carpet repairs, vinyl flooring, carpet laying, vinyl repairs, and water damage repairs. We provide steam cleaning in the Hawthorn area as well.