Commercial Hardwood Flooring
Commercial hardwood flooring is a smart option when high-traffic floor spaces require both durability and aesthetic appeal. Fortunately commercial wood floor designers, architects & contractors have many options available in both solid wood flooring and engineered flooring.
Commercial Wood Floors – 6 Reasons to Use Hardwood
While there are many reasons to use hardwood for commercial building projects, here are 6 common motivations:
- Fashion. Generally speaking, consumers like the appearance of true hardwood flooring. It conveys quality and warmth. These characteristics are not typically associated with synthetic or non-wood flooring.
- Strength. Commercial hardwood floors see higher foot traffic than most residential floor surfaces. Also, business floors experience different kinds and levels of damage than people do in their homes. Thus, the strength & durability of real wood is a good fit for commercial applications.
- Sustainability. Environmental friendliness is a concern to many construction professionals in 2023. Wood provides a natural floor covering surface that lasts for decades. High quality commercial wood flooring can be refinished many times giving it a long natural life.
- Long-term value. Hardwood floors retain their value over long periods of time. Designers often seek used hardwood flooring in the form of reclaimed. Whereas synthetic flooring types like vinyl & linoleum have a limited life span. Additionally, there is no viable market for used varieties.
- Respiratory Benefits. Allergens commonly found in carpet fibers don’t accumulate to the same extent in commercial hardwood flooring. Additionally, wood’s uniform hard surfaces are easy to clean of dust and pet dander.