While you typically may think of flooring companies for residential flooring - there are many commercial businesses that need new flooring at the Lake of the Ozarks. The flooring in your business is important because it reflects you as a business. You'll want something that you can keep clean, and that will work well with the flow of your office. Here at Barefoot Floors, our flooring specialist would love to help you choose the best flooring for your commercial business. Until then, here are a few pros and cons of different flooring types to help you get started.

Carpet

Carpeting is a very popular option for many businesses because it can be cost effective, as well as attractive.

Pros: The biggest advantage to using carpet is that it can reduce sound in your office space. If your business has a large room that echoes, you may find that carpeting can greatly reduce this. Carpeting also comes in many styles and color choices, so no matter what your office space looks like, we can help you find the perfect flooring. The final benefit is that carpet is extremely cost effective - and we have many different price ranges for you to choose from.

Cons: For all of the advantages, carpet also has a few disadvantages is certain spaces. Depending on the style you choose, it may need to be maintained on a regular basis. Carpeting can also be sensitive to moisture and stains. This is all depending on your space so you can rely on our staff to help you decide if carpeting would be a good choice for you.

Hardwood

This flooring type is becoming more and more popular because it's easy to maintain and looks beautiful.

Pros: Hardwood flooring is attractive. The rich, warm feeling of this flooring in your office can be extremely stylish. It's also strong and durable, so if you have a lot of foot traffic in your office, it can be helpful to have a flooring that can stand up to it. Along with being durable, it's also easy to clean, maintain, and refinish should you need to.

Cons: For all of its beauty, hardwood floors can also be costly to install. If you're on a budget, we can help you find a flooring that works in your budget, but also meets your needs. Hardwood flooring can also be noisy in certain spaces, and the scratching and scuffing can be hard if you'll be installing it in a space with certain types of foot traffic.

Vinyl

This is a great commercial flooring option that can be customized in style to fit almost any type of decor.

Pros: The lower cost can be a huge advantage for businesses on a budget when they need to revamp their flooring. The variety of color and design also makes this a great choice. Not to mention, vinyl is also water resistant and requires minimal maintenance.

Cons: While vinyl is attractive, it can also be easily gouged, dented, or torn. Moisture can also get into the seams over time, causing it to wear - while it's resistant to moisture, it's not waterproof. If you'll be installing this in a place that gets extremely high traffic, you may want to talk with us about a better option.

Ceramic Tile

This is a beautiful option for your commercial business, and can also be installed relatively easily.

Pros: It's cost effective, which is great for your business. It is also very durable, and long lasting. The warm and unique look of ceramic tile makes it a fun choice, and the individual tiles can be replaced should anything happen.

Cons: The tiles can be scratched or chipped, and the grout lines can be hard to clean. Tile can become slippery when they're wet as well, so for specific businesses, this isn't practical.

Laminate

Because laminate can mimic the look of wood, but at a lower cost, it can be a highly sought after flooring for your commercial business.

Pros: The lower price makes this attractive, and the minimal maintenance that's required is always a bonus. Some brands can be durable and hard to scratch, and the commercial grade laminate can withstand heavy foot traffic.

Cons: Unfortunately, unlike hardwood floors, laminate cannot be refinished, but must be replaced. It also only "looks" like the real thing, and in many cases can still look like laminate. If you want real hardwood, you may be better off saving up for it.

Choosing Your Commercial Flooring

With all of the many types of flooring on the market, it can be challenging to decide which would be the best for your office space. At the best flooring shop at the Lake of the Ozarks, we would love to help you navigate the pros and cons for each flooring based on the space you'll be installing it. Come out and speak with our flooring specialist to get started!