No matter what type of floor covering you choose for your commercial building or institutional facility, it will require a certain level of maintenance to reduce wear and tear and extract the maximum lifespan from the flooring. But proper flooring maintenance comes with some cost, which must be factored in when choosing the best option for your space. Make sure your selections are practical not only for your building's use but also for your flooring maintenance budget and capabilities.
Certain flooring types require more frequent maintenance than others, so owners should make sure their facility has the time and money to perform this maintenance. It may be tempting to cut back on the frequency of maintenance, but floors that are cleaned less frequently are prone to more damage and wear, which shortens their life. Excess dirt, dust, and grit break down carpet fibers and can damage surfaces of VCT, terrazzo, and various other hard floorings. Cleaning floors on a prescribed basis generally takes less time overall than cutting maintenance frequency and allowing dirt and grime to accumulate.
Owners should consider how much effort is involved and the amount of time that must be allotted for the maintenance of specific types of flooring. High-maintenance selections might not be practical for certain areas or applications. It is also very important that maintenance personnel are properly trained in maintaining specific types of flooring. Using the wrong cleaning products or equipment can damage flooring, sometimes irreparably.
SRI & Company can provide expert assistance in selecting the best flooring options for your building and application. Please contact us at 973-832-7627.
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