Purchase price is a crucial component of any flooring decision, but it’s only a part of the total cost of ownership. Many organizations choose Vinyl Composite Tile by sheer virtue of its low price; but as we’re about to explore, VCT can cost your organization in other ways.
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Using VCT on Your Next Project
Nov 18, 2015 / by Prem Patel posted in Total Cost of Ownership
Why Do Office Carpet Tiles Come in Different Sizes?
Oct 29, 2015 / by Prem Patel posted in Installation
Carpet tile specifications can be a jumble of different sizes, shapes and measurements. From big 1m2 tiles to narrow carpet ‘planks’, it can be difficult to determine the right shape and size for your organization to use. With that in mind, we’re taking a look at the most common office carpet tile sizes – and exploring the pros and cons of each.
How Fiber Type Impacts Office Carpet Performance and Longevity
Oct 21, 2015 / by Prem Patel posted in Performance
Just how important is your choice of carpet fiber? Today, we’re comparing the most common types of carpet fiber used in commercial applications – and looking at their impact on the performance and longevity of your carpet.
4 Easy Moisture Prevention Solutions for Your Next Flooring Install
Oct 14, 2015 / by Prem Patel posted in Installation
Sub-floor moisture can wreak havoc with your flooring. To help you avoid a long, costly installation process, and mitigate the problems of mold, mildew and loose flooring, we’re looking at 4 easy moisture prevention solutions for your next flooring install.
What’s the Impact of Flooring on Classroom Performance?
Oct 8, 2015 / by Prem Patel posted in Performance
Which Commercial Flooring Tiles Are Easiest to Maintain?
Oct 7, 2015 / by Prem Patel posted in Maintenance
Regular cleaning and maintenance are essential to ensuring your flooring tiles last as long as possible. However, maintenance also incurs a cost, in terms of cleaning materials, labor and time. To help you choose the right tiles for your organization, we’re comparing maintenance schedules for three popular types of flooring tile.
How Much Should Commercial Carpet Tiles Cost?
Sep 24, 2015 / by Prem Patel posted in Total Cost of Ownership
Price is a huge factor in any flooring decision. With a finite budget, it’s essential that your chosen flooring solution satisfies the needs of your organization, and does so in a cost-effective way.
With that in mind, we’re looking at how much carpet tiles typically cost; and comparing their total cost of ownership to three other leading flooring solutions: vinyl composite tile (VCT), luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and broadloom carpet.
How Long Should Commercial Carpet Tiles Keep Their Appearance?
Sep 23, 2015 / by Prem Patel posted in Maintenance
Flooring is a big investment for any organization to make. Once a decision is made, it’s important for you to be happy with your decision for years into the future.
4 Reasons Carpet Tiles Last Longer Than Broadloom
Sep 22, 2015 / by Prem Patel posted in Performance
Carpet tiles and broadloom are both popular choices for flooring. If you’re trying to decide between the two, and you’re looking to maximize every cent of your flooring budget, it’s important to consider the longevity of each.
To help you make the right flooring decision, we’re looking at four reasons carpet tiles last longer than broadloom.
