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If you are looking to start a business, there are a lot of things you need to consider. Beyond the business-specific options that require thought, you also need to find the real estate to house your business. That opens up a whole can of worms thanks to the crazy market in the Nashville and Middle Tennessee area, and one of the things you definitely should consider when scouting locations is what the flooring looks like. It might seem like the professionals here at Ozburn-Hessey are a little biased, since we work for a flooring company, but that does not mean that flooring isn’t one of the most important aspects of your business’s physical space. Consider this: the look of your flooring is one of the first things people notice when they enter the building, and the importance of first impressions cannot be understated. With that in mind, the obvious answer to what kind of floor you should install in your business is commercial hardwood flooring. Let us tell you why.
Commercial Hardwood Flooring: The Basics
Commercial hardwood flooring is different than its more traditional cousins that you find in most homes, or in the businesses of the less prepared. The main difference is the strength of the wood. A business, if it is successful, is going to have a lot of people walking around on a regular basis. A lot of businesses have heavy equipment moving around, which adds to the stress put on the floor. You need something that will be able to handle all that wear and tear without cracking. Although any business person will tell you that the unexpected pops up on a regular basis, doing all that you can to minimize the amount of things that will go wrong will have innumerable benefits in the long run, which is why commercial hardwood flooring is the best option. Since the most common subflooring for commercial hardwood flooring is concrete, it adds an extra level of durability to help it stand up better to everyday traffic. Throw a nice acrylic finish on the floor, and not only will it look good but it will last for a long time and handle pretty much anything life can throw at it, including moisture, one of the most unforgiving culprits against flooring.
Commercial Hardwood Flooring Is Better than the Rest
Commercial hardwood flooring, regardless of which material you use, is going to be better than just about every non-hardwood flooring option for a variety of reasons. For one thing, the flooring is a lot easier to maintain, even when compared with something like commercial carpeting. All you need to do to clean it is vacuum or sweep regularly, since the dirt and hair particles won’t get trapped like they will with commercial carpeting. Additionally, commercial hardwood flooring is a bit cheaper than something with similar properties, such as vinyl plank flooring.
It is easy to see, thanks to the ease with which it is maintained, and the way that it can handle anything the world throws at it, that commercial hardwood flooring is the best option for just about every business there is. So when you’re ready to move your business from a hypothetical to something more concrete, make sure to give the professionals here at Ozburn-Hessey a ring so they can help you pick out something that looks nice and use their expertise in commercial flooring installation to use.
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Read MoreWater, Water Everywhere: How to Prevent Water Damage
What with the sunlight and generally good weather the Middle Tennessee area and Nashville in particular have been receiving this year, it might seem a little bit ridiculous to think about the dangers water damage presents to your floors. That being said, the danger is real, even though it might be a ways off, and depends on the area getting any kind of inclement weather. Make no mistake – the damage from water is definitely something that can ruin your floors, regardless of what they are made out of. In many cases, the damage is there lurking under the surface, just waiting for the right moment to strike. With that in mind, it is probably a good idea to figure out which of the different materials are the safest from water, and how you can prevent your floors from suffering serious damage. As they are the professionals when it comes to every aspect of flooring, Ozburn-Hessey has a guide about how well the most common types of flooring hold up against water damage.
Nature Loves Water, but Not Wood Flooring
If you have hardwood flooring, you probably know all about how water can damage not only the hardwoods of your home, but also commercial hardwood flooring as well. The best way to protect the wide planks and rich tone offered by a nice oak hardwood flooring is to act fast. The sooner you can deal with any visible water sitting on the floor, the less time there is for the water to be absorbed by the wood. For other moisture-related concerns, remember to sweep and keep your floors relatively clean, as mold and mildew are created when dirt meets water. Mold and mildew can lead to respiratory problems and tend to eat away at the wood if left untreated, so be vigilant.
On the other hand, one of the most resistant materials, and one of the more popular ones to build with, is linoleum flooring, both vinyl and laminate flooring. Vinyl is the best, since the adhesives used on the material make it extremely resistant to water damage. That doesn’t mean it never receives water damage, just that it takes more than wood-based flooring. Make sure it is not exposed to excessive water damage.
What Carpets Cannot Hide
Carpets, as one might presume, are the worst when it comes to dealing with water and the damage it presents. They’re just so much more absorbent than hardwood flooring or vinyl flooring. The fact that carpet holds a lot more trapped dirt than the others means it is much more susceptible to mold and moisture issues. As always, quick action right out of the gate can save you a headache later on, so get to work with a vacuum cleaner right away, then make sure the carpet is completely dry.
Water damage is something you never want to deal with, but if you act quickly, you can really cut down on future problems that may occur. If it becomes too much of an issue, or the mold and mildew-esque smells from a soaked carpet become too much for your workplace, then make sure to contact Ozburn-Hessey. The professionals here are too skilled at floor installation for you to pass up in a crisis.
Water damage to your floors create mold and mildew. This can cause respiratory troubles. Act fast to get rid of such issues.
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