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HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS
WHAT'S UP WITH HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS?
We hear the phrase "HIGH TRAFFIC AREA" frequently when we are generally speaking abour flooring, so lets talk about why those areas are so important when choosing flooring.
Where are they?
Most ofton places such as hallways, kitchens, bath/restrooms, entry/exits, laundry and mudrooms fall into the category of high traffic areas. With the type and amount of foot traffic these areas experience as well as other factors including the amount of exposure to dirt, grime, grease and moisture it only makes good sense to look closely at the flooring you choose to be certain it will perform well in these areas.
What are my options?
There are six common types of flooring that are used in both commercial and residental areas that we will compare in the table below.
PERFORMANCE RATING: 1 = POOR, 2 = OK, 3 = GOOD, 4 = BETTER, 5 = BEST
LIFE EXPECTANCY RATING: 1 = <4yrs, 2 = 4-6yrs, 3 = 6-8yrs, 4 = 8-10yrs, 5 = >10yrs
| PROPERTIES | GLUE DOWN VINYL | FLOATING VINYL | TILE | WOOD | CARPET | POLISHED CONCRETE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DURABILITY | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| SCRATCH TEST | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| CLEANING | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| WATERPROOF | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| PETPROOF | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| ACCOUSTICAL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| EASE TO REPAIR | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| MAINTENANCE | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| AVERAGE LIFE | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| TOTAL SCORE | 3.67 | 4.56 | 2.78 | 3.56 | 2.56 | 4.56 |
Feeling overwhelmed?
Don't worry, WE have you covered. We offer our EXPERT CONSULTATION SERVICES to every single one of our customer. Our Expert will come to your home or business to look for areas of concern, see what performance issues exist with the current flooring, discuss what you like or wish you could change about what you currently have, and take accurate measurements. The Expert will then be able to make suggestions that will meet your needs AND the needs of your space. This is how we guarantee you will be happy with not only how your flooring looks, but also with how it functions.
