Restaurants

Restaurants are like other retail establishments in that they too have a brand and overall vision they need to convey in their space, however they are a fast-paced environment that demands a lot from its floors. From front-of-house spaces like dining areas and bars, to back-of-house kitchens and storage rooms, performance requirements vary. However, the restaurant flooring selections must be cohesive and complement the other interior finishes and décor, to support the overall design.  Most parts of a restaurant need to be slip resistant since liquid is a common factor and risk of slipping and falling needs to be minimized.  Another important thing to consider is ease of maintenance and cleanliness since food and beverages are being served in the establishment.


Retail

At its core, retail flooring is an investment when creating an inviting and attractive shopping environment. Whether for a large department store or a single store competing for foot traffic in a busy strip, flooring is a key part of design. It must draw in shoppers, put them at ease and strategically direct their experience. While at the same time, retail flooring must withstand exceedingly high foot traffic and rolling loads.

The flooring a store chooses should reflect the overall brand and vision of the business. In an increasingly competitive industry, you’ll also want flooring that encourages shoppers to spend time and money in your store, while also inviting them back again and again.  Different stores use a wide range of flooring materials, from stone tile to wood flooring, LVT, carpet tile and everything in between, to serve design purposes.


Grocery Stores

The flooring in grocery stores is more purposeful and defines key areas- such as the bakery, produce section or deli- by using a range of colors and textures that vary from space to space which subtly communicates a transition to the shopper. Each space has its own distinctive visual and performance needs from slip resistance in the produce area, a homelike feel in the bakery, to an ability to resist scratches in the deli. Ultimately the flooring in a grocery store needs to support way-finding while also help guide the shoppers safely around the store.


Recommended Flooring for Retail and Restaurant Facilities

In the past, wood flooring was more commonly used because of the high-end look and feel it offers, however people have gone away from using it so frequently because of how costly it is to install and maintain.

Today, there are other materials that depict a more expensive look but they also have high performing qualities.  Designers are choosing to use stone tile or LVT because of the durability, cost effectiveness, and the emergence of digital graphic applications, which allows for a look and feel of other natural materials.