Our Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Flooring
Something you may not know about us is not only do we provide flooring for residential property, we also provide flooring to businesses and other commercial establishments. Just like flooring for homes, there are lots of different types of flooring available for commercial space. As flooring specialists, we’re happy to advise business owners on what flooring is best for their establishment. In this blog post, we aim to answer some of the questions we get frequently asked. If your question isn’t answered below, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly award-winning team on 01903 503638 or email us at sales@wallbroscarpets.co.uk. What is commercial flooring? Commercial flooring is any flooring that is used in a commercial space. It’s important for business owners in all industries; from retail and industrial to hospitality to choose the right flooring for their establishment. Getting the right commercial flooring for a specific space is important as it can be needed to meet very specific requirements. When the right one is chosen, it can last a long time. What is the best commercial flooring? Just like when residential customers ask us what flooring is best for their home, the short answer is it depends. In order to properly advise you, our friendly team of flooring experts will need to know a bit more about where it will be used and what you expect from your flooring. Generally though, quality commercial flooring is durable and easy to clean to make sure that it lasts well and isn’t difficult to maintain. When looked after properly, good commercial flooring stands the test of time and will continue to deliver for years to come. Is there a difference between commercial and residential flooring? Although you may not be able to tell just from looking at them, commercial-grade flooring is designed to withstand different conditions to that of a residential environment. Carpet has the most noticeable difference as it is designed for much higher traffic areas and is extremely hard-wearing. This is why you often see carpet tiles being used in a commercial setting. This is because they are very durable and easy to install. What’s more, should one or two become damaged, they are easily replaced without having to replace the entire flooring. Don’t forget that commercial flooring can look stylish and can make a bold statement in a commercial space. Think of contrasting tiles or short pile, patterned carpet in a hotel lobby. Why choose commercial flooring? As well as commercial flooring being more durable, easy to replace and install, installing commercial flooring brings other benefits to the workplace too. For example; installing great-looking flooring can make your workplace more inviting and a nicer place to work. Studies have shown that this, in turn, can make employees happier and more productive. If your business relies on footfall, having good flooring can make your establishment more appealing, therefore increasing footfall. Just as we’ve said before, choosing the right flooring is really important and brings benefits to your workplace that you may not have thought of. Flooring can even direct people around the space, e.g. using coloured flooring tiles to denote specific working areas. If you’ve got any further questions about commercial flooring or you’d like to get some commercial flooring for your business, get in touch with us. We have showrooms in Worthing and Storrington which you’re welcome to visit or give us a call on 01903 503638 to speak to our friendly experts today.
Our Flooring Guide For Summer 2022
Over the last few years, neutral colours have been a strong flooring trend. From silvery greys to natural hues, people have been opting for neutral colours and adding splashes of colour to their interior with bold furnishings. Recently brighter and more colourful flooring shades have begun to trend. Now we’re heading into the summer months, following these colourful trends to brighten up your home could be the refresh you’re looking for. That’s why we’ve put together our summer 2022 trends guide for you. So you can get all your flooring inspiration in one place. From colours and patterns to materials, we’ve got it covered! Colour Trends For Summer 2022 As we mentioned at the beginning, bolder and more colourful floorings are trending. Now the evenings are getting lighter again, it’s a great time to adopt the summer 2022 colour trends into your home or workplace. If you’re looking to refresh your home decor, then why not consider these four colour trends below? Yellow As a way to bring the sunshine in, yellows have been becoming increasingly popular as the weather changes. The great thing about yellows is that they come in such a wide variety of shades; from the vibrant shade, you see in the kitchen above to more soft and subtle shades in the kitchen below. If you’re choosing to change your wall or cabinet colour, it’s crucial that the flooring compliments those changes. As you’ll see from the first photo, laminate flooring is a great option as it comes in beautiful light colours. Alternatively, tiled flooring like in the second photo can be used to break up the bright colours and give the room a new look. Natural White Just like yellow, white comes in all different shades and in Summer 2022, natural white is going to be a popular choice. Natural white lends itself well to any other colour, meaning it can be used in any room in the house and with any colour scheme. Bold-coloured carpets would pair really well with a natural white interior. Remember that flooring doesn’t have to be something that is overlooked. Instead, it can be a statement piece and be used to bring a pop of colour and pattern to a room. We think this natural white colour trend in Summer 2022 is a great opportunity to be bolder with the flooring. Deep red Like all trends, there’s going to be something for everyone and so are very varied. As you’ll see from the first two colours, one of the biggest colour trends for Summer 2022 is incorporating the brighter weather and bringing Summer into your home. However; there are other trends too and deep red is making a comeback! Not only have we started to see more people choosing dark red carpet, people are also choosing to change other elements of their home interiors to incorporate this strong colour. With brighter days on the horizon, darker colours can bring tranquillity to your interior. Flooring Trends for Summer 2022 Now we’ve given you a glimpse into the colours that are trending, it’s time to cast our minds to flooring and look at the types people are choosing. Of course, liking how your flooring looks is a crucial element to choosing the right one, but there are other factors involved. Such as, which one is best for your young family or which one is going to be easiest to clean? Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) Vinyl flooring has become increasingly popular over the last few years. Mainly due to its extremely hard-wearing nature and the fact that it comes in almost any shade, colour, style and pattern!. Many people opt for vinyl flooring as they want the look of wood or tiles without the price tag and, as technology has improved, so has vinyl’s ability to mimic these materials. The great thing about vinyl tiles is they allow you to create your own patterns if you wish. Offering a unique look to your home interior. On top of this, vinyl tiles are super easy to maintain and so are perfect for young families and people with a busy lifestyle… or people that don’t like chores! Laminate Just like the bright colours in the colour trends, people are choosing light laminates. Both residential and commercial interiors are beginning to reap the benefits of laminate flooring. It’s easy to maintain and continues to look stylish and modern. Being hard-wearing, it’s a perfect option for high-traffic areas; such as hallways in houses and meeting areas in commercial spaces, like the photo above. There are lots of different shades available and so there’s bound to be a shade that suits your style and interior. Wide planks As suspected, herringbone flooring continues to be a huge trend as it’s a great way to make a space unique and stylish. But there are other wide-plank floorings that are also becoming popular and we suspect will only get more popular as we go into summer. This wide plank trend goes hand in hand with the rising use in vinyl flooring as vinyl planks allow huge versatility in colour and pattern. Another great thing about using planks is that they add realistic texture to the floor, making wood-style vinyl feel like real wood; for example. If you’ve seen a look or a type of flooring that you’re interested in, get in touch with our flooring experts in Worthing or Storrington. Our award-winning team are there to help you choose the right flooring for you. Worthing: 01903 503638Storrington: 01903 744748 You can also email us at sales@wallbroscarpets.co.uk
Why Finding The Right Flooring Is So Important
Many people can be misled that flooring is simply cosmetic and is only there to look good. Although new flooring can bring your interior decorating together and complete a look, , the right flooring can bring a lot of practical benefits to a home and it’s important that you find the right one for your needs. Just like flooring, every room in your home has different uses. Whether that’s for cooking, for washing or for lounging. So the flooring in each room should differ depending on what the room is used for. For example; you rarely see carpet in a kitchen or bathroom as they are rooms where spillage is likely to happen so having a hard floor makes this easier to manage. What benefits can the right flooring bring to my home? Other than looking absolutely stunning?! Actually, there are a few interesting benefits the right flooring can bring, here’s our top three: Whatever style you’re looking for, we’re sure that you’ll find something you like in our extensive ranges. Pop into our shop in Worthing or Storrington to see our ranges for yourself and speak to our award-winning flooring experts. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Our Top 5 Flooring Trends For Summer 2021
If you’re looking to refresh your home for Summer and put 2020 behind you, we’ve got the perfect thing – Our Top 5 Summer Flooring Trends for 2021. We like to think of ourselves as the ground workers of interior design, as we believe that flooring is the element that ties everything else in the room together. So, if you’re looking to give your home a new look this summer, flooring is a great place to start, as it can act as the foundation for all the other aspects of interior design. Our stores in Worthing and Storrington can provide everything on our list below. Just call in and speak to our flooring experts who will be happy to recommend the best flooring for your needs. Grey Flooring There’s no surprise that grey flooring is at the top of the list. It continues to be a strong contender in the flooring world and there’s no sign of it slowing down. Grey is a great flooring colour option for all types of room. From ones with bold furnishings to others that are more muted as shown in the photo above. Grey will compliment all rooms of the house; grey carpet for a bedroom and a grey vinyl for the kitchen. Grey also comes in hundreds of shades! From dark slate through to the lightest soft silver, there is a shade to suit any design scheme. Our flooring experts will work with you to understand what your requirements are and recommend only the best option. Vintage style flooring A trend that has taken the flooring industry by storm in recent years is vintage style flooring. It’s true what they say, ‘old is the new new’ and people are loving the vintage style. Wood flooring works really well to give that old feel and, with its hard-wearing properties, it’s perfect for any room in the house. Wood flooring is also easy to maintain and can look better as it wears over time – something that can’t be said about all flooring! The picture shows Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) from the Invictus range that we stock which means that there’s a matching carpet to pair with it. These days, wood flooring is very often not actually wood! Herringbone flooring Also part of the vintage flooring trend, herringbone flooring deserves its own spot on our Summer Flooring Trends list for this year. Its beautiful style is a compliment to any home and is perfect for high traffic areas like the kitchen or hallway. Again, herringbone flooring does not have to be wood. We offer a huge range of colours and wood shades from our Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) ranges. However; if you do want real wood, we have that too. All of our wood flooring is sourced sustainably which makes this an eco-friendly option for environment-conscious flooring lovers. Furthermore, being hard flooring, it is easy to maintain and keep clean. LVT flooring Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) is high on our summer flooring trends list for 2021. It is one of the most popular flooring choices due to its versatility and huge range of colours and patterns. The trending colours right now are light greys and whites; although we have lots of other colours and styles. LVT flooring is great for areas that get wet or have lots of traffic such as a kitchen or bathroom. They look really stylish too and here at Wall Bros Carpets, we can colour match it to your existing room furnishings, and even offer ranges that have coordinating carpet and LVT styles. Neutral carpets Much like grey flooring, neutral carpets are a continuing strong choice when it comes to flooring trends. Neutral carpets are perfect for people who like to change their interior a lot without having to change the flooring each time. What’s more, neutral colours are great at opening up a space and radiating light as opposed to trapping it in. Although some people may be cautious when it comes to neutral carpets due to stains, most of our carpet ranges are bleach cleanable meaning they are very easy to maintain and keep stain-free! Whatever flooring you’re looking for; whether you’ve seen it on this list or not, pop into our Worthing or Storrington shop to speak to our flooring experts. Our customers are often pleasantly surprised by the recommendations we give. We sometimes suggest solutions they hadn’t even thought of! Alternatively; you can give us a call to find out more about the ranges of flooring we stock. Worthing: 01903 503638Storrington: 01903 744748
Top 3 Colour Trends For Autumn 2020
Now that it’s officially Autumn, you may be looking at getting new flooring for your home or workspace. If you’re looking for inspiration then you’ve come to the right place, as we’ll be giving you our top three colour trends to look out for in Autumn 2020. Stick around to read about them… Neutrals This has been a trend for a while, but it continues to be the popular choice for many flooring options. A lot of people are choosing to stick with neutral tones when it comes to the colour of their flooring. It’s often surprising how having a lighter-coloured flooring can make a room look bigger and more ‘airy’. This doesn’t mean that the room can’t have character; many decide to have bold coloured soft furnishings to break the colours up a little. The neutral flooring can also act as a binder that holds the interior design together. Grey shades Grey continues to be a top colour choice for flooring due to its many shades and it’s capability to be used in multiple rooms of the house. Having grey flooring allows you to build on the rest of the room in any way you like. Making it a good option if you’re looking to use the same coloured flooring throughout a large part of the house. Earthy Green This one is perfect for this time of year, as it encompasses the colour tones of Autumn while also creating a cosy atmosphere. Using this colour scheme means that you can dip into a palette of mustard yellows, oranges and brown, creating an autumnal bliss. If you’re not sure about having green floors, you could opt for a traditional real wood flooring and include the green another way; such as in the soft furnishings. Whatever you choose, we have thousands of samples to see in our stores and we’re always on hand to help you achieve your desired results. Our award-winning team of flooring experts can offer advice on things like keeping the flooring clean and which type is best for high traffic areas. Pop into our Worthing or Storrington store to view our extensive range of flooring and speak to our team, or call 01903 503638 or 01903 744748 to speak to a Wall Bros expert today.
Don’t Be Floored When It Comes To Hygiene
There has been a lot in the news recently about hygiene. So we thought we would give our advice in relation to flooring. What flooring is best when it comes to hygiene and how can we keep it clean? Different rooms in a house will require different types of flooring simply because of the different activities that take place in them. For example; in a bathroom and kitchen, it’s usually best to have hard flooring as typically kitchens and bathrooms are moist environments. Whether it’s from the shower or a boiling saucepan on the stove, there is going to be steam in those rooms at some point and so hard flooring is the best option. Hard flooring does not readily absorb water and so it is easily dried should it get wet. If you’re looking for comfort under-foot, hard flooring does not need to be throughout the entire house. Why not have a bleach cleanable carpet in the living room? Carpets with shorter fibres are a good option where hygiene is concerned as they do not attract as much dust. Whatever flooring you choose; they will all need cleaning and among the usual vacuuming and dusting of the flooring. There are other, more particular ways of cleaning different types of flooring. How to clean hard flooring Although a vacuum cleaner is very effective when cleaning a hard floor, if your hard flooring has detailing you may want to consider using a broom. The individual bristles on the broom would allow you to get into the small indents in the panelling of the floor; ensuring harder to reach areas are cleaned. For a deeper clean a damp mop is a good option. Using a mop allows you to add extra cleaning agents into the water you are mopping the floor with; offering an even deeper clean. We would also recommend purchasing a micro-fibre mop as the fibre would attract the dirt and not hold onto too much moisture – meaning you can clean the hard floor without saturating it in water and allowing it to dry quicker. How to clean carpet Just like hard flooring, carpet can be cleaned with a vacuum. Although this is efficient and one of the most popular ways of cleaning carpet, it will not take out stains. If you’ve got a bleach cleanable carpet, you can use bleach on it without ruining the colour. We always recommend checking the manufacturer’s guidelines to find out how much to dilute the bleach by, if at all. If your carpet isn’t bleach cleanable there are a variety of carpet cleaners on the market. Most cleaners will state they can be used ‘generally’, but – again – we recommend looking at the manufacturer’s website – or asking your friendly, local flooring experts for their advice to determine what type of stains and carpet the product can be used on. Contact us by either coming into our Worthing or Storrington store. Or call us on 01903 503638 to speak to our expert team.
The 30,000 Steps To Learning About New Flooring
The flooring industry is constantly changing in many ways; whether it’s the way the flooring is manufactured or new designs. There are always changes to brush up on; which is why it is important to us to attend different events and be informed on the latest innovations in the industry. The Domotex exhibition – The World Of Flooring expo is a chance for suppliers from all over the world to showcase their latest products alongside other market leaders. From our point of view, the exhibition is a great opportunity to find out what the latest global flooring trends are and how that is changing from what is available currently. It is good to find out what the flooring trends are in other countries so we can predict if and when they are going to come to the UK. What stood out to us at the exhibition? Each year, the show has a main theme and this year that theme name was ‘ATMYSPHERE’ which aimed to highlight flooring products that help users feel a sense of wellbeing. The theme was reflected in the creative ideas that exhibitors had about recycling, resource conservation, plus how we can use natural materials even more sustainably. Comfy shoes are a must when attending such a large exhibition. We walked over 15,000 steps a day around the huge German exhibition halls – which over 2 days added up to over 50,000 steps or about 15 miles! Source: Domotex on Twitter While walking however, we noticed lots of colour is coming back to carpet ranges; which will make a refreshing change to the creams and greys that are popular at the moment. Although we predict it will take about six months for that colourful carpet to reach us here in the UK. We also noticed that there were more exhibitors showing their visualisation and planning software. It’s interesting to see how the themes and focus for each show changes as technology and demand changes. Keeping up with the latest flooring industry trends and products is the key to being able to give our customers the best advice when it comes to choosing flooring. We walk miles so our customers can walk miles on the right flooring for them. Speak to our team of flooring experts if you’re thinking of having new flooring for your home or workplace.
An Eye Towards The Future (not mentioning the C word)!
As we cruise towards the end of the year, thoughts inevitably (and scarily!) turn to Christmas. We’re already chock full of bookings for carpet and flooring fitting in the run up to the festive period so if you’re hoping to spruce up your home before your Christmas visitors descend, it’s time to act! Long Pile Carpet Need to replace your carpet before the end of the year? Many of our consumer decisions are now rightly based on our environmental impact. With this in mind, and with the potential of reducing energy bills, you may wish to consider a carpet with longer pile to keep your home warmer. Nowadays longer pile does not mean that the carpet will just become flattened more quickly, as it did in the past. New technology has resulted in a sturdier pile that provides better insulation and lasts longer, so you can keep your home cosy for longer, without the visual appeal of the carpet diminishing as quickly. Bright Ideas For Children’s Rooms Looking for a fun and practical Christmas gift idea? If you’ve got young football fanatics in the house, and want an alternative Christmas present this year, how about kitting them out with a fantastic football themed carpet for their bedroom? If football is not their thing, ask us about other ideas for children’s bedrooms. We’ll help you find something that’s both practical (keeping you happy) and fun (keeping the kids happy)! From Neutral to Natural Another new development in carpet trends is the move towards soft colours such as blues, pinks and greens. If you’d like to move on from the neutral beiges so many of us have in our homes, these colours can really add to a room’s colour scheme, while remaining subtle, tasteful and complementary to your decor. If you need advice on your next carpet or flooring choice, please do drop in and talk to us. There are always new developments in floorings and carpets, and we can advise on the best choice for you.
Thinking of redecorating your home? Don’t forget the Carpet!
Here’s how to be on trend this summer with the latest carpet collections If you’re looking to redecorate your home this summer, you’ll need to start planning from the ground up. Flooring forms the frame of your room and will enable you to select the contrasting and clashing colours which will make up the colour pallete of your space. Cream carpets have some serious competition in 2019 due to the growth of colour confidence over the past few years which has resulted in the arrival of a new approach to neutral palettes and beautifully bold feature flooring. The demand for soft hues and pale tones has evolved to create a whole new range of neutrals. To be on trend this summer, look no further than the new Manhattan collection by renowned luxury British carpet brand, Elements London. Manufactured in three different weight and pile heights, the Manhattan collection is presented in a palette of seven muted colours inspired by the New York districts’ iconic cocktails, from cool blue shades of Mojito and Mai Tai to the sumptuous earthy tones of Whiskey Sour and Margarita. This stunning, premium selection of cut pile, velour carpets promises an indulgent and super soft underfoot surface suitable for any room and will bring your home right up to date. If you fancy fully embracing your colour confidence, make a bold statement and opt for Elements London’s Serenade and Symphony collections. The dark and dramatic carpets are made up of rich tones from the forest greens of Vienna and Boston, to the inky hues of Seoul, Titanium and Sapphire. These sultry colours bring a sense of elegance and definition to the home space, providing a vibrant textile canvas for the rest of the room’s décor. All Elements London carpets are expertly manufactured from the latest innovation in carpet fibres, TEKSILK. This unique yarn system is engineered to feel as soft as silk but wear as tough as Teflon underfoot for a hard-wearing yet super luxurious surface, which is easily maintainable and a delight to the eye. And for the environmentally conscious: Elements London is manufactured with Ceneva® – the world’s first carpet backing containing no styrene-butadiene is 100% SBR free for a better living environment. To see the full range Elements London’s carpets, head over to their website here. Thanks to Elements London for sending us this blog about their new Manhattan Collection carpets!
Top 3 Things You Need To Know Before Choosing Your New Flooring
With Spring comes longer, brighter days which, while very welcome, can often highlight aspects of our home that need improving. Although it can be easy to replace cushions, curtains or other accessories, your flooring can have the biggest impact of all. Whether it’s choosing the right type for a particular room (not got round to replacing the last owner’s carpet in the bathroom yet?!), or simply refreshing your carpets, vinyl or wood, there’s a few decisions to make first: In some cases, the answer may be ‘yes’, but you might like to look at updating the style, perhaps upgrading the quality or maybe changing the shade slightly to make the room look lighter. We can advise on similar alternatives that you can feel comfortable about whilst improving the general appearance of the room. There’s a wealth of ideas on the internet and this is a great place to start gathering examples of flooring you like. But, of course, there’s nothing like the personal advice of an expert. With over 60 years of expertise – and awards for our outstanding customer service! – our expert team is well placed to help you make the right decisions. We’ll suggest ideas that work for you and your home, look great and stay within budget. Give us a call to make an appointment. We’ll ask you some basic questions about your home, your lifestyle, your favourite colours for interiors and what sort of look you’d like to achieve, and then make suggestions based on your answers. How about colour matching your flooring to either your wall colour or your soft furnishings? We can take any colour you like and make sure your carpet will fully complement your colour scheme. Matching colours across different areas of a room will pull it together and make it look like an interior designer has been at work! Alternatively you might decide you want to ditch the carpet and replace it with vinyl, or vice versa. Again, we can discuss the benefits of different options such as wood flooring, carpet, tiles, vinyl and laminates to establish what works best for you. Whatever approach you decide to take to revamping your flooring this Spring, pop in to our Worthing or Storrington shops for a chat with our experts about the choices available to you.