Commercial premises—shops, offices, restaurants, or gyms—experience much heavier use than residential spaces.
Therefore, choosing flooring here is a matter not only of aesthetics but also of functionality. An unsuitable covering can wear out quickly, lose its appearance, and lead to additional maintenance costs.
What do commercial floors need?
Key requirements: resistance to heavy traffic, easy maintenance and cleaning, resistance to moisture and stains, long service life.
Most popular flooring types in commercial premises
Vinyl floors (LVT, SPC) are highly resistant to wear and moisture, offer a wide variety of designs, but the cheapest models may be less resistant to UV rays.
Ceramic tiles provide maximum resistance to water and are very long-lasting, but the hard surface can be slippery or uncomfortable to stand on for long periods.
Epoxy floors are seamless, very easy to clean, have high chemical resistance, and are ideal for industrial spaces, but they require professional installation.
Carpet (commercial grade) dampens noise and adds coziness; it can be chosen as tiles for easier replacement, but it is unsuitable for damp rooms and is harder to clean of stains.
Durability comparison
Vinyl (LVT/SPC) offers very good resistance to wear and moisture, is easy to maintain, and lasts about 15–20 years. Ceramic tiles have maximum resistance to both wear and moisture, last 20–30 years or more, but their maintenance is somewhat more demanding. Epoxy floors also have very high resistance and easy maintenance, with a service life of about 15–25 years. Carpet is less resistant to moisture and wear, but lasts 10–15 years.
Tips for choosing
Assess how many people will use the space daily, consider maintenance costs—since cheaper flooring can become expensive in the long run—and remember that aesthetics matter, but durability is the priority in commercial premises.
Summary
For commercial premises, it is worth choosing coverings that will withstand heavy traffic and will not need frequent replacement. Vinyl and epoxy are great for most spaces, tiles are the champions of longevity, and carpet is ideal for reducing noise in offices.
