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Is granitogres a suitable flooring for the office?

 

CATEGORICALLY NOT

 

Reasons:

1. Granitogres is slippery.

2. Rooms with granitogres are noisy and not comfortable for work.

3. Dust from the gaps. The gaps hold dirt.

4. Granitogres is a cold flooring.

5. Have you heard high-heeled shoes on granitogres…:)

6. And not in the last place, looks good only the first few years.

 

Which floorings are suitable for schools?

For open-air playgrounds EU recommends the following sports floorings:

Artificial grass – thickness 20-28 mm, filled with quartz sand. Lines for mini-football, tennis, volleyball are made.

SELF-LEVELING FLOORINGS on ACRYLIC or POLYURETHAN base, filled with rubber granules, in order to protect the players from bruises. These floorings are universal, can be used for basketball, mini-football, tennis, volleyball, etc.

More information – HERE

For gyms are recommended:

RUBBER and PVC floorings or

SELF-LEVELING FLOORINGS on ACRYLIC or POLYURETHAN base with enhanced elasticity, with polyurethane upper layer. The floorings must cover the hygiene and flammable standards.

More information – HERE

 

Do I need doormats?

The first very important criterion, which should be looked for, is the doormat’s appearance. The world practice has imposed the so called 3-zone cleaning system. In other words, passing through every part of the system, certain amount of the dirt are removed from the shoes and on reaching the flooring, they are clean. The right combination of elements for the zones ensures more effective system as a whole. Many combinations are possible, but the most useful is the following:

1st zone (against rough contaminations) – brushes + rubber

2nd zone (precise cleaning) carpet + scrapers

3rd zone (absorbing) carpet

Another important characteristic is the size of the doormat is its size. Many people believe that by placing a “piece” with dimensions 60 cm/90 cm (width/ length) they have solved all their problems. In reality this is not true! When choosing a doormat its length is more important than its width. This is because of the need of longer walk onto the doormat. The minimal size is 90 cm/150 cm (width/ length) – enough for at least three steps.

 

What flooring to choose for the office?

The rooms in the office can be many and with different functions – accordingly different floorings with different sturdiness. Generally the most important factors are durability and comfort, the appearance is not under question – it is obligatory. For example: entrance – granite or vinyl flooring, corridors – vinyl flooring or carpet tiles, working rooms - vinyl flooring or carpet tiles, consulting offices – parquet or carpet tiles.

Depending on the company standards – specific designs or colors may be chosen.

 

I am looking for laminate for my hotel!

STOP

The Laminate IS NOT a suitable flooring for hotels or corridors! It is too “loud” and is slippery if wet. A hotel, which pretends for at least 3 (three) “European” stars, must have a step sound absorbing flooring – CARPET!

There are tons of hotel carpets, and their prices are appropriate. Just search for 100% PA (polyamide) or PA+ wool for more comfort. Cut tuft is preferred. The carpet tiles may save you from additional expenses.

 

A suitable flooring for a healthcare establishment

Depending on the room type there are more than one possible solutions.

If the flooring is to be installed in corridors, doctor's offices or hospital rooms, the best choice is between two floorings - either heterogeneous vinyl floorings or linoleum. In order to prevent the dirty gaps the floorings are welded. They are anti-static, anti-alergic and highly durable.

If the flooring you are looking for is to be installed in operating rooms - then you need an electro-conductive one. It is especially designed for healthcare establishments, operating and computer rooms and other premises where a sensitive electro-equipment is used and is widely used in buildings and rooms, where hygiene is of crucial importance. In order to achieve the electro-conductive properties a special installation is required – using copper web, a special electro-conductive glue and grounding. This is how the static electricity generated by computers and electrical equipment is leaded away.

Can you rearange my old parquet?

NO!!!

We do not offer such services, do not be looking for us for such things, unless the parquet has been bought from us.

Laminate in the store?

There are far more suitable floorings than laminate for this area. An adequate solution may be using linoleum or heterogeneous vinyl floorings due to the following reasons:

1. They are highly durable and anti-slippery.

2. Easy to maintain and clean.

3. Stepping comfort and sound-absorbing properties.

In comparison, the laminate is too "loud" and does not have the needed durability. With most laminates after a few months or a year the gaps start opening and breaking off.

Independently of whether you choose vinyl flooring or linoleum, the entrance zone must be protected by installing a doormat system. Most shops have a "doormat" type a piece of carpet or decorative artificial grass, which people often even do not use. This IS NOT a professional doormat. It is beter to have a professional doormat, which will protect the entrance zone, reduce the expenses on cleaning and maintance and will keep the floorings good looking for a long time.