Every entrepreneur wants the best for his business – which is why choosing the right floor tiles for your commercial space is a decision that you should not take lightly. After all, the right kind of flooring can set the mood when potential clients visit your establishment. It can either make an impression that you are a serious businessman, or send the message that you are a neophyte and they should not trust you with their business.
Therefore, to avoid sending a negative impression about your company, you must meticulously choose your flooring with care. Here are some tips on how to help you choose the right flooring for our space.
Set a message
Do you want a sturdy floor that numerous guests can walk on without worrying about the floor tiles becoming scuffed or damaged? Is the area near liquids (such as near swimming pools) or prone to spillage (such as in commercial kitchens)? Is it going to be placed outdoors or indoors? These are just some of the questions you have to ask yourself when designing your commercial space’s look. Determining the messaging you want to convey helps you choose the right materials for your flooring, particularly when it comes to durability and functionality.
Set a theme
Once you have determined your messaging, it’s time to establish if you have a theme. Are you going to use your company’s colors? Are you going for contemporary designs, or are you trying to stick to traditional concepts? Since floor tiles literally take up the entire span of your flooring, you have to choose the tiles based on your theme, as once you have determined your flooring materials you would find it difficult to work around it if you change your mind.
Choose a size
There are many designs you can do with tiles, so it’s important to choose the right size. You can plan a mosaic on your floor, or you can go with more traditional tile settings. For instance, Terrazzo Australian Marble offers terrazzo tiles in four size formats:
- 400mm x 400mm x 30mm
- 300mm x 300mm x 28mm
- 600mm x 300mm x 35mm
- 600mm x 400mm x 35mm
These floor tiles are very flexible design-wise, so you will have the right tools to set the right tone for your flooring.
Choose a color
Now that you know what theme you want and what size you’ll use, it’s time to choose the color of your tiles. The colors can do wonders for your flooring, as a striking decision will make your choice stand out. However, don’t just choose tiles with pretty colors as these colors have specific functions. For instance, remember the following:
- Dark colors tend to add warmth to your space
- Shade variation has to blend properly
- Light colors can add the illusion that your space is bigger than it really is
- Neutral colors gives you the flexibility to play around with accessories
- Vibrant colors can add character and can make your space look cheerful – however, you have to decide that you want vibrant floor tiles from the get-go and you would not want to change directions in mid-stride.
When you are getting tiles similar to the Terrazzo Australian Marble, remember that there might be a slight variation to the marble. In the sense that no two tiles are the same, this variation in shade and color adds character to your space. You can opt to lay two floor tiles side by side to see if they work together, and to get a feel of how it would look like on your floor.
Choose a finish
Finally, it’s time to choose a finish that works best in your space. Terrazzo Australian Marble offers Sealed Polished Finish (where a protective shiny sealer is applied to the floor, ensuring that it retains its appearance through time), Machine Polished Finish (where the floor is ground and machine polished on site, with a penetrating sealer), and Honed Anti-Slip Finish (where the floor is ground on site to a honed finish, with a non-slip additive added to the process). This finish will determine how your floor tiles will look several years down the road.
Remember, your establishment’s flooring can make a statement about you and your business. Make sure you make the right statement by using the right tiles.