April 2019 | E&M Services

As a commercial flooring contractor Coventry, E&M Services has installed a wide range of floor types for our customers. So, we have plenty of experience when it comes to deciding which flooring type is most suitable for your space. As a professional flooring supplier, we've picked some tips for you to consider: Luxury Vinyl Tiles There are several luxury vinyl tile (LVT) brands, such as Amtico and Karndean. They are beautiful floors designed to give flexible and stunning designs to create either modern or traditional finishes. Each brand option will have various finishes and types available; some are stone effects, others ceramic and wood flooring styles and others include marbling and funky modern freeform designs. One of the main appeals of LVT is its flexible designs. So many different finishes can be achieved with a high-quality, long-life product. As commercial flooring suppliers, we find that high-end retailers love LVT. It can be used to zone off areas and provide walkways through shopping displays. LVT is also great for reception areas, offices and display areas. Quality As with every type of flooring, prices and quality varies. Cheaper LVT, whilst cheaper, will not last as long and can tend to scratch. It is not suitable for commercial spaces but might be fine for low-use domestic rooms. The higher-end LVT products, such as those made by Karndean, offer excellent long-term solutions that will stand up to prolonged hard work whilst retaining their finish. This is why at E&M Services, as commercial flooring suppliers, we will offer higher quality LVT floors. Durable & Maintenance A quality LVT floor is sometimes described as a “forever” floor. A professional installation will ensure they last a very long time. The key to LVT is the subfloor preparation. There is a huge variety of subfloor smoothing compounds, but they do not all do the same job! We are experienced subfloor preparation flooring specialists. We can advise in managing damp issues, levelling subfloors, dealing with serious subfloor cracks and faults, and bringing it back to standard, ready for your new floor. Our fitters know how to fix subfloor issues! Vinyl flooring Vinyl flooring is flexible, coming in an extensive range of styles and colours perfect to suit many different spaces. As professional commercial flooring suppliers, we recommend using vinyl in areas where there is heavy footfall, heavy wear, or a need to use a very diverse design-led product. As vinyl is durable it is perfect for busy environments, compared to laminate flooring. We install miles of vinyl each month in hospitals, care homes, offices, schools and retail spaces across Coventry, Birmingham, and the Midlands. It is a durable and diverse flooring solution. They are designed to offer different benefits. For example, there are specialist sports vinyl for sports halls; there are acoustic vinyl flooring products for large areas where ‘echo’ can be an issue. There are very heavy-wearing specialist vinyl flooring solutions for commercial kitchens, hospital labs, or hygiene environments. We supply vinyl from all the major suppliers, including Tarkett and Polyflor. Specialist safety flooring Specialist safety flooring is vital if you are looking to renovate a healthcare practice, like a doctor’s surgery, dentist, medical clinic, or care home. These premises are required to be hygienic and easy to clean. The heavy footfall also requires a durable material. As a Commercial Flooring Supplier, we have many years of experience installing flooring for hospitals, clinics, and health care providers. We will be able to provide you with guidance throughout the process. Another environment where safety is required is in the education sector. Wet floors are dangerous. As a result, safety flooring is ideal for heavy footfall entrance areas, corridors, stairs, bathrooms, changing areas, D&T rooms, and art classrooms. Their use is very broad. We offer a variety of safety flooring products. Some are designed to be used where floors can be wet, but the people using the floor will be wearing shoes. In some other environments, such as gym changing rooms, bathrooms, or hotel areas, the user can be barefoot. There are specific flooring products designed for these areas to ensure safety and reduce slips, compared to resin flooring. We can offer free advice as to the best products to be used in which environments. There are specific safety vinyl solutions for commercial kitchens. We have been installing commercial kitchen flooring for decades. Good commercial vinyl designed for these spaces prevents slips, trips and falls, and ensures hygiene. It will last for years, despite the hard wear a commercial kitchen floor takes. Please get in touch to find out more. Carpet Carpets and carpet tiles are a great option if you are looking to add texture, warmth, and colour to your workspace. Carpet is available in lots of fantastic styles, appealing patterns, and mosaics. They are durable, have good acoustic properties, are cost-effective, quick to install, and are easy to maintain. We supply and install hundreds and hundreds of boxes of carpet tiles each year in schools, colleges, hotels, and offices. We design floors by mixing colours, textures, and styles to create truly unique interiors. Quality Yes, you’ve guessed it. Just like the others, carpet quality can vary. Take it from flooring supplier experts, and go with the best quality that fits within your budget. Inferior carpets may look cheap and they will not last as long as a good quality carpet. Spending a little extra in the first place will ensure you will have longer use of the carpet and not have to worry about the disruption re-laying will cause, not to mention the cost of another carpet. Good quality underlays for sheet carpets make all the difference. We offer a wide range of products and will have the ideal solution for your budget. At E&M Services, we have years of experience as a flooring supplier, installing floors in all types of environments for businesses in Coventry and beyond. We are more than happy to have a no-obligation chat with you to discuss your options. Whether you run a school, hospital, or clinic with tight regulations to adhere to, or a high-end fashion boutique and need to impress your clientele, we can help with your next flooring project. Please get in touch to find out more

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