Office Flooring Pros and Cons Comparison Table

This comparison table will help you see at a glance the best flooring options for every area of an office. The costs of each type of flooring varies greatly and depends on a number of factors. If you would like to find out more about the best type of flooring for your office redesign and the associated costs then speak to the experts at Dale Office Interiors on 0114 2331115 or contact us here.

To find out more about choosing the right carpet for your office re-fit, read our Office Carpet ‘How To’ Guide.

Material	Type	Pros	Cons	Best locations	Suitable for raised access	Reclaimed
Carpet		Absorbs sound Multiple designs Multiple colours Tiles can be easily replaced	Can stain easily Requires regular cleaning Can look dated	General spaces Meeting rooms Private offices
	Tiles				YES	YES
Vinyl		Easy to clean Durable Multiple designs Multiple colours Waterproof	Can be damaged by sharp objects Made from non-renewable material Can fade in sunlight Difficult to repair	Reception Kitchen Canteen Communal areas Hallways Toilets
	Sheet				YES, with appropriate preparation	NO
	Tiles				YES	NO
Laminate		Inexpensive Easy to clean Multiple designs Multiple colours	Susceptible to water damage Can’t be sanded and refinished Can look cheap	Reception Canteen Communal areas Hallways
	Smooth				YES, with appropriate preparation	YES
	Embossed				YES, with appropriate preparation	YES
Timber		Timeless look Lasts a long time if cared for properly Natural insulator Durable	Needs regular maintenance Susceptible to moisture Susceptible to scratching Can be noisy to walk on	Meeting rooms Private offices Reception Communal areas
	Solid timber				YES	YES
	Engineered timber				YES	YES
Tiles		Contemporary look Easy to clean Waterproof	Can feel cold Can crack under impact Heavy so may not be suitable for upper floors	Reception Kitchen Canteen Toilets Communal areas Hallways
	Ceramic				YES, with appropriate preparation	YES
	Natural stone				YES, with appropriate preparation	YES
Concrete		Contemporary look Easy to clean Waterproof Durable Highly reflective Low maintenance	Can feel cold Extremely hard	Reception Kitchen Canteen Toilets Communal areas Hallways
	Polished				NO	NO
	Stained				NO	NO
Rubber		Contemporary look Easy to clean Waterproof Durable Slip resistant options available Low maintenance	Certain materials such as grease and certain detergents can cause staining Dull finish	Reception Kitchen Canteen Toilets Communal areas Hallways	YES	YES