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Self Leveller & Concrete

Self-Leveler – Type of floor preparation before the installation of resilient flooring, stone, concrete, or wood for a sound substrate floor. Concrete – Concrete over time has become more than just a pad for garages, basement or patios. Becoming more popular in commercial spaces such as restaurant dining, retail stores and studios.

Advantages of Self Leveller / Concrete:

Repairs uneven interior floors.
Smoothens area from damaged or installation over the top of existing floors.

Disadvantages of Self Leveller / Concrete:

Product may fail if incorrectly mixed or space conditions are not met.
May be costly if excessive amounts of product are required.

Laminate is commonly installed in:

Multifamily
Retail Spaces
Residential Single-Family Home

Advantages of Laminate:

Imitates a wood floor look and texture.
Durable and strong.
Scratch and impact-resistant for a longer lifespan.
Easy maintenance and healthy choice for those prone to allergies and dust.

Disadvantages of Laminate:

Isn’t always able to be refinished.
Moisture or water can cause damage.
Susceptible to scratching and dents.
A thinner layer may reduce the lifespan.

Engineered Wood is commonly installed in:

Multifamily
Galleries
Retail Spaces
Residential Single-Family Home

Advantages of Engineered Wood:

Lots of choices on top of real wood.
Is almost identical to hardwood.
Quality and timeless look.
Easy maintenance and healthy choice for those prone to allergies.

Disadvantages of Engineered Wood:

Isn’t always refinish able.
Moisture or water can cause damage.
Susceptible to scratching and dents.
A thinner layer may reduce the lifespan.

Hardwood / Solid Wood is commonly installed in:

Gymnasium
Art Galleries
Ballet Studios
Acoustic Spaces
Commercial & residential spaces

Advantages of Solid Wood

Traditionally used for longevity, repeated sanding and refinish for lifetime use.
Natural 100% solid wood has been used for years.
Wide range of wood types, widths and styles.
Quality and timeless look.
Easy maintenance and healthy choice for those prone to allergies.

Disadvantages of Solid Wood:

Cost of wooden flooring is much higher that products such as carpet or tile products.
Moisture or water can cause severe damage to planks warping and swelling.
Susceptible to scratching and dents.
Not suitable for all places such as kitchen and bathrooms where plumbing or water damage could occur.
Noise transfer and with age creaking and clicking sound may occur.

Broadloom Carpet Tile is commonly installed in:

Corporate Common Areas
Casinos
Theatres
Stairwell
Libraries
Hotels

Advantages of Broadloom/Rolled Carpet:

Warmth, carpet is generally warmer in colder seasons it will retain warmth longer than other types of floors.
Carpets can soften slips and falls, especially stairs and front entryways.
With ample styles of carpet to choose from clients have options for low maintenance, functional and budget-friendly carpet styles like Berber, plush, shag.
Colour selections of thousands of options and blends bring so much character to a space for the client to choose from.

Disadvantages of Broadloom/Rolled Carpet:

Maintenance: Depending on your lifestyle, carpet often requires a high level of maintenance, such as occasional deep carpet cleaning and regular vacuuming.
Longevity: Most carpets are manufactured synthetically, which tend to have a shorter lifespan than other flooring choices. Unlike carpet, flooring such as hardwood can last multiple generations.
Style & Trends: While carpet remains a popular flooring choice, hard-surfaced floors continue to rise in popularity – also adding increased value to homes.

Carpet & Carpet Tile is commonly installed in:

Corporate Office Spaces
Small Businesses
Call Centres
Libraries
Churches
Auditoriums
Lobbies & corridors

Advantages of Carpet Tile:

Ease of installation for time-sensitive projects/ minimal downtime.
Perfect for office spaces.
Versatility for electrical wiring and accessibility to cables for desks.
Cost-effective products.
Durable and easy to replace areas.
Vast selection of patterns and colours.
A good solution for sound dampening in commercial spaces.

Disadvantages of Carpet Tiles:

Not as seamless as hoped for with the pattern of the product installed.
Longevity in comparison to broadloom carpet may be minimal.
Carpet tile is not suggested for residential use as it has a corporate look and fails in respect to design.
Has a hard floor feeling.

Marble Tile is commonly installed in:

Floor & Wall
Bathroom
Fireplace
Foyers
Elevators
Commercial & Residential spaces

Advantages of Marble Tile:

Has a beautiful and distinct aesthetic impact on interior spaces.
Considered a heavy stone that can withstand heavy loads and is durable.
Durable and long-lasting.

Disadvantages of Marble Tile:

Per square foot can be high in price.
Marble is a heavy material and labour intensive depending on the product.
Difficult to install so requires a skilled technician to work with the material.
Can be cold especially in the colder months.

Mosaic Tile is commonly installed in:

Floor & Wall
Bathroom
Fireplace
Commercial & Residential spaces

Advantages of Mosaic Tile:

Easy to clean and stain resistant.
Colourful and elegant design.
Durable.

Disadvantages of Mosaic Tile:

Per square foot can be high in price.
Glass can be durable but if not handled with care can break.
Difficult to install with particular products and design layout.

Limestone Tile is commonly installed in:

Floor & Wall
Bathroom
Fireplace
Commercial & Residential spaces

Advantages of Limestone Tile:

Unique look.
Versatile for design use throughout spaces.
Low maintenance.
Customizable sizes.

Disadvantages of Limestone Tile:

Very hard surface.
Heavy and may require planning for delivery.
Requires regular maintenance and seal.

Ceramic Tile is commonly installed in:

Kitchens
Washrooms
Mudrooms
Residential & Commercial spaces

Advantages of Ceramic Tile:

Resistance to high traffic areas.
Long-lasting.
Low maintenance.

Disadvantages of Ceramic Tile:

Very hard surface.
Can be porous.
Heavy and may require planning for delivery.
Difficult to repair and can crack often.

Porcelain Tile is commonly installed in:

Front Entries
Public Washrooms
Malls & Commercial Centres
Residential spaces

Advantages of Porcelain Tile:

Resistance to high traffic areas.
Luxury Design and feel.
Long-lasting.
Low maintenance.
Moisture resistance and easy to clean.

Disadvantages of Porcelain Tile:

Very hard surface.
Difficult to install.
High in cost depending on size and installation design.
Heavy and may require planning for delivery.
Difficult to repair.
Can be slippery with high gloss finishes.

Types of Stone Tile:

Ceramic – Unglazed clay material, used in wall tile for kitchens and bathrooms.
Porcelain – Most common type of tile emulating natural stone, brick or wood. Low maintenance and water-resistant and versatile material for indoor or outdoor use.
Limestone – Used for accent pieces, Limestone is mostly used for fireplace pillars, accent pieces to a feature bar or brick wall.
Mosaic – Different shapes, sizes, colours styles, usually used as a wall accent.
Marble – Used for a higher-end appeal or look. Is considered very modern and timeless.

Stone Tile is commonly installed in:

Washrooms
Aquatic Facilities
Retail Stores
Restaurants
Multifamily / New Homes

Advantages of Stone Tile:

Easy to maintain and keep clean in high traffic areas or spaces with spills, dirt or liquids.
Resistance to water with its protective later helps with the longevity and life span of the tiles.
Is sealable to protect the tile and the grout finish.
Most tiles are affordable for both small and large areas.

Disadvantages of Stone Tile:

Heavy for certain types of use such as walls or high floors in buildings.
Easy to slip on a hard surface.
Colour matching from the manufacturer can have a missed dye lot for replacement or nosing products versus the flat lay product.
Difficult to repair depending on product installation.
Difficult to remove depending on product installation.

Rubber Flooring is commonly installed in:

Fitness Studio
Dance Studio
Schools /Childcare Centres

Advantages of Rubber Flooring:

Resistance to high traffic areas.
Can be custom cut to fit spaces.
Damaged pieces can be replaceable.
Easy to store and use in multiple locations.

Disadvantages of Rubber Flooring:

Tiles can curl or not be “seamless”.
Can be costly in large, complicated spaces.
Installation timely if there is a tight schedule.

Marmoleum Flooring is commonly Installed in:

Pharmacies
Doctors Offices
Medical Labs

Advantages of Marmoleum Flooring:

Good performance in high heat as it doesn’t burn easily.
Flexible for design and cuts easily for corners and edges.
100% biodegradable.
Dirt and dust resistant.

Disadvantages of Marmoleum Flooring:

Stains easily.
Dents easily.
Higher cost option.
Has high maintenance requirements.

Vinyl Composite Tile (VCT) is commonly installed in:

Hospitality / Office spaces
Grocery Stores
Schools
Hospitals

Advantages of Vinyl Composite Tile:

Easy to clean and polish.
Durable.
Eco-friendly / Recyclable product.
Abundant design and style options.
Resilient and stable flooring product for longevity.

Disadvantages of Vinyl Composite Tile:

Needs annual, waxing / sealing in high traffic areas.
Extreme climate changes can affect the flooring becoming dull, cracked or loose.
Removal can take excessive force needing equipment or specialized demolition.

Safety Flooring is commonly installed in:

Kitchens
Healthcare Facilities
Medical Clinics
Retail
Pharmacies
Gyms
Fitness Training Centres

Advantages of Safety Flooring:

This flooring is hygienic and very clean.
It has great wear for high traffic and equipment use.
Strong, durable, and long-lasting.
Is nonporous and can take spillage and food droppings.
Better air quality and has natural product productions.

Disadvantages of Safety Flooring:

Some products are not soft.
Some types have limited options of products available.
Installation can have issues over a substrate that has moisture.
It can be costly.
Some product types are difficult to recycle.
Some product types are difficult to remove.

Luxury Vinyl Plank (Vinyl Flooring) is commonly installed in:

Doctors Offices
Dentist Offices
Retail Stores
Restaurants
Multifamily / New Homes

Advantages of Luxury Vinyl Plank:

Great for high-traffic areas. Mostly used in commercial spaces but has become popular in residential with its durability and longevity.
Good for homeowners with pets, many people have been switching from traditional hardwood to vinyl products. This is largely due to scratches, cleaning, less noticeable for dust and hair depending on the colour tones.
Can be used in any space; basement, bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens due to its resistance to moisture.
Vinyl flooring options have thousands of patterns, colours, texture simulations of different woods and tones.
Easy to install, keeping the client’s time frame short.
Extremely low maintenance product for care and cleaning.
Very cost-effective

Disadvantages of Luxury Vinyl Plank:

Difficulties removing if the product was installed as a glued-down product.
Sharp edges such as a heavy large knife could puncture the product directly.
Not a natural product.
Colour matching from the manufacturer can have a missed dye lot for replacement or nosing products versus the flat lay product.
Difficult to repair depending on product installation.

Walk Off Matting & Grids are commonly installed in:

Commercial Buildings
Elevators
Entryways / vestibules
Plus 15’s / cross over walkways

Advantages of Walk Off Matting & Grids:

Many options for front entry ways
Mat and Grids bring safety slips and falls, especially stairs in a home making it a great option for the elderly or people with small children.
Cover high traffic areas at building entrance ways specially to scrap dirt, salt and debris
Opportunity to design mats with logo creativity

Disadvantages of Walk Off Matting & Grids:

Maintenance: Depending on cleaning/care, carpet often requires a high level of maintenance, such as occasional deep carpet cleaning and regular vacuuming.
Longevity: Most carpets are manufactured synthetically, which tend to have a shorter lifespan than other flooring choices.
Certain grids selections don’t have the design style

Area Rugs are commonly installed in:

Psychiatry office
Design Studio
Restaurant Dining Space
Stage
Commercial & residential spaces

Advantages of Area Rugs:

Many options for customization
Grounding of space for design
Unlimited size
Protection of hard surfaces that are prone to scratch

Disadvantages of Area Rugs:

Longevity: Most carpets are manufactured synthetically, which tend to have a shorter lifespan than other flooring choices.
Edges may not stay firm based on use