Choosing the right carpet for your new office

It’s time for a refresh. Your commercial office needs a new lease of life and/or your home office has some serious storage room vibes. Taking care of your workspace, whether it’s at home or at headquarters is vital to productivity and mental health.

That drink you spilt during that Zoom call in lockdown has left a stain and the heavy footfall to and from the kitchen at headquarters is starting to look a bit worse for wear.

Deciding to spring for a new carpet is an investment that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Worry not, Flooring Direct has got your back; below we detail the ways in which to choose the best commercial carpet for your office, and you can get one from Flooring Direct.

Deciding the best carpet for you with Flooring Direct

Whilst your carpet is there to do a job, style and colour also matter. Regardless of what anyone tells you, you’ll need to choose a carpet that defines you and your business (if commercial). Anyway, whether it is personal taste, or you want something that reflects your business, here’s what we can do at Flooring Direct to help you choose the right carpet.

Sort out your budget for your office

You need to sort out your budget for your flooring. Whether this is for your home office or headquarters, flooring does come at a price. However, you don’t always have to compromise on quality when it comes to budgeting. In fact, with Flooring Direct, you can find the ideal carpet for your space at a very affordable price.

Let’s say we’re talking about purchasing a carpet for commercial reasons; you’ll need to find a carpet that can withstand heavy footfall, as it’s likely to take a beating from constant traffic. If you choose a carpet with the wrong specs, the wear and tear will show quite quickly.

So, when deciding your budget, it’s always good to take a moment and consider things like thickness, longevity, location and footfall. What’s more, if it is a short-term venture, a thinner carpet may be more suitable and free up some money for other projects.

Essentially, it is important to weigh up the cost of spending money on a replacement (if you’re there for the long-term) versus the initial output. If you do need help calculating the cost, all Flooring Direct products have a cost calculator, which helps you to understand exactly how much you will be spending.

Commercial Carpets – Pros and Cons

In some offices, the big boss will opt for vinyl or laminate flooring. Very rarely will you see an office with wooden flooring due to costs. However, carpet can also be a popular choice for a commercial space.

But choosing the right flooring for your office is not as simple as saying, “I want blue carpet” as there are different types of carpet fibres, pile sizes and densities you can choose from. At Flooring Direct, we split the carpet types into various categories to help you choose. Commercial carpet is often made of Nylon or Polypropylene. 

Polypropylene carpets are the carpets of choice if you’re on a budget and don’t want to compromise on quality. Some of the carpets that Flooring Direct stocks are not only made from 100% Polypropylene but they also come with a 10-year stain and wear warranty so those pesky high traffic areas and clumsy staff who always spill their drinks will no longer be a worry for you.

Whether your business is client facing or not, Polypropylene carpets are the durable, affordable, easy-clean way forward.

Carpets for your home office

Home offices are more common than ever these days, particularly due to the recent Pandemic. The advances in portable technology, shared drives and webinar capabilities have led to an increase in remote and hybrid working. Ensuring your home office is clean, clear and fresh, promotes a more positive working environment and Flooring Direct can assist you in your pursuit of this.

Looped Berber style carpets are the latest trend to arise in 2022. Although artificial grass (for gardens) and vinyl flooring (for hallways) were the most popular styles in 2020 and 2021, Flooring Direct also saw an uptick in the sale of Looped Berber style carpets. Short pile carpets are perfect for heavy desks and wheeling around in your office chair.

Flooring Direct carpets on offer

Built on the tradition of providing carpets all over the UK, Flooring Direct carpets are what put us where we are today. Able to deliver flooring all over the world, we’re now able to offer a superb range of carpets in different styles, ranges and colours to people. It is a really simple process too!. Simply log on to the Flooring Direct website (you’re already here!), go to carpets and select the choice for you.

After reading our insightful articles you’ll be choosing the right carpets for your office from Flooring Direct. Remember, if you decide that a carpet may not be the way to go, we’ve got a huge range of articles listed on our blog pages. Whether it is artificial grass, laminate flooring, vinyl floors, or even wooden flooring, we’ve got you covered.

Contact us on 0333 1234 581 and see how we can help you.