subject: Choosing castors wisely [print this page] Probably one of the best options for carpeted floors is nylon wheels. In offices where floors are more often than not carpeted, the nylon choice an ideal one. Although there maybe exceptions to the rule, generally it is believed that soft rubber castors are compatible with almost any type of flooring surfaces, provided they are used properly. On the other hand, polyurethane models operate on all floors, except on soft wood, vinyl and concrete. Nylon castors on the other hand are the least compatible with flooring surfaces, working better on carpeted floors. As there can be many variations, it is very difficult to have a hard and fast rule. However generally speaking, castors and the surfaces they are meant to be used on share an almost inversely proportionate relationship. In other words, castors made out of soft material are ideally suited for hard floors, while those made from hard material are best for soft carpeted floors. The most prudent answer, as with most things, is to call a specialist in order to have the surface in question evaluated before deciding.
