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The hospitality environment is often not very hospitable' to the space's flooring. The entire industry depends on having large volumes of customers through, either constantly or in short bursts. The busy and crowded nature of the work is such that spills are quite likely to occur, and when they do occur, they are almost invariably wet' spills. It is for these reasons that many bars, clubs and restaurants end up with generic vinyl flooring. Vinyl is viewed as the most practical choice, but that isn't necessarily the case in reality! Today we look at whycarpet is a very real option for almost all hospitality spaces.
The hospitality environment and its challenges
We've hinted at some of the challenges of the hospitality environment in the introduction, including the perceived practical barriers to installing any type of soft flooring. In reality, though, these barriers' have been viewed more as challenges' by innovative design firms.
Design considerations
Hospitality environments:
Are prone to very heavy traffic, both over time and in short bursts
Are prone to wet spills food and drink that can stain soft flooring
Are often busy, and can be difficult to take due care in
Usually accommodate people standing both staff and guests
Need to create a strong personality and sense of presence, in order to differentiate themselves from the myriad of competitors
Must be aware of safety hazards in order to minimize public liability problems
Need for flexible design options to create unique and stylish interiors
Carpet tiles succeed in a hospitality environment
It is not true that soft flooring in general does not suit a hospitality environment. In fact, when the particular product meets the challenges of the space, soft flooring is infinitely preferable to hard flooring. Carpet orcarpet tiles can help a hospitality venue:
Absorb noise
Increase underfoot comfort for patrons and staff
Personalise the space with stunning patterns and colours
Improve air quality
Allow for cost effective maintenance of the floor in a near-new condition for decades
Design or redesign in a sustainable way
Not all soft flooring is suitable for the hospitality environment. However carpet tiles in general meet many of the challenges, allowing for personalisation of the space, allowing single stained areas or heavy traffic areas to be replaced at very minimal cost, minimising slip and trip hazards, and greatly increasing underfoot comfort while reducing leg and back fatigue for both patrons and staff.
Some carpet tile manufacturers have gone the extra mile in selecting materials and constructing a product that is uniquely suited to hospitality spaces. Look for a carpet tile that features the following, in order to make maintenance and cleaning easier and more effective:
Low, dense loop pile construction to both minimize spill penetration and make cleaning much easier
Stain resistant coatings for the yarn
Comes with antimicrobial protection, guaranteed for the life of the product
Comes in a size of 50cm x 50cm to allow cost-effective replacement of stained sections
Has a wide range of design and colour options available
Carpet uplifts a space in a hospitality environment, and has so many aesthetic and practical benefits! Consider carpet for your next hospitality project and you won't be disappointed.
