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 Before
Purchasing Commercial Carpet, There are Three Important Components
You Should Consider.
1. Proper Installation:
A good installation job is worth its weight in gold. A poor
installation job will cost you a great deal. Make sure you
select a qualified contractor to install your carpet. There
is much to consider.
- How will the furniture be moved?
- What kind of adhesive is being used?
- Will the adhesive have an odor and if so for how long?
- Does the installer have workman's compensation insurance?
2. The Right Application:
We would all like to have beautiful white wool carpet in our
facility. However, we need to consider how the building will
be used. White carpet in the entry of a bank building is not
practical. It might look nice when it's first installed, but
long term you won't be happy. What about roller traffic? If
you're in health care and the gurneys are going to be rolling
down the isles, then you should consider the construction
of the carpet, its backing and even the color of the wheels
on your gurneys. There is much to consider.
- How much foot traffic will I have?
- What kind of punishment will the carpet take?
- What is my facility used for?
- Do I have clients coming in?
3. Good Maintenance:
Last but certainly not least is cleaning. All carpet needs
to be cleaned. It will last longer if you clean it regularly
as opposed to cleaning apparent soil "as needed." If the carpet
must be a light color, it will need to be spot cleaned more
often. Good vacuuming will prevent dry soil from damaging
the fibers. Walk off matting at entrances helps to capture
soil from peoples feet before it gets into the building. There
is much to consider.
- Do you have a good contractor like ServiceMaster Clean
for a preventive maintenance program?
- Have you budgeted enough to pay for maintenance?
- Have you considered good vacuuming programs and walk off
matting?
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