Attractive with a contemporary look and feel, tiles have much to offer offices as a flooring choice.
However, selecting the right tile type for office environments goes far beyond appearance. Tile choice must also be led by key considerations like durability and functionality. The type of tiles picked have the potential to promote safety, boost productivity significantly and even enhance team morale.
In this blog, we look at tiles for offices in greater detail exploring different types, the benefits they bring and key points to consider when making your final selection. Whether you’re an architect or interior designer, if you’re working on an office project, this blog is ideal for you.
Today, a wide variety of tiles are available to order made with different materials. Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) has visual appeal and affordability, but over time is prone to scratches and experiencing colour fade. While natural stone tiles are attractive, they are high maintenance and expensive. Ceramic and porcelain tiles, however, hold up better during extended use and can keep a perfect appearance for a lifetime if properly cared for.
Considering foot traffic in office areas is key. High-traffic office locations like receptions and hallways need more durable flooring to cope with more frequent activity without wearing but all office areas can benefit from a hardwearing tile choice.
Selecting tiling that enhances office decor and complements a company’s brand image is advised. Versatile ceramic and porcelain tiles can be digitally printed to feature company logos and colour glazed to replicate brand palettes. Any tile colour is available and can be specifically matched to pantone and RAL colours, giving interior designers an enviable choice to suit specific office environments.
Custom tiles can also feature any pattern desired to create original and artistic office spaces. They are also available in different sizes to suit different office sizes and styles. Tile size can substantially affect the overall aesthetic of an office space. Using larger tiles typically creates a more minimalist and open look as it minimises grout lines, but employing smaller tiles can increase detail and visual interest and detail. Put simply, larger tiles will make an office space seem less busy and larger, while small tiles can produce a more textured and intricate appearance.
Installing floors is a significant task that can disrupt office routine. As a result, choosing a durable tile choice that will last for many years is always advised.
Office employees often require a quiet environment to be effective. As a result, selecting flooring that can efficiently absorb sound is advantageous. Ceramic tiles can be insulated to dampen sound in areas with substantial traffic to keep office spaces peaceful and productive. Rubber acoustic underlayment can be fitted beneath tiles during installation that decouple them from the subfloor and specifically absorb impact noise, decreasing sound transmission.
Office floors that are high maintenance when caring for them will put strain on cleaning teams or result in environments looking run down and uninviting. Porcelain and ceramic tiles are simple to care for and keep looking at their best for longer. Water resistant, they make cleaning up spilled tea and coffee, or muddy prints from outside, a manageable task.
Trips, slips and falls can cause non-fatal workplace injuries, making safety a crucial consideration. Always select tiles that help prevent accidents by choosing a non-slip solution. Today, ceramic and porcelain tiles are available that come with different levels of surface texture to meet varying health and safety requirements and prevent hazards.
Finally, what type of furniture will fill offices can also impact tile choice. Tile options like LVT soon become scratched when mobile furniture like chairs with wheels are in play and become dented under the weight of heavy items such as sofas for guests and metal filing cabinets. Ceramic tiles are hardwearing and resistant to abrasion, making them an excellent solution for every type of office furniture load out.
Our innovative digitally printed ceramic and porcelain tiles can suit any office design, whether you need hardwearing flooring that will encounter heavy footfall or a non-slip solution that enhances health and safety in the workplace. We can produce tiles that match colours used in company branding as well as tiles stamped with business insignia.
You’ll find information on our tiles for offices here (https://www.dccustomtiles.com/tiles-for-offices/) and our friendly team of tile experts at Digital Ceramics are always available when you want to order. Connect with us today.
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