The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Retail Store by James E. Dion

Author:James E. Dion
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Group USA, Inc.
Published: 2010-09-24T00:00:00+00:00

Here are some options that are available to you and some recommendations about when to use them.

Floors

The most common choices are ceramic tiles, limestone or marble (real and faux), carpeting, hardwood floors, and polished concrete.

Ceramic tiles, marble, and limestone are usually found in high-end stores. While a very good choice from an aesthetic point of view, they may be expensive and may scratch or crack. One good alternative to stone or marble are stone and marble imitation flooring. Although they might cost the same as the real options, they can cost half the price to install and they last longer.

Hardwood flooring is also common in mid-price to high-end stores. It adds elegance and warmth, but it can be pricey and tends to scratch easily. Newer forms of engineered hardwood are a lot more reasonable and may stand up to heavier traffic better.

Carpeting is widely used. While it can stain, you can remedy that by using carpet tiles that are easily replaceable when they get dirty. The good thing about carpet is that customers and staff find it a comfortable surface to walk on. It’s also reasonably priced and rarely represents a large investment.

Finally, there is the latest look in store floors. It is simple polished concrete. Stores from Costco to Urban Outfitters, Old Navy, and even some high-end designer stores have found that it is a simple, easy-to-maintain look that works very well. If you do concrete, make sure you provide mats in areas where your staff spends a lot of time standing.

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