Suitability Rating
Suitability ratings are important to determine the best flooring options based on the type of environment—whether residential (domestic) or commercial (business, high-traffic areas). These ratings indicate how well the materials will perform in terms of durability, comfort, maintenance, and longevity under specific conditions. Below are the suitability ratings for the below products in domestic and commercial settings:
Carpet
Vinyl
Laminate
Carpet
Domestic Use:
Light Domestic Use (Low Traffic):
Characteristics: Ideal for bedrooms, guest rooms, or areas with minimal foot traffic.
Features: Thinner carpet pile, lower durability, and less stain resistance. Ideal for spaces that don't see heavy use.
Best Suited For: Bedrooms, home offices, and guest rooms.
General Domestic Use (Moderate Traffic):
Characteristics: Suitable for living rooms, dining rooms, and hallways in homes with average foot traffic.
Features: Medium pile carpets, offering a balance of comfort, durability, and ease of maintenance.
Best Suited For: Living rooms, dining rooms, corridors, and stairs.
Heavy Domestic Use (High Traffic):
Characteristics: Designed for high-traffic areas in family homes, such as those with children or pets.
Features: Thicker, more resilient carpet piles, with enhanced stain and wear resistance.
Best Suited For: Family rooms, entryways, kitchens, and areas with high foot traffic.
Commercial Use:
Light Commercial Use (Low to Moderate Traffic):
Characteristics: Best for spaces like small offices or showrooms with lower foot traffic.
Features: Light- to medium-duty carpet, often with a low pile height. Designed for spaces with moderate use but less wear and tear.
Best Suited For: Small retail spaces, offices, and light-use areas.
General Commercial Use (Moderate to High Traffic):
Characteristics: Carpet designed for high-traffic areas, providing durability, resilience, and easy maintenance.
Features: Commercial-grade carpets with medium to heavy piles. Good for public spaces and business settings.
Best Suited For: Offices, healthcare facilities, hotels, and retail stores with high foot traffic.
Heavy Commercial Use (High to Very High Traffic):
Characteristics: Designed for the most demanding commercial environments, such as airports, shopping malls, or hospitals.
Features: Extra-durable fibres, high-density construction, and advanced stain- and wear-resistant coatings.
Best Suited For: Airports, shopping malls, large office buildings, schools, and other high-traffic areas.
Industrial Commercial Use (Extreme Traffic and Durability):
Characteristics: Specifically for areas exposed to heavy machinery or extreme foot traffic and industrial conditions.
Features: High-density, industrial-grade carpets that can withstand heavy use, including moisture and dirt.
Best Suited For: Factories, warehouses, and large-scale industrial spaces.
2. Vinyl
Domestic Use:
Light Domestic Use (Low Traffic):
Characteristics: Perfect for areas with light foot traffic and where durability is less of a concern.
Features: Thin vinyl with a light wear layer, providing comfort but not ideal for high-traffic spaces.
Best Suited For: Bedrooms, offices, and bathrooms in homes with lower foot traffic.
General Domestic Use (Moderate Traffic):
Characteristics: Suitable for family homes with average traffic. Common in kitchens, hallways, and bathrooms.
Features: Medium wear layer, providing good resistance to stains and scratches, and better durability for daily use.
Best Suited For: Living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, and corridors.
Heavy Domestic Use (High Traffic):
Characteristics: Built for households with high foot traffic, pets, or children, requiring more robust and long-lasting flooring.
Features: Thicker wear layers, more robust durability, and easier maintenance.
Best Suited For: High-traffic areas like entryways, family rooms, and kitchens.
Commercial Use:
Light Commercial Use (Low to Moderate Traffic):
Characteristics: Ideal for commercial spaces with moderate foot traffic such as small offices, retail areas, or showrooms.
Features: Moderate wear layer for enhanced protection, good for spaces that don’t experience heavy use but need a durable solution.
Best Suited For: Offices, small retail spaces, and showrooms.
General Commercial Use (Moderate to High Traffic):
Characteristics: Vinyl flooring designed to withstand higher foot traffic, offering more durability and resilience than standard residential vinyl.
Features: Medium to thick wear layers, often with additional coatings for easier cleaning and higher durability.
Best Suited For: Retail stores, schools, hospitals, and moderate-traffic offices.
Heavy Commercial Use (High Traffic):
Characteristics: Vinyl that can handle high volumes of foot traffic and demanding conditions.
Features: Thicker wear layers (0.5 mm and above), improved stain resistance, and often enhanced slip resistance.
Best Suited For: Hospitals, airports, schools, large retail spaces, and other commercial buildings with heavy traffic.
Industrial Commercial Use (Extreme Traffic and Durability):
Characteristics: Built for industrial spaces that require maximum durability and resistance to harsh conditions.
Features: Heavy-duty vinyl flooring with a very thick wear layer, highly resistant to impact, moisture, and chemicals.
Best Suited For: Factories, warehouses, commercial kitchens, and high-traffic industrial environments.
3. Laminate
Domestic Use:
Light Domestic Use (Low Traffic):
Characteristics: Suitable for areas with minimal foot traffic where durability is less of a concern.
Features: Thin laminate with a low AC rating, offering basic scratch and stain resistance.
Best Suited For: Bedrooms, guest rooms, and home offices.
General Domestic Use (Moderate Traffic):
Characteristics: Designed for homes with average daily use, providing a balance of durability and comfort.
Features: Medium AC-rated laminate with improved resistance to wear, stains, and scratches.
Best Suited For: Living rooms, dining rooms, and home offices.
Heavy Domestic Use (High Traffic):
Characteristics: Built for busy households with children, pets, or frequent use.
Features: High AC-rated laminate with enhanced durability and better moisture resistance.
Best Suited For: Kitchens, hallways, and family rooms.
Commercial Use:
Light Commercial Use (Low to Moderate Traffic):
Characteristics: Suitable for spaces with moderate foot traffic where occasional wear resistance is needed.
Features: Medium wear layer and AC rating, providing enhanced protection against daily wear.
Best Suited For: Small offices, waiting areas, and showrooms.
General Commercial Use (Moderate to High Traffic):
Characteristics: Laminate flooring designed to withstand higher foot traffic while maintaining an attractive appearance.
Features: Thick wear layer and AC4 rating or higher, often with additional coatings for easy maintenance.
Best Suited For: Retail stores, schools, hospitals, and moderate-traffic offices.
Heavy Commercial Use (High Traffic):
Characteristics: Highly durable laminate that can handle continuous foot traffic in busy environments.
Features: AC5 or higher rating with increased moisture and impact resistance.
Best Suited For: Shopping malls, large office spaces, and public buildings.
Industrial Commercial Use (Extreme Traffic and Durability):
Characteristics: Built for extreme durability in industrial environments exposed to heavy machinery and wear.
Features: Thickest wear layer, AC6+ rating, and superior impact and moisture resistance.
Best Suited For: Warehouses, airports, large factories, and commercial kitchens.
