What Flooring Is Best for Commercial Projects High Traffic and Durability
Commercial flooring must handle constant foot traffic, rolling loads, cleaning equipment, and impact. Not all rigid core products are suitable for commercial use. This guide covers what to look for and which products perform best.
Commercial Requirements
Flooring in commercial spaces must meet several requirements:
- Wear layer: minimum 20 mil for commercial, 28 mil for high traffic
- Indentation resistance: must recover from heavy loads
- Dimensional stability: must not warp in temperature changes
- Fire rating: required for many commercial applications
- Chemical resistance: must survive commercial cleaning
SPC for Commercial Use
SPC is commonly used in commercial spaces. The stone plastic core is durable and waterproof. SPC with 28 mil wear layer can handle retail and office traffic.
The limitation is dimensional stability. SPC can warp near large windows or in spaces with temperature variations. Commercial buildings often have HVAC systems that create temperature differences across rooms.
MFB for Commercial Use
MFB offers better dimensional stability than SPC for commercial applications. The mineral core does not warp with temperature changes. This makes MFB suitable for large open spaces with glass walls and varying temperatures.
MFB also offers better indentation resistance. The mineral core does not compress under heavy loads the way SPC can over time.
For commercial projects where stability and durability are priorities, MFB is the better choice.
SWF for Commercial Fire Rated Areas
For commercial areas requiring fire rated flooring, SWF provides A level fire protection combined with waterproof performance. This combination is unique in the market.
About PROLEADER
PROLEADER offers commercial grade flooring including SPC, MFB, and SWF. Contact us for project specific recommendations.
