Using carpet in company corridors
Do you want to lay carpet in your company, but are wondering whether this is the right choice for corridors? Yes, it is possible to install carpet in corridors and benefit from its many advantages. But it's important to choose carefully. What are the various benefits of laying carpet tiles in a hallway? What criteria should you take into account to make the right choice? Orak answers all your questions.
Why choose carpet in a hallway?
Carpet in your company's corridors is a good choice. This floor covering offers good value for money. What's more, carpet tiles made from recycled polyamide guarantee a durable, eco-friendly floor covering that will last for many years ("Econyl" by Aquafil , "Thrive® matter" by Universal Fibers ...).
What are the other advantages of carpeting a hallway or staircase ?
- Carpet is a good thermal insulator, which is an advantage in corridors. Corridors are places of passage where air sometimes insidiously infiltrates. It helps retain heat.
- It's also a good sound insulator. Carpet muffles footsteps in corridors and staircases and reduces airborne noise. It provides greater discretion when moving around, without disturbing your staff or customers in hotels, for example.
- Orak carpets have an impeccable finish. They contribute to the optimal decoration of your spaces. The designs are original and the colors are varied: red, brown, beige, etc. What's more, carpet tiles are easy to lay without tedious cutting. When laid without glue, they prevent damage to the floor. However, for corridors, we prefer colors with LRV of 8 to 20. A higher LRV can be envisaged for buildings aiming for HQE, LEED or BREAM certification, but access to the outside will need to be protected with a barrier mat and a maintenance contract put in place.
- Our carpets are suitable for high-traffic areas and do not suffer from intensive use over time.
This floor covering is not slippery. Having a non-slip corridor is a safety measure if you receive members of the public. Carpet prevents and cushions falls.
What criteria should I take into account when choosing a hallway carpet?
In a hallway, it is essential to opt for a heavy-duty carpet. What does it mean? This covering meets the criteria set by the CSTB UPEC standard, with a classification of U3P3. It designates particularly resistant carpets:
- Wear and tear ;
- Fouling ;
- To stains ;
- Trampling;
- To the pressure of furniture.
A room like the corridor, which is subject to heavy use, calls for a hard-wearing product. Thanks to its qualities, high-traffic carpet maintains its aesthetic appearance and integrity over time. Most major manufacturers offer products suitable for heavy traffic. We recommend curly and structured products, while cut pile is not recommended.
The color of your hallway carpet should be dirt-repellent. Avoid light colors like beige. Opt for darker carpets: brown, for example, goes perfectly with beige, as does green. Many products are available in a variety of designs, so you won't be limited in your choice.
Whatever the color of your carpet, it's important that it be maintained to last. Orak offers you a tailor-made approach to carpet care. Thanks to innovative products and unique know-how, your carpet will be maintained to prolong its life. What's more, Orak has the techniques to maintain your carpet during the day, without disrupting your employees' work too much. Maintenance also helps to maintain color vibrancy and restore suppleness to your floor covering.
Tile carpet is also recommended for your hallway. Unlike roll carpet, it's easy to replace a worn or damaged tile. Simply remove it and insert an identical tile. It can also be removed for more thorough cleaning.
The carpet tiles offered by Orak are :
- Suitable for high-traffic surfaces ;
- Packaged in slabs;
- Easy to maintain.
This makes them ideal for all your corridors and office areas.
Choose carpet for your corridors!
Aesthetic, insulating and resistant, Orak high quality carpets are ideal for your company's corridors. Our high-traffic carpets add a modern, decorative touch. They provide a safe and pleasant surface. Easy to install and clean, carpet tiles can be reused in another of your establishments, or another office space, with damaged tiles being recycled. This is known as carpet reusea service also offered by Orak. It's a great way to save money and become part of a circular economy that will enhance your CSR approach.
In addition to re-using or maintaining your carpet, Orak also offers a service that includes removal of your old flooras well as sale of new or reused or reuse. In fact, we offer carpets from the biggest brands on the market, such as :
Don't hesitate to contact Orak for advice or a free quote.
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