THE CHOICE OF FLOORING BETWEEN STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

What are the main advantages and disadvantages of different types of floor coverings and how easy or difficult are they to clean?

Our experts answer.

What makes a customer choose a hard floor in your view? For example, is it mainly for aesthetic reasons? Or do they feel that this will be a practical solution for their facility?

There are many types of flooring, each with its own technical and aesthetic characteristics, which can be used to guide the choice according to specific stylistic and functional requirements. In this regard, it is always a good idea to consider the intended use of the floor and the stresses to which it will be subjected, in addition to the purely aesthetic aspect, which is generally linked to the environment in which it will be installed.

Hard floors are a solution that combines aesthetics and practicality and are therefore often considered.

Do customers assume a hard floor will be easier to clean and maintain than a carpet? Perhaps they believe it will be more durable, too?

It is well known that hard floors are generally easier and faster to clean than textile floors. The same applies to carpets, rugs and runners. These require more effort than more smooth surfaces like hard floors.

As far as durability is concerned, it is equally well known that high traffic can compromise textile floors by wearing them out. Hard floors offer greater resistance to stress and trampling, also when they are subjected to heavy traffic. Frequent cleaning with appropriate equipment maximises their durability and preserves their value over time.

Do hard floors give the impression of being more hygienic than textiles? Is this a strong argument for some customers?

A smooth, non-porous surface immediately gives the idea of a more hygienic solution, as dirt cannot lodge and is easy to remove. On the other hand, textile floors are generally difficult to clean, representing a much less hygienic and difficult to manage solution.

To achieve a high level of hygiene, it is of course essential to rely on appropriate cleaning equipment. Filmop microfibres can make the difference as they achieve excellent results in removing dirt, viruses and bacteria.

Do factors such as a high gloss finish persuade some customers to opt for a hard floor? And are others driven by factors such as fashion or cost?

The high-gloss finish of hard floors can guide your choice if the goal is to create an elegant, refined and timeless environment.

Cost may be a crucial factor in some contexts while in others it is added to other factors considered just as important, if not more so.

Do hard floors deliver all these benefits: eg durability, hygiene, attractiveness etc? Or are they more prone to wear/more difficult to maintain than some customers realise?

Because of their specific features, hard floors offer greater durability and contribute to the maintenance of high hygienic standards if there is proper care, planned over time as required.

In the same way, beauty is certainly another of their advantages. However, to maintain their appearance, it is necessary to clean them correctly and as often as necessary in order to prevent dirt from damaging them little by little and compromising their value. Each type of floor requires specific care that must be carried out with suitable equipment.

What are the chief advantages of a hard floor in your view? What floorcare systems does Filmop offer that make them easy to clean and maintain?

Hygiene is a main issue for us and hard floors make it easier to achieve this goal. In order to clean them, we recommend our microfibres, which are characterised by very fine filaments that can penetrate the tiniest surface porosity and remove dirt with ease. The high collection capacity allows them to effectively remove viruses and bacteria while ensuring high hygienic standards. The wide range offers many solutions to meet any need by properly treating all types of indoor and outdoor flooring.

With its highly functional and ergonomic design, Globo washing system makes cleaning easier while avoiding stressful movements and unsuitable postures. Globo also stands out for a unique universal system that can be used like any traditional system (strap tape system, pockets, flaps, pockets-flaps), with greater results in terms of performance, ergonomics and hygiene.