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- What lies beneath – The importance of flooring -

How often do we think about what goes beneath our feet – the floor of any building? We hardly think much about it, right?

It’s not only you. Many people take flooring for granted, which can be a mistake. Flooring is not just any cover on your floor. The benefits of flooring cannot be over, stated. Flooring can:
● Affect the design of your building
● Improve or hamper the functionality of your building
● Determine how much you spend on maintenance
● Determine the value of your building

Let’s look at each benefit in more detail.

Affect the design of your building
When someone walks into a building, the floors are the first thing they notice. Since the floor is under your feet, it takes up a lot more space than any other element, and it has a significant impact on the aesthetic of your building. With the right flooring, you can create the right tone, feel and impression for your building.

Improve or hamper the functionality of your building
Flooring impacts the way you experience the building. For instance, you’re in a shopping mall, and the luxury vinyl flooring gives off a luxurious, classy feeling. In a hospital, you would need a floor with good friction to push a wheelchair or bed.

Most importantly, the flooring needs to be comfortable for your feet. Essentially, the flooring can significantly impact the functionality of a building and how you experience it. That’s why you need to invest in the right type of flooring.

Determine how much you spend on maintenance
Choosing flooring that fits your lifestyle and purpose of the building – whether it is a home, hospital or gym – is essential. This determines how much you spend on maintenance costs. Some flooring requires constant maintenance and cleaning, and how much you want to spend on the flooring depends on your lifestyle and the building’s purpose.

Determine the value of your building
Beautiful floors make your building more inviting and can improve its value. They can even help make your space more attractive to buyers.

As you can see, good flooring matters. Since floors are the most used part of any building, signs of wear-and-tear can appear quicker, creating problems and a negative impression on those entering the building. Being Sri Lanka’s leading flooring supplier, we prioritise flooring. At SAF International, we offer a wide range of flooring options, including vinyl, carpet, and LVT. You can also read our blog post on how to select the right flooring here.

Our friendly, experienced and knowledgeable staff will be there to assist you and make sure you get the perfect flooring to suit your requirements. If you are interested, don’t hesitate to contact us, and we will be happy to help.


Happy Flooring!