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Brick and mortar business properties carry a number of costs from the increasing monthly rentals to the outgoings for gas and water. These can be some of the highest costs a business commits to (aside from employee wages) but it can be easy to forget to factor in the costs of regular maintenance and ensuring your property looks customer presentable at all times.
Businesses that see a lot of foot traffic, are located near to busy roads or that are based in listed buildings can be tricky to maintain and keep clean without regular cleaning rotas and a considerate team. That’s not taking into consideration the general wear and tear from everyday use and staff moving through the office or the general building. Fortunately, there are a few tricks you can implement to your business decor that makes it easier to manage and can better hide blemishes from general use.
Hard Floor Vs Carpet Vs Carpet Tile Flooring
Flooring goes beyond simply choosing how to cover the often unsightly ground and can impact the atmosphere of your property and the feel it gives to clients and customers.
Hard floors are easy to clean but are more expensive to maintain, certain woods can also be susceptible to warping, bending and water damage if not properly cared for.
Safety flooring is great for areas that need excellent anti-slip properties and long-lasting durability, they are usually easy to clean but can be more expensive to maintain. To ensure quality flooring installation, safety flooring fitted by professional fitters can ensure there are no risks of trip hazards or areas that moisture can potentially collect.
Carpet is slightly more difficult to clean but offers excellent acoustic properties, dampening the sound of movement in the workplace and the sound of staff walking up and down.
Carpet tiles are much easier to manage when compared to carpet and hard floors, individual sections can be replaced cheaply without having to interrupt the workday or spend hours moving heavy furniture out of the area.
Avoid White, Utilise Brand Colours
White walls are good for clinical settings in which cleanliness is a key focus (think GP surgeries, hospitals and surgery rooms) but in offices and workspaces, they can take a long time to maintain and will need to be regularly painted to cover marks and chips. Instead, utilise your brand colours and bring the interior decor together with bold shapes and feature walls.
Take into consideration the amount of natural light coming into the area if you have dark or heavily-saturated brand colours and use these colours sparingly. We also recommend following a room painting guide for how to use dark colours to expand or shrink a space. If you’ve got some bright, primary colours in your brand, these can be great for encouraging the feel of a fun environment. It can also be a more cost-effective method of decorating, purchasing smaller tins of different coloured paint that can be stored for future touch-ups.
Plan A Maintenance Schedule
Little jobs quickly add up over time and that stain that could be easily wiped up when it happened, has now baked into the paintwork over a week and is going to take considerably more effort to remove. Maintenance schedules ensure that property appearances don’t fall into disarray and help you keep on top of the little tasks, preventing them from becoming potential costly repairs or overhauls.
If you have a cleaning team, they probably have their own general checklists but it’s fine to point out areas you’d like regular additional attention paid to, particularly if it is customer-facing or visible from outside the property.
Maintenance is part and parcel of owning or renting any property, whether it’s a business, home or centre for hospitality and leisure. Visitors often don’t notice when effort has been made to keep things clean and tidy as it is an expectation of entering a public space. They will, however, quickly notice when things are looking tired, dirty or damaged, so it’s best to keep on top of this and ensure it doesn’t become a focus factor for someone leaving a business or service review.
Safety first so I think carpet or non-stick flooring is better. I think if you are having people in your business space keeping it clean is a priority and friendly colors make sense.
Yes, for sure.
This post is really informative. Looking forward to implementing your tips.
I’m glad it was helpful.
These are great ways to save money when you own a business! I’m going to keep them in mind.
Glad they were helpful.
I’ve never thought about the details on a brick and mortar business like this before. These are great insights, but it makes me glad I have an online business haha!
Right!
This is such a helpful post! As a businessman, we want to save as much as we can especially in maintenance. Thank you for sharing these tips.
Yes, for sure!
These are good points to consider when you own a business. Having less maintenance and lower maintenance costs are so important.
Right! I thought so too.
These are some great tips if you own a business. It’s important to think of all the little details.
Yes, definitely!
Great tips for businesses. Thanks for sharing your wonderful insights
Yes, I agree. Great for sure.
Such great tips. I think they could be beneficial to a lot of businesses.
I agree too.
Having a lowest maintenance is such a good thing for business, this is so helpful for business owners.
It sure is.
I didn’t know all about the pros and cons of different flooring until I read this. Thank you for the tips.
Right! It’s amazing isn’t it?
Quite an informative and helpful post. Those are some great points to keep in mind especially when you have
your own business.
Yes, certainly. I thought it was filled with a lot of great info.
These are some aspects that I didn’t considered. I was thinking about some changes and these are perfect tips
I’m glad they could be helpful.
I like the carpet tiles because you can remove them as needed.
I like that as well.
These are great tips. I agree with you about the hardwood, it’s nice looking but not very easy to maintain.
Yes, for sure.
I don’t have a business but I guess this will be a great suggestion that we can give to our offices especially when people get back to work which the management can consider.
Definitely! I’m sure it will help many.