Jeremy Stewart, long considered the doyen of the flooring industry in South Africa, offers a wealth of knowledge in all things flooring in this column. Jeremy’s experience covers over 35 years, where he has served on numerous committees, chaired various associations and is a celebrated local and international speaker on flooring. 

Why use stone flooring for commercial spaces 

First impressions matter in the commercial and hospitality industry. Seamless stone flooring is a sophisticated flooring solution that adds aesthetic appeal, and offers practical benefits that are ideal for high-traffic areas.  

Floors Encapsulated examines the four key benefits of these flooring systems for commercial and hospitality spaces. 

 Customised branding 

Whether it’s a corporate logo at the entrance of an office building or an elegant design welcoming guests to a hotel, branding is very important for these spaces. It also enhances the visual appeal of entryways.  

Stone flooring can be customised with colours and patterns that reflect the identity and style of the business, effectively incorporate branding into the very fabric of the floor. 

 High traffic areas 

Entrance mats and walk-off systems in commercial and hospitality environments are subject to constant use, dirt and moisture.  

Stone flooring is made from hard quartz stones, which are rated an 8 out of 10 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. This makes this type of flooring ideal for areas that endure high and heavy foot traffic, ensuring logos and patterns remain crisp and vibrant over time. 

 Low maintenance 

A pristinely clean environment is particularly important in the hospitality industry, for guest satisfaction. Specifying durable flooring solution, that is easy to clean and maintain reduces labour costs and saves on cleaning materials for the building.  

Stone, or quartz flooring is hygienic, scratch and stain resistant.  

 Sustainability 

Installing flooring that is sustainable, assists with achieving sustainability goals, especially for commercial properties.  

Stone flooring uses glacial stones which are readily available, set into a resin which is solvent free, 100% UV stable and contains zero volatile organic compounds (VOC). 

Seamless stone flooring offers four key benefits for commercial and hospitality spaces. 

For more information, contact Seamless Flooring Systems: 

Tel: 0861 782 789 

Email: info@seamlessflooring.co.za 

Website: www.seamlessflooring.co.za