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October 2024
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Inside the October Issue |
Hard Surface Flooring – 4 Advantages of Renovation Over Replacement
Companies in nearly every industry are weathering a tough economic climate in 2024 – from inflation to interest rates to increasing minimum wages. Add the continued labor shortage and rising insurance rates to the mix, and it’s easy to see why facilities continue to cut budgets.
There is a silver lining in this economic roller coaster, in fact, many companies are not just surviving but thriving. Facilities are leveraging new innovations and tools to streamline cleaning, maintenance, care and upkeep of buildings. For example, new innovations in hard surface flooring treatments allow an increase in productivity and reduction of labor costs, all while greatly improving the overall maintenance process. Additionally, renewal is a more sustainable option when compared to flooring replacement all while creating a modern, gorgeous floor aesthetic.
High quality flooring at a sensible price point
Renewing hard surface flooring offers a range of economic benefits over the life of the floor. Facilities managers must build downtime and the construction costs of time, labor and materials into the budget, regardless of renewal or replacement. However, the renewal process can typically be completed in a matter of hours, rather than days or weeks. Since resilient flooring renewal systems are applied over existing flooring surfaces, facilities reduce the labor cost of tearing out and installing a floor while also minimizing costs associated with out-of-service downtime for the building.
The resilient renewal system is efficient to implement, and with proper training, many in-house maintenance teams execute the entire process – another economic benefit. Resilient renewal systems can also be applied in sections, allowing facilities to prioritize based on budget and workflow of the building.
For example, Sunnyside Unified School District in Arizona saved over $40,000 by having the floors renovated versus installing a full floor replacement. The district achieved an aesthetically-pleasing, cohesive design able to withstand heavy foot traffic from students and staff. The district is planning for additional flooring renewal projects for its schools.
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