Pubs
The hospitality sector is fiercely competitive compared to other industries. For pub and bar owners, creating an appealing and immersive atmosphere is crucial for success.
The appearance of your establishment directly influences customer experience and satisfaction.
Hardwearing choices for your environment
Beyond aesthetics, pub and bar flooring must endure the demanding activities of daily use—think spills, high foot traffic, frequent cleaning and the constant movement of furniture. Therefore, choosing the right flooring is not just about enhancing visual appeal; it also involves minimising maintenance costs and avoiding frequent replacements due to wear and tear. Each area of your pub or bar has its own unique requirements, and the right flooring solution should reflect that.
- Public Area
- Entrance Area
- Bar Area Seating
- Quiet Areas
- Toilets/Sanitary areas
Flooring Solutions for Public Areas
When selecting flooring for the front-of-house areas of your pub or bar, key factors to consider include durability, moisture resistance, ease of cleaning, and alignment with the venue’s overall aesthetic.
Let’s be honest, every floor cleaning routine needs to be quickly passed without taking out every product. Fortunately, advancements in flooring technology have led to innovative products capable of withstanding everything from a rowdy football crowd to spilled drinks from lively parties.
Entrance Area Flooring and Matting
This is the first impression your customers will have of your establishment. This is an opportunity for you to invite the customer into your world. We’ve installed flooring from top brands like Wilton, Royal and Axminsters to offer a wide range of commercial matting options that meet various footfall, branding, and design needs.
Unlike domestic entrance flooring, pubs require something that will withstand day-to-day activities.
We often recommend Desso Protect Carpet Tiles such as Interfloor and Forbo Nairn. These tiles feature a durable man-made blend designed to trap dirt and moisture, bleach cleanable available in refined colours like Anthracite, Grey, Beige, and Dark Blue.
Gradius or natural coir matting is a robust entrance solution with a 12mm – 17mm thickness and deep ribbed surface to remove dirt effectively while remaining easy to maintain. It’s available in practical dark shades and a range of patterns. You can find out more here.
Bar Area Flooring
The bar area, being the focal point of any pub or bar, experiences some of the highest foot traffic. It’s crucial to invest in flooring that is not only durable but also aesthetically pleasing. Luxury Vinyl Flooring (LVT) is an excellent choice for this high-traffic zone.
Leading brands like Forbo Nairn, Polyfloor and Tarkett offer LVT in a variety of styles that replicate natural materials like wood and stone, providing durability and a sophisticated look at a fraction of the cost. Why should I choose LVT?
- Individual tiles can be replaced easily
- Wear resistant layer that can last up to a decade before needing refinishing
- Commercial Rating
Seating Area Flooring
The seating area, a space often considered the heart of the pub, requires flooring that balances durability with comfort. LVT flooring, such as Forbo nairn , offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution with high resistance to scratches and scuffs.
Acoustic versions of Sarlon are a sound choice to further enhance comfort by reducing noise, which is beneficial for pubs located in residential areas.
When choosing an acoustic flooring solution, it’s important to factor in the potential for residual indentation, particularly based on where it will be installed.
Dense acoustic materials provide comparable resistance to indentation and ensure smooth movement across the surface, much like standard compact flooring options. If you’re interested in the finer details of sound reduction, here’s what Forbo has to say about their flooring.
Quiet Area
For areas designated as snugs or lounges, carpet tiles can provide a warm and inviting atmosphere. While traditional carpets may seem impractical for high-traffic areas, carpet tiles offer a modern solution with the benefit of easy replacement in case of spills or damage.
We have a range of options to create the perfect environment for your guests. Sisal provides a colonial-heavy domestic solution and LVT Alureflex 1.0 which is sound absorbent and comes in a range of 50 different colours as plank or tiles.