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Commercial Flooring

Commercial Flooring

A business cannot close for two weeks while the floors get done. Our commercial flooring installation is built around your schedule, with luxury vinyl tile, carpet tile and porcelain for offices, retail spaces, clinics and rental properties across Fort Bend County and west Houston.

Plank flooring in a commercial lobby and reception area
Built around your business

The best floor is the one installed without shutting you down

Different priorities than a home

When a homeowner chooses a floor, the conversation is about how it looks and feels. In a business, the questions are different. How much foot traffic will it see? Will rolling chairs, carts or equipment cross it every day? How quickly does it need to be cleaned between customers? And most of all, how long will the space be out of service?

Commercial flooring installation is as much about logistics as it is about the floor. We start every commercial project by understanding how the space runs, then plan the material and the schedule around that.

A local crew, not a call center

Footsteps Flooring is a family-owned company based in Richmond. When you call about a commercial project, you are talking to the people who will plan and install it, not passing through a chain of salespeople. We come to your space, measure it, bring samples suited to commercial use and give you a straight answer about what will hold up.

Choosing materials that earn their keep

Commercial products are rated differently from residential ones, with thicker wear layers, tougher backings and adhesives meant for rolling loads. Picking the right grade is a big part of commercial flooring installation, because a floor that looks great in a sample can wear through at a front counter in a year. We match the product to the traffic each area will see, and we keep the number of materials sensible so cleaning and upkeep stay simple for your staff.

Footsteps Flooring is a family-owned company based in Richmond.

What's included

  • Commercial luxury vinyl tile and plank
  • Carpet tile for offices
  • Porcelain tile for entries and restrooms
  • Phased and after-hours scheduling
  • Old floor removal and slab prep
  • Rental and multi-unit turnovers
Spaces we work in

Offices, storefronts, clinics and rental units

Offices

Carpet tile has become the standard in many offices for good reasons. It absorbs sound in open work areas, installs around existing furniture in sections, and a stained or worn square can be swapped out without touching the rest of the floor. We often pair it with commercial LVT in break rooms, kitchens and corridors where spills happen.

Retail and service businesses

Storefronts, salons, studios and showrooms need a floor that looks good on day one and still looks good after thousands of customers have walked across it. Commercial-grade LVT with a thick wear layer handles foot traffic, cleans easily and comes in wood and stone looks that suit the brand of the space.

Clinics and offices with wet areas

Medical and dental offices, restrooms and entries benefit from floors that tolerate frequent cleaning and moisture. Porcelain tile and glue-down vinyl are common choices. We help you match the material to how each area is used and cleaned.

Rental properties and multi-unit turnovers

Property owners around Fort Bend and southwest Houston are moving units from carpet to vinyl plank because it survives tenant turnover and cuts cleaning time between leases. We can schedule turnovers around move-out dates and handle removal of old carpet and pad in the same visit.

Storefronts, salons, studios and showrooms need a floor that looks good on day one and still looks good after thousands of customers have walked across it.
Plank flooring in a commercial lounge
Recent installs

Commercial Flooring we've installed

  • Elegant commercial flooring
  • Elegant commercial flooring
How we run a commercial job

Plan the phases, prep the slab, keep the doors open

Walkthrough and phasing plan

We start with an on-site walkthrough to measure, look at the existing floor and the slab, and understand your hours, deliveries and busiest days. From there we put together a written plan: which areas are done when, what has to be moved, and how customers or staff will get around while work is underway.

Slab prep for heavy use

Commercial spaces in this area are almost always on concrete slabs, and many have been through several tenants and several floors. Old adhesive, patched areas and cracks are common. We remove the existing floor, grind and level where needed and test for moisture before installing, because a commercial floor that lifts or cracks costs a business far more than the prep would have.

Glue-down for durability

Many commercial floors are glued down rather than floated, especially where rolling loads, carts or heavy furniture are involved. Glue-down LVT and carpet tile stay put under that kind of use. We use adhesives suited to the product and the slab conditions.

Handing the space back

When each phase is finished, we clean up, remove debris and walk the area with you before your team or customers come back in. Transitions, base and edges are completed so the space is ready to use, and the installation is covered by our Lifetime Installation Guarantee.

Commercial spaces in this area are almost always on concrete slabs, and many have been through several tenants and several floors.
Modern commercial flooring
Reviews

What homeowners say

  • "If you need flooring work done, hire Next Floors immediately! Working with the owner, Jose Garcia, was an incredible experience. Jose removed the entire upstairs flooring and replaced it with wood that matches our downstairs perfectly, along with installing brand new carpet on the stairs. The result is pure perfection! Jose is beyond trustworthy and honest, and he truly takes pride in his work. He offered a fantastic, high-quality product and executed our agreed-upon plan to absolute perfection. The craftsmanship, precision, and care were top-tier. We couldn't be happier with our transformed home!"
    The Severin Family · via google
  • "We had a great experience with Next Floors installing a carpet runner on our stairs. Jose, our sales representative, was fantastic—very prompt, professional, and clear throughout the entire process. He provided straightforward estimates for both cost and timing, and they were even able to work us into their schedule on very short notice. Joe, our installer, was equally impressive. He came well prepared, worked efficiently, and did an excellent job with the installation. The finished runner looks fantastic and really transformed the stairs. Great service from start to finish. I would highly recommend Next Floors for anyone looking for quality carpet installation and excellent customer service!"
    Craig Albritton · via google
Commercial Flooring

Commercial Flooring questions

Can you install flooring after hours or on weekends?

We plan commercial jobs around your business. Depending on the size of the space, that can mean phasing the work room by room, starting after close, or scheduling around your slower days. We work out the plan with you before quoting.

What is the best flooring for an office?

Carpet tile is a strong choice for open office areas because it is quiet, easy to replace in sections and works around furniture. Commercial LVT works well in break rooms, hallways and reception areas. Porcelain tile suits entries and restrooms. Most offices end up with a mix.

Do you work on rental properties?

Yes. Landlords and property managers use us for turnovers between tenants, usually putting in vinyl plank throughout for durability and quick cleaning. We can schedule around a move-out date so the unit is back on the market quickly.

How large a commercial project can you take on?

We are a local, family-owned installation company and focus on small to mid-sized commercial spaces such as offices, retail suites, clinics, salons and rental units. Call us with the square footage and timeline and we will tell you honestly whether it is a good fit.

Flexible financing available

Flexible payment plans for qualified customers, subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required.

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