Flooring Options
Commercial Flooring Solutions
PFC supplies and installs a broad range of commercial flooring categories for projects throughout Greater Boston and New England. We work with architects, designers, general contractors, building owners, and facilities teams to identify products appropriate for each project's requirements.
Carpet
Broadloom Carpet & Carpet Tile
Broadloom carpet and modular carpet tile are available in a wide range of patterns, textures, pile constructions, and colourways from leading commercial manufacturers. Broadloom is typically specified where a continuous surface is preferred; carpet tile offers the flexibility of modular installation and selective replacement. Both categories are commonly considered for environments where underfoot comfort and design expression are priorities.
Common Applications
Corporate offices, conference rooms, executive suites, hospitality interiors, healthcare waiting areas, and multi-use educational facilities.
Resilient Flooring
Luxury Vinyl Tile
Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is a resilient flooring category available in plank, tile, and sheet formats, with surface designs that replicate the appearance of hardwood, stone, and ceramic. Products within this category vary considerably in construction, wear layer thickness, installation method, and performance ratings. LVT is frequently specified in commercial environments where a refined aesthetic is desired alongside practical maintenance considerations.
Common Applications
Corporate lobbies, retail environments, hospitality spaces, multi-family common areas, and commercial interiors where design flexibility and ease of maintenance are considerations.
Resilient Flooring
Sheet Vinyl & Vinyl Base
Sheet vinyl is a resilient flooring category installed in large continuous sections, which reduces the number of seams compared to tile formats. It is available in a range of gauges, surface textures, and designs suited to different commercial applications. Coordinated vinyl base provides a finished transition between the floor and wall surfaces. Sheet vinyl is commonly considered for environments where cleanability, moisture management, and low maintenance are project priorities. Performance characteristics — including chemical resistance, indentation ratings, and slip resistance — vary by product and should be evaluated against the specific requirements of each project.
Common Applications
Healthcare facilities, laboratories, life science environments, commercial kitchens, schools, and institutional spaces where surface continuity and cleanability are important considerations.
Tile
Ceramic & Porcelain Tile
Ceramic and porcelain tile are available in a broad range of sizes, formats, finishes, and surface textures for commercial applications. Porcelain tile, fired at higher temperatures, is generally denser and less porous than standard ceramic tile, making it a common choice for demanding environments. Both categories offer significant design range — from large-format architectural slabs to traditional mosaic formats — and can be used to reinforce brand identity or meet specific functional requirements. Grout selection, substrate preparation, and installation method all affect the long-term performance of a tile installation.
Common Applications
Building lobbies, restrooms, locker rooms, food service areas, exterior-facing entries, and commercial spaces subject to moisture or rigorous cleaning protocols.
Resilient Flooring
VCT (Vinyl Composition Tile)
Vinyl composition tile is a resilient flooring category with a long history in commercial and institutional construction. It is available in a wide palette of colours and can be installed in standard or custom patterns. VCT is typically maintained with a finish program that is renewed periodically over the life of the installation. It is commonly specified for large-footprint projects where budget efficiency is a primary consideration. As with all resilient flooring, performance and maintenance requirements vary by product and the conditions of the installation environment.
Common Applications
Retail stores, supermarkets, schools, government buildings, and institutional facilities where cost efficiency and broad colour availability are priorities.
Specialty Flooring
Entrance Matting & Custom Logo Matting
Entrance matting systems are designed to capture moisture and debris at building thresholds, reducing tracked-in soiling and protecting interior flooring. Systems vary in construction — recessed well mats, surface-mounted roll goods, and modular systems are among the common formats. Custom logo matting incorporates printed or woven graphics and is frequently used in lobbies and reception areas as a branding element. Product selection depends on threshold dimensions, anticipated traffic volume, and the degree of weather exposure at the entry.
Common Applications
Building entrances, lobbies, reception areas, retail storefronts, and high-traffic thresholds where floor protection and entry presentation are considerations.
Product performance, suitability, maintenance requirements, and warranty coverage vary by manufacturer and product. PFC works with clients and project teams to identify flooring options appropriate for the requirements of each project.