Industrial

Industrial environments place very different demands on flooring. Heavy footfall, equipment, wheeled traffic, cleaning regimes and intensive day-to-day use mean that finishes need to be selected around performance first.

At Derwent, we deliver commercial flooring projects across industrial and operational environments throughout the South West, working with clients, facilities teams and principal contractors to provide durable flooring solutions designed around the way each facility operates.

From refurbishment within existing premises to flooring packages forming part of larger construction projects, our approach begins with understanding the environment, its operational requirements and the demands that will be placed on the finished floor.

Pictured: Gerflor

The right flooring solution depends on what happens within the space.

Traffic levels, slip risk, cleaning requirements, potential contaminants, wheeled equipment and the movement of people all need to be considered alongside expected service life and maintenance.

Safety and resilient flooring can provide durable, slip-resistant surfaces within welfare, production and operational areas, while hygienic flooring and wall cladding can provide easy-to-maintain finishes within food preparation, processing and other hygiene-sensitive environments.

Offices, reception areas and staff facilities within industrial buildings may require entirely different solutions, including carpet tiles and LVT.

Our broad product knowledge enables the flooring package to respond to the different requirements across the facility.

In demanding environments, the finished flooring is only as reliable as the substrate beneath it.

Existing industrial floors can present challenges including damaged substrates, previous adhesives, contamination, uneven surfaces and moisture.

Assessing these conditions before installation allows the correct preparation requirements to be established and potential risks identified before they affect the programme or finished installation.

Quality preparation isn’t simply another stage of the works—it is fundamental to the long-term performance of the floor.

Pictured: Gradus