Our small office currently has tiles (vinyl, I think). I wonder if it would be beneficial to have floor carpet installed. What are the pros/cons of having that carpet put in? We'll stay here at least a year or two. Every desk (4 right now, will be adding 2 more) has a laptop or computer, monitor. All workstations connect by WiFi so it's just the power cords that are unsightly. We have guests/clients visit the office less than 5 times a month. We often have conference calls -- will the carpet help with soundproofing? And will the carpet help keep the place cool and complement the A/C?
I. Carpet Pros: -absorbs sounds -looks better -when you dropped something, your item wont break easily (ex: glass, cellphone, etc) -relaxing (just in my opinion) Cons: -u always have to clean it to keep it away from dust mites -a no-no for allergic people Vinyl Pros: -affordable -lots of design to choose from Cons: -u have to take extra care of it (durability issues) -avoid it from getting wet
Pros: Soft Better sound insulation Cons: Holds more dust stains wears out
There is no other flooring type that has the design flexibility of ceramic tile or natural stone. There are multiple shapes, sizes, installation patterns and color ways that give ceramic tile and natural stone endless design choices. This is just one of the many benefits of ceramic tile and natural stone
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Carpet will sound proof some, but it will also bring a some static electricity. Carpet, a short, commercial grade level loop will hold up well to the use of office chairs running back and forth over it if it is glued down. Also, you could purchase those plastic forms that the chair can roll on which will help reduce the static. For an office, I would not use anything lighter in weight than a 20 oz. or 22 oz. and that's the bare minimum. When your company reaches it's final geographic location, then I would invest in a 28+ oz. carpet. Also, some commercial carpet comes with its own rubber backing attached and it is sealed so that when they glue it down, the glue will not come up through the carpet. Since you are leasing/renting, I would suggest your carpet be power-stretched in over a good 20 oz. pad at the very least. About the wires...At some of the office supply stores you may be able to pick computer wire bundlers. I sometimes see them advertised on TV. They are fairly inexpensive and wrap around several wires at one location thus eliminating the tangle of wires. They are still somewhat visible but better contained and come in a couple of different colors.. As with any AC, it cools off everything in the room not just the people. The more the AC has to cool, the harder it will work. Get my drift? No matter what you chose, there are pros and cons. You just have to be willing to make concessions for either choice. Hope this helps. Good luck and God Bless.
