When we think about industrial floors, our minds often turn to cold, hard concrete -- indeed, plenty of industrial settings are outfitted with sealed concrete floors to guard against impact, chemical spills, and other hazards. However, carpeting has a place in industrial facilities as well, especially publicly-facing areas, offices, hallways, and more. In addition to enhancing a workplace’s aesthetic appeal, industrial and commercial carpets increase safety by providing a high-friction surface for foot traffic. Of course, no carpet can last forever, even if you invest in the highest-quality commercial carpet cleaning services available. Regular wear and tear along with spills and other accidents will eventually force you to either repair or replace your industrial carpet -- the only question is: which is the proper course of action? Let’s go over the reasons to either repair or replace your industrial carpet.

When Should You Repair Your Industrial Carpet?

As you contemplate what to do about your carpet, keep in mind that the average lifespan of an industrial carpet is about 7-10 years (though some can last even longer with proper maintenance and regular industrial cleaning). If your carpet hasn’t reached this age yet, a repair job might be on the table depending on the nature and severity of the issue. Isolated problems such as curling corners, small stains, a ripped or frayed section, etc. usually warrant a touch-up rather than a full replacement. If necessary, flooring experts can restretch the carpeting to remove wrinkles and folds, patch in new pieces of carpeting to remove stains, burns, tears, holes, marks, and other isolated issues, and glue together damaged seams. When handled by an expert, these repairs can help restore your damaged carpet and remove any previous signs of damage. Just make sure your industrial janitorial services and/or floor cleaners are aware of these repairs so they don’t accidentally undo or interfere with the repair work.

When Should You Replace Your Industrial Carpet?

While reliable industrial carpet cleaning companies can keep a carpet looking and performing its best for a long time, an industrial carpet will eventually overstay its welcome. As previously mentioned, you can expect your carpet to show visible signs of aging around the 7-10-year mark (perhaps earlier depending on your facility’s level of activity and cleaning/maintenance protocols). If your carpet has been around for a decade or longer, repairs might not be worth the cost or effort compared to a complete replacement, as these repairs will yield diminishing returns the older your carpet gets. Of course, there may be cause to replace your industrial carpet beyond these concerns. For instance, if your carpet experiences widespread water damage, mold, staining, etc., it should be replaced after the underlying issue is addressed. Likewise, if your carpet’s overall color has faded, repairs will merely call attention to themselves (the new portions of the carpet will look newer and brighter than the rest), so replacement makes more sense. Lastly, you might simply want to change the look of your facility or office in part by installing new carpeting, in which case the old carpet will have to go.

Restore Your Workplace with Fresh Carpeting

Whether you decide to repair or replace your industrial carpeting, it’s important to protect your investment after said changes have taken place. Performing regular cleaning and maintenance will extend the lifespan of your carpet, increase visibility and safety, and boost morale. The Budd Group’s customizable floor care programs are built to preserve and enhance any and all floor types -- office carpet cleaning is only a fraction of what we have to offer our clients. To learn more about all that The Budd Group can do for your facility and floors, call us today at 800-221-8158, or send us an email at Solutions@BuddGroup.com!