St. James Caring Center Refreshes Store with Stylish Greatmats Floors

Appearance is everything in a retail store. Old, worn flooring is not only unsightly, but can actually negatively impact store sales. According to Retail Customer Experience, customers are psychologically more likely to make a purchase if the store’s appearance also reflects the excitement of a potential purchase. A store with tired, worn flooring might prompt customers to shop elsewhere, and it can cause them to perceive the merchandise as being less valuable. So, whether you’re shopping for thrift store flooring or a flooring product for a brand-new grocery store, flooring choice matters.

Finding the Right Thrift Store Flooring

It’s a challenge that Nancy, Executive Director of the St. James Caring Center in St. James, Missouri, recently faced. The store’s vinyl flooring was 50+ years old, and the tiles were ugly and tired. The thrift store needed a new flooring solution that was affordably priced and easy to install, since the staff planned on doing the installation themselves.

Nancy discovered Greatmats through an online search, and she found the Max Tile Raised Floor Tile. After researching several potential options, she felt the Max Tile’s ease of installation made it stand out from the others, so she moved ahead with the purchase.

“Our customer service representative, Jake, was great to work with,” she says of the experience, noting that she wishes she had found Greatmats sooner, since it would have simplified her search.

The tile features a simple DIY connection system that makes the installation easy, as Nancy and her coworkers discovered. They installed the tiles themselves, and Nancy noted that she enjoyed using the mallet to connect the tiles together. (The tiles can also be connected together by hand.)

Since the tiles are modular, the team could install flooring in sections of the store at a time, so they didn’t have to close the store or do the entire project at once. Nancy noted they planned to complete the installation within the span of a couple of weeks and said that the process went very smoothly.

Nancy says the experience of purchasing from Greatmats was “excellent,” and notes that the tiles are a “great product.” They’ve revitalized the look of the store, saving on the cost of a professional installation and giving the space a new life.

The Max Tile Raised Floor Tile: Ideal for Thrift Store Flooring and More

The Max Tile Raised Floor Tile is a highly versatile choice ideal for an upgrade, update, or refresh of your retail space. There are many reasons why this tile is a great choice.

Durability

The tile is resilient enough for commercial installations. It’s crafted from waterproof materials, so leaks or even floods won’t damage the tile. The raised base allows air to flow underneath, helping to speed drying to reduce the chance of mold or mildew growth. And, if a major flood does occur, you can uninstall the tiles and remove them until they and the subfloor are completely dry.

If a tile is ever damaged or worn, you can remove and replace that one tile without having to replace an entire room of flooring. This perk could potentially save you money while allowing you to easily maintain the appearance of your store.

Stylish Look

These tiles are available in numerous highly realistic wood grain patterns that will elevate the look of a retail space. The finishes range from the deep and dark to the light and brighter wood grain patterns, so chances are you can find an option that’s the perfect match for your store’s decor.

Ease of Installation

These tiles have a DIY connector system that allows you to easily lock them together by hand or by using a mallet. Once connected, they stay together and won’t pull apart during use. Their interlocking design makes them versatile, allowing for the DIY installation that Nancy and her team performed. A DIY installation can save you time and money compared to hiring a professional, keeping your flooring upgrade affordable.

Since the tiles are modular, you can install them in sections like Nancy and her team did. You don’t have to worry about completing the project in one session, and you can even work your way from room to room. If you decide that you want to expand the floor at some point, you can add on more tiles to make the flooring larger as needed. And, if you should relocate your retail store, you can remove the tiles and take the flooring with you.

Contact Greatmats for Thrift Store Flooring and More

The Max Tile is just one of the flooring options we carry that are suitable for commercial installations. Many of these products are DIY installation-friendly, and they feature desirable, stylish designs that can enhance your retail store. Contact our customer service team today; we’d be happy to help you explore suitable options and choose the best flooring product for your retail space.

Nancy

St. James Caring Center

St. James MS 65559