Flooring Made Simple: Chicago Floors, Installation & Design

Show description: Simple Flooring Company’s podcast covers practical flooring topics for Chicago homeowners, property managers, and businesses. Episodes compare flooring materials, installation options, costs, maintenance, and project considerations, drawing on the company’s experience with residential and commercial flooring across the Chicago area.

Episode description: In this episode, Simple Flooring breaks down six commercial flooring options for 2026, including LVT/SPC, polished concrete, epoxy, carpet tile, porcelain tile, and rubber flooring. The episode compares durability, typical installed costs, maintenance needs, and the types of commercial spaces each material suits best.

Key topics covered in this episode:

• Commercial flooring by space: Options for offices, retail, restaurants, healthcare, warehouses, and hospitality.
• Six flooring systems compared: LVT/SPC, polished concrete, epoxy, carpet tile, porcelain tile, and rubber.
• 2026 flooring costs: Typical installed pricing and long-term maintenance considerations.
• Safety and accessibility: OSHA walking-surface requirements, ADA flooring standards, and VOC considerations.
• Commercial flooring trends: Rigid-core products, EPD documentation, updated color palettes, and lower-maintenance systems.

Author of the podcast: Simple Flooring Company

This podcast is for informational purposes only. Flooring costs, product performance, installation requirements, and applicable building standards may vary by project and location.