The Top 250 Design Survey 2024 by Floor Focus highlights a critical trend: poor maintenance remains the #2 top problem cited by specifiers, with an 8% increase in votes compared to 2023. This consistent ranking over the past two years, and its steady rise from the #3 spot in 2022, reflects growing frustrations within the industry.
It raises an important question: why does poor maintenance remain such a persistent issue? Is it a lack of education on proper care techniques? Misaligned expectations between designers, manufacturers, and maintenance providers? Or perhaps it’s a resource issue, with budgets stretched thin and maintenance taking a back seat?
What’s particularly interesting is how this ties back to the evolving complexity of commercial flooring. With diverse materials like LVT, rubber, and polished concrete dominating spaces, maintaining these surfaces requires specialized knowledge and tailored solutions. Yet, it seems the industry hasn’t caught up with these demands.
This statistic isn’t just a number—it’s a call for collaboration. Designers, manufacturers, and maintenance providers must work together to bridge the gap between initial design intent and long-term care. How can we ensure that the vision for a space endures beyond installation? And what role should training, product selection, and communication play in solving this challenge?
Let’s start the conversation. Why do you think poor maintenance continues to be a top concern? What solutions could we explore to turn the tide? Let us know on our LinkedIn post here.
