Solutions for Every Environment
Explore how van Gelder pairs the right flooring systems to the demands of your space — from entrance to interior, back-of-house to boardroom.
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Select an environment to see its priorities, common challenges, recommended flooring systems, and curated product collections.
Environment
Hardware Retail
Hardware and home-improvement retail sees heavy carts, bulky goods, and constant seasonal soil, demanding rugged flooring and strong entrance protection.
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Design Priorities
- Rugged, high-load durability
- Effective entrance dirt control
- Low-maintenance surfaces
Common Challenges
- Heavy carts and pallet traffic
- Tracked-in soil and moisture
- Abrasive debris on floors
Recommended Flooring Systems
Entrance Grid SystemsLuxury Vinyl PlankCommercial Rubber FlooringEntrance-Grade Carpet TileComplete Installation Solutions
Curated Collections
Entrance Grid Systems
Snap Trax Tile
Entrances & vestibules
Interlocking grid that scrapes and drains
Luxury Vinyl Plank
Natures View™ Style Rustique
Aisles & displays
Tough wood-look surface for heavy use
Expected Outcomes
Strong entrance protection
Durable, cart-ready aisles
Lower cleaning overhead
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