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.

Hardware Retail
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

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Luxury Vinyl Plank
Natures View™ Style Rustique

Aisles & displays

Tough wood-look surface for heavy use

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Expected Outcomes

Strong entrance protection
Durable, cart-ready aisles
Lower cleaning overhead

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