Commercial-Rated Flooring
Commercial-rated waterproof vinyl supports a 10-year commercial warranty in addition to the standard residential warranty. Every product in the Residence Supply waterproof program — Stillwater SPC, Stillwater WPC, and the Dune Collection — uses a 20-mil ceramic-enhanced urethane wear layer that meets the light commercial spec. That makes the program appropriate for boutique retail, salons, professional offices, design studios, hospitality lobbies, and front-of-house food service.
What Commercial-Rated Means
The 20-mil wear layer is the industry standard for light commercial use. It supports a 10-year commercial warranty under expected commercial wear patterns: foot traffic, rolling chairs in moderate use, occasional spills, and the kind of activity typical in boutique retail, professional services, and small hospitality settings.
Ideal Commercial Environments
- Boutique retail stores
- Salons and spas
- Professional offices and conference rooms
- Design studios and architectural firms
- Small hospitality lobbies and reception areas
- Cafes, coffee shops, and other front-of-house food service
- Showrooms and design-forward commercial spaces
SPC for Commercial
SPC is the more typical commercial choice because its rigid core resists denting from heavy furniture, dropped objects, and rolling office chairs better than WPC. The Stillwater SPC collection is especially well-suited to boutique retail, salons, and front-of-house food service.
Where Commercial-Rated Isn't Enough
For very heavy traffic (mall corridors, busy restaurants, high-volume retail anchors), specify higher-grade commercial products with thicker wear layers. For healthcare clean rooms, commercial kitchens, or industrial back-of-house, specify dedicated commercial-grade products with chemical resistance ratings.
Fast Installation for Fit-Outs
Floating click-lock vinyl installs dramatically faster than glued hardwood. A typical 2,000 square foot commercial space can be flooded in 1 to 2 days, minimizing closure or fit-out delays.
Easy Maintenance and Plank Replacement
A click-lock plank can be swapped in about an hour, which is a major advantage for commercial use where downtime matters. Hold replacement boxes from the original installation for color consistency.
