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Strictly Builders Inc
Commercial Flooring Installation That Holds Up to Real Use

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Commercial Flooring Installation That Holds Up to Real Use

Full-scope flooring for offices, retail spaces, gyms, and commercial builds, installed by one licensed contractor from subfloor to finish.

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Commercial Flooring Installation From Subfloor Up

Commercial flooring installation is a different job than residential work. The materials handle higher traffic, the substrate prep is more demanding, and a mistake in layout or adhesive selection shows up fast when dozens of people are walking it daily. Strictly Builders Inc handles the full scope: subfloor assessment, material selection, installation, and finishing. One contractor, no handoffs. Ryan Alson has built this business around doing that work correctly the first time, and three years of projects across Northeast Florida back that up. If you're outfitting a new commercial space or replacing a floor that's taken a beating, call for a free estimate before you commit to a material.

What drives the cost of a commercial flooring job is surface area, substrate condition, and the material itself. Epoxy is priced differently than luxury vinyl plank, and carpet tile installs differently than hardwood or porcelain. A space that needs subfloor leveling before anything goes down adds both time and material. For gym flooring specifically, rubber or foam underlayment adds a prep layer that most flooring contractors skip, and then the floor fails under equipment loads inside a year. We don't skip it. Every job is different, contact Strictly Builders Inc for an accurate estimate.

What We Install

Flooring Types for Commercial Spaces

Not every commercial floor is the same job. Here's what we install and where each material actually makes sense.

01

Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP/LVT)

The most practical commercial floor for most offices, retail, and medical spaces. Waterproof, durable, and installed without adhesive mess when done correctly. We carry it through the full scope including subfloor prep so the click-lock system seats flat.

02

Epoxy Flooring

Warehouses, garages, commercial kitchens, and utility spaces. Epoxy done right starts with a mechanically ground concrete surface. Not just an acid etch. We don't pour over dirty or uneven slabs and call it finished.

03

Carpet Tile

Offices, conference rooms, and commercial interiors where acoustics and foot comfort matter. Carpet tile installs in sections, which means a damaged section gets replaced without pulling the whole floor.

04

Commercial Tile

Porcelain and ceramic for lobbies, bathrooms, and kitchens. Large-format tiles are common in commercial work and they require precise leveling, an uneven substrate cracks them under load. We handle the tiling from backer to grout.

05

Hardwood and Engineered Wood

Restaurants, boutiques, and professional offices where aesthetics carry weight. Solid hardwood in commercial applications needs acclimation time and humidity control during install. Engineered hardwood handles it better in Florida's climate.

06

Gym and Athletic Flooring

Rubber flooring, foam underlayment, and sport-specific surfaces for gyms and training spaces. The substrate prep matters more here than anywhere else, concrete moisture readings before anything goes down, no exceptions.

Our Process

How a Commercial Flooring Job Actually Goes

  1. 01

    Site Assessment and Substrate Check

    We walk the space, check the subfloor for level, moisture, and any damage before we quote material. A bad substrate is the number one reason commercial floors fail prematurely. If it needs repair, we handle that too. See our flooring repair service.

  2. 02

    Material Selection and Scheduling

    We'll tell you what material fits the traffic load, the use case, and the budget range. Gyms need different specs than law offices. We source the material and coordinate the schedule around your business operations.

  3. 03

    Installation and Final Inspection

    Installation runs subfloor to finish coat. We don't hand the cleanup to someone else and we don't leave transitions unfinished. The floor gets walked before we call it complete.

Flooring for Gyms

Commercial Gym Flooring Installation

Gym flooring gets its own section because it's a category where shortcuts are obvious within six months. Rubber flooring over an untreated concrete slab bubbles, shifts, and smells when moisture migrates up. Most flooring contractors don't measure slab moisture before install. We do. For commercial gym builds, that means a moisture mitigation layer when readings call for it, proper rubber or interlocking foam panel installation, and seam placement that accounts for equipment positioning. We've done this work for fitness spaces across Northeast Florida, including locations in Ponte Vedra Beach and Saint Johns. If you're building a gym from the ground up or replacing a floor that's already failing, call before you order material.
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What Sets This Work Apart From a Residential Install

  1. 01

    Load Tolerances

    Commercial spaces put sustained weight on floors that residential products aren't rated for. We spec materials to the actual use, heavy equipment, rolling carts, or high foot traffic, not just what looks good in a showroom.

  2. 02

    Moisture and Concrete Prep

    Most flooring failures in commercial builds come back to moisture. Florida's slab moisture levels are high. We test before we install, and we won't float a floor over a slab that's going to destroy it from underneath.

  3. 03

    Timeline and Business Continuity

    Commercial clients can't always close a space for a week. We schedule around operating hours, work in phases when a full shutdown isn't possible, and we're available seven days a week to hit your timeline.

What Strictly Builders Brings to Every Commercial Job

Ryan Alson runs this company and he's on the job. Not subcontracting your floor to whoever's available that week.

Licensed and insured in Florida
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Available 7 days a week
Monday through Friday around the clock, Saturday 6AM to 6PM
Full scope under one contractor
Subfloor repair, installation, and finishing, no subcontractor maze
3 years of completed commercial and residential projects in Northeast Florida

Commercial Flooring Questions, Answered Straight

What type of flooring holds up best in high-traffic commercial spaces?
Porcelain tile and commercial-grade LVT are the most durable options for heavy foot traffic. Porcelain is harder to damage but more expensive to install correctly. LVT installs faster and handles moisture well, which matters in Florida's humidity. For spaces with rolling equipment or concentrated load points, like gyms or warehouses, rubber or epoxy is the right call. The best answer depends on your specific use case.
How much does commercial flooring installation cost per square foot?
Material and install costs vary significantly by flooring type, substrate condition, and space complexity. Epoxy and tile installs run higher than LVP because the prep work is more intensive. A space that needs subfloor leveling adds to the total before a single plank goes down. Every job is different, contact Strictly Builders Inc for an accurate estimate based on your actual space.
What is the Rule of 3 for flooring, and does it apply to commercial jobs?
The Rule of 3 is a residential guideline suggesting you multiply your room's square footage by 3 to estimate total flooring costs including material and install. It's a rough approximation that doesn't account for substrate prep, commercial-grade material pricing, or the complexity of large-format layouts. For a commercial job, that estimate will likely be wrong in both directions depending on the material. Get an actual measurement and quote. The formula isn't a substitute.
Does the subfloor always need work before a commercial install?
Not always, but it needs to be checked every time. Commercial spaces often have concrete slabs that have settled unevenly, hold moisture, or were poured for a previous use that didn't require a finished floor. A slab that's out of level by more than 3/16 of an inch over 10 feet will crack tile and buckle LVP within a year. We assess the substrate before we quote the install, not after.
Can commercial flooring be installed in phases without closing the whole space?
Yes, for most flooring types. LVT and carpet tile are the most flexible for phased installs because they don't require the entire space to be prepped at once. Epoxy is harder to phase because the pour chemistry requires a controlled environment across the full section. We'll tell you what's realistic for your timeline and square footage before the job starts.
How long does commercial flooring installation take for a typical office or retail space?
A straightforward LVP or carpet tile install in a 2,000 to 5,000 square foot commercial space typically runs two to four days assuming the substrate is ready. Add a day or two if leveling compound or moisture mitigation is needed. Epoxy cure time adds 24 to 48 hours before the space can take foot traffic. We schedule around your business hours whenever the job allows it.

Get a Commercial Flooring Estimate

Tell us the space, the use case, and your timeline. We'll assess the substrate, recommend the right material, and give you a straight estimate.

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