Showing posts with label flooring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label flooring. Show all posts

Friday, February 22, 2013

Smooth and glossy floor

Have you been to any government offices in your area? Have you noticed their polished concrete floors? It’s nice huh? I would love to have floors like that. Well, actually not only government offices prefer to have polished concrete floors because some of the big stores, medical facilities, hotels, schools and even homeowners desired to have it too because it’s appealing and inviting to most people. Hopefully when my wife and I can afford our dream house in the Philippines if not here in American, we will consider having that kind of flooring if not similar. It looks fancy and dirt-free. Of course my children would be rolling over on that floor because of its smoothness and high-glossy feel/looks of it. I heard that this kind of flooring is inexpensive and it’s a lot easier to clean and maintain its appearance compared to a traditional stone flooring or hardwood and carpeted ones.

Whatever makes and gives home a homey feeling by all means work on it because it’s going to be a sanctuary place for you. If nice glossy flooring or polished concrete is what makes your mood happy then go for it. I can’t wait to have our own house so I can customize it with our own preference.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Trade show flooring helps your company stand out

Several years ago the company I work for, Veolia transportation, invited me and my family to the San Diego convention center to see the APTA (American Public Transportation Association) trade show and to see all the different companies and products on display. I assumed this was going to be another boring day since I've never been to a trade show in my life and almost decided not to go but I pushed my family and me to check it out just to be nice. Boy, was I wrong! We had a great time. When me and my family first arrived we couldn't help but notice the trade show carpet in the convention center. It felt like we were walking on a cushion of air and really helped relieve our tired and aching feet after walking around all day checking out all the exhibit booths.

Some companies went all out in making there exhibit booths stand out and look impressive while others opted for the cheapest possible cost. I found some booths to be appealing and can remember their names well because they advertised their company name all over the booth using different methods like imprinting their names on the carpets and tables. Other companies used floor logo mats which is a great idea because it's a place to wipe your feet and be reminded about the company name as your doing it. Other booths we saw had the company logo repeated all over the flooring which is a smart idea because the more you repeat your company logo, the longer it will remain fresh in peoples minds. After visiting my first APTA trade show ever, I can really see how important trade show flooring is to a companies appearance and sending the right message to their customers.