Commercial Laminate Flooring is laminate chosen and installed for business use, such as offices, consulting rooms, small shops and rental units. The main differences from a home are a higher wear rating, more attention to sound and subfloor preparation, and work planned around trading hours.
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Get the Best QuoteChoosing a Commercial Floor
- Wear rating. AC4 for light commercial use such as offices. AC5 for busier areas. Check the use class on the product too.
- Sound. Acoustic underlay reduces footfall noise, especially in upper-floor offices.
- Spills. Standard laminate is not suited to wet areas. Use tiles or vinyl in kitchens and bathrooms unless the laminate is rated for them.
- Rolling chairs. Use chair mats. Castors wear any laminate surface faster.
- Very heavy traffic. Retail entrances and heavy trolleys are often better served by vinyl, tiles or epoxy.
Commercial Laminate Flooring Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| AC4 boards, per m² | R250 - R450 |
| AC5 boards, per m² | R400 - R600 |
| Installation labour, per m² | R90 - R250 |
| Acoustic underlay, per m² | R60 - R80 |
| Self-levelling screed, per m² | R150 - R350 |
| Transition strips and mouldings, each | R150 - R400 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures, rounded, taken from rates published by South African flooring businesses and cost guides. They are not our prices or quotations, and no installer is bound by them. Most sources do not say whether VAT is included, so confirm VAT, underlay, trims, delivery and wastage on every quotation.
Sources:
- ServiceLink SA - laminate flooring installation guide with costs
- Builders in Gauteng - laminate flooring installation cost
- Completo - flooring costs in South Africa
- FloorPaintingPrice.co.za - floor screeding and self-levelling cost
- Builders in Gauteng - floor screeding prices
Planning the Job
- Say whether work must happen after hours or over weekends.
- Large open areas may need expansion profiles. Ask what the manufacturer requires.
- Concrete slabs need moisture testing before installation.
- Ask for a written programme for phased work in occupied premises.
Get prices for your premises rather than a range. Send one request and compare replies.
Get the Best QuoteCommercial Laminate Flooring FAQs
Which AC rating is right for an office?
AC4 is the usual choice for offices with normal foot traffic. AC5 suits busier commercial areas.
Can laminate be installed after hours?
Many installers can work evenings or weekends. Ask when you request quotations, as it can affect the price.
Is laminate suitable for a shop?
For small shops with light traffic, an AC5 laminate can work. High-traffic retail floors are often better in vinyl or tiles.
Related Guides
Request commercial flooring quotations through Laminated Flooring South Africa and compare the wear rating each installer specifies.
Laminated Flooring South Africa is a quote-comparison service. We do not supply or install flooring or employ installers. Work is quoted and carried out by independent flooring businesses, and your contract is with the business you choose. Ask each one for a written quotation that names the product, underlay, trims, preparation, timing and any warranty terms before you pay a deposit.
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