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Commercial Flooring Cost Per Square Foot Pacific Modular has installed and priced commercial flooring across Portland and Seattle for more than 30 years. When a facility manager calls Pacific Modular, the first question is almost always the same. What will this floor cost? This page gives you commercial flooring cost per square foot by material, […]

Low-Maintenance Commercial Flooring for 2026 Nothing eats a cleaning budget like floor care. Strip cycles, chemicals, labor hours, all of it. Pick the wrong floor, and that number gets worse every year. The good news is that low-maintenance commercial flooring has come a long way. Modern vinyl, polished concrete, and modular carpet can cut your […]

What is the Best Flooring for Healthcare Facilities? Safety & Hygiene Guide On any given day, about 1 in 31 hospital patients picks up an infection after being admitted, by CDC counts. Floors do not cause most of those infections. A bad floor just makes them harder to beat. That is why choosing flooring for […]

Why Does Commercial Flooring Fail? A floor lifts, cups, or wears thin two years early, and the product takes the heat. It looks like the obvious culprit, but it usually isn’t. Most commercial flooring failures have nothing to do with the flooring material itself. They trace back to one of two things. What happened before […]

How to Choose the Best Tile and Grout Cleaner for Your Office Your office floors say a lot about your business. When the tiles look dull, and grout lines turn dark, visitors notice. Worse, the wrong cleaning product can cause more damage than the dirt itself. So, how do you find the best tile and […]

Types of Industrial Carpet The wrong carpet in a commercial space doesn’t just look bad. It wears out fast, drives up replacement costs, and creates safety risks you don’t want to deal with. Industrial carpet is built for environments where standard flooring can’t keep up. But not all industrial carpet is the same. The right […]

How to Maintain Your Commercial Flooring for Longevity Most commercial flooring failures don’t happen overnight. They happen because small maintenance issues get ignored until they become expensive ones.  The good news is that extending the life of your commercial flooring doesn’t require a massive budget or a specialized team. It requires consistency. Simple! Pacific Modular […]

How to Deep Clean Tile and Grout – Tips, Techniques & Proven Methods Tile and grout can brighten a room – until dirt, soap residue, and stains settle in. Because grout is porous, it absorbs moisture and grime quickly, leading to discoloration and buildup that regular mopping can’t remove. Learning how to deep clean tile […]

The Cost of Commercial Carpet: What to Expect Understanding the cost of commercial carpet is an essential step when planning flooring for offices, retail spaces, hospitality environments, and other commercial settings. Pricing can vary widely based on material selection, installation complexity, and long-term maintenance needs. This guide breaks down the average cost of commercial carpet, […]

How to Clean Commercial Tile Floors – A Complete Guide Commercial tile floors take constant abuse – traffic, spills, grease, and rolling carts. When maintenance slips, grout darkens, surfaces dull, and safety issues start to appear. This guide covers the most effective methods, the tools professionals use, and the routine steps that keep commercial tile […]