Pub & Bar Flooring: Style That Survives The Night

Top Recommendation: Vinyl Click (SPC & WPC)

The ultimate all-rounder for hospitality.

For the busiest areas of your venue, Vinyl Click is the undisputed industry standard. We offer two specialized commercial types to suit the specific zones of your pub: SPC (Stone Plastic Composite) and WPC (Wood Plastic Composite).

• SPC for Customer Zones: The rigid stone core is incredibly dense, making it the toughest defense against stilettos, heavy boots, and dragging bar stools in the main bar area.
• WPC for Behind The Bar: The wood-composite core holds more warmth and feels softer underfoot, significantly reducing leg and back fatigue for staff serving on their feet for long shifts.
• 100% Waterproof: Impervious to spilled pints, overturning buckets, and daily mopping.
• Superior Scratch Resistance: Our advanced wear layer outperforms laminate, handling heavy footfall with ease.
• Glass Friendly: Softer impact absorption than tile or concrete means dropped glasses are less likely to shatter.
• Slip Resistance: Textured surfaces provide essential grip for staff and customers, even when wet.

The Gastropub Choice: Rustic Engineered Wood

Creating atmosphere in dining and seating zones.

For “snugs,” dining areas, or lounge zones away from the main bar, Engineered Wood is the secret to creating that authentic, warm gastropub vibe. It offers a depth of character and history that customers love. Unlike solid wood, its stable construction handles the temperature changes of a busy venue (body heat, open fires, air conditioning) without warping.

• Authentic Character: Knots, grains, and textures create an immediate sense of quality and warmth.
• Acoustic Warmth: Helps dampen the noise of conversation compared to ceramic tiles.
• Refinishable: Can be sanded and re-finished after years of service to look brand new again.
• Stable Construction: Handles central heating and heavy footfall better than solid timber.

Design Tip: We recommend using Engineered Wood in dry seating areas and transitioning to a matching SPC Vinyl for the bar apron and toilets for the best mix of style and practicality.

Venue Design Themes

The Traditional Local Dark, hand-scraped Oak flooring hides scuffs well and creates a cosy, familiar atmosphere that encourages customers to settle in for another round.

The Industrial Bar Concrete or Slate effect SPC Vinyl provides an edgy, modern look that is incredibly practical for cleaning and matches exposed brickwork perfectly.

The Premium Lounge Herringbone flooring is increasingly popular in high-end wine bars and hotel lounges. It signals luxury and directs traffic flow subtly through the room.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the flooring meet slip resistance standards? Our commercial Vinyl Click ranges feature textured surfaces designed to provide grip (often rated R10). However, for commercial kitchens or wet rooms, we always recommend checking specific safety ratings with our trade team.

How do I clean sticky alcohol spills? With Vinyl Click, it is effortless. Because the floor is 100% waterproof and chemical resistant, you can use standard commercial floor cleaners to mop away sticky residue without damaging the surface.

Will ladies’ heels dent the floor? Engineered Wood can dent under high point-loads (like stilettos), which many argue adds to the “aged” pub character. SPC Vinyl is significantly more resistant to indentation due to its rigid stone core, making it the better choice if you want a pristine look.