Which flooring should an office use?
Use carpet tile in open work areas for sound absorption and easy replacement, vinyl in corridors and high-traffic zones, and vitrified tile in reception and pantries. Use a raised floor where cabling and data load are heavy.
Carpet tile absorbs sound and a damaged tile can be swapped alone. Vinyl is the most hygienic cleaning surface for corridors. Vitrified tile is the hardest-wearing finish and suits wet and entrance areas. A raised access floor, 150 to 600 mm high, carries power, data and air under the floor and suits trading floors and data-heavy offices.
Flooring compared
| Flooring | Best zone | Acoustics | Maintenance | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpet tile | Open workstations, cabins | Absorbs sound | Vacuum, spot clean | Tile by tile |
| Vinyl | Corridors, pantries, labs | Low absorption | Wet mop | Plank or sheet |
| Vitrified tile | Reception, washroom approach, pantry | Reflects sound | Wet mop | Full tile removal |
| Raised access floor | Trading, data, IT floors | Depends on top finish | Panel lift access | Panel by panel |
Which flooring comes with each finish tier?
On Officea’s rate card, Basic uses vinyl or basic carpet tile, Medium branded carpet tile, Good premium carpet tile, and High end natural stone or marble in key areas.
The tier sets the grade of materials and detailing across the whole office, so flooring moves up with ceilings, workstations and lighting.
Flooring by finish tier (Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida, before GST)
| Tier | Rate per sq ft | Flooring | Other finishes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | ₹1,800 | Vinyl or basic carpet tile | Laminate workstations, painted gypsum ceiling, standard lighting |
| Medium | ₹2,200 | Branded carpet tile | Better laminates, gypsum and modular ceiling, task lighting |
| Good | ₹2,600 | Premium carpet tile | Veneer or engineered-wood accents, glazed cabins, better meeting-room AV |
| High end | ₹4,500 | Natural stone or marble in key areas | Imported finishes, bespoke joinery, statement lighting |
Does flooring change office acoustics?
Yes. Carpet tile reduces footfall noise and adds absorption, while vitrified tile, concrete and glass reflect sound. An office with hard floors and glass all round needs more absorption in the ceiling.
Use ceiling and wall absorbers of NRC 0.7 to 0.95 in open offices and conference spaces, and carpet tile where people sit. Fabric-faced screens and wall panels help where walls are hard. See the office acoustics design guide.
Is flooring included in the fit-out rate?
Yes. Officea’s rate covers civil work, MEP, flooring, ceiling and standard finishes, with furniture included and GST charged in addition.
The rate is per sq ft of the office, so a reception in vitrified tile and work areas in carpet tile are priced inside one number for the chosen tier. Exact pricing comes in a written proposal once the building, scope and timeline are known.
Sound on hard floors is covered in the office acoustics design guide, and services under a raised floor in the office HVAC design guide.
Officea Design & Build’s 2026 rate card for Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida is ₹1,800 to ₹4,500 per sq ft before GST, furniture included. Bangalore is 10% higher, at ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 per sq ft. See the cost index for tier details.