2019 Commercial Flooring Trends: Innovation and Design
Commercial flooring trends in 2019 will continue to see design technology innovations in addition to a continuing demand for more informal office spaces. According to market research, new materials th...
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Residential Meets Commercial Office Flooring Design: Part II
Flooring design represents the first step as many organizations continue to adopt a more residential style of workspace. The intent behind this trend? Boost employee morale and productivity through c...
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Craft Contracting and Darwin Fisher: Paradise Developments
Darwin Fisher Commercial Flooring has a trusted network, partnering with contractors who share the same vision related to craftsmanship and customer service. Recently, Craft Contracting and Darwin Fis...
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Five Expert Tips For Maintaining Your Hardwood Investment
Maintenance After Installation Series: Focus on Hardwood There are many decisions to make before embarking on your hardwood installation project. Working with a provider who understands the varied int...
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Service Canada: A Darwin Fisher Case Study
Service Canada is a federal institution that is part of Employment and Social Development Canada. Service Canada’s origins began in 1998 when the Canadian government began developing an integr...
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Don’t Risk It! 9 Things to Ensure You Hire A Reputable Flooring Contractor
When looking for a reputable commercial flooring contractor it’s important to consider the firm’s longevity, past history, product knowledge and overall service offering. A proven track record in ...
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Our Partner Network: Focus on Ingenuity – Building It Like They Used To
Darwin Fisher’s long-standing relationship with Mississauga, ON-based Ingenuity was built on shared values and a passion for the industry. From new builds to renovations, their collaboration demonst...
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3 Proven Strategies for Maximizing Your Carpet Investment
Maintenance After Installation Series: Focus on Carpet Tile In our last blog post we examined picking the right product for your next build or renovation. Once the flooring product you’ve chosen is ...
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The Sample Library and Picking the Right Product for Your Project
When installing a commercial project, it’s important to predetermine what works best through flooring samples. Aesthetics are important but the material must be able to withstand traffic patterns an...
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The Warehouse: Why Inventory Management is Important to Your Project Success
The warehouse is critical to a successful flooring installation as unforeseen circumstances can arise when simultaneously working with multiple trades. “Projects are generally turnkey but when delay...
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Commercial Flooring Trends: Advancements in Design, Technology and Installation
Technology advancements and installation techniques are driving commercial and industrial flooring applications and trends in specific areas. “We’ve seen some major changes in the development of n...
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Levitate Furniture Lift System: Ring In The New Year With Installation Savings Of Over 50%
What’s standing in the way of your New Year office renovation? Probably a few tons of furniture. The dismantling of systems furniture, wiring and workstations is expensive in terms of time, resource...
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Our Partner Process: Spotlight on Pro-Con Construction
Darwin Fisher seamlessly works with all of our partner networks, including designers, general contractors and project managers, in a timely, proactive manner. No matter how small or large the project,...
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The Importance of the Warehouse In New Builds + Renovations
Why Having A Warehouse Is Critical to Your Flooring Project’s Success One of our recent commercial flooring installations is a great example of why having a warehouse facility is important to a ...
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Residential Design Moves into the Corporate Workplace
The lines between home and office design are beginning to blur. Companies like Google have pioneered some of the more modern spaces, setting the tone for informal offices built with collaboration, com...
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Does Your Entryway Carpet System Have the Right Stuff?
After your build or renovation is complete, you will want to protect the durability and look of your flooring investment while offering safety and comfort through an entryway carpet system. The wrong ...
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Sit To Stand Workstations and the Right Carpet Can Increase Productivity and Overall Health
Being sedentary is bad for your body, however research indicates that we don’t need to exercise more, we actually need to sit less. Sit to stand workstations offer a healthy solution. Sitting for lo...
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5 Tips for Selecting Commercial Carpet Tile
If you are planning a new office space or redesigning an existing one, choosing a carpet tile solution that will best meet your organization’s requirements involves several considerations. Here are ...
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IMAX – Bigger Is Just the Beginning – For Newly Designed Canadian Headquarters
IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take audiences beyond the edge of their seats to worlds never imagi...
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Dental Office Renovations: Catering To The Patient Experience From Floor to Ceiling
Dental offices are no longer the cold, clinical environments of the past. Renovations are giving way to warm, welcoming spaces that offer advanced functionality for patients, dentists and their staff....
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Digitally Printed Porcelain vs. Traditional Hardwood
Porcelain tile has come a long way. Thanks to manufacturing advancements and innovations in digital printing processes, today’s porcelain finishes mimic a variety of materials that are often difficu...
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Darwin Fisher and the Starnet Alliance
Darwin Fisher is a proud member of the Starnet Worldwide, Commercial Flooring Partnership. Starnet is comprised of over 165 full-service flooring contractors representing more than 300 locations throu...
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Commercial Flooring Applications: Critical Factors to Consider
Performance, life expectancy and appearance retention are critical when choosing commercial flooring applications. There are several things to consider before the project begins. Proper planning will ...
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Entertainment One: A Partner Case Study
Entertainment One, also known as eOne, is a Canadian multinational media distribution company that acquires, produces and handles distribution for film, television and music worldwide.Based in Toro...
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Luxury Vinyl Tile: Superior Cushioning and Acoustics Insulation
Through technical advancements, luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) have become thinner in profile. To remedy issues associated with product progression, such as denting, InstaFloor has developed a unique, envir...
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Glueless Carpet Tiles: Good For Your Corporate Health and Budget
Traditional glues used in some flooring applications may contain formaldehyde or other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which can trigger asthma attacks, allergies, and have been linked to cancer. Fo...
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Levitate – Raise Your Image Without Raising Your Budget
If you have an office which needs updating or renovating, zero downtime is usually the goal. When employees are unproductive for the duration of the refit it can be both frustrating and unproductive f...
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Global Commercial Flooring Market Will Rapidly Expand By 2020
The global commercial flooring market is expected to reach $166.63 billion U.S by 2020, according to a recent study. North America is also expected to grow considerably over the forecast period. The...
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Welcome to Darwin Fisher’s New Website
We have a new logo, colours and tagline. In fact, we have completely rebranded. Although our look may be different, what hasn’t changed is who we are and what we do. Darwin Fisher was founded...
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