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Heavy-Duty Commercial Flooring Solutions Built for Performance

In the commercial sector, a floor must be far more than a design element — it must be a high-performance asset engineered to withstand heavy foot traffic, rolling loads, and rigorous daily wear. At Lakeside Floor Coverings, we provide a streamlined, collaborative experience for business owners, property managers, general contractors, and architects who demand structural precision without compromising on style.

As an award-winning, woman-owned commercial flooring contractor, we serve as your trusted guide, delivering specialized product insight and execution that keeps your commercial property on schedule and on budget. We bring over 15 years of local contracting experience to every job, managing projects with the technical diligence necessary to minimize downtime and protect your operational investment.

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The Lakeside Advantage: Certified In-House Installation Crews

While standard contractors routinely outsource their commercial labor to unvetted subcontractors, Lakeside Floor Coverings utilizes our own highly trained, full-time in-house installation crew. This dedicated approach gives us absolute control over quality craftsmanship, safety protocols, and demanding project schedules.

Also, because our estimators and sales consultants do not work on commission, your business receives transparent, honest guidance aimed at finding the exact material composition your space requires, rather than the most expensive product on the rack.

High-Performance Materials for a Perfect Commercial Flooring Installation

Lakeside Floor Coverings partners with a robust network of industry-leading manufacturers to supply and execute premium, heavy-duty flooring systems tailored to your facility’s unique operational needs. Whether you are outfitting a high-traffic retail facility, a sterile healthcare environment, a bustling corporate office, or a heavy-use industrial structure, our comprehensive commercial flooring services ensure your building transitions to its new finishes with absolute confidence.

  • Vinyl Composite Tile (VCT) & Vinyl Enhanced Tile (VET): The traditional standard for ultimate high-traffic resilience, providing exceptional resistance to chemical abrasions and heavy static loads—perfect for schools, grocery stores, and hospitals.
  • Heat-Welded Sheet Vinyl: Designed specifically for clinical environments requiring seamless, aseptic surfaces, this product offers superior moisture control and bacteria resistance for healthcare facilities and labs.
  • Commercial Carpeting & Modular Tile: Offering advanced acoustic sound-dampening properties, warmth, and easy tile-by-tile replacement, making it the premier choice for corporate offices and hospitality spaces.
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) & Resilient Hard Surfaces: Delivering the sophisticated look of natural wood or stone with an ultra-dense commercial wear layer that shrugs off scratches and stains in retail and office hubs.
  • Static Dissipative Tile (SDT) & Rubber Flooring: Specialized systems engineered to protect sensitive electronic equipment from static discharge or provide impact-absorbing safety and comfort in recreational or manufacturing zones.

Technical Precision: From Concrete Testing to Final Handoff

A commercial floor is only as reliable as the substrate beneath it. When you partner with Lakeside Floor Coverings for your commercial flooring installation, our process addresses the hidden variables that can threaten your timeline and warranty compliance.

Triangle Icon Advanced Moisture Mitigation

High moisture content in concrete slabs is a leading cause of commercial floor failures. We utilize rapid relative humidity (RH) test sensors to accurately assess slab conditions and apply advanced vapor barriers to safeguard your investment.

Triangle Icon Subfloor Preparation & Leveling

Our crew performs meticulous grinding, leveling, and structural remediation to ensure the subfloor is perfectly prepped, resulting in flat, seamless transitions across expansive layouts.

Triangle Icon Comprehensive Material-Only Sales

If you are an independent builder or general contractor managing your own labor, our showroom provides direct procurement for premium commercial flooring solutions. We offer the same high-level product logistics and technical guidance even if we aren’t executing the physical installation.

The Commercial Resource Center: Tour Our Showroom

While our full-service capabilities as a commercial flooring contractor extend directly to your job site, our Fridley showroom features a dedicated resource center for commercial procurement. Property managers, general contractors, and designers are invited to stop by to touch, feel, and compare heavy-duty materials from over 15 to 20 industry-leading brands.

This specialized space is designed to help you quickly navigate technical samples, review fire ratings, and inspect wear-layer specifications in person. Our expert floor captains are on-site to help you find the ideal commercial flooring solutions tailored to your building’s unique requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions: Starting Your Commercial Project

Triangle Icon Is Lakeside Floor Coverings certified for public or corporate projects with strict procurement guidelines?

Yes. Lakeside Floor Coverings is an award-winning, local contractor proudly certified as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). Our stable, woman-owned background allows us to seamlessly align with diversity spending goals, and our crew is fully equipped to provide prevailing wage labor for municipal, educational, and government complexes.

Triangle Icon How do you handle commercial projects to minimize disruption to our business operations?

We understand that operational downtime equals lost revenue, which is why our project management style is focused on smooth execution. Our commercial estimators work hand-in-hand with property managers and general contractors to coordinate project phases efficiently.

Because we operate with a dedicated in-house installation team, we offer flexible scheduling, predictable staging, and rapid turnaround times to ensure your facility is back on solid footing as quickly as possible.

Triangle Icon Do you sell commercial-grade flooring materials directly without installation?

Absolutely. While we are a comprehensive, end-to-end commercial flooring contractor, we routinely provide material-only supply solutions to general contractors and corporate facility managers who already have an on-site crew. Our team assists with estimating accurate quantities, managing manufacturer logistics, and identifying the exact heavy-duty specifications required for your project blueprints.

Triangle Icon What standard warranties can we expect for our commercial investment?

We approach commercial spaces with a mindset of total accountability. When you choose Lakeside to execute your project, your investment is backed by multiple layers of security, including our comprehensive Lakeside craftsmanship warranty alongside full manufacturer material warranties.

Our team strictly adheres to all industry and manufacturer technical standards during the commercial flooring installation, ensuring your warranties remain fully protected over the long haul.

Call on a Different Type of Commercial Flooring Company

Navigating corporate specs, safety compliance, and tight build timelines requires an experienced, highly organized commercial flooring company. Lakeside Floor Coverings has the experience to make your commercial flooring project streamlined and smooth sailing!

Whether you need to source specialized tiles, mitigate a complex subfloor issue, or execute a flawless multi-tier facility setup, our expert crew is ready to deliver! Chat with us, call 763-503-0100, or message us on our contact form to schedule a consultation.

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The Lakeside Process: How We Chart the Course

Quick Phone Audit

A short call to understand your project needs.

Free In-Home Inspection

Measure floors & subfloor check at no cost

Showroom Selection

Choose flooring that fits your style & budget

Your Project Quote

Get a clear, customized estimate

Contract & Deposit

Approve materials + plan, then place a 50% deposit to secure scheduling

Pre-Install Checklists

We’ll send prep steps & expectations

Installation Day

We remove old materials, install new flooring, and complete final billing

Hailey M.

5 out of 5 stars

My husband and I worked with Lakeside to get all of our carpet downstairs redone, and also new vinyl upstairs with an additional carpet segment. We really enjoyed the quality of the customer service. Everyone is very knowledgeable and answered all questions. The work done was of a good quality, and we were very happy with how it turned out…

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Rick H.

5 out of 5 stars

We are very pleased with our experience with Lakeside flooring, from our first meeting to the installation everyone was professional and made sure everything was completed to our satisfaction the first time. It was done when we were told it would be. The floor looks great, they put the baseboard back on. We are very satisfied and would recommend them.

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Ed K.

5 out of 5 stars

Aidan and the team did a great job with refurbishing my hardwood floors. High quality job, on time and on budget. Highly recommend.

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Heather R.

5 out of 5 stars

A drab mudroom space made cozy all because of the floor! It made all the difference. From the initial quote, to the floor selection, to the install was great! We’re so happy!!

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Deb N.

5 out of 5 stars

What a wonderful experience. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable. I knew this was the right company when the sales rep came out. It was obvious he had years of experience in flooring and knew what he was talking about. The price was very fair. They kept in contact with me after signing the contract and again everyone I spoke with was very pleasant and helpful. The men who…

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Linda H.

5 out of 5 stars

They did a great job. We had carpet installed in two of our bedrooms. They helped me pick out the carpet by asking about my needs and uses of the carpet. They kept me informed along the way. On install day they were great too. They even noticed some maintenance that was needed in the hallway and repaired that as well, no extra charge.

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Chris Y.

5 out of 5 stars

Lakeside did a great job. All of the people we dealt with were very friendly and good at their job. Great communication.

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