Flooring Solutions for Data Centre Environments

Electrostatic discharge can be a key consideration in areas containing sensitive electronic equipment, controls and mission-critical infrastructure. In a data centre environment, flooring can form part of a wider ESD strategy by helping manage static build-up.

Static control flooring is particularly relevant for data halls, server rooms and electrical switch rooms, where sensitive equipment and operational continuity need to be protected. Tarkett’s Static Control Solutions can help project teams specify surfaces that support technical performance while also offering long-term maintenance benefits. 

Data centres are long-term operational assets, often designed to run continuously with minimal disruption. Flooring in these environments must be able to withstand heavy foot traffic, maintenance activity and regular cleaning, while continuing to perform over time.

Durable flooring can help support operational efficiency by reducing the need for complex maintenance throughout the lifecycle of the building. Tarkett’s iQ homogeneous vinyl ranges are suited to demanding commercial environments, offering long-lasting performance.

Data centres require carefully controlled environments to protect sensitive equipment and provide safe, healthy conditions for facility staff. Airborne dust and particulates can settle on servers and other critical infrastructure, restricting airflow and reducing cooling efficiency.

Durable, low-emission and non-shedding flooring can contribute to effective contamination control by helping minimise particle release and accumulation. Seamless installations create fewer areas for dust to collect, enabling more efficient cleaning and supporting a well-maintained environment for equipment and employees alike.

A data centre includes more than just technical rooms. Network operations centres, control rooms, offices and meeting spaces all need flooring solutions that support the people using the building, as well as the operational function of the facility.

Tarkett’s multi-material portfolio allows performance-led technical flooring to sit alongside design-led finishes within the same project. This helps create a coordinated building-wide approach, with flooring selected according to the function of each area. 

Plant rooms, service corridors and back-of-house spaces may be exposed to water, dust or operational contaminants. In these areas, flooring needs to be able to support safer movement for maintenance teams and facilities staff.

Where slip resistance is a key requirement, safety flooring can play an important role in the overall specification. Tarkett's Safetred Safety Flooring provides a practical solution where cleanability, durability and underfoot safety are essential considerations.

iQ Toro SC is a permanently static-conductive homogeneous vinyl floor, developed for environments where electrostatic discharge must be controlled. For data centre projects, it can support specification in data halls, UPS rooms, electrical rooms and other ESD-sensitive spaces.

As part of the iQ range, iQ Toro SC also offers durability, stain resistance, abrasion resistance and surface restoration through dry-buffing.

iQ Granit SD is a permanently static-dissipative homogeneous vinyl flooring solution for ESD-sensitive and heavy-traffic environments. It combines static dissipative performance with the durability and maintenance benefits of Tarkett’s iQ range.

For data centre facilities, it can be considered where static dissipative flooring is required alongside cleanability, resilience and long-term lifecycle value.

Our recyclable DESSO AirMaster® carpet tiles support healthier office environments by capturing fine dust and invisible particles. Patented technology captures and retains fine dust 8 times more effectively than smooth floors and 4 times more than standard carpet.

Designed for comfort, style and performance, they can contribute to improved indoor air quality and employee wellbeing.

Safetred safety flooring is designed for commercial environments where slip resistance, durability and cleanability are important.

Within data centres, it can provide a practical solution for plant rooms, service corridors, maintenance areas and back-of-house spaces.

Linoleum xf² SD offers static dissipative performance in a flooring solution made with a high proportion of natural raw materials.

It may be suitable for selected support spaces near computer, electronic and telecommunication equipment, depending on the project requirements.