Avoid Damage. Choose the Right Tread.
Your flooring isn’t just a surface—it’s an investment. Using the wrong caster tread can scratch, dent, or stain even the most durable floors. Here's a guide to choosing the right wheel material for your surface.
Concrete
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✅ Best: Polyurethane or phenolic
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❌ Avoid: Soft rubber (may wear fast)
Hardwood
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✅ Best: Thermoplastic rubber or polyurethane
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❌ Avoid: Steel or hard plastic (can dent or scuff)
Tile & Linoleum
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✅ Best: Soft rubber, non-marking polyurethane
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❌ Avoid: Cast iron, phenolic (can crack tiles)
Carpet
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✅ Best: Nylon or large-diameter rubber wheels
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❌ Avoid: Small hard wheels that sink or snag
Epoxy-Coated Floors
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✅ Best: Polyurethane or rubber with sealed bearings
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❌ Avoid: Casters without brakes—can slide too easily
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