Acoustical vinyl or tile flooring, which is easy to care for and non-static, is recommended for media production and project areas, audiovisual equipment maintenance and storage areas, studio, darkroom, electrical service area, media reception and distribution areas where cables and wiring will be present, major traffic pattern aisles, and areas where running water will be in use. Antistatic matting may provide additional protection where needed. In the circulation desk area, flooring should have extra padding. Where equipment is moved on rolling carts, flooring should be continuous. Wherever possible, neutral color flooring should be used.
Dark flooring is harder to keep clean.
While molding gives the walls a finished look, molding behind shelving can create gaps where items can disappear. It is advisable to consult with carpet dealers and manufacturers for information on problems that can arise from fumes associated with new carpeting and carpet cleaning fluids, which may trigger asthma and other allergic reactions in some individuals. In all areas the ceiling should be finished with sound absorbent materials, such as acoustical tile. Ceiling material should be light and bright. Care should be taken in the placement of light fixtures, skylights and roof windows.