What is commercial joinery?

For people new to the renovation or fitout scene, the phrase ‘commercial joinery’ is one you may never have heard before or one that you never really knew much about. So, what is commercial joinery and why is it so important in the smooth running of your business?

Basically, joinery is all the wooden components of a building. This includes stairs, doors, door and window frames, and even furniture. It refers to the way in which two pieces of wood are ‘joined’ together. This can be done simply through nailing, screwing and gluing the wood, but will sometimes involve intricate joints that need to be connected.

Joinery was initially used to hold wood together in a way that is both strong and secure, but these days it can also be used as a decorative feature of the component itself.

Commercial, in this sense, refers to businesses and companies (sometimes called the ‘commercial sector’). These can include anything from offices to hotels, restaurants to bars, and even shops. So, commercial joinery is the use of wood in a commercial setting.

But what is the importance of commercial joinery for a business? Firstly, you want your workplace to be a safe environment, and correctly done joinery is the way to ensure this, especially if it is used in structural areas of your building (such as the stairs). You also require furniture that is the right fit for the space you have – who better than a commercial specialist to custom build you a reception desk? Not only will it be the perfect fit, it will be a unique piece to your business alone. And it is important for your business to look good. Using a commercial joiner can bring that extra bit of flair to a drab old wooden fixture.

Being a specialist area, it is always better to hire a professional joiner rather than a general carpenter to ensure that you get the best quality finish for your commercial business.