Commercial kitchens are intense environments. These are packed with people who are hard at work preparing food with almost no breaks. Everyone is chopping, boiling, frying, and moving around all the time. There’s high heat, frequent spills, and a multitude of chemicals everywhere. Clearly, this kind of space requires a flooring material that is able to keep up with the demands of the facility. For many kitchens, there is no other choice than an epoxy kitchen floor. This provides the following advantages over other materials:
Impressive Durability
Bare concrete simply won’t cut it as cracks are likely to appear before long. Tile is unlikely to do well either because these are prone to breakage if anything heavy falls on them. On the other hand, epoxy can shrug off the impact of heavy objects so you don’t have to worry about accidents. Just mop up the mess and get back to work. It is also resistant to heat and won’t succumb to damage even when exposed frequently as in a kitchen.
Easy to Maintain
The staff will be happy with this kind of floor since it will save them a lot of time cleaning up. There are no seams unlike tiles so there is no natural place for dirt and debris to build up in. It is also non-porous so water will not get inside, thus ensuring that stains won’t be an issue. No regular resealing is necessary. Its hardness makes it resistant to scratches so trolleys can roll in and out without worries. With a quick mop at the end of the shift, the staff can finish up and go home.
Food Safe Surface
The absence of cracks and grout lines also means that bacteria and fungi will not get a chance to thrive across the floor. Germs won’t get trapped. Instead, they will all be eliminated with cleaning solutions easily. This helps to keep the kitchen a sanitary place to work in for the staff. It is also a good place to prepare food since it is unlikely to contain much germs that could affect the health of the customers.
Highly Customizable
As for the design of the surface, it is possible to customize the look including the color, thickness, patterns, and so on. The floor can match the walls to make the space look cohesive. Since epoxy kitchen floor are also UV resistant, the color will not fade or turn yellow with sun exposure through doors and windows.
