There are some worries about concrete floors that we receive on a fairly regular basis. When a client is thinking about using a color-stained concrete foundation in an industrial kitchen, for example, they are usually linking it to what they may witness with a vinyl or tile surface. So here are some answers to these ordinary concerns about concrete flooring in professional kitchens that we hear in the Auburn area.
Harsh Concrete Underfoot?
The comparison between a concrete floor and other flooring types reveals only slight differences when it comes to comfort in kitchens. You’re certainly not installing carpet in a kitchen! Vinyl may look a little less demanding, but the disparity is ultimately minimal, and longevity is an issue. Cork is one of the ultimate flooring materials for comfort but has major challenges with maintenance. Epoxy coatings can be created with a feeling of give by using unique forms of polyurethane and modifying the thickness of the substance. If you use rubber runners in your kitchen anyway, the selection of coating ought to be determined by other factors.
Kitchen Cleaning
Epoxy flooring has no joints or seams, so there is no place for old food, bacteria, dirt, hair, or other contaminants to get stuck. There’s no grout to clean and scour. Usually, all epoxy flooring needs is a cleaning with a mop. In addition, adding coved flooring extends the durability of epoxy topcoats up the walls of your kitchen from a matter of inches to more than a foot, protecting your floors and walls from spills and dings with delivery dollies and carts.
Are Epoxy Floors Safe for Work?
It is true that shiny epoxy floors in showrooms and retail stores can be slippery when wet, but their floors focus on looks, not practicality. That does not hold true when you use epoxy topcoats for a kitchen floor. By adding roughness or a no-slip finish to your epoxy coats, your floor can have more anti-slip than ceramic tile or vinyl. In fact, many commercial kitchens in restaurants use epoxy coatings because they offer stronger traction with the proper topcoat.
Decide Upon Epoxy Flooring in Your Kitchen
Clearly, using epoxy topcoats in your Auburn kitchen has fascinating advantages but you may have further questions. We would love to provide you the answers! West Coast Epoxy has years of experience and skills with the installation of epoxy topcoats, concrete stains, polishes, and overlays. Give us a call. Or if you like, you can schedule a free onsite consultation with our experts using our online form. Any kitchen in is bound to benefit from epoxy topcoats!
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