There are some concerns about concrete flooring that we at West Coast Epoxy receive on a fairly regular basis. When a client is thinking about using a pigment stained concrete foundation in a commercial kitchen, for example, they are typically linking it to what they may witness with a vinyl or tile floor. So here are some replies to these common concerns about concrete flooring in commercial kitchens that we hear in the Lincoln area.
Are Concrete Floors Too Hard?
The comparison between a concrete floor and other flooring forms uncovers very small differences when it comes to comfort in kitchens. You’re certainly not installing carpet in a kitchen! Vinyl may appear a little less demanding, but the difference is ultimately only slight, and durability is an issue. Cork is one of the perfect surfaces for comfort but has major issues with cleanliness. Epoxy flooring can be designed with a feel of give by using unique forms of polyurethane and altering the depth of the product. If you use rubber mats in your kitchen anyway, the option of flooring ought to be determined by other factors.
Are Epoxy Floors Easy to Maintain?
Epoxy floors have no joints or seams, so there is no place for old food, bacteria, dirt, hair, or other contaminants to get trapped. There’s no grout to clean and scour. Usually, all epoxy floors need for cleaning and maintenance is a mop cleaning. In addition, adding coved flooring stretches the durability of epoxy coatings up the walls of your kitchen from a matter of inches to more than a foot, protecting your walls and floors from spills and scuffs with delivery dollies and carts.
Is Coated Concrete Too Slippery?
Many people think epoxy floors are very slick when wet. A high gloss epoxy floor certainly has that trait, but that style of floor is for retail stores and showrooms, not for kitchens. Instead, your kitchen requires an epoxy coating that boosts safety with a no-slip finish, so that you and your team can maintain a safe traction even if there is an unexpected spill. And with coved flooring, you don’t have to worry about a spill causing damage by slipping under the wall.
How Can I Get Epoxy Flooring for My Kitchen?
Concrete is never bland when you request West Coast Epoxy to colorize your kitchen floors. For a safe and functional work kitchen color-stained concrete or epoxy flooring can match your specifications with an appealing appearance that competes very well with other surfaces. If you have other questions about epoxy in the kitchen, contact West Coast Epoxy. We look forward to assisting you discover the benefits of concrete coatings in commercial kitchens.
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