Many industrial kitchens use tile on their floors. But a modern style in Moraga is removing old tiles, uncovering the concrete underneath, grinding it faultless, and laying epoxy coatings. Yet, some people hesitate when considering epoxy topcoats in commercial kitchens. So, we would like to respond to some common questions about epoxied flooring in kitchens.
Isn’t Concrete Rough on the Legs and Feet?
The comparison between a concrete floor and other flooring kinds reveals very small differences when it comes to comfort in kitchens. Carpet of course is comfortable but you’re certainly not applying carpet in a kitchen! Vinyl may seem a little more forgiving, but the difference is ultimately minimal, and longevity is an issue. Cork is one of the best flooring materials for comfort but has significant problems with sanitation. Epoxy coatings, however, can be produced with a feel of give by using special kinds of polyurethane and varying the height of the material. If you use rubber mats in your kitchen anyway, the option of coating ideally should be decided by other factors.
Kitchen Maintenance
Epoxy flooring is seamless, so no food or bacteria can get trapped between seams, cracks, or grout lines. Microorganisms have very little to latch onto. Restaurant kitchen employees love the ability to easily wash the flooring by hosing it down with water, then using a squeegee to send the water down the drain. By selecting the option of coved flooring, the bottom of your walls is simultaneously defended from spills and collisions. A quick mop with some water and cleaning solvent is all that is essential to clean up spills and ensure cleanliness.
Isn’t Epoxy Too Slippery for Kitchens?
The coating on any concrete surface can be modified to boost the traction. Certainly, a high gloss concrete surface like you see in an office building or retail store may be slick and unsafe when wet, but in kitchens we do not lay down the same topcoats as we use in locations that prioritize looks over friction. That doesn’t mean that your floor looks industrial or feels like it is produced with grit. The science behind epoxy sealants is far beyond that and provides us with many attractive methods of avoiding slippery flooring that are permitted by expert building designers.
Request Epoxy Floors in Your Kitchen
Clearly, using epoxy coatings in Moraga for your kitchen has noteworthy advantages. But you might have further questions. We would love to provide you with the answers. West Coast Epoxy has years of skills and experience with the installation of epoxy topcoats, surface stains, polishes, and overlays. Give us a call. Or if you prefer, you can arrange a free onsite consultation with our professional installers using our online form. Any kitchen in Moraga is bound to benefit from epoxy topcoats!
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