There are some concerns about concrete floors that we at West Coast Epoxy hear on a fairly regular basis. When a client is entertaining using a tint stained concrete floor in a professional kitchen, for example, they are usually comparing it to what they may experience with a tile or vinyl floor. So here are some responses to these commonplace concerns about concrete flooring in commercial kitchens that we hear in the Vacaville area.
Isn’t Concrete Rough on the Legs and Feet?
Tile flooring is not perceived for being comfortable. Epoxy flooring however, can be adapted so that it has a sense of give as you step on it. Regardless of the type of flooring used underneath, most restaurants and professional kitchens select rubber runners to cushion the legs and feet.
Are Epoxy Floors Simple to Maintain?
A high-grade color stained or epoxied concrete base highlights a polyurethane sealer that is essentially just as durable as the sealants we implement on garage flooring and work areas with heavy traffic. Carts will not scrape it. Liquids can’t stain it. Falling tools will not leave an impression. When it comes to resilience, durability and ease of cleanliness, coated concrete often comes out on top.
Are Epoxy Floors Okay for Work?
The clearcoat on any concrete surface can be adapted to increase the traction. Certainly, a high gloss concrete surface like you see in an office building or retail store may be slippery and dangerous when wet, but in kitchens we don’t apply the same topcoats as we use in locations that prioritize appearance over friction. That does not mean that your floor looks commercial or industrial or feels like it is made with grit. The science behind epoxy sealers is far beyond that and provides us many lovely methods of avoiding slippery floors that are authorized by expert building designers.
Choose Epoxy Floors in Your Kitchen
Clearly, using epoxy topcoats in Vacaville for your kitchen has noted benefits. But you may have further inquiries. We would love to provide you the answers. West Coast Epoxy has years of experience and skills with the application of epoxy coatings, concrete stains, polishes, and overlays. Give us a call. Or if you like, you can schedule a free onsite consultation with our skilled installers using our online form. Any kitchen in Vacaville is bound to benefit from epoxy coats!
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