Commercial Kitchen Flooring

When it comes to commercial kitchen flooring, well informed buyers have many options to choose from. With a little knowledge about the best floors to use, you can easily select the best commercial flooring for your kitchen and restaurant.

Before you begin to narrow down the various options available, it is better to look at what you expect from your flooring. In the kitchen you will need a floor that passes the health code, is strong and durable, repels grease, is non-slip, and which also helps relieve the fatigue of standing for long periods of time.

In the restaurant you would like a floor that has good acoustic properties, can be laid easily, and can create an interesting look for your restaurant floor that fits in with the overall theme of your restaurant.

Options for Commercial Kitchen Flooring

• Vinyl – Vinyl flooring is available in a wide variety of colors and designs. It is resistant to moisture and is softer than stone and ceramic tiles. Another advantage is that Vinyl flooring can be installed very quickly.
• Linoleum – Linoleum is an excellent alternative to vinyl. It lasts longer than vinyl and compared to vinyl its volatile organic compound emissions are negligible. It has a natural beauty and charm that is difficult to mimic. Another advantage is that the design in a vinyl floor is only skin deep but in a linoleum floor it runs right through the floor.
• Hardwood Floor – Hardwood floors are not a very common flooring choice for kitchens. They are however used in restaurants to create an atmosphere of serenity. If you think that a hardwood floor would complement the personality of your restaurant you could try investing in a commercial hardwood floor. These last longer than residential hardwood floor and would repay the difference in terms of lower maintenance costs.
• Ceramic tiles – Ceramic tiles are a great choice for all areas that are exposed to water and moisture. They are therefore ideal for the kitchen. A disadvantage of ceramic tiles is that they tend to get slippery when water or grease is spilled on them. This drawback can partially be overcome by installing anti skid tiles in your kitchen.
• Rubber flooring – Rubber flooring provides a soft surface making it easier for employees to stand for long hours. Even if the entire floor is not a rubber floor it may still be possible to install rubber mats at strategic locations to reduce noise and to ease the discomfort of the staff.

Care and maintenance of Commercial Kitchen Flooring

A kitchen must be clean at all times. You would not like to stake your reputation on a floor. Tiles or removable rugs in a kitchen let you ensure that your kitchen is easy to clean and maintain. If you install a hardwood floor or a carpet floor in your restaurant you will need to take care to ensure that it is kept clean. Regular vacuuming and immediate wiping of spilled food would be mandatory to keep the flooring in good health. Instead of opting for a solid hardwood floor you may also opt for an engineered hardwood floor that is relatively more stable and resistant to moisture.

Good quality commercial kitchen flooring is a great asset for your business. Do remember that it is not just the flooring but its proper installation that shall determine the wear characteristics of the flooring. Arm yourself with knowledge about the different flooring options available and visit the store of Contempo Floor Coverings to see samples of different floorings with your own eyes. When it comes to selecting the right flooring seeing is believing. After all, flooring once installed should become a productive member of your team and not a liability. Professional installation and repair services of Contempo Floor Coverings help you ensure that you get the biggest bang for the buck from your flooring.

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