Commercial kitchens are busy workplaces that have a long list of requirements. Due to the nature of the space, using generic flooring is not an option. Hotels and restaurants go to great lengths to make sure that they have a kitchen floor that can perform as well as their chefs do. Epoxy has risen to popularity because of its unique blend of characteristics that make it such a perfect fit for this application. Consider it if you are unsatisfied with your current floor. In your next renovation, switching to epoxy can bring you the following advantages:
Heat Resistance
An epoxy kitchen floor will not be perturbed by heat. It can shrug off anything up to twice the heat of boiling water or even more. This means that accidental spills of hot soups and stews will not be a problem. There will be no signs of damage to worry about. The staff can simply clean things up and move on. In fact, it is even possible to set hot pans directly onto the epoxy surface. This is one of the reasons why the material can be seen in countertops as well as flooring. If you use epoxy for both, then you will have a beautiful and seamless transition.
No Grout Lines
Tiles are cheap and easy to install. They are also heat resistant and durable to a high degree but they have one fatal flaw: having grout lines. Tiles come in small pieces so you need plenty to cover a whole floor. This means you need to apply grout to the edges. These lines attract dirt and bacteria. They get unsightly over time and incredibly difficult to clean up. Epoxy, on the other hand, is applied in liquid form once for a uniform appearance. It looks beautiful while also being practical since it is easy to clean and much more sanitary.
Scratch Resistance
Commercial kitchens see the staff come and go as they try to get orders, serve meals, fetch ingredients, cook dishes, and so on. The floor sees lots of traffic every day. Hardness and scratch resistance are vital. Fortunately, epoxy becomes as hard as a rock once it dries. It may seem fragile because it’s shiny but it is actually durable and scratch resistant. You will not see wear and tear for a long time. It is as much as five times stronger than plain concrete.
An epoxy kitchen floor can revolutionize your work area.
