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Industrial Kitchen Flooring: Durability in Demanding Areas
In the fast-paced and high-demand world of industrial kitchens, choosing the right flooring is essential. Whether you’re outfitting a commercial kitchen, a food processing plant, or a large-scale restaurant, the floor must meet specific performance criteria. The flooring needs to withstand heavy foot traffic, frequent cleaning, exposure to chemicals, extreme temperatures, and potential spills of oils, fats, and other substances. This blog delves into the key considerations for selecting industrial kitchen flooring, focusing on durability, safety, and functionality.
Industrial Kitchen Flooring Requires Proper Preparation
This industrial kitchen flooring system was designed for a large wholesale pizza concern. The existing substrate was old school brick tile. After many years of use, the drain area had become badly deteriorated. We removed the surrounding tile to create a “keyway,” as maintaining thickness is critical for a long-term solution. We know from history that drains tend to be the first area of failure, so this detail is critical.
Our system will be a urethane concrete chemistry. It not only has great chemical resistance for the harsh cleanser frequently used, and a tenacious bond, reducing any concerns for liquid infestation.
Critical Factors For Industrial Kitchen Flooring
Durability and Longevity: Industrial kitchens are high-traffic areas where floors are exposed to harsh conditions, including high-impact loads from heavy equipment, frequent foot traffic, and the constant movement of carts and trolleys. Therefore, the flooring must be durable and capable of withstanding wear and tear without losing its integrity.
Slip Resistance: Industrial kitchens often deal with slippery surfaces due to food and liquid spills. The flooring needs to have a high coefficient of friction to ensure safety, preventing slip-and-fall accidents that can result in serious injuries. Slip-resistant finishes, such as textured coatings or anti-slip aggregates, are crucial.
Chemical Resistance: Food processing environments, as well as industrial kitchens, frequently handle harsh chemicals such as cleaning agents, oils, and fats. Flooring materials need to be resistant to corrosion and degradation from these chemicals.
Ease of Maintenance: Kitchens must remain spotless to comply with health and safety regulations. Therefore, floors that are easy to clean, resistant to stains, and require minimal upkeep are essential. Flooring that can be seamlessly cleaned without grout lines or seams is ideal.
Temperature Resistance: Industrial kitchens operate in hot, humid, and sometimes freezing conditions. Flooring materials should be able to withstand extreme temperatures, from the high heat of ovens and stovetops to the chill of walk-in refrigerators.
Food Processing Floors Requires Radius Cove and a Non-Slip Surface
High Performance Systems always applies integrated radius coving to eliminate any bacteria or liquid infestation. Our cove ultimately will be seamless, creating a tight “bathtub” effect.
After a proper profile of the existing brick, when we apply our urethane cement slurry and a full broadcast of aggregate, we will achieve our customers’ desired texture. The slurry is extremely chemically resistant and has excellent thermal shock quality, allowing for constant hot and cold water washdown with cleansers.
Flooring Maintenance in Industrial Kitchens
The maintenance of industrial kitchen flooring is crucial to keeping the environment clean, safe, and compliant with health regulations. Here’s what you need to consider:
Regular Cleaning: Regular cleaning with the appropriate cleaning agents will prevent grease, grime, and food particles from building up. Floors in industrial kitchens should be cleaned several times daily, depending on the volume of activity in the kitchen.
Periodic Inspections: Floors should be inspected regularly for cracks, stains, or areas where slip resistance may have been compromised. Prompt repairs should be made to maintain safety and avoid costly replacements.
Commercial Kitchen Flooring Back In Service The Next Day
Food processing always requires a quick return to service. Our urethane concrete system is the perfect solution as it cures in under 8 hours.
Frankly, the reason High Performance System is a leader in industrial kitchen flooring is our ability to apply our resins with efficiency, given their short curing time.
High Performance Systems
436 Lincoln Blvd Middlesex, NJ 08846
Phone: 800-928-7220
