The Most Durable Commercial Kitchen Flooring Option

There are different types of resin flooring options. And, depending on the type, they can be easy or difficult to install and repair.

For example, polyurethane (PU) flooring is notoriously difficult to work with, whilst commercial kitchen flooring epoxy takes longer to get cured fully.

Both PU and epoxy typically need to be replaced every five to 10 years since they can get damaged when exposed daily to stresses. Epoxy resin flooring is particularly sensitive to heat, so it isn’t highly suitable for kitchens.

A great alternative to PU and epoxy is ASPART-X – a Polyaspartic material that is made by mixing isocyanate with a synthetic resin, similar to polyurea.

However, the formula used by LINE-X to produce ASPART-X flooring is modified, so it has a less aggressive reaction. It also results in a durable commercial flooring solution that’s resistant to harsh chemicals and waterproof. It’s easy and fast to apply and has a quick cure time.

Ceramic tile flooring is a popular commercial and residential flooring option. Ceramic tiles are exceptionally tough, and they generally do not attract allergens, dust, and dirt. They also come in a wide range of sizes, colours, and patterns.

However, installing, fixing, or repairing ceramic tiles can be a tiresome, lengthy process as it requires the use of grouts, mortars, and other tools. You also need to hire specialist tiling contractors to ensure the job is properly done. Moreover, since ceramic tiles are very hard and aren’t slip-resistant, you need to have ridges added to them.

You can also experience problems with hygiene when there is grout failure or if the tiles get cracked with severe impacts since various pathogens can proliferate in the grout or cracks.

Just like tile flooring, vinyl flooring must be installed meticulously as a speck of dirt or any unevenness in the installation can cause damage and lead to the faster deterioration of the material. However, high-quality vinyl flooring that’s properly installed can be extremely durable.

In terms of clean-up, vinyl flooring is generally easy to clean. And although it does not have anti-slip properties, you can get an anti-skid element added to it.

The downside of vinyl flooring is that it cannot at all be repaired, so anytime there’s a rip or tear or a section is damaged, the only solution is to replace the entire flooring.

Additionally, most vinyl floors are prone to discolouration, and when the anti-skid element begins to break down or fail, it cannot be renewed. Any damage to vinyl flooring components would require its total removal and replacement.

In commercial kitchens where aesthetics is a priority, such as in open-kitchen restaurants, natural stone flooring is sometimes used. Stone is beautiful, durable, and hard – qualities that also make it much more expensive than other materials.

Natural stone can be high-maintenance as stone tiles need to be sealed to prevent staining or discolouration. They should also be uniformly smooth and flat to avoid turning into trip hazards. Stone tiles need to be treated with an anti-slip solution to prevent accidental slips and falls due to spilled liquids and oil drips.