Today’s industrial kitchens are marked by their sleek, utilitarian appearance. Above all they must maintain highly professional standards and when it comes to industrial kitchen flooring, easy to clean surfaces, high performance and safety are all essential requirements. 

With high temperatures, excessive water and heavy cooking equipment and utensils, commercial kitchen flooring must perform consistently, day after day. So, if you are considering a new commercial kitchen flooring solution here are some criteria to keep in mind:

• Slip-resistance — A safe floor is essential in a working kitchen environment and a reduction in workplace incidents helps to significantly increase team morale and employee safety.
• Hygiene factor— Poor hygiene standards can lead to contamination, which must be avoided at all costs in the food industry. Flooring should be easy to clean and not harbor bacteria, dirt and grime.
• Microbial defense— You need a modern flooring solution that implements advanced chemistry to provide the best protection against microbial growth. Flooring should be able to withstand harsh chemicals and animal fats, while also preventing odors.
• Anti-fatigue — Flooring should allow kitchen staff to stand comfortably for hours at a time.

So which flooring solution meets all these criteria? Commercial kitchens are often fitted with rubber flooring due to its many features and benefits. Commercial kitchen rubber flooring is supplied with a range of options, is highly durable and is easy to maintain.

Eco-Grip rubber flooring mats offer an extremely simple solution, allowing you to simply place them over your existing flooring.

• Rubber mats offer a fantastic method of creating a non-slip path from one area to another, over a hard surface such as concrete or marble and they provide a waterproof cushion for tired feet.
• Rubber flooring is easy to lay and can be moved when required.
• Recycled rubber flooring comes in a variety of forms and is an eco-friendly alternative.
• Rubber flooring is a flexible, long-lasting flooring solution that can be utilized in a variety of commercial kitchen applications.
• It provides a stable, slip-resistant and shock-absorbent surface for foot traffic.

Rubber flooring is ideal for high traffic, high impact areas, making it a perfect choice for use as a non-slip commercial kitchen flooring solution. Commercial vinyl flooring (PVC flooring) is also a very popular choice for commercial kitchens due to its resilient and cost effectiveness. Consisting of short-staple fibers and a unique polyvinyl compound, it is very low maintenance and is easy to clean. Vinyl (PVC) flooring is available in the form of tiles, planks or sheets, making it highly adaptable to fit any commercial kitchen. It is also available in a variety of designs, including realistic wood and carpet textures.