Resin Commercial Kitchen Flooring

Resin Flooring for Commercial Kitchens and Catering Environments

Flooring for commercial kitchens depends on much more than appearance. Professional food preparation spaces can experience intensive use throughout the working day, while regular cleaning and exposure to different contaminants place additional demands on the floor.

We can provide resin flooring for a wide range of professional catering environments, including:

• Restaurant and pub kitchens
• Hotel kitchens
• School and university catering facilities
• Hospital and healthcare kitchens
• Care home kitchens
• Workplace canteens
• Commercial bakeries
• Food preparation facilities
• Large-scale catering kitchens

The system and finish can be selected according to the particular environment, helping create a floor suited to everything from a restaurant kitchen to a large institutional catering facility.

What Does a Commercial Kitchen Floor Need to Withstand?

Every kitchen is different, but there are several challenges that need to be considered when specifying a commercial kitchen floor.

Water and Moisture

Washing, food preparation, spillages, and regular cleaning can all leave kitchen floors exposed to water. The chosen flooring system needs to be appropriate for an environment in which moisture is an everyday occurrence.

Grease, Oils, and Food Spillages

Cooking oils, fats, sauces, drinks, and other food products can regularly reach the floor. As well as creating a potential slip hazard, these substances need to be removed effectively as part of the kitchen’s cleaning routine.

Cleaning Chemicals

Professional kitchens often have demanding cleaning schedules involving detergents, degreasers, and other products. The resin system should therefore be specified with the site’s cleaning regime and likely chemical exposure in mind.

Heat and Temperature Changes

Areas around cooking equipment may be exposed to elevated temperatures, while hot water and liquids can also reach the floor. Some environments can experience more substantial temperature changes than others, making the thermal performance of the selected flooring material an important consideration.

Heavy Traffic and Equipment

Busy kitchens can experience almost continual foot traffic during service, alongside trolleys, racks, mobile equipment, and other loads. A durable floor helps withstand this repeated use without requiring frequent replacement.

Slips and Falls

Water, grease, and food spillages can all increase the risk of slipping. Appropriate slip resistance can therefore be incorporated into a resin floor according to the conditions in different working areas.

The Benefits of Resin Commercial Kitchen Flooring

Commercial kitchen flooring offers a range of benefits when installed correctly:

Durable Under Demanding Use

Resin floors can be designed for intensive commercial environments, helping them withstand regular foot traffic, wheeled equipment, and the everyday wear associated with a busy professional kitchen.

Resistant to Moisture and Spillages

Resin flooring can provide a surface suitable for areas regularly exposed to water and everyday kitchen spillages. The precise specification can be adapted to the level and type of exposure expected.

Chemical Resistance

Resin systems are available with different levels of chemical resistance. Understanding which cleaning agents, food products, and other substances are likely to come into contact with the floor allows an appropriate material to be selected.

Long-Term Performance

Investing in a flooring system that has been selected based on the conditions of the kitchen can reduce the risk of premature deterioration. For busy commercial sites, this can mean less disruption associated with frequent repairs or replacement.

Hygienic Flooring for Food Preparation Areas

Cleanability is particularly important when choosing kitchen flooring for commercial catering environments. Resin flooring creates a continuous surface with fewer joints than many traditional flooring materials. This can eliminate some of the gaps and grout lines in which dirt can otherwise become trapped, helping make the floor easier to incorporate into regular cleaning procedures.

The floor can also be designed with practical detailing appropriate to the environment. Where required, resin coving can be formed at the junction between the floor and wall to reduce hard-to-clean corners and create a smoother transition around the perimeter of the room.

The correct flooring specification should form part of the wider hygienic design of the kitchen, taking account of cleaning methods, drainage, and the way different areas are used.

Slip-Resistant Commercial Kitchen Floors

Slip resistance is another important consideration, particularly in areas where water, oils, or food products are likely to reach the floor. A resin system can incorporate aggregates or textured finishes to provide additional grip. However, specifying a commercial kitchen floor involves finding an appropriate balance between slip resistance and cleanability.

A more heavily textured surface may provide greater grip in challenging conditions, but the additional texture can also require more intensive cleaning. Different parts of the same kitchen may have different requirements, so the flooring specification should reflect the actual risks and working practices within the space.

We can help determine an appropriate anti-slip resin finish based on the intended use of the area rather than relying on a single specification for every kitchen.

Choosing the Right Resin Floor for Your Commercial Kitchen

Selecting the right floor begins with understanding the site.

Before recommending a resin system, several factors may need to be considered, including:

• The condition and type of the existing substrate
• Expected foot and wheeled traffic
• Exposure to water, oils and food products
• Heat and temperature changes
• Cleaning methods and chemicals
• Required slip resistance
• Drainage and falls
• Desired finish
• Available installation and curing time

The substrate itself is particularly important. Resin flooring relies on appropriate preparation and a suitable underlying surface to achieve the intended performance.

Preparation or remedial work may be required before the new resin system is installed if an existing commercial kitchen has an uneven, worn, or damaged floor.

Commercial Kitchen Flooring for New Builds and Refurbishments

We can provide resin flooring as part of both new commercial kitchen developments and refurbishment projects. For an existing kitchen, this can begin with assessing the current substrate and identifying the preparation required before installing the new surface. Where floors have become worn, difficult to clean, or unsuitable for the demands being placed upon them, a new resin system can provide an opportunity to upgrade their performance as well as their appearance.

For new-build projects, the flooring can be considered earlier in the construction process so that the substrate and resin finish work together effectively.

We’re also uniquely positioned to assist with projects requiring both concrete and resin elements. As a specialist provider of both concrete and resin flooring, we can provide the underlying concrete floor and subsequent polymer screed finish through one company. This can simplify the flooring package while providing clearer accountability for the complete installation.

Why Choose Us for Commercial Kitchen Resin Flooring?

Commercial kitchen floors need to be specified for their environment, installed correctly, and built to withstand the demands placed upon them.

We have 40 years of flooring industry experience and install more than 180,000m² of flooring every year. We work on projects nationwide across commercial and industrial sectors as well as healthcare, education, and other public environments. As specialists in both concrete and resin flooring, we can advise on the complete flooring system rather than considering the resin finish in isolation.

We’re also a member of the Resin Flooring Association (FeRFA) and the Association of Concrete Industrial Flooring Contractors (ACIFC), as well as being a Constructionline Gold member.