Commercial kitchens are often busy, hectic, full of noise, potential hazards, and the possibility of ground in dirt. Despite this, it is vital that they remain clean and serviceable throughout the day, with the highest hygiene standards demanded of them as they are serving food to all manner of customers.
Making sure these environments are fit for purpose, safe to work in, and comfortable is no easy task. With the right outfitting and products though, this can be achieved with careful design consideration and the right setup to assist in maintenance and cleaning over a lifetime.
Commercial kitchen flooring
The key demands of commercial kitchen flooring are that it be robust, durable, and able to deal with heavy and constant foot traffic. Comfortable enough for those working on their feet all day, it should be able to deal with heavy spillages and extremes of temperatures.
However, it is also vital that commercial kitchen flooring must be hygienic and easy to maintain. As such, our ranges of commercial kitchen vinyl flooring are designed to be easy to clean, disinfect, smooth, hard-wearing, washable, and long lasting.
Altro’s commercial kitchen vinyl flooring provides a safe and comfortable surface for busy kitchens. Altro Stronghold 30 is the perfect non-slip commercial kitchen flooring, with a slip-resistant rating of P5/R12 that means the chance of a slip is just one in a million.
Vinyl kitchen flooring
Altro’s commercial kitchen flooring options include Altro Stronghold 30, which offers specialist safety for kitchen environments. With a one in a million slip risk - even if grease, oils and fat are spilt – it reduces the risk in busy working kitchens, as well as providing comfort underfoot for those working with its 3mm thickness which can help reduce fatigue for staff working long shifts.
Commercial kitchen wall cladding
Any kitchen needs to be hygienic, and commercial kitchen wall cladding must uphold the highest standards, so customers know they are eating food from a safe and clean environment. Likewise, it should be easy to maintain, durable enough to deal with knocks and scuffs from serving trolleys and constant traffic, and easy to wipe down and maintain.
By creating a seamless surface without grouting, Altro commercial kitchen cladding has hidden nooks in which germs can hide and grow, making for a hygienic alternative to painting or tiles. Impact resistant and impermeable, it can withstand moisture and provide long-lasting, cost-effective protection.
FAQs
What is commercial grade vinyl flooring?
Commercial grade vinyl flooring is designed specifically for use in businesses rather than residential homes. For high-traffic areas, heavy duty vinyl flooring for kitchens is more robust and has increased slip resistance and better acoustic qualities.
Altro Stronghold 30 vinyl flooring is designed to meet many of the requirements of commercial kitchen environment, with Altro’s highest rating for slip resistance (P5/R12) which minimises risk in wet and greasy conditions.
What kind of flooring is allowed in a kitchen?
Vinyl flooring is a suitable slip-resistant commercial kitchen flooring surface. It provides a safe, resilient surface that can withstand heavy use and high temperatures and is easy to clean and maintain.
Altro vinyl flooring for kitchens is a safe, durable solutions that are easy to clean and maintain.
How much does commercial vinyl flooring cost?
The cost of commercial vinyl flooring will vary, depending on your choice of product and the volume of flooring you need.
What is the most durable floor for a kitchen?
Vinyl floor products provide durable commercial kitchen flooring and commercial restaurant flooring.
Altro Stronghold 30 is a safe, robust, easy-to-clean vinyl floor that is guaranteed for 20 years. It can withstand temperatures from -30°C to +60°C so can be used throughout the kitchen, including in freezer rooms.
Altro commercial kitchen flooring products have industry-leading guarantees and come with support from our technical services team for the lifetime of the installation.
What is the best wall finish for a commercial kitchen?
Many feel commercial kitchen stainless steel wall cladding is the best option for them when looking for kitchen wall cladding because of its durability and wipe clean properties. However, it is not always best as it is liable to denting and warping under high temperatures.
Altro Whiterock White™ is an extruded semi-rigid PVC sheet and this is a high performance, hygienic alternative to tiling or stainless steel, and it’s pure white finish makes it easy to see dirt and grease stains to make for even easier cleaning.
