Not all kitchens are created equal, and not every space requires the most slip-resistant flooring. However, a degree of slip resistance is required, even in these less-busy environments, to ensure safe working conditions.
Other Altro flooring, such as our Altro Walkway 20 and Altro Reliance 25, are better suited for lower-trafficked kitchens that experience only water or dry contamination.
Durable and easy-to-clean walls are still necessary, though, to prevent moisture and bacteria buildup.
Considerations
- Foot traffic
- Slip and fall accidents
- Carts and other rolling loads
- Comfort underfoot
FGI Guidelines
- Floors in areas used for food preparation and assembly shall be water-resistant.
- Floor surfaces, including tile joints, shall be resistant to food acids.
- Floor construction in dietary and food preparation areas shall be free of spaces that can harbor pests. All joints shall be sealed.
- Slip-resistant flooring products shall be used throughout kitchens, including wet areas.
- Walls shall be non-absorbent, smooth, easily cleaned, and light in color.
- Walls adjacent to cooking equipment shall have sealed surfaces that are cleanable and made of non-combustible materials.