Flooring is an important consideration for cleanliness during food preparation. In fact, all federal, state, and municipal health agencies enforce sanitation regulations that include cleanliness standards for floors. So, your choice in this area certainly matters. As an epoxy floor coating business in Reno, our products assist many restaurants and food preparation facilities to meet their respective cleanliness standards.
Food Facility Flooring Standards
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has rules concerning walls and floors for all federally-inspected meat, poultry, and egg-product establishments. They must be constructed of durable materials that resist water and are easily cleaned and sanitized. In addition, there must be adequate drainage provided wherever a “flood-type” method or other forms of cleaning will typically result in water or liquid waste flowing across the floor.
Outside of USDA-inspected establishments, many commercial and institutional kitchens use sanitary standards based on the FDA Food Code. The FDA Food Code requires that all interior floor and wall materials in food-service operations remain smooth, durable, and capable of being cleaned frequently. Where flood-type cleaning occurs, floors need drains, a proper slope to facilitate drainage, and coved floor-to-wall transitions. To comply with the regulations listed above, Nevada Custom Coatings fully recommends epoxy flooring systems.
Epoxy Flooring Fits the Job
Epoxy coverings provide a seamless concrete flooring that is strong and durable, eliminating opportunities for moisture, oils, debris, and bacterial accumulation on the surface. This helps maintain the sanitation necessary in facilities such as:
- Processing Rooms
- Commercial Kitchens
- School Cafeterias
- Senior Dining Preparation Areas
- Hospital Kitchens
- Walk-in Cooler/Dryer Storage Areas
- Dish Washing Stations
- Service Corridors
Epoxy flooring systems support coved edges between the flooring and the walls, slip-resistant finishes to reduce falls, and concrete protection from chemical agents needed to clean and maintain the floor. These features enable compliance with modern sanitary expectations.
A Smart Flooring Upgrade
Concrete floors develop hairline cracks over time due to settling foundations and aging. Cracks provide entrance points for moisture, dirt, and debris, making cleanup frustrating and time-consuming. Once a seamless epoxy coating is applied, the floor becomes easier to maintain during each shift. Whether a restaurant, hospital, school, senior living kitchen, or USDA-regulated facility, this type of flooring upgrade yields valuable returns daily via greater efficiency and satisfaction.
Your Clean Flooring Options
Nevada Custom Coatings provides specialized application services for epoxy flooring in commercial kitchen settings, food preparation areas, and regulated facilities. Our team understands the importance of meeting regulatory requirements. We install seamless floors, coved joint transitions between floors and walls, textured slip-resistant finishes, and meet all drainage requirements. Please contact us today to evaluate your specific needs, discuss your goals, and choose the ideal epoxy flooring system to achieve a safe, clean, and lasting surface in your facility.
