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Rubber Kitchen Flooring
Rubber kitchen flooring isn't just for commercial kitchens anymore. Rubber flooring in your kitchen saves your knees and back from the strain associated with hours of standing, it's slip resistant, and durable. Rubber flooring is good not only for kitchens but also commercial establishments, playgrounds, and decks. Rubber flooring in residential kitchens is as important as it is as a professional kitchen floor. The benefit of rubber flooring is not only for the people using and cleaning it, but also for the environment. Rubber kitchen flooring for restaurants is logical, but don't let that stop you from using it home too.
Rub-a-dub-dub, three men in a tub, what are your kitchen floors made of? Rubber is not just for tires anymore. You can install rubber flooring in your home or restaurant kitchen. There are many different reasons that people turn to rubber flooring to cover their floors. The kitchen is an especially good area for rubber flooring because it is slip-resistant and easy to get clean after those spills and accidents that can occur in the kitchen.
There are many other benefits to having rubber kitchen flooring. The reasons people install rubber flooring in their residential and commercial kitchens include it is durable, cushiony, non-slip, and easy to clean. Rubber flooring is also very durable and can withstand years of wear and tear. This flooring is comfortable enough to stand on for many hours, which is common when cooking and baking, because it helps to reduce leg and foot fatigue. It is also very easy to clean, which is why it is used so often for professional kitchen floors. And the fact that rubber is a non-slip surface makes it great for areas that are susceptible to having liquids and greases spilled.
Rubber flooring is used in many commercial establishments, not just commercial kitchens. In addition to using it in restaurant kitchens, it is used on sales floors, in day care centers, and as restaurant flooring. Rubber is also good for decks and playgrounds. The wide variety of colors and shapes that rubber flooring offers makes it a choice that many home and business owners turn to. It creates a beautiful, durable floor that will last for years and years.
Rubber flooring comes in tile, interlocking tile, and sheet form. You can also buy different shapes and sizes to mix and match the colors and shapes creating a custom floor, and one that will last for years. Rubber flooring can also be used just in the high traffic areas where spills are common, such as in front of the sink, stove, and food preparation area so that you can help reduce falls and slips. Because the color runs entirely through the flooring, the color will remain bright through the years as well. With a little cleaning and maintenance, your rubber flooring will last through years of traffic and abuse.
The added benefit of rubber flooring is the fact that it is environmentally friendly. Rubber flooring can be made from recycled rubber. This means that the rubber that would normally be thrown into the landfill is being repurposed for flooring. This is a great way to keep our landfills less full.
Rubber flooring is great for your kitchen because of all of the traffic and all of the different activities that happen in the kitchen. It is a non-slip surface, which is great for the kitchen where liquid and grease spills occur. Spills on rubber flooring are easy to clean. The variety of colors and shapes gives rubber flooring another good selling point. No matter what your decorating style is, you are sure to find some rubber flooring for your kitchen that will look great. So rub-a-dub-dub, three men in a tub, now we know what your kitchen floors are made of.
Comments
Rubber deteriorates when exposed to grease. If you're going to use it in a kitchen, you need rubber that's been treated to resist grease. Don't just buy anything that looks good--make sure it's designed for kitchen use.
Laura G at February 26, 2008 04:06 PM
Me again.
ECOSurfaces.com says their rubber is specifically not for kitchen use (see the FAQ).
Gerbert Ltd (gerberTltd.com, don't forget the T) is a distributor of ECOSurfaces brand rubber. See above.
Laura G at February 26, 2008 04:36 PM
If you are looking for rubber floors I recomend to visit www.mondousa.com They have nice floors with pictures.
The site looks like a spam site because of the Beijing Olympics focus, but it seems to be legitimate. The Contract tab is the one with the rubber flooring -- The Flooring Lady]
Alex at March 25, 2008 01:34 PM
You keep saying easy to clean... rubber flooring.. I have rubber flooring in my gym and need to clean it, the people we bought it from will come and clean it for me at almost the same price as I bought it for.. Can you help me and tell me how it is so easy to clean? and what I would need?
Thank you Kim
Kim at April 27, 2008 01:13 PM
Hi Kim, Do you know who the manufacturer was for your flooring? Usually, following the manufacturer's advice is best as well as safe (not to mention it can keep you from voiding their warranty!).
How dirty is your floor? Are we talking really dirty or just need of a regular cleaning? Is it to the point where it needs to be stripped?
What did the flooring people say needs to be done? Did they say it needs to be stripped or are they just going to clean it. Some more info would be helpful.
If you'd like to try cleaning it yourself, there are Ph neutral cleaners that you can buy. There are strippers as you can apply yourself as well.
The Flooring Lady at April 27, 2008 10:35 PM
I also own a gym..our rubber floor is sooooooooo gross...we have no idea how to clean the silly stuff...HELP...at this point I would trade my ??? I don't know what..for wood floors.
Jeannie DeGruccio at July 2, 2008 01:11 PM
Oh from Jeannie again...could you name some stripper agents and also can you steam clean the rubber floors????????????
Jeannie at July 2, 2008 01:12 PM
Hi Jeannie,
Do you know who manufactured your rubber flooring? There's many products for cleaning rubber floors, but I think it'd be best to see what the manufacturer recommends. Depending on if your flooring is still under warranty or not is a big consideration in what products you should use.
If nothing else, do a search at your favorite search engine for cleaning "rubber flooring". You'll find lots of different products that way.
I apologize, but I really don't feel that I can recommend a particular product without knowing more about the product & warranty.
The Flooring Lady at July 2, 2008 10:22 PM
Do you know if you can put rubber flooring over concrete that has in floor heating>
Carol at July 5, 2008 08:20 PM
Hi Carol,
I'm not certain, but I think it would be ok, though your in-floor heating may not feel as warm anymore due to the extra layer. I'm presuming you want to lay down rubber flooring for the sake of comfort? If not, you may want to consider painting or staining the concrete - you can get very creative using either method. ;~)
The Flooring Lady at July 6, 2008 05:46 PM
