Commercial Kitchen Flooring
Galaxy installs concrete floor coating systems for restaurants, cafeterias, and other food-service kitchens. These spaces put unusual demands on a floor, including steady foot traffic, rolling carts, spills, grease, moisture, frequent cleaning, and limited downtime.
Proper surface preparation and a coating system selected for the operating environment are essential. Galaxy evaluates the concrete, plans around the facility's schedule, and provides professional installation with clear return-to-service guidance.
Request a Commercial Kitchen Flooring EstimateWhat Commercial Kitchen Flooring Needs to Handle
A kitchen floor should be selected for the way the facility actually operates. A small prep kitchen and a high-volume restaurant may have different traffic, cleaning, drainage, access, and downtime requirements.
- Heavy foot traffic, rolling carts, and stationary equipment
- Food, beverage, grease, oil, and water exposure
- Frequent cleaning and the products used during routine maintenance
- Abrasion, dropped utensils, and occasional impact
- Floor drains, thresholds, joints, and equipment transitions
- Temperature changes, moisture, surface traction, and available downtime
No single coating is appropriate for every kitchen. An on-site evaluation helps determine whether the concrete is a suitable candidate and what preparation, texture, and finish are appropriate.
Benefits of Concrete Coatings for Commercial Kitchens
Easier Routine Cleaning
A coated surface reduces exposed porous concrete. Compared with some tiled surfaces, the absence of grout lines can also simplify routine maintenance.
Durability for Daily Use
A professionally prepared coating system is designed for normal commercial traffic, abrasion, and wear. Performance depends on concrete condition, use, care, and the selected system.
Improved Traction Options
Galaxy systems can incorporate a slip-resistant additive or textured finish intended to improve traction where moisture and spills are common. No flooring system eliminates slip-and-fall risk; cleaning and workplace safety procedures remain important.
Professional Appearance
Color and decorative flake options can create a finished look that suits the kitchen and adjacent service areas.
Fast-Curing System
Many Galaxy coating projects can be completed quickly. Certain installations may be completed in as little as one day, depending on project size and existing concrete conditions.
Planned Downtime
Scheduling, cure requirements, work zones, and return-to-service instructions are considered before work begins so operators can plan realistically.
Galaxy's Polyurea and Polyaspartic Coating System
Galaxy's full-flake system uses a polyurea basecoat, decorative vinyl flake, and a polyaspartic topcoat. The system is selected for fast curing, UV stability, abrasion resistance, and available color and texture options.
Epoxy is a commonly researched commercial kitchen flooring option, but it is not the only choice. Galaxy uses its selected polyurea/polyaspartic system based on the needs identified during evaluation. Learn more about the Galaxy polyaspartic coating system or read the focused polyaspartic vs. epoxy comparison.
Resistance to a substance depends on concentration, temperature, exposure time, cleaning, and the coating system. Discuss the cleaners and substances used in your facility with Galaxy during the estimate.
Commercial Kitchen Floor Preparation
Preparation is especially important where concrete may have grease, oil, food residue, moisture, an older coating, cracks, or spalling. Contaminated or damaged concrete may require remediation before it can be coated successfully.
- Inspect the concrete and identify damaged or contaminated areas.
- Discuss repairs and any necessary remediation.
- Mechanically prepare the concrete and remove dust and debris.
- Plan details around edges, drains, thresholds, and existing joints.
- Apply the specified coating system and inspect the finished floor.
See Galaxy's surface preparation and application process for more detail.
Our Commercial Kitchen Floor Coating Process
- Request an estimate. Tell Galaxy about the facility, location, and project goals.
- Evaluate the kitchen and concrete. The team reviews use, access, damage, previous coatings, and surface condition.
- Determine coating and texture needs. Color, flake, texture, and practical operating requirements are discussed.
- Plan around downtime. Project size, preparation, work zones, equipment, drains, and cure requirements inform scheduling.
- Prepare the concrete. Appropriate repairs and mechanical surface preparation are completed before coating.
- Install the coating system. The basecoat, decorative flake, and topcoat are applied for the specified system.
- Inspect the finished floor. Edges, transitions, and the completed surface are reviewed.
- Follow return-to-service guidance. Galaxy provides instructions based on the installation and cure conditions.
Minimizing Downtime in a Commercial Kitchen
Downtime matters to every food-service operator, but an accurate schedule depends on the specific kitchen. Square footage, existing coating removal, concrete repairs, grease contamination, equipment, drains, access, work zones, and cure conditions can all affect timing.
Galaxy plans the work around the information gathered during evaluation. Some projects may be completed in as little as one day, while more involved kitchens require additional time. The project plan should include when equipment can be moved, when coating work can begin, and when the floor can return to service.
What Affects Commercial Kitchen Flooring Cost?
Galaxy provides project-specific estimates rather than publishing a one-size-fits-all price. Cost can depend on square footage, concrete condition, existing coatings, crack or damage repair, contamination, drain complexity, finish selection, texture, access, and installation scheduling.
Request an EstimateCommercial Kitchen Flooring Applications
Galaxy's commercial kitchen coating service is intended for restaurant and food-service environments such as restaurants, cafeterias, commercial bakeries, catering kitchens, bars with food-preparation areas, institutional kitchens, and other commercial prep spaces.
Industrial-scale production and manufacturing facilities have different requirements. For that intent, visit Galaxy's food processing flooring page. For a broader view of available applications, explore the commercial concrete floor coatings hub and available flake color options.
Galaxy Customer Reviews
4.9 out of 5 based on 1,940 connected Google reviews. These real customer comments speak to preparation, communication, scheduling, installation, and finished appearance.
“Preston and his crew were absolute perfectionist. The amount of prep work that they did prior to laying the coating was both ridiculous and appreciated. The attention to detail on laying the base and topcoat was equally on par. I had used a different company in the past and the results were never as good as what Galaxy accomplished. To say that I am pleased would be a serious understatement.”
Ron B.
“Galaxy did both my patio and front porch and I couldn’t be happier. Chris came out and explained everything about Galaxy and the process of having the concrete coating. Luis was a master as he prepared and applied the coatings. His integrity and work ethic is excellent. After completion, Chris brought over my requested care information and looked over everything, answering any and all of my questions. I highly recommend Galaxy as a trusted company!”
Debbie B.
“Great product and service. Aarron took so much time to explain the product and process and answer all our questions about coating our garage floor. Armando and George showed up right on time, explained everything they were going to do and left everything spotless. It was like they hadn't been there, except a beautiful floor was left where it was previously dirty, stained and cracked concrete.”
Maria P.
“Joshua and Jon provided exceptional service. Garage looks great, they communicated extremely well and were very knowledgeable. Customer Service (Valerie) was equally helpful and communicative. Great job Galaxy!”
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Thomas V.
“Judy and the install team were great. We are super happy with our finished product!”
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Commercial Kitchen Flooring FAQs
What is the best flooring for a commercial kitchen?
The best choice depends on the concrete, traffic, moisture, cleaning routine, drains, equipment, required texture, and available downtime. Galaxy evaluates the operating environment before recommending a coating system.
Are concrete coatings suitable for restaurant kitchens?
They can be suitable when the concrete is a good candidate, the surface is properly prepared, and the selected system fits the kitchen's use. Existing contamination, damage, moisture, or coatings may require additional work.
Are commercial kitchen floor coatings slippery when wet?
Any floor can become slippery when wet or contaminated. Galaxy systems can include a slip-resistant additive or textured finish intended to improve traction, but no flooring system guarantees safety. Prompt cleaning and workplace safety practices remain essential.
How long does commercial kitchen floor coating installation take?
Timing varies with square footage, concrete condition, repairs, contamination, drains, access, equipment, work zones, and cure requirements. Certain projects may be completed in as little as one day, while complex kitchens can take longer.
How long before a restaurant kitchen can use the floor again?
Return-to-service timing depends on the installed system and site conditions. Galaxy provides project-specific guidance after installation; operators should not place equipment or reopen the area before that time.
How do you clean a coated commercial kitchen floor?
Use the care instructions provided for the installed system. Remove spills promptly and use cleaning products and methods that are compatible with the coating. Discuss any specialized degreasers or cleaners during the estimate.
Can damaged commercial kitchen concrete be coated?
Some cracks, spalling, and damaged areas can be repaired as part of preparation, but the concrete must be inspected first. Severe damage, moisture, or contamination may require remediation before coating.
How much does commercial kitchen floor coating cost?
Cost depends on square footage, concrete condition, existing coating removal, repairs, contamination, drains, finish and texture choices, access, and scheduling. Galaxy provides a project-specific estimate after evaluating the space.
Upgrade Your Commercial Kitchen Floor
Start with a professional evaluation of the concrete, preparation needs, coating and texture options, installation timing, and return-to-service requirements. Galaxy serves commercial clients in established markets across Colorado, Arizona, Ohio, and Indiana.