Commercial Kitchens

Durable ceramic tile in commercial kitchen spaces is a recipe for success.

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Tile Advantages for Commercial Kitchen Use

Resistant to mold, mildew, and bacteria

Easy to clean for proper sanitation

Options that withstand repeated freeze-thaw conditions (for walk-in freezers)

Slip-resistant options

Does not burn, melt, or give off toxic fumes when exposed to flame

Durable and long-lasting in high-traffic areas

Cook up the ultimate commercial kitchen space when you use ceramic tile.

Choosing the right commercial kitchen tile for your floors, walls, and countertops helps promote proper sanitation, safety, and efficiency. This holds true whether you’re outfitting a restaurant kitchen or a large-scale foodservice space.

Where food is stored and prepared, hygiene should always be top priority. Ceramic tile is inhospitable to the growth of bacteria. Antimicrobial options can suppress and even destroy harmful microorganisms, such as mold, fungi, bacteria, and viruses.

Ceramic tile’s low-maintenance benefits mean cleaning is as easy as wiping with water. For commercial kitchen cleaning protocols that require specific cleansers and disinfectants, ceramic tile won’t fade or become damaged by their use.

If deep cleaning is necessary, clean ceramic tile with a pH-neutral or mildly alkaline detergent to handle even the worst kitchen messes.

Commercial kitchen surfaces can be exposed to constant moisture and humidity from cooking and cleaning throughout the day. Some state regulations require commercial kitchen flooring that won’t absorb water, grease, or other liquids.

Low-absorption ceramic tiles, such as quarry and porcelain tile, are smart choices for kitchen areas exposed to moisture, as well as walk-in freezers.

A commercial kitchen should be built to promote employee safety. Ceramic tile offers slip-resistant options that make it easier for employees to walk across a wet floor. Ceramic tile is also nonflammable. Tile surfaces, such as a countertop, backsplash, flooring, or walls, won’t burn or emit toxic fumes when exposed to flame.

Because ceramic tile does not promote the spread of fire, a tile surface may provide a safe, clear exit path during a fire.

Heavy appliances, kitchen spills, and falling pots and pans are no match for ceramic tile’s strength and durability. Ceramic tile’s scratch-resistance and stain-resistance maintain its high performance in high-traffic areas, such as busy commercial kitchens.

Tile’s array of colors, shapes, styles, and layouts lead to design versatility. And that’s just the icing on the cake.

Building green? Specifying ceramic tile in a commercial kitchen may add credits to your green building certifications, such as LEED and Energy Star.

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