When Sandwich Express in McMinnville needed to replace their failing 20-year-old kitchen floor, time was of the essence. The restaurant required more than just new flooring – they needed a hygienic flooring solution that would ensure customer and employee safety while minimizing business disruption. Our antimicrobial floor coating system proved to be the perfect answer to their needs.
Project Snapshot: Commercial Kitchen Flooring Renovation Makeover
- Commercial Kitchen: Sandwich Express
- Location: McMinnville, Oregon
- Space: 1,200 square feet commercial kitchen
- Timeline: 36-hour completion
- Solution: Antibacterial kitchen floors using polyaspartic coating system
McMinnville’s Premier Restaurant Flooring Solution
The existing vinyl tile flooring at Sandwich Express had reached a critical point of failure. Not only was it deteriorating, but it also posed potential health risks due to bacterial growth beneath the outdated rubber cove base. Our team knew that installing durable polyaspartic floors would provide the perfect solution for their commercial kitchen.
Creating a Superior Non-Slip Commercial Flooring
Our process began with removing the old rubber cove base and vinyl tiles. We then addressed the underlying issues by:
- Filling joints and cracks with polyurea joint filler
- Mechanically grinding the entire floor surface
- Replacing moisture-damaged sheetrock and plywood
- Installing new integral cove base using polyurea to prevent moisture infiltration
A crucial upgrade was the installation of an integral cove base using polyurea – considered the gold standard in commercial kitchen flooring as it completely prevents moisture and bacteria from penetrating beneath or behind the base, unlike traditional rubber cove bases.
Fast-Curing Floor Coating Installation Expertise
The biggest hurdle we faced was the severely pitted and uneven floor surface. To ensure a perfect finish for our fast-curing floor coating, we:
• Created a specialized polyaspartic and aggregate slurry
• Hand-troweled the mixture across problem areas
• Ground the dried slurry flush with the surrounding floor
Polyaspartic Floor Durability: The Final Result
The final stage involved installing our three-coat polyaspartic floor coating system, complete with colored flakes chosen by the customer. We sealed it with a clear polyaspartic topcoat, ensuring maximum durability and longevity. This hygienic flooring solution provides:
• Superior cleanability
• Enhanced safety features
• Exceptional wear resistance
• Complete antimicrobial protection
Commercial Kitchen Polyaspartic Flooring Excellence
Our efficient crew of four began work Tuesday evening after closing, putting in four focused hours. Wednesday saw a full day of dedicated work, allowing the restaurant to move kitchen items back Thursday morning. The total downtime was just over 36 hours – significantly under our promised 48-hour timeline. This swift execution, combined with the floor’s superior cleanability, left the customer absolutely thrilled with the outcome. Sandwich Express resumed operations by Thursday noon with a commercial kitchen floor that exceeded all expectations for both hygiene and durability.
Ready to transform your commercial kitchen with our proven polyaspartic flooring solutions? Contact Smith and Company Painting today to learn how we can deliver a durable, hygienic, and beautiful floor with minimal business disruption. Contact us now for a free consultation!
