What Are the Best Mats for A Commercial Kitchen Floor?
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The best mats for a commercial kitchen floor can overcome all of those challenges, plus they include some valuable features that contribute to staff safety, mat durability, and ease of cleaning, too. We’ve outlined the essential features to look for in commercial kitchen mats, plus we’ve included some of the best options to help you get started.
Features to Look for in the Best Commercial Kitchen Floor Mats
Commercial kitchens are harsh environments, so look for commercial mats that can withstand those challenges.Traction and Safety
Your kitchen mats directly impact staff safety. Choose mats with a nonslip surface that maximizes traction to help prevent slips and falls.
Perforated Design
An industrial kitchen mat that is perforated will help quickly drain water away, which can contribute to the overall traction it offers. Mats that drain liquids also help keep your staff out of those liquids, so feet stay dry during long shifts.
Cushion and Comfort
Chefs, line cooks, and servers spend many hours on their feet, leading to fatigue and discomfort. Many top commercial kitchen floor mats offer some cushion, and some are equipped with anti-fatigue properties that contribute to staff comfort, boosting morale, in turn.
Durability
Look for highly durable mats. Many kitchen mats are crafted from long-lasting materials like PVC, foam, and rubber. Look for a commercial kitchen mat that is specifically designed to withstand exposure to common substances in kitchens, like oil and grease.
Ease of Maintenance
The best mats for your kitchen will also be easy to clean and maintain. Consider how easily your staff will be able to lift and move a mat around when it’s time to clean up after a shift.
The Best Commercial Kitchen Floor Mats
At Greatmats, we have many quality mat options that are designed for use in your commercial kitchen. These products are some of the most popular options.Herongripa Matting
The Herongripa Matting provides top-of-the-line performance for a commercial facility. The extra-wide open grid design allows waste and spillages to fall straight through. These are made from non-porous PVC material that has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. This roll-out matting is easy to customize for different sizes, so you can cut it with a sharp utility knife to create mats as large or as small as you need.
Herongripa features a diamond-cut surface pattern to provide traction. In fact, it is certified slip-resistant. It is resistant to animal fat which makes it easy to clean in a kitchen setting. Unlike other mats, this industrial kitchen mat is easy to roll up and clean underneath.
TruTread Rubber Mats
TruTread rubber mats work nicely in a busy restaurant, commercial kitchen, or hospitality setting, as they have oil and grease resistance built into them, while also delivering the durability and anti-fatigue properties that other types of rubber commercial kitchen flooring will have. The biggest disadvantage of this type of rubber is a lack of weather resistance, but this won’t be a problem in a kitchen setting.
For a cost-effective choice when creating a flooring plan for the kitchen that uses rubber mats, the TruTread Red Mat is a good place to start. This heavy-duty mat has a 3-by-5-foot coverage area, which is ideal for use at a prep station.
Each mat measures only 7/8 inch in thickness, so it has a lightweight design that’s also cost-effective. At 36 pounds per mat, this TruTread mat is ideal for those who need to move the mat to different locations throughout the kitchen. Do not use this mat in an area with wheeled equipment traffic.
SuperFoam Perforated Anti-Fatigue Mat
A thicker nitrile mat that has a greater level of cushioning is found in the SuperFoam Perforated Anti-Fatigue Mat. It measures 5/8 inches in thickness to deliver a high level of cushioning. This also is a lightweight commercial kitchen mat, weighing only 14 pounds, so workers can move it between prep stations as needed.
At 3 by 5 feet in coverage, it’s ideal for one person to use while standing to work or to prepare food. It has an anti-slip surface for safety, but do not use it in areas that are constantly wet.
SaniTop Anti-Fatigue Mat
The SaniTop Anti-Fatigue Mat Red design is especially durable. The drainage holes that extend through the entire thickness of the 1/2-inch rubber mat have a round shape on the top layer, which creates extra durability in the mat.
The underside of the mat contains nubs that help deliver its anti-fatigue properties, while also allowing the mat to grip the subfloor and stay in place as people are walking across it or standing on it. This 3-by-5-foot mat weighs 24 pounds, so it’s movable as needed, but it also has enough heft to stay in place.
Although nitrile foam is not as common as rubber for commercial kitchen flooring, some people prefer foam because of its lightweight design that still has a nice level of durability and cushioning. The foam is firm enough so there is no worry about having the employee’s feet sink into the mat, resulting in a stumbling hazard.