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Can You Put Resinous Flooring Over a Wood Substrate?

Can You Put Resinous Flooring Over a Wood Substrate? As downtowns are revitalized, it is becoming more common to renovate older buildings. These often become restaurants, bars, or breweries. Since older buildings typically have a wooden subfloor, many people wonder what type of flooring is best. Do you keep the old wood for character and risk the potential for staining or damage? Or do you put in flooring that will be more durable over time? And what can you confidently put over the top of the hardwood or plywood? This is a question we get a lot, so we thought it best to address it head on. With proper planning, you generally can put resinous flooring over a wood substrate. However, you don’t want just anyone handling this project. It’s not as easy as some might think. But first, let’s talk about why you might want a resinous system in the first place. Seamless,

Things to Consider When Choosing Commercial Kitchen Flooring

By Heather McKay|2022-11-07T13:44:05+00:00May 28th, 2021|Commercial, Flooring, Kitchen|

In commercial kitchens, the flooring is just as important as the oven and the chef. When it’s good, it makes the whole kitchen run more smoothly. But if it’s slippery, cracked or delaminating, it can cause a number of headaches. Bacteria can grow and pooling water can add to hazards for the staff. Unfortunately, flooring can be one of the last considerations when planning new construction or a remodel when it should be one of the first. In order to ensure a successful installation, and a long-lasting floor, you need to answer a few questions before the job starts. Here are some things you should think about when choosing the right commercial kitchen flooring. 1. Remodel or new construction? If the floor is being installed in a new construction project, the concrete needs to be fully cured, which can take up to 28 days. Some products can be installed over “green” concrete less than 10 days old.