Wall Finishing Commercial Kitchens
We all know that commercial kitchens are working environments with lots of food particles and grease deposits making their way onto wall surfaces during daily operations. It is easy to overlook wall finishes when designing your commercial kitchen, as so many big decisions are being made. Here is what you need to know…
There are 3 main options for finishing walls in commercial kitchens:
1. Kitchen & Washroom Grade Paint - This product is designed to be resistant to moisture and constant wiping down. Standard paints can wear away excessively under the rigorous daily cleaning needed in a foodservice setting. This choice is your bargain option, but it will stand up to some wear and tear.
2. Fibreglass Reinforced Panel (FRP) - The waterproof nature of this material makes it great for fast wall finishing that holds up to tough commercial kitchen conditions. Installation is tricky and needs to be done by an experienced installer like Black Ink Co. so that proper adhesive, connecting strips, and fastening screws with caps are used appropriately. Improper cutting and installation can result in the FRP delaminating from the walls and moisture penetrating through seams. One big added benefit of this product is that white colour panels will brighten up your kitchen and give it a more spacious feel…a bonus especially where you have no windows to allow natural light. Another is that you can scrub FRP walls down without removing the paint.
3. Stainless Steel Cladding - Stainless makes kitchens shine like nothing else, giving them a distinctly commercial look. If you plan to show off your kitchen (i.e. open concept), then this option stands out! Just remember, Stainless is expensive, but you get what you pay for. Nothing matches the long-term durability or sustainable appearance of Stainless Steel, and it is one way to tell your customers that you are a high-end place. Customers expect the environment to match the food, so if you are going 5-star, then this is the kitchen wall covering choice for you…lots of “bling”.