Question 1

How long does a restaurant kitchen floor take to install?

Accepted Answer

A standard kitchen in the 800-1,500 sq ft range typically takes three scheduled nights - prep, cove base and mortar, and topcoat - completed before your morning prep crew arrives. Larger kitchens or ones needing extensive drain and threshold detailing may need additional nights.

Question 2

Is urethane cement more expensive than epoxy?

Accepted Answer

Per square foot, yes. But standard epoxy isn't built for sustained heat, hot oil, and daily high-temperature wash-down, so a straight epoxy floor in a working kitchen typically needs replacement well before a properly specified urethane cement floor does.

Question 3

Do you install over existing tile?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes, if the tile is fully bonded, flat, and in good condition. Most commercial kitchen tile has hollow spots or failing grout by replacement time, which makes full removal the more reliable path. We give you a straight answer after the site visit.

Question 4

Is a coved base actually required?

Accepted Answer

The Texas Food Establishment Rules require food prep, storage, and dish-washing area floors to be smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable, and coved and sealed at the wall junction, and San Antonio Metro Health inspectors check this specifically.

Question 5

Can you install without shutting down my kitchen?

Accepted Answer

That's the default plan. We schedule prep, cove base, and topcoat phases at night or across off-days so you reopen on your normal schedule. We walk the timeline with you at the site visit.

Question 6

What does a commercial kitchen floor cost?

Accepted Answer

Cost depends on square footage, existing floor condition, and the amount of drain and threshold detailing required. We provide a firm, line-itemed quote after a free site visit and moisture assessment.

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