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Posted By robert9
Hi all,
I’m looking at replacing some large kitchen floors in my organisation at the moment. However, I’m finding comparing the three different options (quarry tile, Altro and concrete poured) in terms of cost, slip resistance, floor preparation and ongoing maintenance difficult.
I’ve searched on Google and the HSE but can’t find a simple, unbiased comparison on the above criteria for the different kitchen floor finishes.
Can anyone provide me with any information or a link to a web site that will list the pros and cons of these three types of floors? Also, anyone with experience of any of these floors I’d be interested to get you views on which is best and why.
Any information would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Robert
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Posted By CFT
Robert
Altro not withstanding as I like it and the ease of maintenance; for a longer life the specialist quarry tiles are fitted throughout many of our commercial properties, these are the ones with the carborundum particles forming part of the bonded surface.
As long as they are never sealed with stone seal or a mettalised emulsion they are IMO perfect.
Altro is generally less expensive, but has a shorter life. I calculate use and numbers against the cost, (and see what I have left in the budget)
CFT
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Posted By David Whaley
Robert,
While I have not had, as yet, to relay any kitchen flooring. I did quite a lot of research is the slip resistance of flooring. The HSE produced an Information Sheet on Assessing The Slip Resistance of Flooring (Slips and trips 1), also The assessment of pedestrian slip risk, and Preventing slips in the food and drink industries - technical update on flooring specifications. These may be a good place to start. They also have a recent report out called Further Slip-Resistance Testing Of Footwear Of Use At Work. All the above should still be available for downloading.
I hope this helps
David
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Posted By Karen Todd
Have a look here:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/slips/preventing.htm
and look at the info for Architects & Designers, and info on Flooring.
The Stop Slips in Kitchens leaflet lists different flooring materials and a corresponding slip risk of low, medium or high, the issues with that type of floor, and details of how to prevent slips on that type of floor. A useful leaflet not just for kitchens.
Karen
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Posted By Ron Hunter
CIRIA document C652 "Safer surfaces to walk on - reducing the risk of slipping" is well worth a read.
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Posted By robert9
Thanks for the responses so far; all very useful information.
I'd be particularly interested to hear from anyone who has experience of these types of floors over the years and can comment on their different durability / maintenance costs etc.
Thanks
Robert
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