Choosing the right flooring for your restaurant is essential for creating a welcoming atmosphere while ensuring durability and easy maintenance. At E&M Services, we offer a range of high-quality flooring solutions designed to transform your restaurant.
The importance of choosing the best restaurant flooring
Choosing the right flooring for your restaurant is crucial for creating a positive atmosphere and an interior design that reflects your business. The aesthetics and functionality are two of the biggest factors impacting choice. Here are the top reasons why it matters:
Safety and slip resistance
One of the first reasons why choosing the right restaurant flooring is important is safety and slip resistance. Given the high foot traffic and frequent spills that occur, a slip-resistant material can make all the difference. This helps to reduce accidents and the risk of slipping.
Durability and longevity
The right choice can also improve the durability and longevity of your flooring choice. The floor your pick must withstand the heavy foot traffic, spillages, and moving furniture. Picking a durable option reduces the need for repairs and replacements.
Easy maintenance and hygiene
Another reason why the right choice of restaurant flooring is important is easy maintenance and hygiene. Cleanliness and hygiene are fundamentals of any restaurant, including the floors. To adhere to the strict cleanliness restaurants require, choosing a non-porous and stain-resistant surface that is easy to clean and maintain is a good choice.
Aesthetic appeal and brand image
Your choice of flooring can also reflect the aesthetic appeal and brand image of your restaurant. The design and style you choose can set the tone of the dining ambiance. Opting for a natural wood design flooring creates a warm ambiance, whereas a slate design provides a modern feel.
Noise reduction
Busy restaurants are noisy, which can detract from the customer experience and atmosphere. However, you can minimise noise through flooring choice. Some flooring types can absorb sound to improve the dining experience.
Cost-effectiveness
One more reason why the right choice of flooring is important is cost. While the initial cost matters, you can save in the long-term by picking a floor that is low maintenance and durable. While you may have to pay more out upfront, the savings in your bottom line in the long-term is a big benefit.
The best restaurant flooring options from E&M Services
Now that we’ve covered the importance of choosing the best flooring options, let’s explore the options you can choose from E&M Services. As a flooring contractor with a long-standing reputation and over 30 years of experience, we have developed high-quality flooring services to meet your exact needs.
Here are the best flooring options for restaurants from E&M Services:
Subfloor preparation
First off is subfloor preparation. Subfloor preparation is a vital element of any flooring and can heavily impact the quality of your installation. Any problems present in the subfloor will show through sooner or later.
As such, it’s crucial to ensure your subfloor is well prepared to provide a strong foundation. In some cases, a subfloor may require extensive preparation beforehand to ensure your finished floor looks amazing while also saving you money in the long-term.
As an experienced flooring contractor with vast experience, we can deal with a wide range of subfloor problems. We work with products from leading specialist manufacturers and apply our in-depth knowledge to deliver the best subfloor solutions, ensuring a professional flooring installation.
Luxury Vinyl flooring (LVT)
One popular flooring choice for restaurants we have available at E&M Services is luxury vinyl flooring. The durability, easy maintenance, and design versatility make luxury vinyl a top restaurant flooring contender. We supply and install the full range of Amtico and Karndean flooring to retail businesses, including restaurants.
Luxury vinyl is an excellent choice for those seeking the natural look of wood without the drawbacks of traditional materials. Despite its thin and flexible structure, LVT is highly durable and can withstand heavy foot traffic, allowing it to withstand the daily wear and tear of a busy restaurant.
Its easy maintenance and cleaning make it a perfect flooring option for restaurants and cafes. With waterproof properties, LVT is ideal for areas prone to spills, providing both practicality and longevity without exceeding your budget.
Commercial luxury vinyl consists of multiple synthetic layers. Its backing, solid vinyl core, and transparent protective top layer enhance durability and performance. Also, LVT offers greater versatility, allowing for more flexible and stylish design options. By opting for high-quality LVT flooring from E&M Services, we can transform your restaurant area.
Entrance barrier flooring
Entrance barrier flooring is also available from E&M Services. Despite being an overlooked component of commercial flooring, it provides some great benefits that can help prolong the quality and aesthetics of your interior floors.
There are several different types of entrance flooring you can pick from, including:
- Aluminium
- Throwdown
- Outdoor
- Custom
Adding entrance barrier flooring helps reduce cleaning and maintenance by reducing the amount of dirt and moisture that comes inside on people’s feet. They are also sturdy and can stand up against high foot traffic, providing a solid protective barrier for your interior floors.
The reduced maintenance cost of your floors and the longer lifespan will help you to save in the long-term. If you want to benefit from entrance barrier flooring, E&M Services can help you choose the right one to suit your needs and interior space.
Rubber flooring
Alongside the customer areas of a restaurant, there is also the kitchen to think about. The flooring you pick for this area will have slightly different needs. One of the best flooring choices available from E&M Services for the kitchen area is rubber.
Rubber flooring is an ideal choice for these spaces where slip-resistance and durability are a priority. Ideal for high-safety areas like kitchens, there are numerous benefits to picking rubber flooring for kitchen spaces.
One of these key benefits is slip resistance, which helps reduce the risk of falls even if the floor is wet. Spillages are an all too frequent occurrence in kitchen areas, making slip-resistance a crucial factor in your choice.
Also, it is highly durable and capable of withstanding heavy foot traffic heavy furniture. Its cushioned surface enhances comfort by minimising strain on feet for chefs standing for long periods. Being non-porous, it is also easy to clean and disinfect, making it a hygienic and practical restaurant flooring option.
Safety flooring
Another flooring choice available from E&M Services that is an ideal option for kitchen areas in a restaurant is safety vinyl. Given that kitchen areas are more susceptible to spillages and high levels of moisture, your flooring choice should be more susceptible against this.
Safety vinyl flooring is specifically designed to reduce the risk of slips and falls, making it ideal for kitchen areas. Its durable design ensures long-lasting performance, even in busy environments. This flooring is clean and hygienic as it does not trap moisture, reducing the risk of bacteria buildup.
This makes it a practical choice for requiring strict hygiene standards. With professional installation from E&M Services, it provides both functionality and style while ensuring a safe environment. Our extensive range from Polyflor combines safety with style, offering a variety of colours and patterns to suit any space.
Choosing E&M Services for restaurant flooring
E&M Services is a family-owned, independent contractor specialising in professional commercial flooring solutions across Coventry, Warwickshire, and the Midlands. We have worked with countless restaurants and cafes to help transform their businesses’ interiors.
Established in 1988, we bring over 35 years of expertise in supplying and installing premium-quality flooring. Based in the heart of the Midlands, we are ideally positioned to serve businesses in Coventry, Leicester, Wolverhampton, Rugby, Derby, and beyond.
As an independent contractor, we take pride in offering a personalised approach, ensuring every project is tailored to your unique requirements. Whether your budget is a few hundred pounds or up to £150,000, we deliver exceptional results that transform your space.
We have built a strong reputation for reliability, professionalism, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Our extensive experience spans various sectors aside from retail and restaurant, including schools, hospitals, and airports.
Alongside our flooring services, we provide a range of interior services to enhance your space, including professional painting and decorating and window blind installation. By combining these services, we help create an inviting and professional environment for your customers dining in your restaurant.
With decades of industry experience, we understand the importance of adhering to strict health and safety standards. We are fully insured and accredited by leading organisations such as CHAS, Constructionline, and SafeContractor.
We strive to exceed industry standards while ensuring our work aligns perfectly with your expectations. As a family-run business, we focus on delivering outstanding service, from the initial consultation to project completion.
Unlike larger contractors, we offer competitive rates without compromising on quality. Our hands-on approach and dedication to excellence set us apart, making E&M Services the trusted choice for businesses across the Midlands.
Investing in the right flooring can elevate your restaurant’s ambiance, improve durability, and enhance the overall dining experience for your customers. With E&M Services, you can trust our expertise to provide high-quality, stylish, and long-lasting flooring solutions tailored to your needs. Combined with free quotes, advice, and samples, we are ideal for helping you create the perfect space for your guests to enjoy. Get in touch with our team today to discover how we can transform your restaurant.