Maintaining a sanitary environment is of the upmost importance within food & beverage settings. Flooring systems should be non-porous, and not contain any voids that can help promote bacterial growth. Bacterial contamination is especially present in floors with multiple seams or floor to wall transitions that are not properly addressed. Given the warm and wet environment common to food & beverage applications, microbial growth can appear quickly and spread throughout a facility if not treated properly.
Seamless Flooring Limits Bacteria Growth
Seamless floors offer the optimal solution for food & beverage flooring as well as for other applications requiring sanitized flooring. These systems eliminate any potential pockets or crevices that can harbor moisture and promote microbial growth. For quarry tile applications, grout can often become completely saturated with bacteria, making the surrounding area difficult to clean and leading to decomposition of the grout itself. Seamless resinous flooring eliminates these grout lines, providing for better long-term sanitation and performance.
Anti-Microbial Additives
In addition, fluid applied seamless flooring materials may also be fortified with anti-microbial pigments. Common anti-microbial additives incorporate silver ion and other elements that help to inhibit the spread of bacteria on a surface. These additives have been used for years in architectural paints, medical supply and other sanitary applications to to help stop the spread of bacteria.
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