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Commercial Kitchen Flooring Installation in Boston, Massachusetts


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Boston Commercial Kitchen FloorInstallation

Craftsman Concrete Floors specializes in installing commercial flooring systems designed for exceptional durability and minimal maintenance. From our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, we offer nationwide service, including projects throughout Massachusetts. As one of America’s premier commercial flooring installers, we deliver manufacturer-warrantied solutions trusted by leading companies nationwide. Our seasoned industry experts bring decades of experience in installation, materials manufacturing, and product innovation—ensuring unmatched precision and craftsmanship on every project.

Commercial kitchen flooring requires specialized solutions to withstand harsh conditions, including frequent temperature shifts, chemical exposure, and heavy foot traffic. Among the most effective flooring systems for these demanding environments are urethane cement and poured epoxy floors. These seamless, non-porous surfaces provide superior thermal shock resistance, chemical protection, and durability, making them ideal for food preparation areas. Additionally, commercial kitchen floors must comply with strict local health code regulations designed to protect public health and safety. Selecting the right flooring system ensures compliance with these guidelines, reduces maintenance costs, and helps maintain a safe, hygienic workspace.

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    Health Code Requirements for Boston, Massachusetts

    General Flooring Requirements

    Commercial kitchen floors must be smooth, durable, and easy to clean. Floors should have no cracks, seams, or defects. Imperfections can trap dirt, moisture, and bacteria. Floors must stay in good condition to meet sanitation rules. Proper flooring helps prevent food and equipment contamination. Surfaces must be constructed and maintained according to health code requirements.

    Commercial kitchen floors in Boston, MA must be made from durable, nonabsorbent materials. These materials must resist grease, water, food acids, and cleaning chemicals. Floors in food prep, cooking, dishwashing, storage, refrigeration, and waste disposal areas need to prevent moisture from seeping in. The flooring must also stop bacteria from growing. These standards help kitchens stay clean and safe. Proper flooring protects against moisture buildup and contamination. Floors should withstand daily use and regular cleaning without absorbing liquids or damage from common kitchen substances.

    Commercial kitchen flooring must protect workers by offering slip-resistant surfaces in food prep and wet areas. Proper flooring helps prevent workplace injuries and meets occupational safety and health standards required by Boston, MA. Following the city’s health code flooring guidelines keeps your kitchen safe, compliant, and efficient, helping you pass inspections and protect your staff and customers.

    Approved Flooring Materials

    Approved flooring options for commercial kitchens include quarry tile, epoxy flooring, ceramic tile, seamless vinyl flooring, poured resin flooring, and urethane cement. Urethane cement is strongly recommended because it is durable, resists chemicals, installs seamlessly, and is easy to keep clean and sanitary.

    Floor Drain Requirements

    In Boston, MA, commercial kitchens must have floor drains in all areas where water may gather, including dishwashing, cooking, food prep, and near wastewater-producing equipment. Drains must be correctly sized, trapped, and linked to sanitary sewer lines. Floors must slope toward drains at least 1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot to avoid standing water and ensure proper drainage.

    Coving at Floor and Wall Junctures

    In Boston, MA, coving is required at all floor-to-wall junctures in food preparation, cooking, dishwashing, refrigeration, and storage areas. Coving must be smooth, durable, and easy to clean. It must form a seamless, concave curve without sharp angles or crevices to help with thorough cleaning and proper sanitation.

    Version of FDA Code Used as Model

    Boston, MA follows the 2013 FDA Food Code, along with state-specific amendments listed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health under regulation 105 CMR 590.000. These rules outline commercial kitchen flooring standards, including requirements for cleanliness, durability, smooth surfaces, and ease of cleaning, to ensure sanitation and food safety compliance.

    Specific Provisions in Boston, MA

    All commercial kitchens must pass initial and periodic inspections by the Inspectional Services Department (ISD). Grease interceptor traps are required for wastewater from kitchen equipment. These traps must meet standards set by the Water and Sewer Commission. All establishments must follow Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. This includes proper flooring maintenance to prevent pest infestation. Floors must be clean, sealed, and free of cracks or holes. This helps prevent pests from entering or nesting. Regular inspections will check flooring conditions, grease traps, and overall pest management. Compliance with these rules is mandatory for all commercial kitchens.

    Other Aspects of Commercial Kitchen Design

    All commercial kitchens in Boston, MA must have proper mechanical ventilation installed. Ventilation must include exhaust hoods and fire suppression systems that meet requirements of the city’s Fire Department and Inspectional Services Department. These systems must effectively remove heat, steam, grease vapors, odors, and smoke from the kitchen area.

    In Boston, MA, commercial kitchens must have proper lighting in all work spaces, storage rooms, and walk-in coolers. Lighting levels must comply with the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code. Food preparation and cooking areas generally require lighting of at least 50 foot-candles. This ensures sufficient illumination for safe handling and preparation of food.

    Compliance with local commercial kitchen flooring standards is essential to protect public health, ensure employee safety, and prevent costly fines or closures. Following proper flooring guidelines helps build customer trust and demonstrates your commitment to maintaining high food safety standards.

    Reccomended Commercial Kitchen Installations for Boston

    Urethane Cement Installation

    Commercial kitchen flooring in Boston, MA must adhere to strict health code regulations, requiring surfaces to be smooth, durable, and easy to clean. Floors must remain free of cracks, seams, or defects, as these imperfections can trap dirt, moisture, and bacteria, leading to contamination risks. Urethane cement flooring is an ideal solution for meeting these stringent standards, as it provides a seamless, nonabsorbent surface highly resistant to grease, water, food acids, and cleaning chemicals. Its robust composition prevents moisture penetration and bacterial growth, ensuring compliance with sanitation guidelines. Additionally, urethane cement flooring offers excellent slip resistance, significantly reducing workplace injuries and maintaining occupational safety standards required by Boston’s health codes.

    Boston’s health regulations mandate that commercial kitchen floors include properly sized and trapped floor drains in all areas prone to water accumulation, such as dishwashing, cooking, and food preparation zones. Floors must slope toward these drains at a gradient of 1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot to prevent standing water and ensure effective drainage. Additionally, coving is required at all floor-to-wall junctures, forming a seamless, concave curve without sharp angles or crevices. Urethane cement flooring is particularly conducive to achieving these requirements, as it can be expertly installed to create precise slopes and seamless coving, facilitating thorough cleaning and sanitation.

    Craftsman Concrete Floors specializes in the professional installation and inspection of urethane cement flooring systems, ensuring full compliance with Boston’s health regulations. Our in-house senior NACE Certified Inspector verifies that each flooring solution meets local guidelines, as well as USDA or FDA standards when applicable. With decades of experience in installation, materials manufacturing, and product development, our skilled industry veterans deliver unmatched precision and craftsmanship. Trust Craftsman Concrete Floors to provide durable, compliant, and expertly installed urethane cement flooring tailored to your commercial kitchen’s needs.

    Double-Broadcast Epoxy Installation

    Double broadcast epoxy flooring involves applying two layers of epoxy resin combined with aggregate, creating a robust, seamless, and highly durable surface. Boston’s health code mandates commercial kitchen floors to be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable, without cracks, seams, or defects that could harbor dirt, moisture, or bacteria. Double broadcast epoxy flooring effectively meets these stringent requirements, providing a seamless, impervious surface that facilitates sanitation and prevents contamination of food and equipment, thus ensuring compliance with local health regulations.

    Boston’s health regulations also require commercial kitchen floors to slope toward drains at a minimum gradient of 1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot, ensuring proper drainage and preventing standing water. Unlike urethane cement, double broadcast epoxy flooring typically necessitates an additional sloping layer to achieve this required gradient. However, epoxy flooring systems are fully compatible with mandated coving at floor-to-wall junctures, providing a smooth, durable, and seamless concave transition that meets sanitation standards.

    Regional Office Locations

    Dallas | Fort Worth | Austin | Houston | San Antonio | Tulsa | Oklahoma City | DENVER

    Craftsman Concrete Floors is a specialty floor installation company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1999, we offer nationwide in-house service installing Polished Concrete, ESD Epoxy, Terrazzo Floors, Urethane Cement, and Concrete Overlays through our regional offices.

    Craftsman Concrete in Boston

    Craftsman Concrete Floors specializes in installing commercial flooring systems designed for exceptional durability and minimal maintenance. From our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, we deliver nationwide in-house service, including projects throughout Massachusetts. As one of America’s premier commercial flooring installers, we offer manufacturer-warrantied solutions trusted by leading companies nationwide. Our seasoned industry professionals bring decades of experience in flooring installation, materials manufacturing, and product innovation—ensuring unmatched precision and craftsmanship.

    We specialize in commercial kitchen flooring solutions such as urethane cement and poured epoxy systems, engineered specifically for superior durability, thermal shock resistance, and chemical protection. Our flooring installations are carefully specified to meet Boston’s local health code regulations, ensuring compliance and safeguarding public health. With an in-house senior NACE Certified Inspector, we guarantee every certified kitchen floor meets FDA or USDA standards when required. Contact us today to discuss your project or schedule an appointment with our experienced flooring specialists.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Terrazzo Flooring

    Urethane cement floors provide exceptional durability, thermal shock resistance, and seamless surfaces, making them ideal for commercial kitchens. Their resistance to moisture and chemicals ensures a hygienic environment and reduces maintenance requirements.

    Yes, epoxy flooring is specifically designed to handle heavy equipment, frequent foot traffic, and daily wear common in commercial kitchens. Its high compressive strength and seamless finish help prevent cracking and deterioration over time.

    Proper preparation includes thoroughly cleaning and degreasing the substrate, repairing any cracks or damage, and ensuring the surface is level and dry. Adequate preparation ensures optimal adhesion and longevity of urethane cement or epoxy flooring systems.

    Typically, urethane cement floors cure quickly, allowing kitchens to resume operations within 24 to 48 hours after installation. Epoxy flooring may require slightly longer curing times, usually around 48 to 72 hours, depending on environmental conditions.

    While it is possible in some cases, installing epoxy or urethane cement flooring directly over existing tile is generally not recommended. Removing old tile and properly preparing the substrate ensures better adhesion, durability, and compliance with health codes.

    we install Commercial Kitchen Floors in Boston areas, including:

    Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown-Leather District, Dorchester, Dorchester Center, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Fields Corner, Forest Hills, Fort Point, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Longwood Medical Area, Mattapan, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury.

    we install Commercial Kitchen Floors Nationwide, Including:

    Albuquerque, NM; Albany, NY; Anaheim, CA; Anchorage, AK; Arlington, TX; Arlington, VA; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Bakersfield, CA; Baltimore, MD; Baton Rouge, LA; Birmingham, AL; Boise, ID; Boston, MA; Buffalo, NY; Chandler, AZ; Charleston, SC; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Chula Vista, CA; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Colorado Springs, CO; Columbus, OH; Corpus Christi, TX; Dallas, TX; Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Durham, NC; El Paso, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Fremont, CA; Fresno, CA; Garland, TX; Gilbert, AZ; Glendale, AZ; Grand Rapids, MI; Greensboro, NC; Hartford, CT; Hialeah, FL; Honolulu, HI; Houston, TX; Huntsville, AL; Indianapolis, IN; Irvine, CA; Jacksonville, FL; Jersey City, NJ; Kansas City, MO; Las Vegas, NV; Laredo, TX; Lexington, KY; Lincoln, NE; Long Beach, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Louisville, KY; Lubbock, TX; Madison, WI; Memphis, TN; Mesa, AZ; Miami, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Nashville, TN; New Orleans, LA; Newark, NJ; Norfolk, VA; North Las Vegas, NV; Oakland, CA; Oklahoma City, OK; Omaha, NE; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ; Pittsburgh, PA; Plano, TX; Portland, OR; Providence, RI; Raleigh, NC; Reno, NV; Richmond, VA; Riverside, CA; Sacramento, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Antonio, TX; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA; Santa Ana, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; St. Louis, MO; Stockton, CA; Tampa, FL; Toledo, OH; Tucson, AZ; Tulsa, OK; Virginia Beach, VA; Washington, DC; Wichita, KS; Winston–Salem, NC

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