Flooring specialist needed - Northglenn

[RTicUL8]

I'm trying to find someone to re-do the floor of my church's kitchen.
25X15 area.

Right now it's just got painted concrete on it.
I'm open to all suggestions as far as what to use.
I've thought of epoxy with non-skid material in it.
I've thought of industrial tile.
There's a sink on one side and an industial range(heavy) and two refrigerator/freezers in it.
The regular use will just be foot traffic.

Anyone do flooring in the Northglenn area?

 

[Wrench Wench]

you can get floating vinyl at lowes for relatively cheap. did my kitchen for under $200. You don't have to glue it and it's holding up well with the industrial weight fridge and freezer, as well as 7 kids. It's really easy to install. you just cut out around the shape of the kitchen and stuff that's too heavy to move and roll it out.

 

[Frank Z]

Not allowed on floors in commercial kitchens.

 

[Wrench Wench]

ok well it's the thought that counts.:banghead:

 

[xjmatt]

In a former life I did flooring as a full time job. I'd done a couple church basement kitchens and always recommended a material called VCT tile, comes in 12" squares. It's designed for industrial application so it wears well, not as slippery as sheet vinyl and is cheap. It does take some practice to put down though. You need a heat gun and a vinyl tile cutter (It looks like a paper cutter and you can rent them). About the only prerequisite for the base floor is that it be very clean and relatively smooth.

You lay out the floor, spread the glue over part of the floor, let the glue get tacky, and then set the tile. The glue will stay tacky overnight so you don’t have to lay all the tile the first day. Once it’s down the tile needs to be rolled and polished.

I’d offer a hand but I don’t have the time and I sold my tools for that trade before moving out here. With a little practice it’s not beyond what weekend warrior could do. Hope that's at least some help!

 

[kujito]

Are you looking for someone to do it(hire), or someone to help? I don't do remodel work for a living anymore, but I might might be able to lend a hand. If you're looking to have it done, I can def. recommend a guy or 2 I've worked with.

Textured concrete paint would be easiest/cheapest/fastest. I've used the Lowe's brand (Valspar I think) floor/concrete paint w/'Skid-Not' texture and gotten pretty good results. It's like $60/gallon, but you might get a floor that size done with one can. Not sure what colors they have, I've only used the light and dark grey.

I'm in Thornton btw. Should be available Friday.

 

[RTicUL8]

Looking to probably hire someone to do it - starting on any monday in January.

We want to let it dry during the week so there won't be any fumes the following weekend.

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So where can I find a sample of "VCT tile?"

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[kujito]

VCT. Check out the links in the 'Project Overview' box. LMK if you want to go another direction.

Budget? I'll call 'The Butcher' and see what he can do it for. 'The Butcher' is just a nickname (not any reflection on his work, I'll vouch for him), he's one of the best floor guys I've known. Really reasonable rates too. I'll get back on it.

Brian

 

[linksvu]

In a former life I did flooring as a full time job. I'd done a couple church basement kitchens and always recommended a material called VCT tile, comes in 12" squares. It's designed for industrial application so it wears well, not as slippery as sheet vinyl and is cheap. It does take some practice to put down though. You need a heat gun and a vinyl tile cutter (It looks like a paper cutter and you can rent them). About the only prerequisite for the base floor is that it be very clean and relatively smooth.

You lay out the floor, spread the glue over part of the floor, let the glue get tacky, and then set the tile. The glue will stay tacky overnight so you don’t have to lay all the tile the first day. Once it’s down the tile needs to be rolled and polished.

I’d offer a hand but I don’t have the time and I sold my tools for that trade before moving out here. With a little practice it’s not beyond what weekend warrior could do. Hope that's at least some help!

You should also mention though that to maintain VCT truly it needs to be cleaned and waxed often; at least yearly.

He is right though, I would say a VCT is the best and you can always find someone to install them. VCT is what you see on the floor of every Targe, Walmart, Kings, Safeway, etc.... The basic VCT are cheap but, as with so many things, do not go cheap. Go for the most you can afford and it will be worth it.

VCT install is quite easy but remember (course you are not installing it yourself) that the glue has to "tack" before you install. That means it dries for 20-30 mins and then the VCT is installed (like tile) and then you need to roll it; a 100lb roller over the area.

One great thing about VCT is you can get a low VOC glue (for stink) and you can install areas at a time so the entire area can still be used. Do remember to protect the edges though.

I can go on so I will quit... you can PM me if you would like or post a Q.

Other suggestions for a church floor:
Cannot go wrong with good commerical carpet (added warmth too)
Real commerial vinyl (not the loose lay stuff)
Newer vinyl tiles ($$)
Commerical porcelin tile ($$$)
Painted concrete (never been a fan though)

 

[linksvu]

Oh, and FYI 375sf is very small so you may have issues finding an installer for it... more like a weekend job.