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Restaurants & Bars Flooring Solutions

Discover Forbo’s flooring solutions for restaurants and bars in Australia. Durable, stylish, slip-resistant, and easy to clean flooring designed for front-of-house ambience and back-of-house performance.

Flooring for restaurants & bars

Surestep stone 17812 | 17342 | rustic flooring design | industrial design flooring for cafe bars Restuarant

Why flooring matters in restaurants & bars

In hospitality, flooring does more than cover the ground it sets the tone for the guest experience while meeting strict safety and hygiene standards.

From busy kitchens and bars to elegant dining rooms, flooring must be durable, easy to maintain, slip-resistant, and stylish. Forbo’s portfolio offers solutions tailored for every hospitality space.


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Considerations for restaurant & bar flooring

  • Slip resistance & safety – Especially critical in kitchens, bars, and entrances where spills are common and must comply with Australian standard AS 4586. Want to learn about what slip ratings are recommended for each area? Read our best performing blog, Australian standards for slip resistance

  • Durability – floors must withstand heavy foot traffic, moving furniture, and constant cleaning.

  • Acoustic control – noise reduction enhances guest comfort in dining and lounge areas.

  • Hygiene & maintenance – surfaces should resist stains, be easy to clean, and maintain appearance long term.

Flooring by Restaurant & Bar Area

Kitchens & food prep areas

Constant spills, heavy equipment, and high traffic demand floors that are safe, hygienic, and durable.

Recommended Forbo Flooring:

Safestep R12 175862 silver grey safety flooring for kitchen and food prep areas

Dining areas

The restaurant floor sets the mood from fine dining to casual bistro warmth. It must be durable, and comfortable for staff and guests.

Recommended Forbo Flooring:

  • Allura LVT– Authentic wood and stone designs, scratch and stain resistant.

  • Marmoleum – Natural, sustainable flooring with wellness-inspired colours.

  • Flotex – Textile flooring with acoustic comfort and easy cleanability.

Flotex carpet textile flooring for restaurant and dining areas

Why Forbo?

60+ years

With over 60 years of experience, Forbo is Australia’s trusted brand for reliable commercial flooring solutions.
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Commercial quality

Built for durability in high-traffic areas with advanced surface technology to ensure ease of cleaning and maintenance.
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Need more inspiration?

If you’d like to see how others have brought their hospitality and leisure projects to life, explore our case studies. You’ll find real-world examples across hotels, restaurants, wellness spaces, cultural venues and more designed with Forbo flooring.


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FAQs about Restaurant & Bar Flooring

What flooring for commercial kitchens?

Safety is the top priority in kitchens and food prep areas. Forbo's Step Safety Flooring is specifically designed to comply with Australian slip resistance standards (AS 4586), offering R10–R12 slip ratings. It is also resistant to oils, fats, and frequent cleaning, making it ideal for busy kitchens.

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