Editor's note: The sixth paragraph of this story was updated on July 24, 2020 to remove a reference to acrylic flooring having poor UV resistance.
For those involved in deciding on a plant floor, the process might resemble the children’s story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” One flooring option might be too odorous, another might crack too easily, and another costs too much. Adding to the difficulty of the decision is the varying nature of food and beverage processing environments—what is appropriate for one type of application may be completely inappropriate for another.