GTA RESTAURANT KITCHENS
FRP Wall Panels for Restaurants in the GTA
Stop failing on wall finish. Corevance installs CFIA and Toronto Public Health-accepted FRP wall systems in GTA restaurant kitchens — Class C panels, sealed PVC trim, food-safe adhesive — in 1 to 3 days, including weekend closes. $8–$18/sq ft installed.
Quick Answer
Corevance installs Class C FRP wall panels in GTA restaurant kitchens for $8–$18/sq ft installed, accepted by Toronto Public Health, Peel Public Health, York Region Public Health, and CFIA. Most jobs finish in 1–3 days, weekend closes included. Call 437-849-3781 for a free quote within 24 hours.
Built for the Health Inspector and the Friday Night Rush
Most restaurant operators we meet are working through one of three problems: a first health inspection coming up on a freshly renovated kitchen, grout that has decayed behind the line and started harbouring grease, or drywall that has soaked through from steam, washdown, and splash. FRP solves all three — but only if it is installed as a complete, documented system.
Corevance specs and installs the CFIA-accepted assembly: Class C fibreglass-reinforced panels, food-safe adhesive, PVC inside and outside corner trim, end caps, and nylon rivets at the manufacturer-required spacing. Every transition is sealed. Every penetration around sinks, conduits, hood corners, and outlets is detailed so the inspector sees a continuous, easily-cleanable surface.
We also work the schedule restaurants actually have. Most 800 to 1,500 sq ft kitchen jobs are turned over between a Sunday close and a Tuesday open. Larger fitouts and full back-of-house refits run 2 to 3 days. We coordinate with hood cleaners, equipment installers, and your refrigeration tech so we are not the bottleneck on your reopen.
And we will tell you where FRP does not belong. Directly behind a 6-burner range or under a salamander, Ontario Building Code §3.1.13 calls for non-combustible material — that is stainless, not FRP. We detail the transition and quote both materials on the same line item.
- ✓Prep & wash areas — full-height FRP, sealed at floor cove
- ✓Server station & pass — smooth Class C, easy daily wipedown
- ✓Dish pit — pebbled FRP rated for constant moisture & detergent
- ✓Walk-in cooler vestibule — moisture-tolerant assembly
- ✓Staff washroom walls — full-height, sealed at fixtures
- ✓Stainless behind direct flame — we detail the transition honestly
Restaurant Pricing Guide
| Standard kitchen install | $8–$12/sq ft |
| Complex / multi-surface | $12–$18/sq ft |
| Weekend / overnight labour | Quoted separately |
| Material supply only | Call for pricing |
Why FRP for Restaurants
- • Passes Toronto Public Health on first review
- • No grout — nothing for grease to colonize
- • Survives daily washdown and degreaser
- • Installs over weekend closes
- • 15–20 year service life in active kitchens
Toronto Public Health, CFIA & Ontario Building Code Compliance
Restaurant wall finishes in Ontario food premises are reviewed under Toronto Public Health (and the equivalent regional units in Peel and York) using the Ontario Food Premises Regulation, which requires walls in food prep, wash, and storage areas to be non-absorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable. Corevance installs the complete CFIA-accepted FRP system — Class C panels, PVC trim, food-safe adhesive, nylon rivets — and provides the supporting product documentation if the inspector requests it. Flame-spread requirements under Ontario Building Code §3.1.13 are respected by transitioning to stainless behind open-flame cooking equipment.
Inspecting & regulatory authorities
Restaurant FRP — Frequently Asked Questions
Will FRP pass Toronto Public Health inspection?
Yes — Class C FRP panels installed with food-safe adhesive, sealed PVC trim, and nylon rivets meet Toronto Public Health's non-porous, easily-cleanable wall surface requirements under the Ontario Food Premises Regulation. We install the complete CFIA-accepted system so the inspector sees a single documented assembly, not a hodgepodge of materials.
Can you install over a weekend close?
Yes — most restaurant kitchens of 800–1,500 sq ft can be turned over between a Sunday close and a Tuesday open. We coordinate around your hood-cleaning and equipment schedule, work nights when needed, and seal all penetrations before we leave the site. Larger or multi-room jobs run 2–3 days.
FRP behind a 6-burner range — yes or no?
No. FRP is Class C flame-spread rated, not zero-rated, and Ontario Building Code §3.1.13 requires non-combustible material directly behind cooking equipment with an open flame. We stop the FRP at the stainless backsplash and detail the transition. Specifying stainless behind the range and FRP everywhere else is the correct, code-compliant build.
What's the cost for a 1,200 sq ft kitchen?
Most 1,200 sq ft restaurant kitchen jobs land between $9,600 and $21,600 installed — based on $8–$18/sq ft. The variance is mostly tile removal, the number of penetrations (sinks, hoods, conduits), and whether you need after-hours labour. We provide a written, line-item quote within 24 hours of a site visit.
Do you handle the disposal of old tile?
Yes — we strip the existing tile or failed drywall, dispose of it through a licensed waste hauler, and prep the substrate (cement-board or moisture-resistant gypsum) before panel install. Disposal volume and asbestos screening on pre-1990 buildings are scoped separately in the quote.
What's the warranty?
Panels carry a 10-year manufacturer warranty against delamination and corrosion. Our installation workmanship is warranted for 2 years — including adhesive bond, trim seal, and rivet integrity. Outside of physical impact damage, an FRP wall in a restaurant kitchen routinely lasts 15–20 years.
Get Your Restaurant Kitchen Quote
Written, line-item quotes within 24 hours. Same-day panel delivery across the GTA. Weekend installs available.