Urethane Flooring Systems
Urethane systems are well suited to washdown, thermal shock and abrasion in production areas.
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Food and Beverage Facilities
Food and Beverage Facility Floor Coatings
Making the right flooring choice in a food or beverage facility is critical to safety, and cleanliness is the key. Pacific Coast Contracting installs seamless floor coatings for food and beverage plants.
What food and beverage floors need to do
The floor must be seamless and impervious to prevent bacteria and microbes from building up in cracks, crevices or joints, and it must stand up to the wide array of cleaning chemicals used on it. It should have an anti-slip finish and resist abrasion, impact and changing thermal conditions, and it should slope toward drains to promote drainage and reduce pooling. Anti-microbial additives can add another layer of protection from harmful microbes.
Facilities PCC serves in this industry
- Food processing plants
- Beverage and bottling plants
- Breweries
- Cold storage and freezer areas
- Packaging areas
Recommended Systems
Flooring and Coating Systems for Food and Beverage Facilities
Each system is selected for the chemicals, traffic, temperatures and cleaning in the area. Performance depends on the system, preparation, exposure and maintenance.
Troweled Mortar Systems
Troweled urethane or epoxy mortars suit heavy-duty processing areas with impact and hot washdown.
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Seamless epoxy fits many dry storage, packaging and support areas.
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Seamless wall and ceiling coatings keep processing rooms cleanable from floor to ceiling.
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- Temperatures. Hot washdown, ovens and freezers put different stresses on a floor. Share operating temperatures.
- Drainage. Slope to drains and drain detailing are part of the floor design.
- Slip resistance versus cleanability. Wet areas need texture, which affects how the floor is cleaned.
- Production schedules. Work is usually planned around shutdowns, weekends or phased areas.
- Regulatory requirements. Food safety compliance depends on the whole facility and its procedures, not only the floor.
PCC food and beverage experience
Pacific Coast Contracting installs seamless floor coatings for the food and beverage industry, working around production schedules and plant guidelines.
Common Questions
Food & Beverage Flooring FAQ
What is the best flooring for a food processing plant?
Food processing floors need to be seamless, impervious, slip resistant and able to handle cleaning chemicals, impact and temperature changes. Urethane systems and troweled urethane mortars are commonly used in wet processing areas, with epoxy in drier areas. Pacific Coast Contracting recommends a system based on each area's conditions.
Why do food and beverage floors need to slope to drains?
Floors that slope toward drains move water and cleaning solutions off the surface, reducing pooling that can create slip hazards and places for bacteria to grow. Slope is designed into the floor, and in some cases a troweled mortar can help correct it. Pacific Coast Contracting considers drainage when planning food and beverage floors.
Can food plant floors be installed without stopping production?
It depends on the plant. Some projects can be phased so production continues in other areas, while others need a full shutdown. Cure times, odor and sanitation requirements all affect the plan. Pacific Coast Contracting works around production schedules and plant guidelines when sequencing the work.
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