How Epoxy Floor Coatings Excel in Brewery Applications

 Posted on September 23, 2024 in Uncategorized

Many companies and individuals will choose flooring based solely on its appearance. Commercial food and beverage businesses rarely have that luxury. While brewery owners certainly care about the appearance of their flooring, it must also meet all necessary rules and regulations. Businesses like breweries that involve large, bulky equipment, significant foot traffic, constant spills, and hauling huge kegs of beer across the floors should definitely consider epoxy flooring.

If your brewery business is the culmination of years of work and saving, it is essential that elements like flooring will withstand the use they will receive while remaining safe and attractive. Further, a commercial floor that falls short of safety standards could potentially expose a business to legal action; choosing a flooring company like Prestige Floor Coating ensures your business will thrive in all the ways you imagined.  

What Are the Requirements That Must Be Met for Brewery Flooring?

Brewery floors must be able to stand up to heavy usage as well as meet and exceed three major criteria:

• Hygiene is, of course, important in a facility that produces food or drinks for public consumption. The floor cannot have gaps, spaces, cracks, or porous areas, as these could allow bacteria to grow, adversely affecting the integrity of the brewing process.

•  Chemical resistance ensures a floor does not degrade quickly, withstanding repeated exposure to chemicals and moisture.

• Safety is of paramount importance in any commercial or residential application, but in a brewery, the floor is constantly exposed to significant moisture. Commercial epoxy floor coatings resist moisture while also providing a skid-resistant surface.

Why is Epoxy Flooring Popular for Breweries?

Epoxy flooring is durable, fast-curing, easy to install, and cost-effective. It can be installed with minimal disruption in an already open-for-business brewery. Depending on the needs of the individual brewery, an epoxy floor can be applied in different thicknesses. Thinner coatings can be applied in light-duty areas, with thicker coatings applied for areas that receive heavy-duty usage.

A bonus of epoxy flooring is the virtually unlimited decorative options that can result in a beautiful yet functional brewery floor. Brewery owners who are trying to decide between epoxy and urethane flooring will want to compare the following:

• Resistance to temperature changes

• Resistance to chemicals

• Resistance to moisture

• UV sensitivity

• Texture

• Flexibility

•  Maintenance

• Installation time

•  Cost

In many cases, epoxy flooring is the clear winner in a comparison between epoxy and urethane.

How Do Lower Temperatures in the Winter Affect Epoxy Flooring?

Certain considerations must be met when installing epoxy flooring during cold winter months. At temperatures lower than 55 degrees, epoxy flooring takes longer to cure and may not bond or adhere as effectively, which can reduce the floor's durability and strength. Cold weather also brings higher humidity, which can influence the installation of epoxy flooring.

The good news is that epoxy resin immediately assumes the temperature of the flooring substrate to which it is applied. The area's thermostat can be turned up, or a heat blanket or hot air blower can prewarm the subflooring. Always make sure you deal with flooring professionals who understand the additional winter requirements of epoxy floor installation.  

Contact a Pittsburgh, PA Commercial Flooring Professional

At Prestige Floor Coating, we have been in business since 1996. We manufacture a proprietary epoxy blend that offers an array of options and colors while maximizing safety and functionality. Our company is proud of the consistent quality of our low-maintenance, beautiful epoxy floors and our superior client service. We offer a highly trained staff with more than 22 years of experience to ensure all your questions are thoroughly addressed and that you receive a floor that meets and exceeds all your expectations. Call 443-519-2628 to get a free estimate for epoxy coating from a Pittsburgh, PA epoxy flooring professional.