Top 5 Stonhard Products For The Food & Beverage Industry

Selecting the right flooring system is one of the most critical decisions for food and beverage companies. Our “Top 5” list details what flooring systems are best for long-term protection in your specific area of operation.

Finding the right flooring system is vital for the success of any company in the food and beverage industry. With the wide variety of options most flooring companies offer, it is often hard to determine which product would be the best fit for a particular area of operation. At Stonhard, we not only have the capabilities to formulate our own products, we manufacture the materials as well. This unique capability of synthesizing our own polymer systems allows us to carefully control and tailor the properties of each product to meet the specific needs of our customers. Here are the top five products, (all HACCP International certified) our clients use in their food and beverage environments:

Floors in food and beverage facilities experience drastic temperature changes. With high-temperature spills and the constant shift from hot, cold, and hot again, facilities require protection from thermal shock/thermal cycling.

Stonclad UT withstands these conditions and prevents floors from cracking. Stain and chemical resistant as well as easy to clean, Stonclad UT delivers on providing the most hygienic flooring solution for your environment.

Stonclad UT is HAACP International certified, meaning that it goes above and beyond in meeting safe and sanitary standards within the food industry. Stonclad UT is a seamless, poured-in-place flooring system, so bacteria and dirt are prevented from finding places to harbor. Installation is fast, in some cases within two days.

Features to remember: HACCP International certified/hygienic , thermal shock and thermal cycling protection

Best areas of use: Food production, meat packaging, CIP areas, freezers, bottling lines, dairies

Stonclad UR is urethane-based rehabilitation mortar system that is durable and long lasting, saving facilities time and money they would otherwise spend on flooring repair and replacement. Stonclad UR is able to be troweled vertically to cover curbing and inside trench areas, and is designed for heavily-sloped floors.

Features to remember: vertical surfaces (curbs, coves, trenches), rehabs poor concrete, water resistant

Best areas of use: Commercial bakeries, commercial kitchens, dry storage, heavily-pitched areas, and light traffic areas

In areas where grease, water, and spills may be common, we recommend Stonshield UTS. Its decorative, textured finish contributes to its slip-resistant properties and increased traction, reducing the chance of falls in the workplace.

Features to remember: Decorative, Slip resistant

Best areas of use: Wash-down areas, mixing areas, breweries

When it is imperative to minimize downtime for renovations or to save critical path time on new construction projects in a food and beverage facility, Stonclad Xpress SL is both fast (typically overnight) and reliable. This product cures to an extremely hard, impact-resistant floor which provides abrasion, wear and chemical resistance.

Features to remember: Fast installation, low-temperature installation, high strength

Best areas of use: Coolers, freezers

Stonhard is the unprecedented world leader in manufacturing and installing high-performance polymer floor, wall and lining systems. Stonhard maintains 300 territory managers and 200 application teams worldwide who will work with you on design specification, project management, final walk-through and service after the sale. Stonhard’s single-source warranty covers both products and installation. Contact us to learn more about our precision installation methods and specialized products.