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    Hi All,
    I am just about ready to install our 7bbl brewery and I am looking at different materials for covering the walls. I know most use RFP board, but I dislike the looks! Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have been looking at putting galvanized sheets up. Has anyone seen this? I have seen it used successfully in commercial kitchens. Assume money is an issue Thanks

    MickDuff's Brewing Company

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    The problem with using galvanized steel on the walls is that, unlike a commercial kitchen, we use chemicals that would eat the zinc coating off the steel, allowing the steel to rust.

    My suggestion would be to use some sort of plastic or fiberglass wall covering.

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    • #3
      We actually glued Stainless sheets about 120cm high along the walls in our brewery and a washable paint job above, looks good and cleans well...
      www.Lervig.no

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      • #4
        Ya know, you can beat up FRP all you want, but it is still one of the best.

        Fibre Re-inforced Plastic is a safe bet by many standards. It's pretty impervious to most cleaning corrosives. Yeast comes off. You can get it in various colors. It handles spontanious (with some moderate exposure) hot temps. It installs easily. Much easier than metal sheeting (trust me).

        Cost effective, and...........no galvanic reaction!

        Join the Dark Side............plastics is where it's at!

        Just my $.02.

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        • #5
          I'm with Brian! Like the man said in "The Graduate": Plastics!

          Another option: tile.

          Cheers, Tim

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          • #6
            Hi all,

            Just another vote for FRP. I installed just a skirting of in around my brewery (4X8 sheet on its side), with washable paint above (aqua borne ceramic acrylic? If I recall?) You can see a few photos of it on our hopelessly out of date web site (www.jollypumpkin.com). I have heard it comes in many more finishes these days than the smooth, or pebble, white or beige of yore. As Brian said, relatively cheap and easy to install. It's what we used in all the kitchens in all the pubs as well. That and tile. You could always go tile. Looks great, cleans great, costs more. You decide.

            Aloha,
            Ron
            Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales

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            • #7
              While we're on the subject of tile (and for that matter, stone) does anyone know if grout can be adequately sealed? I know all about the regular sealers for home tile jobs, but something more industrial strength is what I'm thinking. Other then cost, any good reasons to not do tile/stone, assuming its well sealed?

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              • #8
                Hello Evan,

                Check with your local grout specialist, but they do make acid and caustic resistant grouts and sealant for tiles / pavers which work great in a brewery environs. Throughout Europe (especially towards Germany), there must be companies that specialize in brewery tilework. Check with one (or more!) of them for what they recommend. Other than cost, many consider tile the brewery floor of choice. Of course there are downsides, but all brewery flooring has problems of one sort or another. In my opinion, properly laid / grouted / sealed tile has fewer than most. As for natural stone, it can be very slippery when wet.

                Aloha,
                Ron
                Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales

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                • #9
                  Vinyl?

                  Has anyone used vinyl flooring (ie cheap kitchen flooring)? You can get a faux tile look and not worry about grout seal. It seems to be holdning up really well at our place along with waterproof paint above it.

                  not quite 2 cents but take it for what it's worth

                  b

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by BadgerBrewer
                    Has anyone used vinyl flooring (ie cheap kitchen flooring)? You can get a faux tile look and not worry about grout seal. It seems to be holdning up really well at our place along with waterproof paint above it.

                    not quite 2 cents but take it for what it's worth

                    b
                    Hey, Badge...........How's that vinyl hold up after a kettle of boiling water runs on it? How about caustic?

                    HHHhhhhmmmmmmmmm..........Interestingly different take on a common problem............

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Diamond Knot
                      Hey, Badge...........How's that vinyl hold up after a kettle of boiling water runs on it? How about caustic?

                      HHHhhhhmmmmmmmmm..........Interestingly different take on a common problem............
                      I think he was referring to using vinyl tile on the walls, not on the floors.

                      There are many companies ou there that manufacture epoxy coatings and flooring systems (rolled out or painted on polyvinyl liners typically) specifically to resist chemical attack, temperature extremes as well as provide a slip resistant surface for floor applications. Some companies who do this and I have seen presentations for are StonCor Group, Devoe Coatings and KCC Corrosion Control. There are all sorts of color options as well. I know there is one company (maybe StonCor) that has a painted on vinyl flooring but is flexible enough to make designs, logos and patterns of different colors on one surface.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Diamond Knot
                        Hey, Badge...........How's that vinyl hold up after a kettle of boiling water runs on it? How about caustic?

                        HHHhhhhmmmmmmmmm..........Interestingly different take on a common problem............

                        Yes refering to the walls. Not much boiling water gets all over the walls for any long period of time. Let's all thank gravity for that one. As far as the caustic, no problems yet from the little splashing that goes on with it. The vinyl is cheap and effective.

                        Keep up the great work Brian.


                        b

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                        • #13
                          stainless steel.
                          Bottoms Up!

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                          • #14
                            What's the wall made of now? If it's something like concrete block, put a good coat of paint on it and be done. You may need to repaint every couple of years, but paint is cheap, and very easy to install.

                            Scott

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                            • #15
                              Sorry guys.........I somehow got wrapped around the pump shaft there..........when vinyl flooring was mentioned my brain hit a dirt road. Of course you meant walls, not floors! Sorry.

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