We are in the early stages of setting up our 20bbl brewery and have to pour some concrete. Not knowing a lot about concrete, I was unaware of the many different varieties. Any recommendations on what kind? Any suggestions on the best seal?
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Waterproof Concrete
Originally posted by OTS View PostWe are in the early stages of setting up our 20bbl brewery and have to pour some concrete. Not knowing a lot about concrete, I was unaware of the many different varieties. Any recommendations on what kind? Any suggestions on the best seal?
Chemically advanced, molecularly waterproof concrete that allows you to design easier, build faster, capitalize sooner, with less risk.
Xypex Additive products, added to the concrete at time of batching, are part of the Xypex concrete waterproofing and protection system. Learn more.
Polyurethane topcoats are expensive but tough and durable.
Epoxy cannot handle thermal shock well, causes adhesion loss, and does worse with heavy vehicle traffic. Usually cheaper.
Some of the concrete admixtures do not require any additional coating to qualify for NSF 61 standards and remain completely waterproof.
Good Luck
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Xypex concrete additive for brewery floor
Pouring a new floor for the brewery, considering using xypex as an admix. http://www.xypex.com/
Also considering burnishing the floor, evidently burnished concrete floors aren't very slippery when wet (contrary to what I would guess).
Anyone with experience using xypex or burnished floors, I'd love to hear your experiences.
fwiw - xypex will cost under 1k for a 1650 sqft area. Much less than epoxy, and I won't ever have to worry about epoxy delaminating from the floor.
Thanks for any feedback!
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We decided on http://www.stonhard.ca/
Floor coating folks are working directly with the concrete supplier and installers to get us a complete solution.
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Floor Coating
Originally posted by beerguy1 View Postjust had a urethane coating put on our floor best thing we ever did. It is the only coating that put up with the abuse of a brewery cleans great and better grip
iWas just reading your comment was wandering which coating you decided to go with?
Did you coat an existing floor or a new one?
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Well both actually it was existing in the idea that we had been in the building for 4 years prior but the company that came in actually ground 1/4 off the entire floor except around the tank pads then poured the urethane on top great adhesion and when we move a pallet jack around no bumps or ridges going up to the new floor. As far as the brand I dont know since it was a professional job. Personally, I would never attempt coating floor thats a job best left to professionals. Almost 99% of the floors I have seen fail have been done by non professionals attempting to save money IMHO not worth itMike Eme
Brewmaster
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Originally posted by FlowcreteYou may wish to consider installing a protective cementitious urethane system.
All brewing and kegging rooms require a floor that can provide substantial protection against the challenging on-site conditions faced on a daily basis - hot temperatures chemical spillage, damp conditions - and that also comply with the sanitation mandates and surface characteristics of the FDA and USDA.
Flowcrete Americas has a range of cementitious urethane systems that have been successfully installed in breweries.
Below are some case studies that you may find useful.
Pale Fire Brewing Co.
Alamo Beer Company
Brassneck Brewery
Florida Beer Company
Best of luck with your project,
RebekahDan Lynch, Co-Founder
Little Miami Brewing Company
Old Milford, Ohio
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