Restoring Eroded Winery Floors with Urethane Mortar
A winery production area faced extensive floor erosion due to years of heavy use, chemical exposure, and thermal shock from daily sanitation routines. With only a 48-hour shutdown window available each year, the restoration needed to be fast, efficient, and durable.
Step-by-Step Guide to Floor Restoration
- Assessment and Surface Preparation
The concrete floor was first inspected, revealing worn areas and exposed aggregate. Crews prepped the surface by cleaning and profiling it for optimal bonding. - Filling Voids with FLAT ROCK™
Garon’s FLAT ROCK™ was used to fill deep voids. This self-leveling underlayment cured quickly and created a uniform base for the next layer. - Installing Mortarthane™ HF
Mortarthane™ HF, a trowel-applied cementitious urethane mortar, was applied over the base. This high-performance material is self-priming, chemical-resistant, and ideal for wet environments. Its quick-setting nature ensured the project remained on schedule. - Final Curing and Inspection
After curing, the new floor was inspected. The seamless surface offered a sanitary, skid-resistant, and temperature-resistant solution for a production space that must endure 140°F washdowns.
Why Mortarthane™ HF Was the Right Choice
- Withstands thermal shock and daily high-temp cleaning
- VOC-free and odorless, safe for food and beverage spaces
- Fast curing with minimal downtime
- Long-term durability in harsh environments
Built to Last
By using FLAT ROCK™ and Mortarthane™ HF, the winery achieved a clean, safe, and reliable floor without interrupting its production schedule. This project highlights the value of choosing performance-driven flooring systems for demanding industries.