Winery, Brewery & Cidery Flooring Solutions

Brewery, Winery & Cidery Flooring — Vancouver & British Columbia

Seamless • Sanitary • Heavy-Duty Resinous Flooring by Priority One Epoxy Flooring

From fermentation halls and barrel cellars to bottling lines and tasting rooms, beverage production facilities need floors that combine durability, hygiene, and chemical resistance. Priority One Epoxy Flooring installs engineered resinous flooring systems tailored to breweries, wineries, and cideries across Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island and BC’s wine country—designed to resist acids, thermal shock, repeated washdowns and heavy loads while remaining easy to sanitize and maintain.

Why Beverage Facilities Need Purpose-Built Flooring

Beverage production—whether brewing, winemaking or cider production—creates some of the most demanding flooring environments found in light industry. Daily exposure to organic acids, sugars, alcohol, hot water washdowns and aggressive cleaning chemicals wears ordinary concrete and tile quickly. Thermal shock from hot washdowns, constant moisture, spilled wort or must, and frequent traffic from forklifts and pallet jacks accelerate substrate degradation and grout failure. When floors are porous or jointed, they trap organic material and microbes, increasing cleaning time and the risk of product contamination.

Priority One Epoxy Flooring focuses on systems that eliminate seams, resist chemical attack, tolerate thermal cycling, and integrate effective drainage and cove transitions. That combination reduces downtime, lowers lifecycle costs, and helps facilities meet HACCP/CFIA-aligned sanitation expectations and local health authority inspections across British Columbia.

Application Areas — Where These Floors Matter Most

Brewhouse & Mash Tun Areas

Brewhouses are exposed to hot liquids, steam, hops and sugar residues—all of which demand thermal- and chemical-resistant surfaces. Urethane mortar (polyurethane cement) systems provide thermal shock resistance and bond strength so daily high-temperature washing and spillage won’t break down the floor. Seamless cove bases and integrated drains make washdowns faster and more sanitary.

Fermentation & Tank Rooms

Fermentation rooms often have elevated humidity, CO₂, and repeated wetting. Floors in these zones must resist acids from yeast and fruit, tolerate refrigerated-to-warm cycles, and enable easy sanitation. Broadcast epoxy or urethane mortar systems with a medium texture provide a non-slip, cleanable surface that stands up to both foot and wheeled traffic.

Bottling, Packaging & Cold Storage

Processing lines and cold storage see concentrated point loads, abrasion and frequent forklift traffic. High-build epoxy or urethane-cement floors resist abrasion, minimize dusting, and maintain a level surface for conveyor systems and pallet movement.

Barrel Rooms, Cellars & Aging Areas

Barrel rooms require floors that tolerate rolling barrels, occasional leaks, and humid conditions. Seamless urethane mortar and higher-strength broadcast systems protect the substrate while allowing easy maintenance during seasonal cleaning and inspection.

Tasting Rooms & Retail Spaces

For public-facing spaces you want a balance of looks and durability. Decorative flake epoxy, polished resin or terrazzo-style finishes present a premium aesthetic while remaining stain- and abrasion-resistant—ideal for tasting rooms, retail floors and event spaces.

Flooring Systems We Install — Built for Food & Beverage

Urethane Mortar (Polyurethane Cement)

Urethane mortar systems are the industry standard for production zones that experience thermal shock, organic acid exposure and heavy mechanical loads. They bond to properly prepared concrete, cure to a tough, non-dusting surface and tolerate hot water washdowns without spalling. For brewhouses, tank rooms and barrel areas, urethane mortar offers a long service life and minimal maintenance compared with conventional toppings.

High-Build Epoxy & Broadcast Systems

Epoxy base coats and quartz broadcast systems are durable and chemically resistant, making them suitable for bottling lines, storage, and secondary processing zones. When coupled with a UV-stable polyurethane topcoat, these systems combine adhesion, abrasion resistance and a cleanable finish.

Polyaspartic & Fast-Cure Solutions

Polyaspartic systems cure quickly and can reopen to traffic in 24–48 hours, which is invaluable when downtime must be reduced. They are suitable for service corridors, retail areas and small production zones that require fast turnarounds while still needing chemical and UV resilience.

Antimicrobial Additives & Hygienic Coatings

For HACCP-sensitive areas we can specify antimicrobial additives and food-grade compatible topcoats that inhibit microbial growth and make cleaning more effective. These systems are not a substitute for sanitation programs but are a powerful complement to reduce harborage points.

Waterproof Membranes & Cove Bases

Where moisture is a structural concern—slab-over-basement spaces or areas above occupied rooms—multi-layer waterproof membranes with reinforcing fabrics protect the structure below. Seamless cove bases and integrated trench drains complete a hygienic floor-to-wall transition that simplifies washdowns and avoids bacteria traps.

Top Wineries in British Columbia (Design Inspiration)

We work throughout Okanagan wine country and beyond. Here are some celebrated wineries—each with guest-facing spaces and production zones where high-performance flooring elevates the experience and streamlines sanitation.

Our Installation Process — Detailed & Documented

Every project we deliver follows a documented process to ensure predictable results and long-term performance. We begin with a thorough site investigation: moisture testing, mapping of existing delamination, and assessment of joint condition. That diagnostic step allows us to design a system that addresses the root causes of failure, not only the symptoms.

1. Site consultation & testing: Moisture tests, pH, adhesion pull tests and concrete strength checks.
2. Substrate remediation: Repair spalls, core weak zones, inject cracks and replace damaged joints with flexible urethane joint systems.
3. Surface preparation: Shot blasting or diamond grinding to achieve the required profile and remove contaminants.
4. Primer & base coat application: Stabilize the slab with appropriate primers and scratch coats.
5. System build-up: Broadcast aggregates, apply urethane mortar or epoxy layers, form coves and integrate drains.
6. Top coats & protection: UV-stable polyurethanes, antimicrobial finishes or decorative overlays as required.
7. Quality checks & handover: Adhesion testing, coverage verification, final clean and documentation including warranty paperwork.

We coordinate phasing, traffic control and tenant notifications to minimize operational disruption. For ongoing production facilities, our teams can execute phased installations so production continues while individual zones are upgraded.

Case Study — Okanagan Boutique Winery

A boutique winery in the Okanagan Valley had recurring grout failure, cracked concrete and persistent odour issues in the barrel room and processing area. Priority One Epoxy Flooring removed failing tiles, repaired the slab, and installed a urethane mortar system with integrated cove bases and new trench drains. We finished visitor-facing tasting rooms with a decorative flake epoxy and a clear, UV-stable polyurethane coat for long-term aesthetics. After completion the client reported dramatically reduced cleaning time, no odour complaints and a more professional tasting space—and health inspectors were satisfied with the documented sanitation controls and seamless transitions.

Service Areas — Where We Work

Priority One Epoxy Flooring services breweries, wineries and cideries across British Columbia. We mobilize teams and materials quickly for both scheduled projects and emergency repairs in:

• Metro Vancouver — Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, North Shore, Surrey, Coquitlam
• Fraser Valley — Abbotsford, Langley, Chilliwack
• Vancouver Island — Victoria, Nanaimo, Courtenay
• Okanagan & Wine Country — Kelowna, Penticton, Naramata, Osoyoos
• Interior & Mountain Regions — Kamloops, Nelson, Revelstoke

Frequently Asked Questions

What flooring is best for a winery production area?

Urethane mortar (polyurethane cement) is commonly recommended for production areas because it tolerates thermal shock, resists organic acids, and handles heavy rolling loads. Epoxy broadcast systems are also used in lower-temperature zones or ancillary spaces.

How long does installation take and when can we resume production?

Project length depends on scope and substrate condition. Small zones with fast-cure systems can be usable in 24–48 hours. Full urethane mortar installations typically require several days for build-up and curing; staged phasing allows production to continue in unaffected areas.

Can you install over existing tile or coatings?

Yes — but only after assessing and removing failed adhesives, grout or contaminated layers. Proper surface preparation (shot blasting or grinding) and substrate repairs are essential for long-lasting adhesion.

Are resinous floors sanitary enough for HACCP protocols?

Seamless resinous systems with coved bases are ideal for HACCP-aligned facilities. They eliminate joints and grout lines that trap soil and microbes. Antimicrobial additives can be used as a supplemental control where required.

Do you provide warranties and documentation?

Yes. We provide written warranties for materials and workmanship and deliver QA documentation, including adhesion test records, coverage rates, and care & maintenance instructions tailored to your chosen system.