Sanitary Cove Base Installation Systems
Create seamless, cleanable transitions between floors and walls. Essential for food service, healthcare, and pharmaceutical facilities requiring the highest sanitary standards.
Last updated January 2024
Critical Applications for Cove Base Systems
Food Service & Processing
Restaurant kitchens, food processing plants, and commercial bakeries requiring HACCP compliance and easy washdown capabilities.
Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities where infection control and easy sanitization are critical for patient safety.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Cleanroom environments and drug manufacturing facilities requiring GMP compliance and contamination prevention.
Laboratory Environments
Research labs, testing facilities, and quality control areas needing chemical resistance and easy decontamination.
Professional Installation Process
Design & Layout
Detailed measurement and design of cove base profile, radius selection, and coordination with existing architectural elements.
Surface Preparation
Floor and wall preparation, removal of existing base materials, and creation of proper substrate for adhesion.
Forming & Shaping
Installation of forming materials to create precise radius curves and seamless transitions at corners and complex areas.
Material Application
Application of cove base material, smoothing, and integration with floor coating system for seamless appearance.
Cove Base System Options
Epoxy Cove Base
Standard option for most commercial applications
Height: 4-6 inches standard
Radius: 1/2" to 2" available
Best For: General commercial, light food service
Urethane Cement Cove Base
Heavy-duty option for demanding environments
Height: 6-8 inches standard
Radius: 1" to 4" available
Best For: Food processing, pharmaceutical, chemical
Polyaspartic Cove Base
Fast-cure option for minimal downtime
Height: 4-6 inches standard
Radius: 1/2" to 3" available
Best For: Retrofit applications, quick turnaround
Design Specifications & Standards
Radius Requirements
- Food Service: 1-2 inch minimum radius
- Healthcare: 2-3 inch recommended
- Pharmaceutical: 4-6 inch for cleanrooms
- Industrial: Variable based on application
Height Standards
- Standard Commercial: 4-6 inches
- Food Processing: 6 inches minimum
- Pharmaceutical: 6-8 inches typical
- Custom Heights: Up to 12 inches available
Sanitary & Operational Benefits
Hygiene Advantages
- Eliminates bacteria harboring areas
- Easy to clean and sanitize
- Prevents pest infiltration
- Seamless washdown capability
Maintenance Benefits
- Reduces cleaning time
- Lower maintenance costs
- No caulking or trim maintenance
- Long-term durability
Installation Timeline
Preparation
Surface prep, measurement, and forming installation for precise curves.
Base Material
Application of cove base material and initial shaping to specified radius.
Finishing
Final smoothing, detail work, and integration with floor system.
Ready for Use
Complete cure achieved. Ready for full sanitation protocols and operation.
Warranty & Compliance
System Warranty
- 5-year workmanship warranty
- Seamless integration guarantee
- Sanitary performance assurance
- Regulatory compliance support
Regulatory Compliance
- Health department approved
- HACCP compliant design
- FDA facility requirements
- GMP manufacturing standards
Sanitary Transformations
Before Cove Base
After Cove Base
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cove base and why is it important for sanitary environments?
Cove base creates a smooth, curved transition between the floor and wall, eliminating sharp corners where bacteria, dirt, and debris can accumulate. This seamless design is essential for maintaining sanitary conditions in food service, healthcare, and pharmaceutical facilities.
What radius options are available for cove base?
We offer various radius options from 1/2 inch to 6 inches depending on your application. Food service typically requires 1-2 inch radius, while pharmaceutical and cleanroom environments may need larger 4-6 inch radius for easier cleaning and compliance.
Can cove base be added to existing floors?
Yes, cove base can be retrofitted to existing concrete floors and walls. The area must be properly prepared, and we often recommend applying the same flooring system over the existing surface to ensure seamless integration with the new cove base.
What height should cove base extend up the wall?
Standard cove base height is 4-6 inches, but can range from 2 inches to 8+ inches depending on your facility requirements. Food processing areas typically require 6 inches minimum, while some pharmaceutical applications may need 8 inches or more.
Is cove base required by health departments?
Many health departments and regulatory agencies require or strongly recommend cove base in food service establishments, healthcare facilities, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It's often mandatory for HACCP compliance and FDA facility requirements.
How do you handle corners and complex geometries?
We create seamless inside and outside corners using specialized forming techniques. Complex areas around equipment, drains, and architectural features are hand-formed to maintain the continuous, cleanable surface throughout the entire space.
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