Urethane Cement Systems
FDA-Approved Food Processing Floors

Urethane cement is a heavy-duty flooring system combining polyurethane resins with cement aggregates. It's FDA-approved and specifically designed for food processing environments requiring thermal shock resistance, chemical resistance, and sanitary properties. The system withstands extreme temperatures from freezer conditions to steam cleaning while maintaining food safety compliance.

Urethane cement systems excel in thermal shock applications common in Northern California's diverse food processing industry. They can withstand temperature ranges from -20°F to 250°F, making them ideal for facilities transitioning between cold storage, processing areas, and steam cleaning operations without cracking or delaminating.

Urethane cement offers superior resistance to organic acids, caustic solutions, oils, fats, and sanitizing chemicals commonly used in food processing. This includes resistance to citric acid, lactic acid, sodium hydroxide, and commercial sanitizers - essential for facilities like Kikkoman and IRCA Group that we've successfully served.

Urethane cement systems are typically installed at 1/4" to 3/8" thickness, providing the mass and thermal properties needed for heavy-duty applications. This thickness allows for excellent impact resistance, thermal mass for temperature stability, and the ability to incorporate slope-to-drain systems for proper sanitation.

Urethane cement requires aggressive surface preparation including shot blasting or heavy diamond grinding to achieve ICRI CSP-5 to CSP-7 profiles. The concrete must be structurally sound, properly sloped for drainage, and free of all contaminants. Moisture testing is critical as the system is not moisture-tolerant during installation.

Installation typically takes 3-5 days depending on system thickness and complexity. The system requires 24-48 hours between base coat and topcoat, then 5-7 days full cure before heavy traffic or thermal shock exposure. We coordinate installation during planned shutdowns to minimize production disruption.