When people think of what makes a great brewery or distillery, they picture gleaming tanks, the smell of hops or oak casks, and the craftsmanship behind every pour.
What they don’t think about?
The floor.
And yet, the humble floor is quietly doing one of the most important jobs in the building — keeping everything (and everyone) safe, clean, and running smoothly. That’s where professional floor screeding comes in.
Why Screeding Matters in Breweries & Distilleries
1. Level Floors Mean Safer Workspaces
Between heavy kegs, rolling barrels, and slick surfaces, uneven floors are an accident waiting to happen. A properly screeded floor ensures equipment stays stable, trolleys roll smoothly, and staff can move safely — even during the Friday rush to get a new batch out the door.
2. Hygienic and Easy to Clean
Spills are part of life in brewing and distilling. Beer, spirits, yeast, and cleaning chemicals all find their way to the floor. A screeded surface can be sealed to create a smooth, non-porous finish — no cracks, no crevices, no trapped residue. That means faster cleaning, better hygiene, and fewer unpleasant smells brewing where they shouldn’t.
3. Chemical & Temperature Resistance
Brewery and distillery floors are exposed to everything from acidic ingredients to hot wash-down water. The right screed resists thermal shock and chemical damage, ensuring your surface won’t crack, pit, or deteriorate under pressure.
4. Heavy Loads, No Problem
Fermentation tanks, barrels, and bottling equipment weigh a ton — literally. A properly prepared screed provides the strength and load-bearing capacity needed to support all that kit without flexing or sinking over time.
5. Drainage Done Right
Good screeding allows for precision falls (gentle gradients) that direct water and liquids toward drains instead of pooling in the middle of your workspace. Perfect for breweries, where constant wash-downs are the norm.
From Craft Breweries to Whisky Distilleries
Whether it’s a small-batch craft brewery operating out of a converted warehouse or a historic distillery with aging cellars, the floor takes a beating. Investing in a durable, properly screeded base not only extends the lifespan of your flooring system but also protects the investment you’ve made in your business.
Summary
Behind every great pint or dram is a well-prepared foundation.
Floor screeding might not be glamorous, but in the world of brewing and distilling, it’s the quiet hero keeping the craft flowing safely, cleanly, and efficiently.
If you’re setting up or refurbishing a butcher shop, investing in expert screeding isn’t an optional extra — it’s the foundation of your business.
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Floor screeding commenced following consultation with the client and their design team. Interior Screed Group were then instructed to install to the ground floor, 1200g damp proof membrane with a 500g separating layer together with an 85mm thick C40 ultra-rapid drying fibre reinforced floor screed.
Utilising sand and cement floor screed we provided the contractor with the flexibility to to create micro falls therefore enabling us to easily marry up shop and rear entrance thresholds ensuring final floor finishes fitted perfectly.
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