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Nation’s Most Visited Winery Benefits
from Stonhard Protective Floor, Wall and Lining Systems
The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC is best known for being America’s largest
home. Biltmore is also home to the most visited winery in the country – one that
has been producing award-winning wines for more than 25 years.
 Each
year, Biltmore Winery harvests and processes 250 tons of grapes in its
impressive production facilities, operating under a vigorous schedule that takes
a heavy toll on its floors. Many floors in Biltmore’s production facilities were
original to the building, and after 25 years of wear and tear, needed
refurbishment. Additionally, the painted walls in the winery continually peeled
in the harsh environment and had been repainted several times in an attempt to
remedy the situation. The condition of Biltmore’s floors and walls not only
troubled Biltmore management, but also presented aesthetic concerns, since many
parts of the facility are open to public tours, welcoming thousands of wine
enthusiasts each year. Biltmore management knew the positive benefits that new
floors and walls would bring to their facilities and began searching for a
solution that could address all their needs.
Biltmore Winery found their solution – with Stonhard. Management at Biltmore is
beyond satisfied with how Stonhard helped transform their production facilities
and improve work conditions. “Our experience working with Stonhard was nothing
but positive,” said Bill Lynch, Biltmore’s Production Manager. “The floors look
beautiful and I’m confident that they, along with the walls, will be there for
many, many years,” he added.
In 2008, Stonhard began by conducting a careful analysis of Biltmore’s needs and
designed a multi-phase plan that included floor, wall and lining systems that
would perform well in this type of production environment. When Biltmore
planners were skeptical whether a wall coating could stand up to the conditions
in their facilities, Stonhard installed on-site samples to demonstrate the
durability of the Stonglaze product. Biltmore was impressed by Stonhard’s
offerings and between 2008 and 2010, Stonhard installed more than 8,800 square
feet of flooring and 7,500 square feet of wall coatings in Biltmore’s
facilities.
Stonhard’s Stonclad UT floor system was installed in the tank room and grape
processing areas. These areas also received application of the Stonglaze VSC
wall system. Stonclad UT is a highly resistant polyurethane mortar floor system
that provides a durable floor surface that can withstand heavy wear, impact,
abrasion, thermal shock and thermal cycling. Stonglaze VSC was able to remedy
all of Biltmore’s former wall problems by providing a smooth, easy to clean,
chemical resistant wall surface. Stonhard installed Stonclad GS in Biltmore’s
champagne bottling area and car exhibit space. Sealed with Stonkote HT4, the new
floor cured to a durable, easy to clean surface that can withstand heavy
traffic. Stonclad HT with HT4 was also installed in a batching room and elevator
lobby. In addition, Stonhard completed outdoor work at the Biltmore facility.
Stonchem 441, a weatherproof and protective lining, was applied to the outdoor
welcome cabana and Stonclad UR was used to complete an outdoor fountain basin.
Throughout each installation phase, Stonhard was attentive to Biltmore’s
specific area concerns. Odor control during installation was imperative for
Biltmore, as were the needs for Stonhard’s crews to work around stationary
equipment and to complete some of their work at night, to accommodate Biltmore’s
production and public tour schedules.
The Stonhard Difference
Stonhard is the unprecedented world leader in manufacturing and installing high
performance polymer floor, wall and lining systems. Stonhard maintains 300
product engineers and 175 application crews worldwide who will work with you on
design specifications, project management, final walk through and service after
the sale. And, Stonhard’s single source warranty covers both products and
installation.
For more information on Stonhard's complete line of seamless, high performance
floor, wall and lining systems, visit us at
www.stonhard.com or call 800.257.7953. Stonhard is a member of the United
States Green Building Council.
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