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10-29-2025
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Maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is critical in pharmaceutical environments. These standards protect patients by ensuring products are manufactured consistently, safely, and under strictly controlled conditions.
Every element of a facility plays a role in safeguarding product integrity. When it comes to contamination control, your facility’s floor cannot be ignored. As the largest continuous surface in any facility, your choice of flooring material and the quality of its installation is one of the most important factors to consider.
Why Flooring Matters for GMP Compliance
In a GMP-regulated space, cleanliness and control are everything. Your floors are exposed to continuous foot and forklift traffic, as well as cleaning agents and chemical spills. If a floor is cracked, it becomes a weak link that can compromise sterility and risk noncompliance.
Seamless resinous flooring systems eliminate grout lines and cracks that can harbor contaminants. These monolithic surfaces are non-porous, easy to clean, and resistant to chemicals and impact, which makes them an integral part of a validated, compliant environment.
Research supports the critical role of flooring in contamination control. In one comparative study, polymeric flooring systems achieved far greater reductions in particles transmitted from personnel footwear entering controlled zones compared to adhesive mats, underscoring why seamless, non-porous flooring matters in GMP-regulated facilities.[1]
Stonhard resinous flooring systems support GMP standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
Key Characteristics of a GMP-Compliant Floor
To meet GMP standards, flooring must withstand daily wear and support documentation and inspection requirements. A compliant resinous floor should be:
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Seamless to prevent bacterial growth and facilitate cleaning
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Chemically resistant to withstand harsh sanitizing agents and spills
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Durable and abrasion-resistant under constant traffic
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Monolithic with integral cove bases to create a continuous surface from floor to wall
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Easy to maintain, with no hidden joints or weak points that could compromise integrity
With Stonhard’s single-source approach, each system is manufactured, installed, and warranted by one trusted provider to ensure consistency, accountability, and long-term performance.
Poured-in-place flooring helps facilities maintain sterility and audit readiness.
How Seamless Flooring Supports Sterility and Inspection Readiness
Inspectors focus heavily on flooring because it is an indicator of overall facility maintenance. Cracks, stains, delamination, or standing water are all red flags. Stonhard’s seamless systems eliminate those vulnerabilities, providing a smooth, impervious surface that’s both functional and compliant.
Additionally, options such as static control flooring and sloped-to-drain systems support cleanroom classifications and further reduce contamination risk. Paired with a documented cleaning and inspection program, these features help facilities stay audit-ready at all times.
Inspectors notice cleanability and surface integrity first.
Professional Installation Makes the Difference
Even the best materials can fail if installed incorrectly. That’s why professional installation is a core part of GMP compliance. Stonhard’s certified crews install systems exclusively designed and manufactured in ISO 9001–certified U.S. facilities. This true single-source model means one point of accountability and a comprehensive warranty covering both materials and installation to give facility managers complete peace of mind.
Seamless resinous systems reduce contamination risk in cleanrooms and processing areas.
Partnering for Compliance and Confidence
For facility managers selecting their next floor system, the goal is simple: choose a solution that supports your process, lasts for years, and helps you maintain compliance without costly downtime. With more than 100 years of experience and a global reputation in the pharmaceutical industry, Stonhard delivers seamless flooring solutions that meet GMP requirements and exceed expectations.
About Stonhard
Stonhard is the unprecedented world leader in manufacturing and installing high-performance polymer floor, wall and lining systems. Stonhard maintains 300 territory managers and 200 application teams worldwide who will work with you on design specification, project management, final walk-through and service after the sale. Stonhard’s single-source warranty covers both products and installation.
Contact us to learn more about our precision installation methods and specialized products.
About The Author
John Fournier
Global Accounts Manager
John joined Stonhard in 2013 and now serves as Global Accounts Manager where he partners with major pharmaceutical manufacturers to bring their facility visions to life. He studied business at the University of Rhode Island and is a member of ISPE and AIA.
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