How does an industrial drywall contractor improve durability and cleanability for manufacturers compared to standard office drywall?
Working with an industrial drywall contractor like Process Equipment and Controls boosts durability and cleanability by using heavier-gauge framing, impact- and moisture-resistant gypsum, sanitary FRP or epoxy finishes, and USDA/FDA-compliant details such as sealed seams and coved bases—far beyond the light studs and painted paper face typical of office drywall.
Industrial process equipment services demand wall systems that survive forklifts, wash-downs, and food-safety audits. PEC’s Interiors Division applies 16- or 18-gauge galvanized metal studs instead of the 25-gauge office variety, then skins them with abuse-, mold-, and fire-rated gypsum core that shrugs off daily impacts. Where you need wipe-clean, bacteria-resistant surfaces, our crews laminate fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) or high-build epoxy coatings and add coved PVC bases so water and chemicals cannot pool at floor joints. Stick-Pin insulation and airtight corner guards tame noise and protect vulnerable edges, while sanitary caulk and ADA/IBC/OSHA-compliant trim eliminate dust-catching gaps.
Because PEC is also an industrial maintenance contractor, we coordinate drywall work around process piping installation or electrical control systems integration—reducing your shutdown time to a single, well-planned window. The same team that handles your process piping, electrical controls, or millwright and rigging services can immediately close walls, tape, and finish, delivering a turnkey interior that meets USDA and FDA wash-down requirements. The result is a rugged, easily sanitized envelope that keeps your production lines cleaner, cuts repaint cycles, and lowers long-term maintenance costs compared with office-grade drywall.
Explore more industrial interior solutions on our Interiors Division page.