Floor Screeding Altrincham Greater Manchester (WA14): If you have an uneven or damaged floor, are hoping to install underfloor heating or are renovating a property or basement, then you will need to find a specialist floor screeding contractor to help you. Floor screeding gives a smooth finish to a basic sub-base, and enables you to lay a suitable flooring material, (carpets, tiles, boards etc) over it. Floor screeding will provide a high quality and durable surface for any room.
FLOOR SCREEDING COMPANIES ALTRINCHAM
A reliable floor screeding specialist in Altrincham will have all the knowledge and experience to help you achieve a perfect floor in whichever size or shape of room you are working on. They will be able to advise you on the correct kind of screed that your project requires, and how best to apply and install it.
It may be a requirement, contingent on the proposed use of the area in question, for a structural engineering survey to conform with building regulations on flex strength, point loadings and load bearing of the screed floor.
The skills and training that a certified screeding contractor brings to your project should guarantee a high quality end result and help in prolonging the lifespan of your floor or floors. Choosing the appropriate screeding materials and the best installation technique is critical if you want a quality and durable finish for your floor.
Before picking out a screeding contractor from those operating in the Altrincham area, ask to what standard of finish they're basing their quote, and also make sure you get two or three price quotes from different contractors. For domestic properties an estimate will usually be provided for a Surface Regularity (SR) calculation of SR1 or SR2. SR2 and SR3 might be less expensive options, but the floor screeding finish could have errors and deviations, whilst SR1 guarantees a perfect finish. This could mean that you might have to rectify any patches that may cause issues when putting down your finished flooring solution.
British Standards BS8204 sets down the guidelines and regulations that all Altrincham screeding contractors is obliged to follow, and if applying specialist screeding solutions, (Gypsol, Flowcrete, Cemfloor etc), they should be approved by the manufacturers as being trained and skilled in their use. This accreditation scheme illustrates a company's performance and training in the use of a manufacturer's products.
Altrincham commercial screeders could be involved in screeding floors in warehouses, shopping centres, hospitals, schools, factories and hotels.
TYPES OF SCREED
Standard Screeds - This is acceptable for regular domestic usage and comprises a mixture of cement and sand. 5 parts sand to 1 part cement is the usual mixture for standard screeds. This five to one ratio standard screed will dry out at a rate of 1mm per day after application.
Fibre Reinforced Screed - Mostly used with underfloor heating and is the suggested choice in these projects. The improved flex and strength provided by the special fibres within this screed mix help protect the flooring from shrinkage and cracking due to heat. The screed will set hard at a rate of 1mm/day.
Self-Levelling or Liquid Screeds - When a high standard of finish is necessary this formula of cement and latex is employed to achieve SR1 level floor screeding. Mostly used to finish off a damaged floor or poor substrate level to enable the laying of a brand new flooring surface, like tiles on top of it. The liquid screed can be poured to a thickness of only 1mm, but will still provide a high strength base for a wide range of flooring finishes.
Polymer Screeds - When a reduced thickness of floor is needed because of building requirements, a polymer screed offers a high strength solution to this problem. Polymer screeds are available from many manufacturers and on account of their different chemical compositions have specific curing times for each product.
Advanced Drying and Fast Drying Screeds - As the name would suggest, this screed dries at a quicker rate and allows you to use the screeded area much faster. They are typically a fibre reinforced type of screed which can dry at a rate of between 3-7mm per day and are used in time critical flooring projects.
Industrial and Heavy Duty Screed - Made for maximum strength and durability in areas where traffic is high or heavy loading on the floor is necessary.
SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION
To enable the screeding to be of a high quality finish that is hard wearing and durable, time should be spent on fully preparing the area before any screeding material is poured. Any paint, grease, oil and debris on the original floor surface can adversely affect the bonding of the screed, and must be eradicated.
Any cleansing chemicals that are used during this phase should leave no residues, and the floor surface must be allowed to dry out naturally. If screeding over a cement or stone floor all cracks should be mended to prevent them from "travelling" up through your screed layer and causing imperfections on the finished floor surface. An on-site survey will enable your Altrincham screeding installer to pinpoint this preparation work and finish it before beginning to pour the screeding layer.
A damp proof membrane (DPM) will be installed once the preparation work has been finished to stop ground dampness getting into the flooring materials and screeding. There might be 2 or 3 layers of varying thicknesses of polythene to act as a barrier between the insulation layer and screed.
If the area where you live is susceptible to radon then a further barrier is required to prevent this harmful gas from entering via the ground. If radon is present in large amounts then a full ventilation system might be needed under the layer of screed which will remove any gases that are seeping in from ground level.
Once the base has been properly prepared and any membranes installed, a sealer or primer is then put on. These sealers and primers will make sure that the screed bonds properly to the floor base and help accomplish a high quality finished floor. Custom-made equipment such as airless sprays will usually be used to apply a sealant or primer, which should be done by qualified screeding contractors in Altrincham sticking to the manufacturer's guidelines.
Before any screed is laid, any underfloor heating will now be laid out. The heating pipes and wires are securely attached to insulation panels to stop any movement and ensure that they are laid in the correct position. When skillfully installed an under floor heating system is an effective way to warm up a room and top quality screed retains its heat, generating an even heat across the floor surface.
Obviously, if you are not installing underfloor heating, you can skip this stage and get on with applying the screed. Your proposed use of the room will assist your screeding contractor on what form of floor screed is appropriate for your needs. After application of the screed there is at least twenty four hours (for advanced and quick drying screeds) before you're able to walk upon the surface, and a seventy two hour minimum setting time for the laying of any flooring materials. If you are looking to end up with a properly finished and long-lasting floor surface you should follow the manufacturer's guidelines with regards to heavy duty and standard screeds where the timescale will be increased.
As soon as the screeding has hardened it can be checked for quality to determine the SR standard. The test involves using a two metre straight edge laid down upon the surface and any deviations from true are measured.
- SR1 - SR1 is the best standard and allows just 3mm of disparity from the straight-edge.
- SR2 - SR2 is the classification for normal standard floors in commercial and industrial projects and can deviate from the straight-edge by as much as 5mm.
- SR3 - For other floors where the finish is fairly inconsequential SR3 is the standard and should have a maximum deviation measurement of 10 millimetres or less.
If your screed floor has been installed with particular loading in mind then a structural engineer is going to be necessary to perform the assessment. Using specialist equipment the structural engineer will ascertain the screeded surface strength and viability of use in a load bearing setting. A "drop hammer test" is conducted at several areas on the screed and the results noted. The precise testing and measurement tools involved mean this can only be undertaken by a trained structural engineer following the guidelines of the British Standards BS8204. (Tags: Floor Screeding Altrincham, Floor Screeding Services Altrincham, Screeding Altrincham, Floor Screed Altrincham).
Floor screeding is available in Altrincham and also nearby in: Bowden, Oldfield Brow, Broadheath, Rostherne, Dunham Town, Brooklands, Ashton upon Mersey, Timperley, West Timperley, Davenport Green, Bowgreen, and in these postcodes WA14 1EX, WA14 1NN, WA14 1HP, WA14 2AR, WA14 1LA, WA14 1DN, WA14 2AF, WA14 1NR, WA14 1HJ, and WA14 1HF. Local Altrincham floor screeders will most likely have the phone code 0161 and the postcode WA14. Checking this out will confirm you access locally based floor screeding. Altrincham home and business owners can utilise these and numerous other related services. If you would like to get a quote for screeding services, this can be done by simply clicking on the "Quote" banner.
Latex Screed Altrincham
When the make-up of your floor's surface means that a degree of flexibility is needed, it will be advantageous to use a latex screeding, rather than one with an unyielding finish. Normally coming in 2 parts, latex screeds comprise a cement-based compound, and a liquid latex additive. The latex liquid part actually replaces the water which would normally be used in a screed mix, and is quicker drying and much more flexible than other types of screed.
Used for levelling sub-floors, this latex product creates a suitable surface for the laying of your chosen floor finishes. This screeding is suitable for use on subfloors of asphalt, concrete, sand/cement, wood and quarry tiles, to give a resilient and smooth surface which is perfect for the application of flooring adhesives. If there is any movement in the subfloor this latex floor screed will produce a crack-free, flexible finish on which to lay your final floor coverings.
When a screed is being laid on top of a membrane of either thermal or acoustic insulation (i.e. a floating screed), latex screeds aren't suitable, because in this case (usually when screeding on top of underfloor heating), you'll likely need a screed thickness of 50mm-75mm.
Related Tasks
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Floor Screeding Near Altrincham
Also find: Bowden floor screeding, Broadheath floor screeding, Oldfield Brow floor screeding, Ashton upon Mersey floor screeding, Timperley floor screeding, West Timperley floor screeding, Dunham Town floor screeding, Rostherne floor screeding, Bowgreen floor screeding, Brooklands floor screeding, Davenport Green floor screeding and more. Screeding services are available in all of these places. Possessing the skills and expertise essential for delivering top-notch flooring solutions, these experienced specialists are well-equipped for this type of job. They're experts in screeding, ensuring that the process is completed to the highest possible standards, whether it’s for domestic or commercial properties. By going here, local home and business owners can get screeding quotes. Today is the ideal time to kick off your floor screeding project.
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