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Floor Screeding Warrington Cheshire (WA1): If you have a damaged or uneven floor, are restoring a property or cellar or are aiming to install under floor heating in your Warrington home, then it's time to consider hiring a professional floor screeding company. Before it is possible to lay a final floor covering, be it wood, tile or carpet, the surface of the floor should be as flat as is possible; which is why screeding a floor is sometimes essential. If you want your floors to last a long time then floor screeding is one of the most important factors in any renovation or building project.

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A professional floor screeding specialist in Warrington will have all the experience and knowledge to help you achieve a perfect floor in whichever size or shape of room you are working on. After evaluating your project they'll give you advice on the perfect choice of screeding and which strategy for laying it is most suitable for your circumstances.

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They will in addition assess if a structural engineer is required to ensure that any load bearing, point loadings and flex strength are met as outlined by building and construction regulations.

Skilled and qualified tradesmen are imperative for a successful result and will extend your floor's lifespan by using the correct kind of screed for your room's intended purpose. A correct mix of screed and the way it is laid is also vital to ensure the ultimate durability of your floor surface.

Before choosing a screeding company from those operating in the Warrington area, ask to what standard of finish they are basing their estimate, and also make certain that you get multiple quotes. The Surface Regularity (SR) finish is the number to keep your eye on when studying an estimate from your Warrington screeding contractor. SR2 and SR3 will be more affordable options, but the floor screeding finish could have deviations and errors, whilst SR1 guarantees a pretty much perfect quality of finish. Any imperfections in the final screeding can cause problems in laying flooring due to flat spots, ridges, indentations in the floor surface.

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The regulations laid down in the British Standards BS8204 have to be followed by all Warrington floor screeding companies and they must also be accredited by the manufacturers of specialist screeding materials (Gypsol, Cemfloor, Flowcrete etc.) to substantiate their safe working practices and competence. The training and assessment of a screeding contractor by a manufacturer is emphasised through the accreditation scheme, and offers assurances of safe working practices and reliability on any project involving their materials.

For larger screeding projects in factories, shops, warehouses, schools, hospitals and restaurants, skilled Warrington commercial screeders will be needed.

TYPES OF SCREED

Standard Screeds - A mix of sand and cement which is acceptable for standard domestic usage. The standard screed is a mix of 5 parts sand to 1 of cement. After laying a standard flooring screed sets at a rate of 1mm/day.

Industrial and Heavy Duty Screed - Developed for maximum strength and durability on floors where traffic is high or specific loading of the floor base is required.

Self-Levelling or Liquid Screeds - A cement and latex formula which can produce the highest standard of finish to SR1 levels. This is largely needed to provide a clean, smooth floor over the top of a poor quality or damaged substrate and results in a finish onto which all sorts of flooring materials can be laid. Even with a depth of 1mm, the latex polymers within the mixture provide a high strength screed for a variety of uses.

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Polymer Screeds - An extremely high strength flooring solution where a reduced thickness is essential. Because of their different chemical compositions, polymer screeds have varying drying times which you can verify by viewing manufacturer's own product guidelines.

Fast Drying and Advanced Drying Screeds - As the name suggest, these screeds dry rapidly and allow you to use the floor area much faster. The majority of the fast drying screeds are of the fibre reinforced kind and are appropriate for a wide range of flooring projects where the swifter curing rate of three to seven millimetres is a considerable advantage.

Fibre Reinforced Screed - The preferred option where underfloor heating is being installed in domestic homes in Warrington. The special fibres in the screed mix improve overall strength and durability while also safeguarding against thermal cracking and shrinkage. At about 1mm per day, it has an identical curing rate to standard screed.

SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

Preparation is vital for a high quality screed surface that will be hard wearing and durable. It is vital that all contaminants such as grease, debris, paint or oil is eradicated from the floor before laying any screed, because these can affect the bonding capability that a quality floor screed demands.

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If cleaning products have been used it's important to remove any traces of detergent or soap, and allow the floor surface to dry naturally. If screeding over a cement or stone floor all cracks should be repaired to prevent them from "travelling" through your screed layer and resulting in imperfections on the final floor surface. A competent Warrington screeding specialist will take note of these issues during a site survey and ensure all preparations are complete before moving on to the next stages of the floor screeding process.

Before the screeding can be laid a damp proof membrane (DPM) will have to be installed to protect the final flooring and screed from dampness. There could be two or three layers of different thickness polythene to act as a barrier between the screed and the insulation layer.

A further airtight barrier may be necessary if your property is in an area that is known to be prone to radon. An airtight membrane may be suitable in places with low radon emissions, but in more serious situations there might need to be a more complicated ventilation and extraction system to remove any harmful radon gas.

Once these steps have been taken the screeders will apply a sealer or primer to the prepared base surface. A primer helps with the screed bonding process to the base and membranes and different types exist depending on which kind of screed is being applied. On account of their specialist nature, only skilled screeding contractors in Warrington are capable of using them safely and correctly and through the use of bespoke equipment for the task.

Under floor heating can now be laid out, installed and checked before the screed is applied. The heating pipes and cabling are firmly mounted on insulation panels to stop any movement and make sure that they are positioned correctly. Warmth will be evenly spread across the floor in an expertly installed underfloor heating system, and in conjunction with it being an effective method of heating, it is a good choice for most Warrington home renovation projects.

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The screed can now be mixed and prepared on site and poured onto the floor surface. Your use of the room will help your screeding contractor on what type of floor screed is ideal for your requirements. After the application of the screed there'll be a minimum twenty four hours (for quick drying and advanced screeds) before you can walk over the surface, and a 72 hrs minimum curing time for the laying of any floor coverings. Such periods will be longer for heavy duty and standard screeds and the manufacture's instructions should be followed to create the best finish and longevity of the floor.

The SR level of your screeding can be ascertained once it's solidified sufficiently to be walked on. The basic SR test uses a 2m long straight-edge to check for any deviations in the floor surface.

  • SR1 - Over the entire area, if there are no disparities greater than 3mm from the straight-edge, then you have a top quality SR1 standard surface.
  • SR2 - The normal standard flooring in industrial and commercial builds is classed as SR2 and has a maximum possible deviation of 5mm across the whole screed.
  • SR3 - SR3 is basic utility standard where a perfect finish is not needed. This specification can have a maximum permissible deviation depth of 10mm.

If your screed has been installed with particular load bearing requirements in mind then a qualified structural engineer will be necessary to perform the tests. Using specialist equipment the engineer will evaluate the screeding strength and viability of use in a load bearing environment. An assessment called the drop hammer test will be conducted on several areas of the screed and the results documented. Any screed floor that has load bearing requirements must be okayed by a competent structural engineer respecting the British Standards BS8204 guidelines. (Tags: Floor Screeding Services Warrington, Floor Screed Warrington, Screeding Warrington, Floor Screeding Warrington).


Floor screeding services are available in Warrington and also in nearby places like: Padgate, Latchford, Fearnhead, Paddington, Old Hall, Walton, Appleton, Statham, Bewsey, Stretton, Hatton, Higher Walton, and in these postcodes WA1 1LT, WA1 2ER, WA1 2EL, WA1 1TS, WA1 1EP, WA1 1RR, WA1 1UE, WA1 1HP, WA1 1UP, WA1 1JA. Locally based Warrington floor screeders will most likely have the postcode WA1 and the dialling code 01925.

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The Tools That You Will Need For Screeding Floors

  • Straight Edge
  • Measure
  • Humidity Tester
  • Knee Protectors
  • Floor Profiler
  • Trowel
  • Gloves
  • Buckets
  • Heavy Duty Spirit Level
  • Shovel
  • Float

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Also find: Fearnhead floor screeding, Bewsey floor screeding, Padgate floor screeding, Old Hall floor screeding, Paddington floor screeding, Higher Walton floor screeding, Stretton floor screeding, Appleton floor screeding, Statham floor screeding, Hatton floor screeding, Walton floor screeding, Latchford floor screeding and more. There are contractors who specialise in screeding in all of these towns and villages. For delivering the best quality flooring solutions, these competent professionals have the skills and expertise required. For both commercial and domestic properties, they are skilled in screeding and make sure that the work is executed to the highest standards. Local home and business owners can get screeding estimates by simply clicking here. Does your home or business have floors that need screeding? Don't delay - get a quote today!

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(This screeding Warrington article was created on 21-02-2024)