Floor Screeding Banbury

Floor Screeding Banbury Oxfordshire (OX15 and OX16): If you are restoring a property or cellar, have a damaged or uneven floor or are looking to install under floor heating in your Banbury home, it is time to consider contacting a floor screeding professional. A screed is used to create a smooth floor on top of a concrete sub-base and give a solid base for your choice of top flooring material. The screed is an important process to ensure a high quality and durable finish to the entire floor structure.

FLOOR SCREEDING CONTRACTORS BANBURY

It doesn't matter how large or small the area you require to be levelled, a competent screeding specialist in Banbury will have the essential equipment, knowledge and skills to provide you with an outstanding standard of service. They'll be ready to advise you about the right sort of screed your project requires, and the best methods for applying and installing it.

It might be a requirement, based on the intended use of the room, for a structural engineering survey to conform to building regulations on load requirements, flex strength and point loadings of the screed floor.

Qualified and skilled trades-people are imperative for a successful outcome and will extend the life of your floor through the use of the correct form of screed for the intended purpose of your room. A correct blend of screed and the methods used for laying it are also vital to ensure the ultimate durability of your floor.

Before deciding on a screeding company from those based in the Banbury area, ask to what standard of finish they are basing their quotation, and also ensure that you get two or three quotations. For domestic homes a quotation will usually be given for a Surface Regularity (SR) calculation of SR1 or SR2. Each of the 3 SR levels offer different qualities of finish, with SR1 offering the best, with the smallest amount of deviation over the area of the floor. This means that you may have to rectify any areas that could cause problems when putting down your finished flooring material.

British Standards BS8204 lays down the guidelines and regulations that all Banbury screeding companies are required to follow, and if working with specialist screeding solutions, (Gypsol, Flowcrete, Cemfloor etc), they must be certified by the manufacturers as being skilled and trained in their use. The testing and training of a screeding contractor by such manufacturers is highlighted through this accreditation scheme, and offers assurances of reliability and safe working practices on any screeding project involving their materials.

TYPES OF SCREED

Standard Screeds - This is acceptable for basic domestic use and comprises a mix of sand and cement. The standard screed is a mixture of five parts sand to one of cement. This 5:1 ratio standard flooring screed will dry out at a rate of just 1mm per day after application.

Fibre Reinforced Screed - Used with under floor heating and is the favoured option in such projects. The greater flex and strength provided by the fibres within this screed help protect the flooring from cracking and shrinkage due to heat. At approximately 1mm per day, it has a similar drying rate to standard screed.

Advanced Drying and Fast Drying Screeds - If you need to use the area in question as quickly as possible a fast drying screed can be utilised. They're usually a fibre reinforced kind of screed that dries out at a rate of between 3-7mm per day and are employed in time dependent flooring projects.

Industrial and Heavy Duty Screed - Where levels of traffic are high or heavy loading of the floor is required, heavy duty screeds deliver maximum durability and strength.

Polymer Screeds - An extremely high strength flooring solution where a reduced thickness is necessary. Manufacturer's guidelines for setting times differ across the various product ranges.

Liquid or Self-Levelling Screeds - A latex and cement material which can achieve the highest standard of finish to SR1 levels. This self-levelling compound provides a clean and level surface over a damaged floor or rough substrate to allow all sorts of flooring materials to be laid. Even with a depth of 1mm, the latex polymers within the screed provide a high strength surface for a wide range of uses.

SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

To enable the screeding to be of a good quality finish that is durable and hard wearing, time must be spent on fully preparing the area prior to any screed being poured. Any paint, oil, debris and grease on the existing floor surface can adversely affect the bonding of the screed, and should be eliminated.

If cleaning products were used it's important to remove any remnants of detergent, soap etc, and allow the surface to dry naturally. It is necessary to repair any crevices or cracks in the floor surface to stop them being reflected and "travelling" up into your newly screeded floor. During a site survey your Banbury screeding specialist will establish what preparation work is needed before starting to work on the screeding.

To shield the flooring materials and screed layer from moisture rising up from the ground, a damp proof membrane (DPM) will have to be installed. The damp proof membrane is made of thick polythene sheet and different layers may be used to serve as a moisture barrier and air insulating layer for the screeding.

If the area where you live is susceptible to radon then a further barrier is needed to stop the gas from entering from the ground. If radon gas is present in severe doses then a complete extraction and ventilation system might be needed underneath the layer of screed which will remove any gases that might seep in from the ground.

As soon as the base has been properly prepared and any DPMs installed, a primer or sealer is then applied. A primer helps with the screed bonding process to the base and membranes and different varieties exist based on which screed type is being applied. These substances need qualified contractors to apply them in the correct proportions by using airless sprays and other bespoke equipment.

If you're installing under floor heating, now is the time that it will need to be correctly laid out and installed. The underfloor heating system will be carefully positioned and mounted firmly on insulation panels to avoid potential movement during screed pouring process. Warmth is evenly spread across a floor area in a skillfully installed underfloor heating system, and in conjunction with it being an effective choice of heating, it is a good choice for many Banbury renovation projects.

Naturally, if you are not putting in under floor heating, you can skip this stage and apply the screeding. Your intended use of the room will help the screeding company on which form of screed is appropriate for your needs. After the application of the screed there is a minimum 24 hours (for advanced and quick drying screeds) before you can walk on the surface, and a 72 hour minimum curing period before the laying of any floor coverings. Manufacturer's drying guidelines for standard and heavy duty screeds should be followed so as to achieve a quality finish and end up with an even and stable surface.

You can test the SR level of the finished screed once it is solidified enough to walk on. The basic SR test uses a 2 metre long straight-edge to check for any fluctuations in the floor surface.

• SR1 - SR1 is the highest level and allows just 3mm of deviation from the straight-edge.

• SR2 - If the floor surface deviates from the straight edge by 5 millimetres or less it is considered SR2 quality and is the normal standard for commercial and industrial projects.

• SR3 - For other floors where the quality of finish is relatively unimportant the SR3 is the classification and should have a maximum deviation measurement of ten millimetres or less.

If you require load bearing checks, a qualified structural engineer is needed to perform the testing. Using specialised equipment the engineer will ascertain the screed surface strength and suitability of use in a load bearing environment. A drop hammer test will be carried out at several areas on the screed and the outcomes noted. The precise testing and measurement tools involved mean this can only be conducted by a competent structural engineer obeying the guidelines of the British Standards BS8204. (Tags: Floor Screed Banbury, Floor Screeding Services Banbury, Screeding Banbury, Floor Screeding Banbury).

Floor screeding is available in Banbury and also in nearby places like: Bloxham, Hanwell, Great Bourton, North Newington, Bodicote, Grimsbury, Warkworth, Chacombe, Kings Sutton, Neithrop, Balscote, Overthorpe, and in these postcodes OX16 0BD, OX16 0LT, OX16 0DT, OX16 0HT, OX15 4SP, OX16 0JH, OX16 0DY, OX15 6XZ, OX16 0DD, and OX16 0QD. Local Banbury floor screeders will likely have the postcode OX16 and the telephone dialling code 01295. Checking this out should make certain that you access local floor screeding. Banbury householders will be able to utilise these and countless other similar services. Click on the "Quote" banner to make enquiries and get price quotes for screeding.

The Tools That You Will Need For Screeding a Floor

• Shovel
• Trowel
• Spiked Roller
• Knee Protection
• Float
• Straight Edge
• Spirit Level
• Wheelbarrow
• Measure
• Gloves
• Floor Profile

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Floor Screeding Near Banbury

Also find: Kings Sutton floor screeding, Bodicote floor screeding, Hanwell floor screeding, Overthorpe floor screeding, Chacombe floor screeding, Bloxham floor screeding, North Newington floor screeding, Grimsbury floor screeding, Neithrop floor screeding, Warkworth floor screeding, Great Bourton floor screeding, Balscote floor screeding and more. Firms who do screeding can be found in the majority of these towns and villages. These experienced specialists, by virtue of their skills and expertise, are capable of delivering high-quality flooring services. Their proficiency in screeding for commercial and residential properties ensures that the work adheres to the highest standards. For local residents seeking floor screeding services, it's an easy process to obtain quotes and gather information. All you have to do is click here. Have you got floors that need screeding? Don't delay - get a quote today!

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