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Chelmsford Screeding & Floor Levelling Services

Floor Screeding Chelmsford Essex (CM1): If you have an uneven or damaged floor, are looking to install under floor heating or are restoring a property or basement in your Chelmsford home, it is the perfect time to consider contacting a professional floor screeder. Screeding is necessary to provide you with a flat floor surface onto which you can install your chosen floor covering, be it tile, wood or carpet. If you would like your floors to last a long time then floor screeding is one of the most important factors in any renovation or building task.

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Whatever size or shape of room or area you are remodeling, a floor screeding company in Chelmsford can provide you with the experience and correct working practices to establish a perfect base for your flooring. They'll be ready to advise you about the correct type of screed your project requires, and how best to apply and install it.

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

Skilled and qualified trades-people are imperative for a successful outcome and will extend the life of your floor by making use of the right kind of screed for your room's anticipated purpose. There are many different kinds of screed and choosing the right mix and laying method is vital if you are to create a top quality floor that's hard-wearing and fit for purpose.

Make sure you get 2 or 3 price quotes for your Chelmsford floor screeding project and also ask to what standard you are getting each quote. For residential homes a quote will usually be given for an SR (Surface Regularity) level of SR1 or SR2. SR2 and SR3 could be less expensive options, however the finished floor surface might have deviations and errors, whilst SR1 guarantees a perfect quality of finish. An SR2 or SR3 level could mean there will be ridges or flat spots that might cause issues when putting down your final floor surface.

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British Standards BS8204 lays down the guidelines and regulations that all Chelmsford screeding installers are required to follow, and if applying specialist screeding solutions, (Cemfloor, Gypsol, Flowcrete etc), they ought to be certified by the manufacturers as being skilled and trained in their use. A company holding such accreditations shows they've been trained and assessed in using these products and can provide a high quality standard in all aspects of their installation.

Chelmsford commercial screeders will be involved in floor screeding in factories, hospitals, schools, warehouses, boutiques and shops.

TYPES OF SCREED

Standard Screeds - A mix of sand and cement which is acceptable for everyday domestic usage. This mixture uses a five to one ratio of sand to cement. The standard flooring screed will dry at a rate of one millimetre thickness per day.

Fast Drying and Advanced Drying Screeds - As the name would suggest, this screed dries at a quicker rate and allows you to use the screeded area much faster. Drying out at a rate of 3-7mm/day, depending on the mix, they're usually a fibre reinforced screed and are great for flooring projects which have tight deadlines.

Liquid or Self-Levelling Screeds - When the highest possible standard of finish is required this formula of cement and latex is used to create SR1 quality screeding. Primarily used to finish off a poor substrate level or damaged floor in order to lay a brand new flooring surface, like tiles over the top of it. The liquid screed can be poured to a thickness of just one millimetre, but will still provide a high strength base to take a wide variety of flooring finishes.

Polymer Screeds - Provides a high level of strength with a reduced thickness. The curing times for these vary in accordance with product guidelines.

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

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Fibre Reinforced Screed - The expert's choice for domestic use on top of under floor heating. The improved strength and flexibility provided by the fibres in this screed mix help protect the flooring from shrinkage and cracking due to heat. At approximately 1mm per day, it has the same drying rate to standard floor screed.

SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

Screeding installers will need to fully prepare the area prior to any other work in order to ensure a hard wearing and quality screed flooring. Any grease, oil, debris and paint on the existing floor surface can affect the bonding of the screed, and must be eradicated.

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If cleaning products were used it's crucial to remove any traces of detergent, soap etc, and allow the floor surface to dry naturally. It's necessary to mend any cracks in the surface to stop them being visible and "travelling" upwards into your newly screeded floor. During an on-site survey the screeding contractor will notice what preparation work is needed before any actual screeding work starts.

Before any screeding can be poured a damp proof membrane (DPM) will have to be put down to protect the screed and final flooring from dampness. Different gauges of polythene sheeting might be used as a damp proof membrane and also act as a barrier for the screed and any insulation panels.

If your house is located in an area where radon is found a supplementary barrier layer is required to prevent radon gas from getting through. An air-tight membrane may be suitable in locations with low emissions of radon, but in more severe cases there may need to be a more complex ventilation and extraction system to take away any ground penetrating radon.

Once the base has been properly prepared and all DPMs installed, a primer or sealant is then applied. These sealers and primers will make certain the screed bonds perfectly to the base surface and help to achieve a good quality finished floor. Due to their specialist nature, only experienced screeding specialists in Chelmsford are capable of using them safely and correctly and using bespoke equipment for this task.

This is the time that under floor heating can be installed and laid out in the correct way. Insulation panels can be positioned and the heating pipes and cabling will be firmly attached to prevent any movement whilst the screed is being applied. Under floor heating is one of the most effective ways to heat a room and a professionally installed system should produce even level of warmth across the floor area.

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Naturally, if you are not installing underfloor heating, you can bypass this step and apply the floor screed. Your use of the room will help your screeding specialist on which type of screed is ideal for your needs. Remember that even quick drying screeds have a minimum of 24 hours before you're able to walk over any laid surfaces and a minimum 72 hours before any floor coverings can be laid. If you're using heavy duty or standard screeds the drying time is longer and you must observe the manufacturer's guidelines so as to get the best finish to your floor.

As soon as the screeding has hardened it can be checked for quality to determine its SR level. Through the use of a 2m straight-edge the floor surface is checked for any deviations, dips and ridges in the screed surface.

  • SR1 - Over the whole floor area, if there aren't any deviations of more than 3mm from the straight-edge, then you have a top quality SR1 level surface.
  • SR2 - SR2 is the classification for standard industrial and commercial floors and can deviate from the straight-edge by as much as five millimetres.
  • SR3 - For a utility area or room where the finish is comparatively unimportant the SR3 is the standard and should have a deviation measurement of 10mm or less.

There might also be a requirement for a structural engineer to carry out a soundness test. The testing will ensure your newly laid screed is viable for the load point requirements laid out in the original site survey. This can include a "drop hammer test" which records specific data on the strength and flexibility of the screed. Only fully qualified structural engineers respecting the British Standards BS8204 regulations are allowed to perform these testing and sign off on the structural integrity of a screed floor. (Tags: Floor Screeding Chelmsford, Floor Screeding Services Chelmsford, Screeding Chelmsford, Floor Screed Chelmsford).

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When the surface of a floor needs a level of flexibility, it might be best to use a latex screeding. Latex floor screeds come in 2 parts - a bottle and a bag - with a bottle that contains liquid latex, and a bag that contains a cement based powder. The liquid latex additive replaces the water that's used in standard screeds, making it quicker drying and more flexible.

This latex compound is used for levelling subfloors in advance of the laying of your chosen decorative covering. This screed is suitable for sub-floors made of concrete, quarry tiles, asphalt, wood or sand/cement, is perfect for the application of adhesives and gives a smooth and durable surface. If your sub-floor has a bit of movement in it, this type of floor screed will still produce a flexible, crack-free finish, on which your final floor coverings can sit.

When using a "floating" screed, for example when screeding is being laid on the top of underfloor heating, depths of 50-65mm may be necessary, and latex floor screeds are not a suitable choice in this instance. (Tags: Latex Screeding Chelmsford, Latex Floor Screed Chelmsford, Latex Screeds Chelmsford, Latex Screed Chelmsford).

Multi-Coloured Floor Screeds

A flooring material mostly used in industrial or commercial settings is coloured screeds. The combination of coloured resins, aggregates, and sealants is what makes up these screeds, producing a unique and decorative finish. Their slip-resistant properties and durability make them a popular choice for areas with machinery or heavy foot traffic.

Multi-coloured screeds offer customisation options to match a business's branding or give a space a particular aesthetic appearance. They are a sought-after choice for facilities that require a high standard of hygiene as they are easy to keep clean and maintain. By choosing the size, shape, and colour of the aggregates used in coloured screeds, designers and architects have the ability to create custom flooring designs that are tailored to their specific project requirements. All in all, multi-coloured screeds are a versatile and practical flooring solution that can add both style and function to any commercial or industrial space.

Screeding Related Tasks

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There are a wide range of tasks that can be completed by your local Chelmsford floor screeding specialist including acid etching concrete, liquid screeding, floor preparation, floor noise reduction, floor screed repairs, lightweight screeding, residential screeding in Chelmsford, screed floor removal, concrete toppings in Chelmsford, bonded concrete screeding, screeded kitchen floors, concrete screeds, concrete pumping, external screeding in Chelmsford, damp proof membranes, decorative floor screeding Chelmsford, floating screed, floor screed testing, screed testing & surveys, unbonded screed, flow screeding, floor resurfacing, floor screeding estimates, screeding advice, sand and cement screeds, underfloor heating screeding, garage screeding, self-levelling floor screeding, professional floor levelling services in Chelmsford, sand screeds, concrete floor moisture testing services, coloured floor screeding Chelmsford, bonded screed, screeded bathroom floors in Chelmsford, school floor screeding, and lots more floor screeding tasks. These are just a selection of the tasks that are handled by those installing floor screeding. Chelmsford providers will let you know their entire range of screeding services.

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