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Cumbernauld Screeding & Floor Levelling Services

Floor Screeding Cumbernauld Scotland (G67): A professional floor screeder can help install under floor heating, level an uneven or damaged floor or help with renovations on your Cumbernauld home or business premises, when necessary. A screed is used to create a smooth floor on top of a rough concrete sub-base and provide a level base for your choice of top flooring material. Floor screeding can provide a durable, quality surface for any room.

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It does not matter how small or large the room is that you need levelling, a decent floor screeding company in Cumbernauld will have the appropriate equipment, expertise and know-how to offer you an excellent level of service. They'll assess your project and ascertain the appropriate sort of screed you need and how best to apply it.

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A professional screeding contractor will also notify you if a structural engineer is necessary for your undertaking, in order to evaluate any flex strength, load requirements and point loadings that your screed floor may require to conform with British Standards and building regulations.

Bringing in a highly trained and qualified flooring specialist will guarantee that you get the proper type of screed for the room's proposed purpose to extend the lifespan of your floor. A correct mixture of screed and the way it is laid is also critical to guarantee the ultimate durability of your floor.

There are several screeding companies in the Cumbernauld area so see if you can get multiple estimates for your project before choosing a contractor and know to what standard of finish is it for. For domestic properties a quotation will usually be provided for a Surface Regularity (SR) standard of SR1 or SR2. SR1 is the highest level, and while SR2 and SR3 may seem less expensive at first glance, they don't guarantee a perfectly flat or even floor surface. Any errors in the final screeding can cause problems in laying flooring because of indentations, ridges, flat spots in the surface.

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Every Cumbernauld screeding company must adhere to British Standards (BS8204) and should have some form of accreditation from screeding material and equipment manufacturers, e.g. Gypsol, Cemfloor, Flowcrete. A company holding such accreditation indicates they've been trained and assessed in the use of these screeding products and can offer a high standard of service in all areas of their installation.

Cumbernauld commercial screeders might be involved in floor screeding in shopping centres, boutiques, hospitals, schools, warehouses and factories.

TYPES OF SCREED

Standard Screeds - Used in domestic projects where the mix of sand and cement is ideal for basic footfall use. The ratios involved are 5 parts sand to 1 part cement. The standard flooring screed dries at a rate of 1mm thickness per day.

Industrial and Heavy Duty Screed - Designed for maximum durability and strength in places where traffic is expected to be high or specific loading of the floor is needed.

Fast Drying and Advanced Drying Screeds - As the name suggest, these screeds dry rapidly and allow you to use the screeded area much sooner. They are normally a fibre reinforced type of screed which can dry at a rate of between 3-7mm/day per day and are used in time dependent projects.

Fibre Reinforced Screed - The favoured choice by professional installers for use with underfloor heating systems. The improved strength and flex offered by the fibres in the screed mix help protect the flooring from thermal cracking and shrinkage. It has a setting rate of 1mm per day.

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Polymer Screeds - Provides an extremely high level of strength with a lower thickness. Maker's guidelines for curing times differ across the various product ranges.

Self-Levelling or Liquid Screeds - A cement and latex material which can produce the highest standard of finish to SR1 levels. The self-levelling compound provides a clean and level surface over a rough substrate or damaged floor to allow all flooring materials to be laid. Even with a thickness of only one millimetre, the latex polymers within the mixture provide a high strength surface for a wide range of uses.

SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

To make sure that the screeding is of a good quality finish which is durable and hard wearing, time must be spent on fully preparing the area before any screed is poured. The existing floor surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned to eradicate any paint, debris, grease and oil that might adversely affect the adhesion of the screeding.

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If cleaning products were used it's essential to remove any remnants of soap etc, and leave the surface to dry naturally. If screeding over a cement or stone floor then all cracks should be mended to prevent them from "travelling" up through a screed layer and causing deviations on the final surface. A genuine Cumbernauld screeding company will address these problems during a on-site survey and ensure that all preparations are finished before applying the next stages of the screeding process.

Before the screeding can be poured a damp proof membrane (DPM) will have to be put down to protect the final flooring and screed from moisture. Different thicknesses of special polythene may be used as a DPM and also act as a buffer for the screed and any insulation panels.

A supplementary airtight barrier might be needed if your property is in an area which is known to be susceptible to radon gas. This can be just a simple air-tight membrane, or in severe cases a ventilation system will be installed under the floor screed to take away any inflow of radon gas from ground level.

As soon as the floor base has been prepared and any DPMs installed, a sealant or primer is then put on. These sealers and primers will make certain that the screed bonds properly to the floor base and help to achieve a good quality finished floor. On account of their specialist nature, only certified screeding specialists in Cumbernauld should be entrusted with using them safely and correctly and using bespoke equipment for this task.

Underfloor heating can now be installed and checked before screeding is applied. The under floor heating system will be carefully positioned and mounted firmly on insulation panels to avoid any movement in the course of the screed installation process. Underfloor heating is one of the most effective ways to heat a room and a properly installed system will provide even warmth across the floor area.

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If you're not installing underfloor heating the screed will now be mixed and prepared on site and poured. Your screeding specialist will give you advice and guidance on which screed type is suitable for your needs, in line with your intended use of the room area. Remember that even quick drying screeds have a minimum of 24 hours before you are able to walk on any laid surface and a minimum 72 hours before any floor coverings can be fitted. Manufacturer's drying instructions for heavy duty and standard screeds should be observed so as to achieve a quality finish and provide a stable and long lasting floor surface.

You can test the SR level of the finished screeding as soon as it's solidified enough for walking on. The test involves using a two metre long straight-edge laid on the floor surface and any fluctuations from true are measured.

  • SR1 - Over the whole screed area, if there are no disparities greater than three millimetres from the straight-edge, you've got a top quality SR1 specification surface.
  • SR2 - If the floor deviates from the straight edge by 5mm or less it is considered SR2 level and is the normal standard for industrial and commercial floors.
  • SR3 - If the deviation around the whole space is ten millimetres or less the screeding quality is classed as SR3 and is fine for utility and garage areas.

If you require load bearing checks, a qualified structural engineer is needed to conduct the tests. This assessment will determine the overall strength of the screeding and the viability for its proposed use. This should include a drop hammer test which assesses various aspects of the flexibility and strength of the screed. The precise measurement and testing tools mean that this can only be carried out by a certified structural engineer heeding the guidelines of BS8204. (Tags: Floor Screeding Cumbernauld, Floor Screed Cumbernauld, Floor Screeding Services Cumbernauld, Screeding Cumbernauld).


Floor screeding services are available in Cumbernauld and also in nearby places like: Greengairs, High Bonnybridge, Wardpark North, Longcroft, Banton, Milton of Campsie, Banknock, Kilsyth, Dullatur, Twechar, Wattston, Slamannan, Chryston, Moodiesburn, and in these postcodes G67 1BJ, G67 1QR, G67 1DP, G67 1PB, G67 1QB, G67 1JW, G67 2EB, G67 2BN, G67 2BG, G67 1HU. Locally based Cumbernauld floor screeders will probably have the postcode G67 and the phone code 01236. Checking this will ensure that you access locally based screeding. Cumbernauld homeowners will be able to benefit from these and numerous other comparable services.

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Latex Screed Cumbernauld

When the nature of your floor's surface means that a bit of flexibility is required, it may be best to use a latex floor screed, as opposed to one with a more rigid finish. A latex floor screed comes in 2 parts, a bag and a bottle, with the bag containing a cement based powder, and a bottle that contains a liquid latex. Latex screeds are quicker drying and more flexible than other types of screed, as the water that's normally used is replaced with the liquid latex.

Used for levelling-out sub-floors, this latex compound provides a surface for the installation of the final floor finishes. This is suitable for subfloors made of quarry tiles, sand/cement, wood, asphalt or concrete, is perfect for the application of adhesives and gives a resilient and smooth surface. Even if there happens to be a bit of movement in your sub-floor, this latex screeding will provide a crack-free, flexible finish.

With "floating" screeds, for example when an unbonded screed is being laid on the top of a layer of acoustic or thermal insulation, latex floor screeds will not be a suitable choice. Floating screeds with a thickness of 50mm-75mm are frequently used on top of underfloor heating.

Related Tasks

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The Tools You'll Need For Screeding a Floor

  • Wheelbarrow
  • Gloves
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  • Shovel
  • Knee Protectors
  • Dappling Bar
  • Float
  • Spirit Level
  • Trowel
  • Straight Edge
  • Measure
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Also find: Banton floor screeding, Moodiesburn floor screeding, Wardpark North floor screeding, Slamannan floor screeding, Longcroft floor screeding, Chryston floor screeding, Twechar floor screeding, Milton of Campsie floor screeding, Banknock floor screeding, Greengairs floor screeding, Wattston floor screeding, Dullatur floor screeding and more. There are firms who do screeding in practically all of these areas. The knowledge and expertise required to provide the best quality flooring services are possessed by these competent professionals. They're adept at screeding and ensure that the project is executed to the highest standards, whether it’s for domestic or commercial properties. For local residents seeking screeding services, it's a quick and simple process to gather information and obtain quotes. All you need to do is click here. Today is the perfect time to kick off your floor screeding project.

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