Floor Screeding Formby

Floor Screeding Formby Merseyside (L37): If you have a damaged or uneven floor, are restoring a property or cellar or are hoping to install underfloor heating in your Formby property, then it's the perfect time to consider contacting a professional floor screeding company. A screed is used to produce a smooth floor surface on top of a rough concrete sub-base and provide a firm foundation for you final flooring material. If you would like your floors to last then a floor screed is the most important factor in any building or renovation project.

FLOOR SCREEDING EXPERTS FORMBY

A reliable screeding contractor in Formby will have all the know-how and experience to help you achieve a perfect floor in whichever size or shape of room you are renovating. They will be able to advise you on the right type of screed that your project requires, and the best methods for applying and installing it.

Your screeding specialist will also inform you if a structural engineer is required for your undertaking, to evaluate flex strength, point loadings and load bearing that your flooring may require to conform with current building regulations and British Standards.

The skills and training that a screeding specialist brings to your project should guarantee a successful end result and help to lengthen the life of your floors. There are many kinds of floor screed and selecting the correct mix and laying process is critical to achieve a quality floor that's fit for purpose and long-lasting.

Before selecting a screeding contractor from any operating in the Formby area, ask to what standard of finish they are basing their quotation, and also make certain that you get multiple estimates. The quotation could be based on what is known as the SR, or Surface Regularity figure. Each of the three SR levels provide different qualities of finish, with SR1 offering the highest quality, with the least amount of deviation over the area of the floor. An SR2 or SR3 standard might mean there will be ridges or flat spots that may cause issues when putting down your final floor surface.

The regulations and guidelines laid down in the British Standards BS8204 must be followed by any Formby floor screeding company and they should also be accredited by the manufacturers of any specialist screeding materials (Gypsol, Cemfloor, Flowcrete etc.) to substantiate their competence and safe working practices. A contractor holding accreditations shows that they've been assessed and trained in the use of these products and can provide a high quality service in all aspects of their installation.

TYPES OF SCREED

Standard Screeds - This is perfect for regular domestic usage and is a blend of cement and sand. 5 parts sand to 1 part cement is the normal mixture for standard screed. After laying a standard flooring screed sets at a rate of just 1mm/day.

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

Fibre Reinforced Screed - The favoured option where under floor heating is being installed in domestic homes in Formby. This is because of the improved durability and protection against thermal shrinkage and cracking provided by the special fibres within the screed mix. It has a setting rate of 1mm per day.

Polymer Screeds - When a reduced thickness of floor is needed due to construction requirements, a polymer screed offers a high strength resolution to this problem. Polymer screeds are made by a number of manufacturers and on account of their diverse chemical compositions have specific drying times for each individual product.

Advanced Drying and Fast Drying Screeds - As the name suggest, these screeds dry at a quicker rate and allow you to use the screeded area much faster. Most of the fast or advanced drying screeds are fibre reinforced and are perfect for a whole host of projects where the quicker curing rate of 3-7mm/day is a welcome advantage.

Self-Levelling or Liquid Screeds - A latex and cement solution which can produce the highest standard SR1 finish. Largely used to improve a poor substrate level or damaged floor to enable the laying of a brand new flooring surface, such as tiling over it. The liquid screed can be laid to a thickness of only one millimetre, but will still provide a strong surface for a selection of flooring finishes.

SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

To enable the screeding to be of a high quality finish which is durable and hard wearing, time must be spent on carefully preparing the area prior to any screed being laid. The original floor surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned to eliminate any grease, paint, debris and oil which can affect the bond of the screed.

If cleansing products were used it is essential to remove any traces of soap, detergent etc, and allow the floor surface to dry naturally. At this point cracks need to be mended as these can travel up through the laid screed and be reflected in the completed surface. A site survey will enable your Formby screeding specialist to take note of these preparation areas and finish them before starting to apply the screed layer.

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 moisture damage. There could be 2 or 3 layers of varying thicknesses of polythene to act as barriers between the screed and the insulation layer.

If the area where you live is susceptible to radon gas then another barrier is essential to prevent this harmful gas from entering via the ground. This can be just a simple air-tight membrane, or in more serious situations a ventilation and extraction system will be installed beneath the screed to take away any influx of air and gas from the ground.

As soon as these stages have been completed the screeding company will apply a primer or sealer to the prepared floor base. A primer helps with the screed bonding process to the base surface and different varieties exist according to which kind of screed is being applied. Devices such as airless sprays can be used to apply a sealant or primer, by professional screeding companies in Formby observing the manufacturer's guidelines.

Before any screed can be poured, any under floor heating will now be laid out. The heating pipes and cabling are firmly attached to insulation panels to prevent any movement and make certain they're laid in the correct position. Underfloor heating is one of the most efficient ways to heat a room and a professionally installed system will deliver even warmth in all areas of the floor.

The screed can now be mixed and prepared in situ and applied to the base surface. The requirements of the room will determine the type of screeding that is used. For quick drying and advanced screeds there'll be at least a 24 hour delay before it can be walked on, and a further 72 hours minimum before you can install any flooring materials. If you're using heavy duty or standard screeds the setting time is longer and you should observe the manufacturer's guidelines so as to get the best possible finish for your floor.

You can evaluate the SR standard of the completed screed as soon as it is hard enough to walk on. The test involves the use of a 2 mtr long straight-edge laid down upon the surface and any variations from true are calculated.

• SR1 - Over the whole area, if there are no disparities greater than 3 millimetres from the straight-edge, then you have a top quality SR1 specification surface.

• SR2 - The standard flooring in commercial and industrial builds is classed as SR2 and has a maximum deviation of 5 millimetres across the entire screed.

• SR3 - SR3 is utility standard where a quality finish isn't required. This level allows for a maximium deviation of 10 millimetres.

If your screed has been laid with specific load bearing requirements in mind then a qualified structural engineer will be required to conduct these soundness tests. Using specialised equipment the engineer will establish the screed surface strength and suitability of use in a load bearing setting. This will include a drop hammer test which records specific data on the strength and flexibility of the screed. Any screed flooring that has load bearing requirements must be approved by a competent structural engineer obeying the BS8204 guidelines. (Tags: Floor Screed Formby, Floor Screeding Formby, Floor Screeding Services Formby, Screeding Formby).

Screeding services are available in Formby and also in: Scarisbrick, Downholland, Snape Green, Thornton, Freshfield, Church Town, Little Altcar, Carr Cross, Hightown, Ince Blundell, Ainsdale on Sea, Birkdale, and in these postcodes L37 1NU, L37 2HX, L37 2FW, L37 1YJ, L37, L37 2JR, L37 2JN, L37 1QG, L37 1LN, and L37 2WR. Locally based Formby floor screeders will probably have the postcode L37 and the dialling code 01704. Checking this will ensure you're accessing local floor screeding. Formby home and business owners will be able to utilise these and numerous other similar services. By clicking on the "Quote" banner you can obtain floor screeding quotations from providers nearby.

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The Tools Required for Screeding Floors

• Straight Edge
• Heavy Duty Spirit Level
• Measure
• Spade
• Floor Profiler
• Trowel
• Float
• Spiked Roller
• Wheelbarrow
• Knee Protection
• Gloves

Floor Screeding Near Formby

Also find: Birkdale floor screeding, Scarisbrick floor screeding, Snape Green floor screeding, Freshfield floor screeding, Downholland floor screeding, Thornton floor screeding, Carr Cross floor screeding, Ainsdale on Sea floor screeding, Hightown floor screeding, Ince Blundell floor screeding, Church Town floor screeding, Little Altcar floor screeding and more. These and other towns and settlements are serviced by screeding specialists and associated tradesmen. The expertise and skills required to provide high-quality flooring solutions are possessed by these experienced specialists. Their proficiency in screeding for commercial and domestic properties ensures that the work adheres to the highest standards. Local home and business owners can get estimates by going here. Do you have floors that need screeding? Don't delay - get a quote today!

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