Floor Screeding Great Baddow

Floor Screeding Great Baddow Essex (CM2): When you are upgrading your Great Baddow property that has uneven or damaged floors, or perhaps converting a cellar or basement into a functional living space, a professional floor screeding specialist can provide you with a good starting point. Floor screeding delivers a smooth finish to a coarse sub-base floor, and allows you to lay a suitable flooring material, (boards, carpets, tiles etc) on top of it. Floor screeding can provide a durable, quality surface for virtually any room.

FLOOR SCREEDING COMPANIES GREAT BADDOW

A dependable screeding specialist in Great Baddow will have all the know-how and experience to help you achieve a perfect floor in whichever shape or size of room you are working on. After analyzing your project they will advise you on the perfect choice of screed and which method of applying it is most appropriate for your situation.

It may be a requirement, depending on the proposed use of the space, for a survey by a structural engineer to conform to building regulations on load requirements, flex strength and point loadings of the screed floor.

The training and skills that a screeding specialist brings to your project should guarantee a high quality end result and help to lengthen the life of your flooring. Selecting the correct screeding materials and the method of installation is critical if you want to end up with a durable and quality finish for your floor.

Before deciding on a floor screeding contractor from the many operating in the Great Baddow area, ask to what standard of finish they're basing their estimate, and also make certain that you get multiple quotes. The SR (Surface Regularity) finish is the figure to watch out for when studying a quotation from your Great Baddow screeding contractor. SR2 and SR3 might be more affordable options, but the finished floor surface could have deviations and errors, whilst SR1 guarantees a pretty much perfect finish. An SR2 or SR3 standard may mean there are flat spots or ridges that may cause problems when installing your final flooring materials.

The regulations and guidelines specified in the British Standards BS8204 have to be observed by any Great Baddow floor screeding contractor and they must also be approved by the manufacturers of specialist screeding materials (Cemfloor, Gypsol, Flowcrete etc.) to prove their safe working practices and competence. This accreditation program illustrates a company's training and ability in the application of a manufacturer's screeding merchandise.

TYPES OF SCREED

Standard Screeds - A combination of sand and cement which is perfect for everyday residential usage. This mixture uses a 5:1 ratio of sand to cement. The standard flooring screed dries at a rate of one millimetre thickness per day.

Polymer Screeds - When a lower thickness of floor is necessary due to construction requirements, a polymer screed offers an extremely high strength resolution to this problem. On account of their different chemical compositions, these polymer screeds have varying setting times which you can verify by studying manufacturer's own product guidelines.

Fibre Reinforced Screed - The favoured choice by professional installers for use in combination with underfloor heating systems. This is due to the improved durability and protection against thermal cracking and shrinkage offered by the special fibres within the screed. The screed will set hard at a rate of roughly 1mm/day.

Fast Drying and Advanced Drying Screeds - If there's a need to press ahead urgently with the work on account of time constraints, these screeds dry much quicker than standard flooring screeds. Drying out at a rate of 3-7mm/day, subject to the mix, they are generally a fibre reinforced type of screed and are great for flooring projects that have tight deadlines.

Liquid or Self-Levelling Screeds - Used to produce the highest quality of finish, especially in SR1 levels of screeding, by a cement and latex solution. Mainly used to finalise a damaged floor or poor substrate level to enable the laying of a brand new flooring surface, like vinyl planks over it. These can be as little as 1mm in depth, and thanks to the latex polymers, will still provide high strength.

Industrial and Heavy Duty Screed - Made for maximum durability and strength in places where traffic is high or specific loading of the floor base is necessary.

SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

Screeding companies will need to carefully prepare the area prior to any other work in order to ensure a hard wearing and quality screed flooring. Any paint, debris, grease and oil on the existing floor level can affect the bonding of the screed, and should be removed.

Any cleansing products used during this phase shouldn't leave any residues, and the floor base must be allowed to dry out naturally. If screeding over a stone or cement floor all cracks should be mended to prevent them from "travelling" through the screed layer and causing imperfections on the finished surface. A site survey will enable the screeding specialist to highlight these preparation areas and complete them before beginning to pour the screeding.

To shield the screeding layer and flooring materials from dampness rising up from the ground, a DPM (damp proof membrane) will have to be laid. Different thicknesses of specialised polythene could be used as a DPM and also serve as a buffer for the screed and any insulation panels.

A further airtight barrier might be required if your property is in a location which is known to be susceptible to radon. A simple airtight membrane might be enough in places with low levels of radon, however in more extreme situations there may have to be a more sophisticated extraction and ventilation system to remove any harmful radon gas.

Once the floor base has been properly prepared and all DPMs installed, a primer or sealant is then put on. Primers and sealers assist with the bonding process and are specialist applications specifically designed for the sort of screed being used. Devices such as airless sprays can be used to apply a sealant or primer, which should be done by experienced screeding companies in Great Baddow following the manufacturer's guidelines and safety advice.

If required, this is the time that underfloor heating can be laid out in the correct manner and installed. Insulation panels can be positioned and the cables and heating pipes will be firmly mounted so that there is no movement whilst the screed is poured. Underfloor heating is one of the most efficient ways to heat a room and a properly installed system will provide even level of warmth in all areas of the floor.

The screeding can now be prepared in situ and spread onto the floor base. The specific requirements of the room will dictate the kind of screeding that is used. After the pouring of the screed there's at least twenty four hours (for advanced and quick drying screeds) before you're able to walk on the surface, and a seventy two hours minimum curing time before the laying of any flooring materials. If you are laying standard or heavy duty screeds the curing time is longer and you should follow the manufacturer's guidelines so as to get the best finish for your floor.

The SR level of your screeding can be ascertained once it has set enough to be stepped onto. The standard SR test involves the use of a 2 metre straight edge to check for any deviations in the floor surface.

• SR1 - SR1 is the highest specification and allows only three millimetres of deviation from the straight-edge.

• SR2 - SR2 is the classification for standard commercial and industrial floors and can deviate from the straight-edge by up to five millimetres.

• SR3 - If the deviation is ten millimetres or less the screed quality is categorised as SR3 and is suitable for garage and utility areas.

If you need to check the screed floor for load bearing, a qualified structural engineer is required to carry out the tests. The assessment will make sure that your new screeding is viable for the load point requirements set down in the original site survey. A "drop hammer test" will be performed at several areas on the screed layer and the outcomes noted. Only qualified structural engineers following the British Standards BS8204 regulations are allowed to perform these testing and sign off on the structural safety of the screeding. (Tags: Screeding Great Baddow, Floor Screeding Great Baddow, Floor Screed Great Baddow, Floor Screeding Services Great Baddow).

Floor screeding services are available in Great Baddow and also nearby in: Chelmsford, Bicknacre, Woodham Walter, Galleyend, Writtle, Chelmer Village, Gay Bowers, Little Baddow, Springfield, Galleywood, Danbury, Great Seabrights, East Hanningfield, Sandon, and in these postcodes CM2 7NJ, CM2 7DN, CM2 7EF, CM2 7JD, CM2 8DZ, CM2 8DS, CM2 7AG, CM2 8EJ, CM2 7JW, CM2 7DF. Local Great Baddow floor screeders will probably have the postcode CM2 and the telephone dialling code 01245. Checking this should ensure you're accessing locally based screeding. Great Baddow householders will be able to utilise these and various other similar services.

Latex Floor Screeds Great Baddow

When the characteristics of your floor's surface means that a degree of flexibility is necessary, it will be advantageous to use a latex self-levelling floor screed, as opposed to one with an unyielding finish. Latex floor screeds come in two parts - a bottle and a bag - with the bottle containing liquid latex and the bag containing a cemetitious powder. The latex liquid additive takes the place of the water that is used in other types of screed, meaning that it is quicker drying and more flexible.

Used for levelling sub-floors, this latex compound creates a suitable surface for the laying of your chosen floor finishes. This is suitable for subfloors made of asphalt, sand/cement, quarry tiles, concrete or wood, is ideal for the application of flooring adhesives and gives a smooth, durable surface. This latex floor screed will produce a crack-free, flexible finish, even if there is movement in your subfloor.

When installing a "floating" screed, for example when a screed is being laid over a layer of either thermal or acoustic insulation, screed thicknesses of 50mm-75mm may be required, and latex flooring screeds are not appropriate for this purpose. (Tags: Latex Floor Screed Great Baddow, Latex Screeding Great Baddow, Latex Screed Great Baddow, Latex Screeds Great Baddow).

The Tools That You Will Need For Screeding a Floor

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

Related Tasks

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Essex Screeding Enquiries

The latest Essex floor screeding posts: Mr and Mrs Bell recently requested an estimate for screeding a workshop floor in Fryerning. Caspian and Alyssia Wooldridge recently asked for an estimate for screeding a kitchen and lounge floor in Feering. Tyrell Swan recently asked for a price quote for screeding the entire ground floor of a cottage in Eight Ash Green. Millicent Hassan and Baxter Hassan recently enquired about screeding a living room floor in Hornchurch, Essex. Finlay and Madeline Douglas recently requested an estimate for screeding a floor and installing underfloor heating in Tiptree. Myles and Lena Compton recently enquired about getting a price for screeding the floor of a garage in a terraced house in Maylandsea. Danielle and Iwan Rodriguez recently requested a quotation for screeding the floor of a utility room in a semi-detached house in Kelvedon Hatch. Mr and Mrs Bradshaw recently enquired about getting a price for screeding a cellar floor in Great Burstead, Essex.

Floor Screeding Near Great Baddow

Also find: Sandon floor screeding, Great Seabrights floor screeding, Little Baddow floor screeding, Gay Bowers floor screeding, Chelmer Village floor screeding, Danbury floor screeding, Springfield floor screeding, Bicknacre floor screeding, East Hanningfield floor screeding, Galleyend floor screeding, Chelmsford floor screeding, Woodham Walter floor screeding, Galleywood floor screeding, Writtle screeding services and more. All of these villages and towns are served by companies who do screeding. Great Baddow property owners can get screeding price quotes by going here.

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Screeding Around Great Baddow: Over the last 12 months screeded floors were installed in the following Great Baddow streets: Eastwood Park, Friars Close, Baden Powell Close, Bell Street, New Road, West Hanningfield Road, St. Marys Close, Craiston Mews, Southend Road, Tabors Hill, Brook Lane, Greenland Gardens, Gilmore Place, Molrams Lane, Hall Close, The Chase, Elm Close, Isaac Square, Tabors Hill, Ebenezer Terrace, The Spires, Maldon Road, Riffhams Drive, Taylor Way, Wood Dale, and in these Essex postcodes: CM2 7NJ, CM2 7DN, CM2 7EF, CM2 7JD, CM2 8DZ, CM2 8DS, CM2 7AG, CM2 8EJ, CM2 7JW, CM2 7DF. These locations recently saw activity by experts in floor screeding. Great Baddow home and business owners received competent and top notch floor screeding services in every case.

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