Floor Screeding Hinton

Floor Screeding Hinton Northamptonshire (NN11): If you have an uneven or damaged floor, are hoping to install under floor heating or are restoring a property or basement, then making contact with a specialist floor screeding contractor in Hinton is your best option. Screeding is necessary to provide you with a flat and level floor surface onto which you can lay your choice of floor covering, be it tile, wood or carpet. Floor screeding will provide a durable, quality floor surface for virtually any room.

FLOOR SCREEDING CONTRACTORS HINTON

It does not matter how small or large the area is that you need levelling, a certified floor screeding company in Hinton will have the essential skills, knowledge and equipment to give you an outstanding level of service. They'll assess your project and determine the appropriate kind of screed you require and how best to apply it.

It might be necessary, based on the intended use of the space, for a survey by a structural engineer to abide by building regulations on load requirements, point loadings and flex strength of the screed floor.

The skills and training that a screeding specialist brings to your project will guarantee a successful end result and help to extend the lifetime of your floors. A correct mixture of screed and the way it is laid is also important to ensure the ultimate quality of your floor surface.

Before deciding upon a floor screeding specialist from any based in the Hinton area, ask to what standard of finish they're basing their price quote, and also make sure you get multiple quotes. The quotation may be based on what is known as the Surface Regularity, or SR figure. Each of the three SR levels deliver different qualities of finish, with SR1 being the best, with the lowest amount of deviation over the surface area. This means that you may have to fix any areas that might cause issues when putting down your final flooring solution.

British Standards BS8204 sets down the regulations and guidelines that all Hinton screeding contractors are required to follow, and if applying specialist screeding solutions, (Gypsol, Flowcrete, Cemfloor etc), they must be accredited by the manufacturers as being trained and skilled in their use. This accreditation program illustrates a company's high quality performance and training in the application of a manufacturer's products.

TYPES OF SCREED

Standard Screeds - Frequently used in domestic flooring projects where the blend of sand and cement is acceptable for regular footfall use. This mix comprises a five to one ratio of sand to cement. Once it has been laid this 5:1 ratio dries at a rate of one millimetre per day.

Self-Levelling or Liquid Screeds - When a high standard of finish is necessary this solution of latex and cement is employed to create SR1 quality floor screeding. The self-levelling compound provides a smooth and level surface over a damaged floor or rough substrate to allow all flooring materials to be laid. They can be as little as 1mm thick, and due to the latex polymers, will still provide a high strength finish.

Fibre Reinforced Screed - Used mostly with underfloor heating and is the favoured option in such projects. This is because of the improved durability and protection against thermal cracking and shrinkage provided by the fibres within the screed. At around one millimetre per day, it has the same setting rate to standard floor screed.

Polymer Screeds - These provide a high level of strength with a reduced thickness. Manufacturer's guidelines for drying times differ across the product ranges.

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

Fast Drying and Advanced Drying Screeds - As the name suggest, this screed dries rapidly and allows you to use the screeded area much faster. They're normally a fibre reinforced kind of screed that dries out at a rate of between three and seven millimetres per day and are used in time-sensitive projects.

SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

To enable the screeding to be of a good quality finish which is durable and hard wearing, time should be devoted to carefully preparing the area prior to any screeding material being poured. It's important that any contaminants such as grease, oil, loose debris or paint is eradicated from the base before pouring any screed, since these can affect the bonding capability that a good quality screed demands.

Any cleansing products that are used in this process should leave no residues, and the floor surface must be allowed to dry by itself naturally. At this point cracks need to be mended since these can easily travel up through a newly laid screed and be reflected in the completed surface. A trustworthy Hinton screeding installer will take note of these aspects during the on-site survey and make sure that all preparations are finished before applying the next stages of the screeding process.

Before the screeding can be poured a DPM (damp proof membrane) will have to be put down to shield the final flooring and screed from moisture. There could be two or three layers of different thickness polythene to act as a barrier between the screed and the insulation layer.

If the area where you live is susceptible to radon gas then one additional barrier is necessary to stop this harmful gas from entering from the ground. A simple air-tight membrane might be suitable in places with low levels of radon, but in more severe situations there may need to be a more complex extraction system to remove any harmful radon gases.

As soon as these stages have been completed the screeders will put on a primer or sealant to the prepared base. Primers and sealers help the bonding process and are special applications according to the kind of screed that is being used. These substances need qualified contractors to apply them in the correct ratios by using airless sprays and other tailor-made equipment.

Before the screeding can be poured, any under floor heating (if required) will now set out and installed. The heating pipes and cabling are firmly attached to insulation panels to stop any movement and make sure that they're positioned correctly. Underfloor heating is one of the most effective ways to heat a room and a professionally installed system should deliver even level of warmth in all areas of the floor.

If you are not putting in underfloor heating the screed can now be prepared in situ and poured. Your screeding specialist will have given you guidance and advice on which screed type is suitable for your requirements, in line with your proposed use of the room area. After the application of the screed there's a minimum twenty four hours (for advanced and quick drying screeds) before you can walk on the surface, and a seventy two hours minimum drying period before any floor material installation. Such periods will be longer for standard and heavy duty screeds and the manufacture's guidelines must be followed to accomplish the best finish and durability of the floor.

You can assess the SR standard of the finished screeding once it is set enough to walk on. The test involves using a two metre long straight-edge laid down upon the floor surface and any fluctuations from true are calculated.

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

• SR2 - SR2 is the classification for normal standard industrial and commercial floors and can deviate from the straight-edge by up to 5mm.

• SR3 - If the deviation is 10 millimetres or less the quality of the screeding is classed as SR3 and is highly suitable for garage and utility areas.

If your screeding has been installed with particular load bearing requirements in mind then a structural engineer will be needed to carry out the tests. This assessment will determine the strength of the screed and the viability for its proposed use. The screed layer should be subjected to what is known as a drop hammer test to assess strength and flexibility in different areas. Only fully qualified structural engineers observing the BS8204 guidelines are allowed to conduct such tests and sign off on the structural safety of a screed floor. (Tags: Floor Screed Hinton, Floor Screeding Services Hinton, Floor Screeding Hinton, Screeding Hinton).

Floor screeding services are available in Hinton and also in: Moreton Pinkney, Westhorp, Lower Boddington, Aston le Walls, West Farndon, Byfield, Canons Ashby, Little Preston, Eydon, Charwelton, Upper Boddington, Chipping Warden, Preston Capes, and in these postcodes NN11 3RS, NN11 3FA, NN11 3QX, NN11 3SH, NN11 3FN, NN11 3FP, NN11 3SB, NN11 3ST, NN11 3PW, NN11 3SR. Locally based Hinton floor screeders will probably have the telephone code 01327 and the postcode NN11. Checking this will confirm that you access local screeding. Hinton homeowners will be able to utilise these and countless other similar services.

Screed Reinforcement

The application of screed reinforcement is a means of enhancing the strength and durability of concrete screeds. Level surfaces are produced by applying thin, flat layers of concrete to a base layer, known as screeds. Commonly, they are used in building projects as flooring, but they can also function as a finishing layer for walls and ceilings.

Screed mixture during installation is infused with reinforcement materials, such as polypropylene fibres, steel mesh or wire, to enhance strength and prevent cracking. By distributing weight and load evenly across the surface, reinforcement improves its resistance to impact, abrasion and thermal changes.

Depending on particular requirements, the choice of reinforcement material for a project is influenced by aspects such as finish, thickness and load capacity. The reinforcement must be installed correctly to avoid displacement over time and ensure consistent distribution throughout the screed, which is crucial. By ensuring the quality and structural integrity of screeds, screed reinforcement provides a long-lasting and reliable surface suitable for a range of applications, making it an essential aspect of the screeding process.

Granolithic Screeding Hinton

Granolithic screeding refers to a kind of flooring that consists of a mixture of cement, sand and aggregate. It is applied in a relatively thin layer and then smoothed to provide a hard-wearing, seamless and durable surface. It is frequently used in industrial, public and commercial buildings where there is heavy foot or machinery traffic.

Granolithic screeding is typically used in commercial and industrial buildings as well as in high-traffic areas in residential buildings. It is also commonly used in areas where abrasion and chemical resistance are essential. The resulting surface is smooth and hard, which makes it easy to maintain and clean, and provides a perfect base for other flooring products.

Granolithic screeding is typically applied over a concrete base, and the surface is generally treated with a curing compound to ensure it sets properly. As soon as it has cured, it creates a seamless floor with a hard, smooth surface that is resistant to wear. It is also highly resistant to water and chemicals, which makes it perfect for use in environments where there's a chance of spills or exposure to hazardous materials.

Latex Floor Screeds Hinton

When the nature of your floor's surface means that a degree of flexibility is needed, it will be best to apply a latex self-levelling screed, as opposed to one with an unyielding finish. Latex floor screeds come in two parts - a bottle and a bag - with a bottle that contains liquid latex, and a bag that contains a cemetitious powder. The water that is normally used in a screed mix is replaced by the latex liquid, which makes it more flexible than other types of screed, and quicker drying.

Before the laying of your chosen decorative covering, this latex compound is used for levelling-out sub-floors. Suitable for subfloors of concrete, wood, asphalt, stone tiles and sand/cement, this gives a perfect surface for the application of flooring adhesives which is also resilient and smooth. If there happens to be a bit of movement in the subfloor this type of floor screed will provide a crack-free, flexible finish on which you can lay your chosen floor coverings.

With "floating" screeds, for example when a screed is being laid on top of a layer of either acoustic or thermal insulation, latex flooring screeds will not be suitable. Floating screeds with a depth of 50-65mm are typically used over underfloor heating.

Floor Screeding Tools

• Straight Edge
• Trowel
• Gloves
• Spade
• Spiked Roller
• Floor Profile
• Buckets
• Knee Protection
• Float
• Tape Measure
• A Long Spirit Level

Related Tasks

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Floor Screeding Near Hinton

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