Floor Screeding Lytham St Annes

Floor Screeding Lytham St Annes Lancashire (FY8): If you have a damaged or uneven floor, are restoring a property or basement or are planning to install under floor heating in your Lytham St Annes home, it is time to consider hiring a professional floor screeder. A screed is used to produce a smooth floor surface on top of a concrete sub-base and provide a good base for your choice of top flooring material. Floor screeding will provide a durable, quality floor surface for any room.

FLOOR SCREEDING EXPERTS LYTHAM ST ANNES

A reputable floor screeding specialist in Lytham St Annes will have all the experience and knowledge to help you achieve a perfect floor in whichever size room you are working on. They will assess your project and ascertain the appropriate kind of screed you require and how best to apply it.

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

The skills and training that a screeding contractor brings to your project will guarantee a successful outcome and help to prolong the lifespan of your floor or floors. A correct mixture of screed and the way it is laid is also crucial to ensure the final intergrity of your floor.

Before choosing a screeding contractor from the many operating in the Lytham St Annes area, ask to what standard of finish they are basing their price quote, and also ensure you get two or three estimates. For domestic properties a quotation will usually be given for an SR (Surface Regularity) calculation of SR1 or SR2. SR1 is the best level, and while SR2 and SR3 may seem cheaper at first glance, they don't guarantee a perfectly even or flat floor surface. An SR2 or SR3 level might mean there will be flat spots or ridges that might cause problems when putting down your final flooring materials.

British Standards BS8204 lays down the guidelines and regulations that all Lytham St Annes screeding installers are required to follow, and if working with specialist screeding solutions, (Flowcrete, Cemfloor, Gypsol etc), they ought to be certified by the manufacturers as being skilled and trained in their use. This accreditation program showcases a firm's training and performance in the usage of a manufacturer's screeding products.

TYPES OF SCREED

Standard Screeds - A blend of sand and cement which is okay for standard domestic use. Five parts sand to one part cement is the usual mixture for standard screed. This five to one ratio standard screed will dry out at a rate of just 1mm per day after laying.

Fast Drying and Advanced Drying Screeds - As the name would suggest, this screed dries at a quicker rate and allows you to use the floor area much faster. They are normally a fibre reinforced screed which can dry out at a rate of between three and seven millimetres per day and are used in time critical flooring projects.

Polymer Screeds - An extremely high strength solution where a reduced screed thickness is essential. The drying times for these vary according to product guidelines.

Self-Levelling or Liquid Screeds - A cement and latex solution which can achieve the highest standard of finish to SR1 levels. Typically used to finalise a poor substrate level or damaged floor to enable the laying of a brand new flooring surface, like vinyl planks over the top of it. They can be as little as one millimetre in depth, and thanks to the latex polymers, will still provide a high strength finish.

Industrial and Heavy Duty Screed - A screed designed for high load and heavy traffic areas where maximum durability and strength is crucial.

Fibre Reinforced Screed - The professional's choice for domestic use over the top of underfloor heating. The special fibres in the screed mix increase overall durability and strength while also safeguarding against thermal shrinkage and cracking. The screed will dry out at a rate of 1mm/day.

SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

Screeding companies will have to fully prepare the area prior to any other work in order to guarantee a hard wearing and quality screed flooring. It is vital that all contaminants such as oil, paint, loose debris or grease is eliminated from the base before laying any screed, as these can affect the bonding process that a quality screed needs.

Any cleansing chemicals used during this stage shouldn't leave any residues, and the floor surface must be permitted to dry out naturally. It is vital to mend any crevices or cracks in the surface to stop them being reflected and "travelling" up into the newly screeded floor. During an on-site survey the screeding company will notice what preparation work is necessary before any actual screeding starts.

A DPM (damp proof membrane) will be installed once the preparation work has been concluded to stop ground moisture getting into the screed and floor materials. Different gauges of polythene sheeting could be used as a DPM and also act as a barrier for the screed and any insulation panels.

If the area where you live is susceptible to radon then another barrier is essential to prevent the gas from entering via the ground. An airtight membrane could be suitable in places with relatively low radon measurements, but in more serious cases there might have to be a more sophisticated ventilation and extraction system to remove any harmful radon gases.

As soon as these steps have been taken the screeders will apply a sealer or primer to the prepared base. A primer helps with the screed to bond successfully to the base and different varieties exist based on which kind of screed is being used. These substances need skilled contractors to apply them in the right ratios by using airless sprays and other tailor-made equipment.

Before the screeding is laid, any under floor heating will now be laid out. The under floor heating system will be carefully positioned and mounted firmly on insulation panels to prevent potential movement in the course of the screed installation process. Under floor heating is one of the most efficient ways to heat a room and a skillfully installed system will produce even warmth in all areas of the floor.

The screeding can now be mixed and prepared on site and spread onto the base surface. Your intended use of the room will assist your screeding specialist on what sort of floor screed is appropriate for your needs. For quick drying and advanced screeds there will be at least a twenty four hour delay before it can be walked on, and a further 3 days minimum before you can lay any flooring materials. If you are laying heavy duty or standard screeds the setting time is longer and the manufacturer's guidelines must be followed in order to get the best possible finish for your floor.

The SR standard of your screed can be ascertained once it's set sufficiently to be stepped onto. The basic SR test uses a 2 metre long straight-edge to check for any deviations in the screeded surface.

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

• SR2 - The standard flooring in industrial and commercial builds is normally SR2 and has a maximum deviation of five millimetres across the whole floor.

• SR3 - If the deviation around the room is 10mm or less the screeding quality is specified as SR3 and is highly suitable for utility and garage areas.

There may also be a requirement for a structural engineer to do a soundness test. The testing will ensure your new screed is suitable for the load bearing requirements set down in the original site survey. A drop hammer test is carried out on various areas of the screed and the results documented. Only fully qualified structural engineers respecting the BS8204 guidelines are allowed to carry out these testing and sign off on the structural integrity of screed flooring. (Tags: Floor Screed Lytham St Annes, Floor Screeding Services Lytham St Annes, Screeding Lytham St Annes, Floor Screeding Lytham St Annes).

Screeding services are available in Lytham St Annes and also in: Staining, Higher Ballam, Wrea Green, Warton, Ansdell, Weeton, Marton Fold, Hey Houses, Fairhaven, Singleton, Layton, Great Marton, Little Marton, and in these postcodes FY8 1GU, FY0 1YS, FY8 1AE, FY8 1LP, FY8 1EP, FY8 1RE, FY8 1JF, FY8 1PF, FY8 1EQ, and FY8 1JN. Locally based Lytham St Annes floor screeders will likely have the postcode FY8 and the telephone code 01253. Verifying this will guarantee you're accessing locally based floor screeding. Lytham St Annes home and business owners can benefit from these and various other building related services. By simply clicking on the "Quote" banner you can obtain floor screeding estimates from specialists nearby.

The Tools That Are Required for Screeding Floors

• Measure
• Straight Edge
• Float
• Trowel
• Spirit Level
• Dappling Bar
• Spade
• Floor Profile
• Gloves
• Knee Protectors
• Wheelbarrow

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