Floor Screeding Old Basing

Floor Screeding Old Basing Hampshire (RG24): Are you giving your Old Basing home a facelift? Dealing with uneven floors in your living space, or rejuvenating a moist cellar? Investing in a professional floor screeding specialist is your secret weapon for lasting floor perfection. These experts provide the perfect starting point - a flawless, level base - for your dream floor (wood, carpet or tile) to effortlessly blossom. This essential step guarantees not just a flawless finish but also the enduring strength of your entire floor structure. So, before venturing into floor coverings, lay the groundwork for success with professional screeding.

FLOOR SCREEDING COMPANIES OLD BASING

A reliable floor screeding specialist in Old Basing will have all the experience and know-how to help you achieve a perfectly finished floor in whichever shape or size of room you're working on. After assessing your project they'll give you advice on the perfect choice of screeding and which method of laying it is most suitable for your circumstances.

They will in addition assess if a structural engineer is required to make certain any flex strength, point loadings and load requirements are met as laid down in the building regulations.

A skilled and qualified work force is imperative for a successful outcome and will extend your floor's lifespan by using the correct form of screed for the intended purpose of your room. A correct mix of screed and the methods used for laying it are also crucial to guarantee the final intergrity of your floor.

There are several screeding specialists in and around Old Basing so make sure you get multiple quotations for your project before picking a contractor and know to what standard of finish is it for. The SR (Surface Regularity) finish is the number to keep your eye on when reviewing an estimate from your Old Basing screeding contractor. SR1 is the highest standard, and whilst SR2 and SR3 might be more cost-effective initially, they don't guarantee a totally flat or even surface. This could mean that you may have to rectify any areas that could cause problems when putting down your finished flooring solution.

British Standards BS8204 sets down the guidelines and regulations that all Old Basing screeding companies are required to follow, and if using specialist screeding solutions, (Cemfloor, Gypsol, Flowcrete etc), they ought to be accredited by the manufacturers as being trained and skilled in their use. The testing and training of a floor screeding company by a manufacturer is underlined by the use of the accreditation scheme, and offers assurances of safe working practices and reliability on any project which involves their materials.

TYPES OF SCREED

Standard Screeds - Frequently used in domestic projects where the mix of sand and cement is ideal for standard footfall usage. The standard screed is a mixture of five parts sand to one of cement. Once laid this 5:1 ratio will dry at a rate of 1mm per day.

Fast Drying and Advanced Drying Screeds - If you need to press ahead urgently with the work because of time limitations, this screed dries much faster than standard screeds. Most of the fast or advanced drying screeds are fibre reinforced and are appropriate for a wide variety of flooring projects where the quicker drying rate of 3-7mm is a considerable advantage.

Polymer Screeds - When a reduced thickness of floor is needed on account of building requirements, a polymer screed offers an extremely high strength resolution to the situation. Owing to their different chemical compositions, polymer screeds have varying setting times which you can verify by reading manufacturer's own product guidelines.

Liquid or Self-Levelling Screeds - Used to produce the highest quality of finish, especially where SR1 levels are necessary, by a latex and cement solution. Largely used to finalise a poor substrate level or damaged floor so as to lay a brand new flooring surface, such as tiles over the top of it. These can be as little as 1mm thick, and because of the latex polymers, will still provide high strength.

Fibre Reinforced Screed - The first choice where underfloor heating is being installed in residential homes in Old Basing. The greater strength and flex offered by the special fibres in the screed help protect the resulting floor from thermal shrinkage and cracking. The screed will set hard at a rate of 1mm/day.

Industrial and Heavy Duty Screed - Where traffic levels are expected to be high or heavy loading on the floor is needed, heavy duty screeds provide maximum durability and strength.

SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

Screeding installers will need to fully prepare the area before any other work so as to ensure a hard wearing and quality screed flooring. The original floor surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned to remove any paint, grease, oil and debris that might affect the adhesion of the screeding.

Any cleaning products which are used in this phase shouldn't leave any residues, and the floor base must be permitted to dry out naturally. It's vital to fix any cracks in the surface to stop them being mirrored and "travelling" upwards into your newly screeded floor. A site survey will enable your Old Basing screeding contractor to take note of this preparation work and finish it before beginning to lay the screeding.

A damp proof membrane (DPM) will be applied after the preparation work has been finished to prevent ground moisture affecting the flooring materials and screeding. The DPM is made of thick polythene sheeting and different layers may be used to act as a moisture barrier and air insulating layer for the screed.

An additional air-tight barrier may be required if your home or business premises is in an area that's regarded as susceptible to radon gas emissions. If radon occurs in severe doses then a full extraction and ventilation system might be needed under the screed which will extract any gases that are seeping in from the ground.

As soon as the floor base has been properly prepared and all membranes installed, a primer or sealant is then applied. A primer assists in the screed bonding process to the base surface and different types exist based upon which type of screed is being applied. Due to their special nature, only skilled screeding contractors in Old Basing are capable of using them safely and correctly and using equipment which is made for the task.

Now is the time that underfloor heating can be installed and laid out in the correct way. The heating pipes and cables are securely attached to insulation panels to stop any movement and make sure they're laid in the correct position. Warmth is evenly spread across a floor area in a properly fitted under floor heating system, and along with it being an effective choice of heating, it's an excellent choice for many Old Basing home renovation projects.

If you are not installing under floor heating the screed will now be mixed and prepared in situ and laid. The particular requirements of the room will dictate the sort of screeding that is used. Remember that even advanced and quick drying screeds have a minimum of 24 hours before you can walk over any screeded surfaces and at least 72 hours before any flooring materials can be fitted. If you are using heavy duty or standard screeds the drying time is increased and you should follow the manufacturer's guidelines so as to get the best finish to your floor.

Once the screeding has set it can be checked for quality to verify the SR standard. The standard SR test involves the use of a 2 metre long straight-edge to check for any deviations in the floor surface.

• SR1 - Disparities of 3 millimetres or less as measured over the whole floor area shows your screeding to be of the best quality and categorised as SR1.

• SR2 - If the screeded floor deviates from the straight edge by 5mm or less it is SR2 quality and is the standard for industrial and commercial floors.

• SR3 - SR3 is basic utility standard where a quality finish is not needed. This level allows for a maximium deviation of ten millimetres.

There may also be a requirement for a qualified structural engineer to do a soundness test. The testing will make certain that your newly laid screed is suitable for the load point requirements laid out in the site survey. This can include a "drop hammer test" which assesses various aspects of the flexibility and strength of the screed. Any screed floor that's got load bearing requirements must be approved by a trained structural engineer heeding the BS8204 regulations. (Tags: Floor Screeding Services Old Basing, Screeding Old Basing, Floor Screeding Old Basing, Floor Screed Old Basing).

Floor screeding is available in Old Basing and also in: Houndmills, Wootton St Lawrence, Cliddesden, Hatch, Ramsdell, Oakridge Village, Lychpit, South View, Worting, Hatch Warren, Nately Scures, Newnham, and in these postcodes RG24 7NJ, RG24 7DR, RG24 7HD, RG24 7BL, RG24 7JP, RG24 7AP, RG24 7DL, RG24 7HH, RG24 7AJ, and RG24 7JE. Locally based Old Basing floor screeders will most likely have the telephone code 01256 and the postcode RG24. Verifying this should ensure that you are accessing locally based screeding. Old Basing home and business owners are able to benefit from these and many other similar services. By simply clicking on the "Quote" banner you can get screeding price quotes from nearby providers.

Latex Floor Screeds Old Basing

When a certain degree of flexibility is required in a floor's surface you may find that the employment of a latex floor screed will be advantageous. Latex screeds normally comprise 2 parts - a cementitious powder and a latex liquid additive. The water that is normally used in a screed mix is replaced by the liquid latex, meaning that it's quicker drying and more flexible than other standard screeds.

This latex product is used for levelling subfloors prior to the installation of the final decorative surface. Appropriate for sub-floors of concrete, stone tiles, wood, asphalt and sand/cement, this gives a perfect surface for the application of flooring adhesives which is also resilient and smooth. Even where there is movement in your subfloor, this type of screeding will give you a flexible, crack-free finish.

When using a "floating" screed, for example when screed is being laid on the top of underfloor heating, depths of 50-75mm may be needed, and latex screeds are not suitable in this case.

Screed Floor Removal

Removing a screed floor necessitates the extraction and disposal of the existing screed from the surface. It is quite often necessary when upgrading or refurbishing a floor. Specialised equipment and techniques are essential in the removal process to efficiently break down and eliminate the screed layer. The surface can be prepared for new floor covering or other alterations, thanks to this. Skilled contractors in screed removal guarantee the efficient and safe elimination of the old screed, enabling a renewed beginning for the floor, be it for repairs, design alterations or upgrades. (43464 - Screed Floor Removal Old Basing)

The Tools You'll Need For Screeding a Floor

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

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Floor Screeding Near Old Basing

Also find: Wootton St Lawrence floor screeding, Newnham floor screeding, Cliddesden floor screeding, Ramsdell floor screeding, Nately Scures floor screeding, Houndmills floor screeding, Worting floor screeding, Hatch Warren floor screeding, South View floor screeding, Lychpit floor screeding, Hatch floor screeding, Oakridge Village floor screeding and more. Most of these localities are served by firms who do screeding. To deliver top-notch flooring solutions, these seasoned professionals have the required skills and expertise. They're well-versed in the art of screeding, making sure that the work is executed to the highest standards, whether it's for commercial or domestic properties. By simply clicking here, screeding quotes are accessible to local residents. Today is the perfect time to kick-start your screeding project.

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