Floor Screeding Peterborough

Floor Screeding Peterborough Cambridgeshire (PE1): A professional floor screeder can level a damaged or uneven floor, help to install under floor heating or help with renovations on your Peterborough property, when needed. Floor screeding gives a smooth, level finish to a coarse sub-base, and will allow you to lay your final layer of flooring material, (tiles, boards, carpets etc) over the top of it. If you want your floors to last a long time then floor screeding is one of the most important factors in any renovation or building project.

FLOOR SCREEDING CONTRACTORS PETERBOROUGH

A reliable screeding specialist in Peterborough will have knowledge and experience to help you achieve a perfect floor in whatever size or shape of room you're renovating. After evaluating your project they will give you advice about the perfect choice of screeding and which method of applying it is most appropriate for your circumstances.

It might be a requirement, according to the proposed use of the area, for a structural engineering survey to abide by building regulations on load bearing, point loadings and flex strength of the screed floor.

Working with a highly trained and skilled flooring specialist will guarantee that you get the appropriate form of screed for the room's proposed usage and get the maximum lifespan out of your floor. The correct mix of screed and the techniques used in laying it are also important to ensure the ultimate quality of your floor surface.

Make sure that you get at least two or three price quotes for your Peterborough floor screeding project and also ask to what standard you're getting each quote. The price quote could be based on what is called the SR, or Surface Regularity figure. SR2 and SR3 will be less costly options, but the finished floor surface could have errors and deviations, whilst SR1 guarantees a perfect finish. This could mean that you may have to fix any patches that could cause problems when putting down your final flooring material.

Every Peterborough screeding company has to observe British Standards (BS8204) and ought to have accreditation from screeding material and equipment manufacturers, for instance Flowcrete, Cemfloor, Gypsol. The testing and training of a floor screeding company by such manufacturers is emphasised by the use of this accreditation scheme, and guarantees reliability and safe working practices on any project involving their materials.

TYPES OF SCREED

Standard Screeds - This is acceptable for basic residential usage and is a blend of sand and cement. The standard screed is a mixture of five parts sand to one of cement. The standard flooring screed will dry at a rate of 1mm thickness each day.

Industrial and Heavy Duty Screed - Designed for maximum durability and strength in places where traffic is expected to be high or heavy loading on the floor is required.

Fibre Reinforced Screed - The professional's choice for residential use over the top of underfloor heating. The increased strength and flexibility offered by the special fibres in this screed mix help protect the floor from thermal cracking and shrinkage. It sets at the same rate as a standard screed, at about 1mm per day.

Liquid or Self-Levelling Screeds - A cement and latex material which can achieve the highest standard of finish to SR1 levels. It's mainly used to produce a clean, smooth floor over a poor quality or damaged substrate and results in a surface onto which all types of flooring materials can be laid. This liquid screed can be poured to a depth of only one millimetre, but still provides a strong surface for a wide variety of flooring materials.

Polymer Screeds - Provides a high level of strength with a minimal thickness. Due to their different chemical compositions, these screeds have varying setting times which can be verified by studying manufacturer's own product guidelines.

Fast Drying and Advanced Drying Screeds - As the name would suggest, this screed dries quickly and allows you to use the screeded area much sooner. Most of the fast drying screeds are of the fibre reinforced kind and are ideal for a wide range of projects where the faster drying rate of 3-7mm is a considerable advantage.

SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

Good preparation is essential for a high quality screed surface that will be hard wearing and durable. Any oil, grease, debris and paint on the original floor level can affect the bonding of the screed, and should be removed.

If any cleaning products are used during this stage it's important to ensure that no residues of soaps, detergents or other cleaning products are left on the surface and it's allowed to dry out naturally. It's essential to repair any crevices or cracks in the base to stop them being visible and "travelling" up into the newly screeded floor. During an on-site survey your Peterborough screeding installer will be able to see what preparation work is necessary before starting to work on screeding the floor.

Before any screeding can be poured a damp proof membrane (DPM) will have to be installed to shield the screed and final flooring from dampness. The DPM is made from thick polythene sheet and various layers could be used to serve as a moisture barrier and air insulating layer for the screeding.

If the area where you live is susceptible to radon gas then another barrier is necessary to prevent this harmful gas from entering from the ground. If radon gas is present in severe doses then a full ventilation system may be installed under the layer of screed which will remove any gases that are seeping in from the ground.

Once these stages have been completed the screeding company will put on a primer or sealer to the prepared base. A primer assists in the screed to bond successfully to the base and different varieties exist based on which kind of screed is being applied. Because of their specialist nature, only qualified screeding contractors in Peterborough are capable of using them correctly, safely and using equipment that is made for the task.

If you are going to be installing under floor heating, now is the time that it will need to be correctly laid out and installed. The wires and heating pipes are firmly mounted on insulation panels to stop any movement and make certain they are laid in the correct position. Warmth will be evenly spread across a floor area in a properly installed under floor heating system, and in conjunction with it being an efficient choice of heating, it's an ideal choice for most Peterborough renovation projects.

If you're not installing underfloor heating the screed will now be prepared on site and poured. The particular requirements of the room will dictate the kind of screeding that is used. Remember that even quick drying screeds have a minimum of twenty four hours before you can walk on any laid surface and at least 3 days before any floor coverings can be laid. If you are aiming to end up with a properly finished and durable floor surface you should stick to the manufacturer's guidelines with regards to standard and heavy duty screeds where this waiting period will be increased.

You can assess the SR standard of the finished screeding once it is hardened enough to walk on. The test involves the use of a 2 metre straight edge laid on the surface and any deviations from true are calculated.

• SR1 - Disparities of 3 millimetres or less as measured across the entire area shows your screed floor to be of the finest quality and is classified as SR1.

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

• SR3 - SR3 is basic utility standard where a perfect finish is not required. This specification allows for a maximium deviation of ten millimetres.

If you need to check the screeded floor for load bearing, a qualified structural engineer is required to conduct the testing. The assessment will make certain that your newly laid screed surface is suitable for the load bearing requirements laid out in the original site survey. The screed could be subjected to what's known as a drop hammer test to assess flexibility and strength at different points. Only fully qualified structural engineers applying the British Standards BS8204 guidelines are allowed to perform such testing and sign off on the structural safety of screed flooring. (Tags: Floor Screeding Peterborough, Screeding Peterborough, Floor Screed Peterborough, Floor Screeding Services Peterborough).

Floor screeding services are available in Peterborough and also nearby in: Dogsthorpe, New Fletton, Bretton, Garton End, Stanground, Longthorpe, Wansford, Fengate, New England, Westwood, Woodston, Orton Malborne, Paston, Walton, Old Fletton, and in these postcodes PE1 1FQ, PE1 1YQ, PE1 1QL, PE1 1TA, PE1 1UR, PE1 1QT, PE1 1NE, PE1 1UU, PE1 1EF, and PE1 1XP. Locally based Peterborough floor screeders will most likely have the phone code 1733 and the postcode PE1. Checking this will make sure that you are accessing local floor screeding. Peterborough homeowners will be able to utilise these and lots of other similar services. To make enquiries and get screeding quotes, simply click the "Quote" banner.

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Floor Screeding Tools

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• Trowel
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Floor Screeding Near Peterborough

Also find: Walton floor screeding, Orton Malborne floor screeding, Wansford floor screeding, Paston floor screeding, Bretton floor screeding, Longthorpe floor screeding, Woodston floor screeding, Dogsthorpe floor screeding, Garton End floor screeding, Stanground floor screeding, Fengate floor screeding, Westwood floor screeding, New Fletton floor screeding, Old Fletton floor screeding, New England floor screeding and more. There are contractors who do screeding in almost all of these areas. For delivering the best quality flooring services, these seasoned specialists have the skills and expertise required. They are well-versed in the art of screeding, ensuring that the work is executed to the highest possible standards, whether it's for properties of a residential or commercial nature. For local home and business owners seeking floor screeding services, it's an easy process to obtain quotes and gather information. All you have to do is click here. Why not start your screeding project right away?

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