Floor Screeding Romford

Floor Screeding Romford Essex (RM1): A professional floor screeding company can level a damaged or uneven floor, help install underfloor heating or assist with renovations on your Romford home, when needed. Before it's possible to lay a final floor covering, whether it is carpet, wood or tile, the floor base needs to be as flat as is possible; this is why screeding a floor is sometimes needed. Floor screeding can provide a durable, quality floor surface for almost any room.

FLOOR SCREEDING COMPANIES ROMFORD

Whatever size room or area you're renovating, a local screeding company in Romford will provide you with the expertise and correct working practices to establish a perfect base for your floor. They will be ready to advise you about the right sort of screed that your project requires, and how best to apply and install it.

The screeding specialist will also let you know if a structural engineer is required for your undertaking, in order to check on load bearing, point loadings and flex strength that your flooring may require to conform with current building regulations and British Standards.

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

Before deciding upon a floor screeding specialist from any operating in the Romford area, ask to what standard of finish they're basing their estimate, and also ensure that you get multiple quotes. For domestic properties an estimate will usually be given for an SR (Surface Regularity) level of SR1 or SR2. SR1 is the best quality, and whilst SR2 and SR3 might be less expensive at first glance, they don't guarantee a perfectly even or flat floor surface. Any error in the screeding may cause issues with laying flooring due to indentations, ridges, flat spots in the surface.

The guidelines and regulations set out in in the British Standards BS8204 have to be followed by any Romford floor screeding company and they should also hold accreditation with the manufacturers of any specialist screeding materials (Cemfloor, Gypsol, Flowcrete etc.) to verify their competence and safe working practices. A company holding accreditation proves that they've been trained and assessed in using these screeding products and can provide a high quality standard in all areas of their installation.

TYPES OF SCREED

Standard Screeds - A mix of sand and cement which is acceptable for regular domestic use. The standard screed is a mix of 5 parts sand to one of cement. After being laid a standard flooring screed mix sets at a rate of 1mm/day.

Advanced Drying and Fast Drying Screeds - If there's a need to press ahead urgently with the work on account of time restraints, this screed dries much faster than standard screeds. These are normally a fibre reinforced screed which can dry at a rate of between three and seven millimetres per day and are used in time dependent flooring projects.

Fibre Reinforced Screed - The favoured choice by professional screeders for use in combination with under floor heating systems. The special fibres in the screed enhance it's durability and strength while also safeguarding against thermal cracking and shrinkage. The screed will set hard at a rate of roughly 1mm/day.

Self-Levelling or Liquid Screeds - When the highest possible standard of finish is required this formula of cement and latex is used to produce SR1 level screeding. This self-levelling compound provides a smooth and level surface over a damaged floor or rough substrate to allow all flooring materials to be laid. These can be as little as 1mm thick, and due to the latex polymers, will still provide a high strength finish.

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

Polymer Screeds - An extremely high strength solution where a reduced screed thickness is necessary. Polymer screeds are made by many screed manufacturers and due to their varying chemical compositions have specific drying times for each product.

SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

To ensure the screeding is of a high quality finish which is durable and hard wearing, time should be devoted to carefully preparing the area before any screeding material is poured. It's vital that all contaminants such as loose debris, grease, oil or paint is eradicated from the base before pouring any screed, because these can affect the bonding capability that a quality floor screed needs.

If any cleaning products were used during this stage it is important to ensure that no residues of detergents or soaps are left on the floor surface and it is permitted to dry out naturally. If screeding over a cement or stone floor all cracks should be mended to prevent them from "travelling" through the screed layer and resulting in imperfections on the finished floor surface. A genuine Romford screeding installer will address such issues during the site survey and make certain all preparations are completed before applying the next steps in the floor screeding process.

Before any screeding can be poured a DPM (damp proof membrane) will have to be installed to protect the final flooring and screed from dampness. Different gauges of specialised polythene may be used as a damp proof membrane and also act as a buffer for the screed and any insulation materials.

If your house is situated in a place where radon gas is found an extra barrier layer is required to stop radon gas from getting through. A simple airtight membrane may be suitable in locations with low emissions of radon, however in more severe situations there may need to be a more complex extraction system to block any harmful radon gases.

As soon as the floor base has been properly prepared and all DPMs installed, a sealant or primer is then put on. Primers assist with the bonding process and are specialist applications matched to the sort of screed that's being used. Equipment such as airless sprays will usually be used to apply a sealant or primer, by experienced screeding companies in Romford sticking to the manufacturer's guidelines and safety advice.

Under floor heating can now be installed and checked before the screed is applied. Insulation panels will be arranged and the heating pipes and wires will be firmly mounted so that there is no movement whilst the screed is applied. Under floor heating is one of the most effective ways to heat a room and an expertly installed system should give an even warmth across the floor area.

If you aren't putting in underfloor heating the screed will now be prepared on site and laid. The specific requirements of the room will determine the kind of screeding that is used. Don't forget that even quick drying and advanced screeds have a minimum of twenty four hours before you're able to walk on any laid surfaces and at least 72 hours before any flooring materials can be applied. Manufacturer's drying guidelines for standard and heavy duty screeds should be followed in order to achieve a quality finish and provide an even and stable floor surface.

The SR standard of your screed can be confirmed once it's hardened enough to be stepped onto. The test involves the use of a two metre long straight-edge laid on the floor surface and any fluctuations from true are measured.

• SR1 - Over the whole floor area, if there are no deviations of more than 3mm from the straight-edge, then you've got a top quality SR1 specification surface.

• SR2 - SR2 is the classification for standard floors in industrial and commercial projects and can deviate from the straight-edge by as much as five millimetres.

• SR3 - SR3 is basic utility standard where a perfect quality finish is not required. This classification allows for a maximium deviation of 10mm.

If your screeding has been laid with specific load bearing requirements in mind then a structural engineer is going to be required to perform the tests. The testing will make sure that your newly laid screed surface is viable for the load point requirements set down in the site survey. An assessment called the "drop hammer test" will be conducted at various areas on the screed and the outcomes documented. Only experienced structural engineers following the BS8204 guidelines are permitted to conduct such testing and sign off on the structural integrity of a screed floor. (Tags: Screeding Romford, Floor Screed Romford, Floor Screeding Services Romford, Floor Screeding Romford).

Screeding is available in Romford and also in: Rigg Park, Hacton, Rush Green, Havering-atte-Bower, Heath Park, Collier Row, Harold Wood, Elm Park, Chadwell Heath, Harold Hill, and in these postcodes RM1 2RH, RM1 1TU, RM1 1RD, RM1 2QZ, RM1 1AN, RM1 1ED, RM1 1QA, RM1 1BH, RM1 1PA, and RM1 1RX. Locally based Romford floor screeders will probably have the telephone dialling code 01708 and the postcode RM1. Verifying this can confirm that you access local screeding. Romford home and business owners are able to benefit from these and various other comparable services. To make enquiries and get quotes for floor screeding, click the "Quote" banner.

Latex Floor Screeds Romford

When the surface of a floor needs a certain degree of flexibility, it is better to use a latex self-levelling screeding. Latex floor screeds come in 2 parts - a bag and a bottle - with a bottle that contains liquid latex, and a bag that contains a cement based powder. The liquid latex part replaces the water which is used in standard screeds, making it more flexible and quicker drying.

Used in the levelling-out of sub-floors, this latex compound provides a suitable surface for the installation of the final floor finishes. This is appropriate for subfloors made from concrete, sand/cement, stone tiles, wood or asphalt, is perfect for the application of flooring adhesives and gives a smooth, resilient surface. If your subfloor has any movement in it, this type of latex screeding will give you a flexible, crack-free finish, upon which your chosen floor coverings can sit.

With a "floating" screed, for instance when an unbonded screed is being laid over a layer of thermal or acoustic insulation, latex screeds will not be a suitable choice. Floating screeds with a thickness of 50 to 65 millimetres are generally used over underfloor heating.

Tools Needed by a Floor Screeder

• Trowel
• Humidity Tester
• Knee Protectors
• Spade
• Gloves
• Floor Profiler
• Measure
• Float
• Straight Edge
• Heavy Duty Spirit Level
• Buckets

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Floor Screeding Near Romford

Also find: Collier Row floor screeding, Harold Hill floor screeding, Elm Park floor screeding, Chadwell Heath floor screeding, Heath Park floor screeding, Havering-atte-Bower floor screeding, Hacton floor screeding, Rigg Park floor screeding, Harold Wood floor screeding, Rush Green floor screeding and more. There are companies who specialise in screeding near to pretty much all of these places. For delivering high-quality flooring solutions, these competent professionals have the expertise and skills required. They are experts in screeding, making sure that the task is executed to the highest standards, whether it’s for domestic or commercial properties. By simply clicking here, local property owners can get screeding quotations. Today is the perfect time to kick-start your floor screeding project.

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