Floor Screeding Smethwick

Floor Screeding Smethwick West Midlands (B66): When you're restoring your Smethwick property that has uneven or damaged floors, or perhaps converting a cellar or basement to functional living space, an experienced floor screeding company should be your first port of call. Allowing you to lay a suitable flooring material, (tiles, carpets, boards etc) over it, floor screeding provides a smooth, level finish to a basic sub-base floor. A floor screed is an important element of many renovation and building projects in Smethwick.

FLOOR SCREEDING CONTRACTORS SMETHWICK

A dependable floor screeding company in Smethwick will have experience and know-how to help you achieve a perfect floor in whichever size room you are renovating. To ascertain the right form of screed you need, and how best to apply and install it, they will do a meticulous assessment of your project.

The screeding contractor will also tell you if a structural engineer is required for your project, to check on any flex strength, load bearing and point loadings that your flooring may need to conform with current British Standards and building regulations.

The training and skills that a screeding specialist brings to your project should guarantee a successful outcome and help to extend the life of your floor or floors. Choosing the appropriate screeding materials and the best installation technique is critical if you want to end up with a durable and quality finish for your floor surface.

There are many screeding contractors in the Smethwick area so try to get multiple estimates for your screeding project before choosing a contractor and know to what standard of finish is it for. The price quote should be based on what is known as the SR, or Surface Regularity number. SR2 and SR3 could be cheaper options, however the floor screeding finish might have errors and deviations, whilst SR1 guarantees a pretty much perfect finish. This means that you might have to correct any areas that might cause issues when laying your finished flooring material.

British Standards BS8204 sets down the guidelines and regulations that all Smethwick screeding installers is obliged to follow, and if working with specialist screeding solutions, (Flowcrete, Cemfloor, Gypsol etc), they should 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 use of a manufacturer's products.

TYPES OF SCREED

Standard Screeds - A combination of cement and sand which is good for normal domestic usage. This mixture comprises a five to one ratio of sand to cement. Once its been laid this 5:1 ratio will dry at a rate of one millimetre per day.

Fast Drying and Advanced Drying Screeds - If there is a need to use the area in question as soon as possible a fast drying screed can be used. Drying at a rate of 3-7mm, subject to the mix, they are typically a fibre reinforced screed and are suitable for projects which have tight deadlines.

Polymer Screeds - Provides an extremely high level of strength with a minimal thickness. The setting times vary as outlined by proprietary product guidelines.

Self-Levelling or Liquid Screeds - A latex and cement solution which can produce the highest standard SR1 finish. This is mainly used to produce a high quality floor over a poor quality or damaged substrate and enables all types of flooring materials to be used. The liquid screed can be poured to a thickness of just 1mm, but still provides a strong surface to take a wide range of flooring finishes.

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

Fibre Reinforced Screed - The favoured choice by professional installers for use in combination with under floor heating systems. This is because of the increased durability and protection against thermal shrinkage and cracking offered by the fibres within the screed. The screed will set hard at a rate of roughly 1mm/day.

SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

To enable the screeding to be of a good quality finish which is hard wearing and durable, time must be spent on carefully preparing the area prior to any screed being poured. The original floor surface should be cleaned to eradicate any oil, debris, grease and paint that might adversely affect the bond of the screed.

Any cleaning products which are used during this phase should leave no residues, and the floor surface must be permitted to dry out naturally. If screeding over a stone or cement floor any cracks should be repaired to prevent them from "travelling" through the screed layer and resulting in deviations on the finished floor surface. During an on-site survey the screeding specialist will establish what preparations are needed before starting to work on the actual screeding.

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

If the area where you live is at risk from radon gas then another barrier is required to prevent the gas from entering from the ground. A simple air-tight membrane might be enough in places with relatively low radon emissions, however in more severe situations there might need to be a more sophisticated extraction and ventilation system to take away any harmful radon gas.

The final phase of surface preparation is the spraying or painting of a primer or sealer. These sealers and primers will make sure the screed bonds perfectly to the base and help to accomplish a top quality finished floor. These materials require experienced technicians to apply them in the right proportions by using airless sprays and other tailor-made equipment.

If required, this is the time that underfloor heating can be installed and laid out in the correct manner. The cables and heating pipes are securely mounted on insulation panels to prevent any movement and make sure they are positioned correctly. Underfloor heating is one of the most efficient ways to heat a room and an expertly installed system will provide even warmth across the floor area.

Needless to say, if you aren't putting in underfloor heating, you can skip this stage and get on with applying the floor screed. Your screeding specialist will give you advice on which screed type is appropriate for your needs, in line with your intended use of the room area. For quick drying and advanced screeds there will be at least a 24 hour delay before it can be walked over, and a further Three days minimum before any flooring material can be laid over it. This timescale is increased for heavy duty and standard screeds and the manufacture's instructions must be followed to the letter to achieve the optimal finish and durability of the floor.

You can assess the SR standard of the completed screeding once it is hardened enough to walk on. The basic SR test uses a two metre long straight-edge to check for any variations in the screed surface.

• SR1 - SR1 is the highest specification and permits 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 5 millimetres.

• SR3 - For a utility area or room where the finish is relatively immaterial the SR3 is the specification and has a deviation measurement of 10 millimetres or less.

It might also be necessary for a qualified structural engineer to perform a soundness test. This test will determine the strength of the screed and the viability for its intended use. An assessment called the drop hammer test is conducted at various areas on the screed layer and the outcomes noted. Any screed floor that has load bearing requirements must be approved by a fully qualified structural engineer applying the British Standards BS8204 regulations. (Tags: Floor Screeding Smethwick, Screeding Smethwick, Floor Screeding Services Smethwick, Floor Screed Smethwick).

Floor screeding is available in Smethwick and also in: Bournbrook, Winson Green, Londonderry, West Smethwick, Beech Lane, French Walls, Langley Green, Bearwood, Handsworth, Rood End, Ladywood, Browns Green, Harborne, Chad Valley, Selly Oak, and in these postcodes B66 1AW, B66 1RB, B66 1QU, B66 2BE, B66 2AU, B66 1NS, B66 1DT, B66 2BZ, B66 2HR, and B66 2EX. Local Smethwick floor screeders will likely have the telephone dialling code 0121 and the postcode B66. Checking this will confirm you access locally based floor screeding. Smethwick householders can utilise these and countless other comparable services. By simply clicking on the "Quote" banner you can get screeding quotations from local specialists.

Latex Screed Smethwick

When a floor's surface needs a level of flexibility, it is wise to use a latex self-levelling screeding. Latex floor screeds generally comprise 2 parts - a cementitious powder and a latex liquid additive. Latex screeds are more flexible and quicker drying than standard screeds, as the water that is normally used is substituted for the liquid latex.

This latex product is used for levelling sub-floors in advance of the laying of your chosen decorative surface. Providing a durable and smooth surface that's ideal for the application of adhesives, this screed is is appropriate for use on subfloors of wood, stone tiles, sand/cement, concrete and asphalt. Even where there's a bit of movement on your sub-floor, this latex screeding will give you a crack-free, flexible finish.

With a "floating" screed, for instance when a screed is being laid over a layer of thermal or acoustic insulation, latex flooring screeds will not be a suitable choice. Floating screeds with a depth of 50 to 65 millimetres are usually used on top of underfloor heating. (Tags: Latex Screeds Smethwick, Latex Floor Screed Smethwick, Latex Screed Smethwick, Latex Screeding Smethwick).

Smethwick Skip Hire

One of the major drawbacks of carrying out property revamps or home improvements in Smethwick is the sheer amount of waste that's produced. For your screeding, different quantities of waste will be created, subject to your specific circumstances, and the size of your project. Although some tradesmen will be happy to take away any waste materials, some will leave it for you to deal with.

One of the easiest and most hassle-free ways to get rid of this waste is to hire a skip. To match your exact requirements, you can select from an array of skip sizes. Skip sizes range from skip bags to mini-skips, midi-skips to builders skips, and for really major domestic or commercial projects - roll-on roll-off skips.

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Tools Needed by a Floor Screeding Specialist

• Measure
• Gloves
• A Long Spirit Level
• Buckets
• Float
• Knee Protectors
• Dappling Bar
• Straight Edge
• Floor Profile
• Trowel
• Shovel

Floor Screeding Near Smethwick

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