Floor Screeding Stratford-upon-Avon

Floor Screeding Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire (CV37): When you are restoring your Stratford-upon-Avon home that has damaged or uneven floors, or maybe converting a cellar or basement into a useful living area, a competent floor screeding company should be your first port of call. A screed is used to produce a smooth floor surface on top of a rough concrete sub-base and give a level base for your choice of top flooring material. The screed is an important process to ensure a durable and quality finish to the whole floor surface.

FLOOR SCREEDING CONTRACTORS STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

A reliable screeding specialist in Stratford-upon-Avon will have all the knowledge and experience to help you achieve a perfect floor in whichever shape or size of room you're renovating. After evaluating your project they'll advise you on the perfect choice of screed and which method of applying it is most suitable for your circumstances.

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

Bringing in a qualified and highly trained flooring specialist will ensure you use the appropriate form of screed for the room's allocated usage and get the optimum lifespan out of the resulting floor. The correct mixture of screed and the methods used for laying it are also critical to ensure the ultimate intergrity of your floor surface.

Make sure that you get 2 or 3 quotations for your Stratford-upon-Avon based floor screeding project and also ask to what standard you're getting a quote. The quote could be based on what's known as the SR, or Surface Regularity calculation. SR1 is the highest level, and while SR2 and SR3 may seem less costly initially, they do not guarantee a perfectly flat or even floor surface. This means you might have to rectify any areas that may cause issues when laying your finished flooring material.

British Standards BS8204 sets down the regulations and guidelines that all Stratford-upon-Avon screeding contractors is obliged to follow, and if using specialist screeding solutions, (Gypsol, Cemfloor, Flowcrete etc), they ought to be certified by the manufacturers as being skilled and trained in their use. This accreditation scheme illustrates a firm's ability and training in the use of a manufacturer's screeding products.

TYPES OF SCREED

Standard Screeds - A blend of cement and sand which is perfect for basic residential usage. 5 parts sand to 1 part cement is the normal mix for standard screeds. The standard flooring screed dries at a rate of one millimetre thickness each day.

Polymer Screeds - Provides a high level of strength with a reduced thickness. Owing to their different chemical compositions, these screeds have varying setting times which you can verify by viewing manufacturer's own product guidelines.

Advanced Drying and Fast Drying Screeds - If you need to press ahead urgently with the flooring due to time limitations, this screed dries more speedily than standard screeds. Drying at a rate of 3-7mm/day, determined by the mixture, they are usually a fibre reinforced kind of screed and are perfect for projects that have tight deadlines.

Self-Levelling or Liquid Screeds - Used to produce the highest quality of finish, especially where SR1 levels are needed, by a latex and cement mixture. Mostly used to finish off a damaged floor or poor substrate level to enable the laying of a new flooring surface, like tiles over it. Even with a thickness of only 1mm, the latex polymers within the screed provide a high strength surface for a wide range of uses.

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

Fibre Reinforced Screed - The first choice where under floor heating is being installed in domestic homes in Stratford-upon-Avon. This is because of the increased durability and protection against thermal shrinkage and cracking offered by the special fibres within the screed mix. It's got a drying rate of one millimetre per day.

SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

To enable the screeding to be of a high quality finish which is durable and hard wearing, time must be devoted to preparing the area prior to any screed being laid. It's important that all contaminants such as oil, debris, paint or grease is eliminated from the floor before laying any screed, because these can affect the adhesion capability that a quality floor screed demands.

If any products are used in this process it's important to ensure that no residues of detergents, soaps or other cleaning products are left on the floor surface and it is allowed to dry out naturally. At this stage any cracks should be repaired as these can travel up through the laid screed and be reflected in the finished floor surface. During an on-site survey the screeding contractor will establish what preparations are necessary before any actual screeding work starts.

Before the screeding can be laid a DPM (damp proof membrane) will have to be put down to shield the final flooring and screed from moisture. Different gauges of polythene sheets might be used as a damp proof membrane and also act as a barrier for the screed and any insulation material.

A further air-tight barrier might be necessary if your building is in an area that's known to be susceptible to radon. A simple air-tight membrane could be suitable in areas with relatively low levels of radon, however in more serious cases there may have to be a more complex extraction and ventilation system to block any harmful radon.

The final phase of surface preparation is the spraying or painting of a primer or sealer. These sealers and primers will ensure the screed bonds successfully to the base and help achieve a good quality finished floor. These materials need skilled technicians to apply them in the right proportions by using tailor-made equipment, such as airless sprays.

If required, this is the time that underfloor heating can be laid out in the correct manner and installed. The cabling and heating pipes are securely mounted on insulation panels to prevent any movement and ensure they are held in the correct position. Under floor heating is one of the most efficient ways to heat a room and a professionally installed system will give an even level of warmth across the floor area.

Needless to say, if you're not fitting under floor heating, you can bypass this step and get on with applying the screed. The specific requirements of the room will dictate the kind of screeding that is used. After the application of the screed there'll be a minimum twenty four hours (for quick drying screeds) before you can walk over the surface, and a 72 hour minimum curing period before the laying of any floor coverings. If you're hoping to end up with a properly finished and durable floor surface you should stick to the manufacturer's guidelines with regard to standard and heavy duty screeds where the timescale will be longer.

The SR level of your screed can be checked once it has solidified sufficiently to be walked on. Using a two metre straight-edge the floor surface is examined for any deviations, dips and ridges in the screed surface.

• SR1 - Disparities of 3 millimetres or less being measured over the whole area shows your screed floor to be of the highest quality and is classed as SR1.

• SR2 - If the floor has a deviation from the straight-edge of 5mm or less it is SR2 quality and is the standard for industrial and commercial projects.

• SR3 - SR3 is utility standard where a perfect finish isn't required. This specification can have a maximum permissible deviation depth of ten millimetres.

There may also be a requirement for a qualified structural engineer to conduct a soundness test. This test will determine the strength of the screeding and its viability for the intended use. A "drop hammer test" will be conducted on different areas of the screed layer and the outcomes documented. Only trained structural engineers observing the BS8204 guidelines are permitted to conduct these tests and sign off on the structural integrity of a screed floor. (Tags: Screeding Stratford-upon-Avon, Floor Screed Stratford-upon-Avon, Floor Screeding Stratford-upon-Avon, Floor Screeding Services Stratford-upon-Avon).

Floor screeding is available in Stratford-upon-Avon and also in: Luddington, Shottery, Hampton Lucy, Alveston, Binton, Black Hill, Old Town, Clopton, Tiddington, Goldicote, Welford on Avon, Dodwell, Clifford Chambers, Snitterfield, Wilmcote, and in these postcodes CV37 1JG, CV37 0BY, CV37 1EQ, CV37 0AN, CV37 1JN, CV37 0RD, CV37 0SW, CV37 0RS, CV37 1HT, and CV37 1JF. Local Stratford-upon-Avon floor screeders will likely have the telephone dialling code 01789 and the postcode CV37. Checking this will ensure that you access local floor screeding. Stratford-upon-Avon property owners can utilise these and countless other related services. To make enquiries and obtain floor screeding quotes, simply click the "Quote" banner.

Screed Floor Removal Stratford-upon-Avon

Screed floor removal is a process that involves the extraction and elimination of existing screed from a surface. When renovating or upgrading a floor, it is frequently essential. To successfully break down and remove the layer of screed, specialised equipment and techniques are indispensable in the removal process. This allows for the preparation of the surface for new flooring material or other modifications. The safe and efficient removal of the old screed is assured by professional contractors skilled in screed floor removal, offering the floor a fresh start for design alterations, upgrades or repairs. (62299 - Floor Screed Removal Stratford-upon-Avon)

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The Tools That You Will Need For Screeding a Floor

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

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