Floor Screeding Sunderland

Floor Screeding Sunderland Tyne and Wear (SR1): A floor screeding professional can level a damaged or uneven floor, help to install underfloor heating or help with renovations on your Sunderland home, when necessary. Before you can lay a final floor covering, whether it's carpet, wood or tile, the floor surface should be as flat as is possible; this is why screeding a floor is needed. Floor screeding will provide a high quality and durable finish for almost any room.

FLOOR SCREEDING EXPERTS SUNDERLAND

It does not matter how big or small the area is that you require to be levelled, a genuine screeding company in Sunderland will have the necessary skills, equipment and know-how to offer you a superb standard of service. After assessing your project they'll give you advice about the perfect choice of screeding and which strategy for applying it is most suited to your circumstances.

They will likewise assess if a structural engineer is required to make sure that any point loadings, load requirements and flex strength are followed as set out in the building regulations.

A skilled and qualified work force is necessary for a successful outcome and will extend your floor's lifespan through the use of the right sort of screed for your room's allocated purpose. There are many types of screed and picking the appropriate mix and installation method is critical if you are to create a top quality floor that's durable and fit for purpose.

Before deciding upon a screeding company from those based in the Sunderland area, ask to what standard of finish they're basing their quote, and also make certain you get multiple estimates. For domestic properties a quote will usually be given for a Surface Regularity (SR) level of SR1 or SR2. SR1 is the highest standard, and whilst SR2 and SR3 might be less expensive initially, they do not guarantee a totally even or flat floor surface. Any imperfections in the screeding can cause issues with laying flooring owing to indentations, ridges, flat spots in the floor surface.

Every Sunderland screeding company must adhere to British Standards (BS8204) and should have accreditation from the manufacturers of specialised screeding equipment and materials, for instance Gypsol, Flowcrete, Cemfloor. A company holding such accreditations indicates they've been assessed and trained in the use of these screeding products and can offer a high standard of service in all aspects of their installation.

TYPES OF SCREED

Standard Screeds - Frequently used in residential flooring projects where the combination of cement and sand is okay for normal footfall usage. The standard screed is a mix of five parts sand to one of cement. After being laid a standard flooring screed mixture sets at a rate of 1mm/day.

Fibre Reinforced Screed - The expert's choice for domestic use over the top of under floor heating. The special fibres in this screed improve overall durability and strength whilst also protecting against thermal shrinkage and cracking. It has a setting rate of 1mm per day.

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

Advanced Drying and Fast Drying Screeds - If you need to use the floor at the earliest opportunity a fast drying screed can be employed. Drying out at a rate of three to seven millimetres, depending on the mix, they are usually a fibre reinforced kind of screed and are great for projects that have tight schedules.

Polymer Screeds - Provides a high level of strength with a lower thickness. The curing times for these vary in accordance with product guidelines.

Liquid or Self-Levelling Screeds - Used to produce a high quality finish, especially where SR1 levels are essential, by a latex and cement formula. The self-levelling compound provides a smooth and level surface over a rough substrate or damaged floor to allow all types of flooring materials to be laid. Even with a thickness of 1mm, the latex polymers within the screed provide a high strength surface for a wide variety of uses.

SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

Screeding installers will need to fully prepare the area before any other work in order to ensure a hard wearing and quality screed flooring. The original floor surfaces should be cleaned to eradicate any grease, oil, paint and debris which might adversely affect the adhesion of the screeding.

If cleaning products have been used it's important to remove any remnants of detergent, soap etc, and allow the surface to dry naturally. At this point cracks should be repaired as these can easily travel up through the newly laid screed and be reflected in the finished surface. During an on-site survey your Sunderland screeding contractor will establish what preparation work is needed before starting to work on the actual screeding.

A DPM (damp proof membrane) will be installed after the preparation work has been done to stop ground moisture getting into the flooring materials and screed. The DPM is made out of thick polythene and various layers could be used to act as a moisture barrier for the screeding.

If the area where you live is at risk from radon gas then one additional barrier is essential to prevent this harmful gas from entering from the ground. A simple airtight membrane may be sufficient in locations with relatively low radon measurements, but in more severe cases there might have to be a more complicated ventilation and extraction system to block any harmful radon gas.

Once the base has been prepared and any DPMs installed, a sealant or primer is then put on. A primer helps with the screed bonding process to the base surface and different varieties exist based on which type of screed is being used. These substances require certified tradesmen to apply them in the appropriate proportions by using airless sprays and other bespoke equipment.

Before any screed is laid, any underfloor heating will now set out and installed. Insulation panels will be arranged and the cables and heating pipes will be securely mounted so there's no movement while the screed is poured. Warmth is evenly spread across the floor in a properly installed underfloor heating system, and in conjunction with it being an effective choice of heating, it's a great choice for the majority of Sunderland home restoration projects.

The screeding can now be prepared on site and applied to the floor base. The requirements of the room will determine the form of screeding that is used. After the pouring of the screed there will be a minimum twenty four hours (for quick drying screeds) before you can walk on the surface, and a 72 hours minimum drying period before the laying of any flooring materials. If you are laying standard or heavy duty screeds the setting time is increased and you should observe the manufacturer's guidelines so as to get the best possible finish for your floor.

The SR standard of your screed can be confirmed once it's hardened sufficiently to be stepped onto. The test involves the use of a 2 metre straight edge laid on the floor surface and any fluctuations from true are calculated.

• SR1 - SR1 is the best quality and permits only three millimetres of deviation from the straight-edge.

• SR2 - The normal standard flooring in industrial and commercial builds is normally SR2 and has a maximum possible deviation of 5mm across the entire screeded floor.

• SR3 - For utility floors where the finish is relatively unimportant the SR3 is the specification and has a deviation measurement of 10mm or less.

There may also be a requirement for a structural engineer to perform a soundness test. The assessment will ensure your new screed is viable for the load bearing requirements laid out in the original site survey. The screeding will be subjected to what's known as a "drop hammer test" to measure flexibility and strength in distinct areas. The specialist testing and measurement tools required mean this can only be undertaken by a trained structural engineer applying the guidelines of BS8204. (Tags: Floor Screeding Services Sunderland, Screeding Sunderland, Floor Screed Sunderland, Floor Screeding Sunderland).

Floor screeding services are available in Sunderland and also in nearby places like: Roker, Hendon, East Boldon, Burdon, Silksworth, Southwick, Whitburn, Wearside, Springwell, Tunstall, East Herrington, Ryhope, Castletown, Monkwearmouth, and in these postcodes SR1 2HD, SR1 2JN, SR1 2HP, SR1 2DS, SR1 1WL, SR1 2LN, SR1 1HG, SR1 2BD, SR1 2DZ, SR1 1UA. Locally based Sunderland floor screeders will likely have the telephone dialling code 0191 and the postcode SR1.

Floor Screeding Tools

• Spirit Level
• Wheelbarrow
• Spiked Roller
• Float
• Trowel
• Tape Measure
• Gloves
• Straight Edge
• Spade
• Floor Profile
• Knee Protectors

Related Tasks

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Screeding Enquiries Tyne and Wear

The latest Tyne and Wear floor screeding postings: Estelle Partridge recently enquired about screeding the floor of a cellar in Whickham. Darcy Carson recently enquired about screeding the floor of a kitchen and lounge in Tyne and Wear. Ivy-Rose Finlay and Elwood Finlay recently enquired about getting a price for screeding over an old concrete floor in Monkseaton, Tyne and Wear. Harriett and Aronas Sharp recently requested a price quote for screeding a basement floor in Blaydon, Tyne and Wear. Paul Pearson and Heather Pearson recently requested a quote for screeding the floor of a workshop in Blakelaw. Rafe and Robin Nunn recently enquired about the possibility of screeding a utility room floor in a cottage in West Boldon. Evie-Grace Symes and Albert Symes recently enquired about the possibility of screeding the floor of a living room in Hetton le Hole. Fern Whiteley and Magnus Whiteley recently enquired about the possibility of screeding the whole ground floor of a terraced house in Annitsford.

Floor Screeding Near Sunderland

Also find: Roker floor screeding, Ryhope floor screeding, East Boldon floor screeding, Springwell floor screeding, Wearside floor screeding, East Herrington floor screeding, Silksworth floor screeding, Monkwearmouth floor screeding, Castletown floor screeding, Burdon floor screeding and more.

Floor Screeding Services Sunderland

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Around Sunderland

In the previous year screeded floors were installed in these Sunderland streets: Smith Street, Salisbury Street, Belvedere Road, Chandos, Seafields, Ayton Avenue, Broadlands, Ancona Street, Cornelia Street, Southwick Industrial Estate, Ambleside Terrace, The Briars, Coldstream Avenue, Ashwood Grove, Shalcombe Close, Trinity Square, Clanny Street, Durham Terrace, Deaconsfield Close, Stannington Grove, Dykelands Road, Brewer Terrace, Angram Drive, Dunbar Street, Baden Crescent, Tanfield Street, Dahlia Court, Druridge Avenue, Telford Road, Coniston Avenue, and in these Tyne and Wear postcodes: SR1 2HD, SR1 2JN, SR1 2HP, SR1 2DS, SR1 1WL, SR1 2LN, SR1 1HG, SR1 2BD, SR1 2DZ, SR1 1UA.

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Floor screeding in SR1 area, phone code 0191.