Floor Screeding Telford

Floor Screeding Telford Shropshire (TF1): A professional floor screeding company can assist with renovations, level a damaged or uneven floor or help install underfloor heating on your Telford home, when necessary. Floor screeding gives a smooth, level finish to a rough sub-base floor, and allows you to lay your final layer of flooring material, (carpets, tiles, boards etc) over it. If you would like your floors to last a long time then a floor screed is the most important factor in any renovation or building task.

FLOOR SCREEDING CONTRACTORS TELFORD

Whatever size or shape of room or area you're renovating, a screeding specialist in Telford will be able to provide you with the experience and correct working practices to generate a perfect base for your flooring. They'll assess the project and ascertain the correct kind of screed you require and the best strategy for applying it.

They will likewise assess if a structural engineer is necessary to make certain that any point loadings, flex strength and load bearing are followed as laid down in construction and building regulations.

The skills and training that a screeding technician brings to your project should guarantee a high quality outcome and help in prolonging the life of your floor or floors. There are numerous kinds of floor screed and selecting the appropriate mix and installation technique is critical to create a top quality floor that's hard-wearing and fit for purpose.

Before deciding upon a floor screeding company from any based in the Telford area, ask to what standard of finish they are basing their quote, and also make sure that you get two or three estimates. For domestic properties an estimate will generally be given for a Surface Regularity (SR) level of SR1 or SR2. Each of the 3 SR levels deliver different levels of finish, with SR1 being the highest quality, with the smallest amount of deviation over the area of the floor. This means that you may have to fix any areas that may cause problems when putting down your finished flooring solution.

The regulations specified in the British Standards BS8204 have to be followed by all Telford floor screeding contractors and they must also be accredited by the manufacturers of specialist screeding materials (Flowcrete, Gypsol, Cemfloor etc.) to demonstrate their safe working practices and competence. A contractor holding such accreditations demonstrates that they have been assessed and trained in the use of these screeding products and can provide a top notch service in all areas of their installation.

TYPES OF SCREED

Standard Screeds - Frequently used in residential flooring projects where the blend of cement and sand is acceptable for standard floor traffic usage. 5 parts sand to 1 part cement is the normal mix for standard flooring screeds. This five to one ratio standard flooring screed will set hard at a rate of 1mm per day after laying.

Fibre Reinforced Screed - Used mostly with underfloor heating and is the advised option in these projects. The improved strength and flexibility provided by the special fibres within this screed mix help protect the floor from thermal shrinkage and cracking. The screed will dry out at a rate of 1mm/day.

Liquid or Self-Levelling Screeds - Used to produce a high quality finish, especially where SR1 levels are essential, by a cement and latex compound. Primarily used to finalise a damaged floor or poor substrate level to enable the laying of a brand new flooring surface, like vinyl planks over the top of it. Even with a depth of only one millimetre, the latex polymers within the mixture provide a high strength screed for a wide variety of uses.

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

Fast Drying and Advanced Drying Screeds - If you need to use the area in question ASAP a fast drying screed can be used. The vast majority of the fast drying screeds are fibre reinforced and are perfect for a whole host of flooring projects where the speedier drying rate of 3-7mm is a welcome advantage.

Polymer Screeds - Provides a high level of strength with a minimal thickness. Polymer screeds are available from a number of manufacturers and due to their varying chemical compositions have specific curing times for each individual product.

SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

To enable the screeding to be of a high quality finish that's durable and hard wearing, time should be spent on preparing the area prior to any screed being laid. The existing floor surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned to eliminate any paint, oil, debris and grease which might adversely affect the adhesion of the screed.

If cleansing products were used it's important to remove any traces of detergent, soap etc, and allow the floor surface to dry naturally. If screeding over a stone or cement floor then all cracks should be repaired to stop them from "travelling" through the screed layer and causing imperfections on the finished floor surface. A skilled Telford screeding contractor will address these aspects during the on-site survey and make sure that all preparations are finished before applying the next stages of the floor screeding process.

A DPM (damp proof membrane) will be put down once the preparation work has been completed to stop ground moisture affecting the flooring materials and screeding. The DPM is made out of thick polythene and various layers may be used to act as a moisture barrier and air insulating layer for the screed.

If your property is situated in an area where radon is found an additional barrier layer is essential to prevent radon gas from getting through. An air-tight membrane might be enough in places with low levels of radon, however in more severe cases there might need to be a more complex ventilation and extraction system to take away any ground penetrating radon gases.

As soon as the floor base has been properly prepared and all DPMs installed, a primer or sealant is then applied. Primers help the bonding process and are special applications according to the kind of screed that is being used. Equipment such as airless sprays can be used to apply a sealant or primer, by experienced screeding contractors in Telford following the manufacturer's guidelines and safety advice.

Underfloor heating can now be laid out, installed and checked before the screed is applied. The heating pipes and cables are firmly attached to insulation panels to stop any movement and make certain that they're laid in the correct position. Underfloor heating is one of the most effective ways to heat a room and a properly installed system should give an even level of warmth all over the floor.

The screeding can now be prepared in situ and poured onto the base. Your intended use of the room will assist the screeding specialist on what form of screed is best for your needs. For quick drying screeds there'll be at least 24 hours delay before it is able to be walked over, and a further 3 days minimum before any flooring material can be fitted. If you are looking to wind up with a properly finished and long-lasting floor surface you should stick to the manufacturer's guidelines with regard to heavy duty and standard screeds where the timescale will be longer.

As soon as the screeding has set it can be checked for quality to confirm its SR standard. Through the use of a two metre straight-edge the surface is examined for any dips, deviations and ridges in the surface of the screed.

• SR1 - Over the entire floor area, if there are no disparities of more than three millimetres from the straight-edge, you've got a top specification SR1 standard surface.

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

• SR3 - If the deviation is 10mm or less the quality of the screeding is specified as SR3 and is suitable for garage and utility areas.

If you need to check the screeded floor for load bearing, a structural engineer is needed to perform the tests. Using specialist equipment the structural engineer will assess the screed surface strength and its suitability for use in a load bearing environment. The screeding could be given what's known as a "drop hammer test" to measure strength and flexibility in distinct areas. Any screed floor that has load bearing requirements must be okayed by a fully qualified structural engineer observing the British Standards BS8204 regulations. (Tags: Floor Screeding Telford, Screeding Telford, Floor Screeding Services Telford, Floor Screed Telford).

Screeding services are available in Telford and also nearby in: Ketley, Stirchley, Kemberton, Woodside, Snedshill, Coalbrookdale, Nedge Hill, Sutton Hill, Horsehay, Brookside, Ironbridge, and in these postcodes TF1 1EW, TF1 1RU, TF1 1LQ, TF1 1NR, TF1 1RZ, TF1 1EY, TF1 1QY, TF1 1ND, TF1 1BU, and TF1 1RT. Locally based Telford floor screeders will probably have the phone code 01952 and the postcode TF1. Verifying this can guarantee you're accessing local screeding. Telford home and business owners are able to utilise these and various other building related services. Just click the "Quote" banner to obtain quotes for floor screeding.

Floor Screeding Tools

• Float
• Knee Protection
• Trowel
• Straight Edge
• Measure
• A Long Spirit Level
• Buckets
• Gloves
• Floor Profile
• Shovel
• Spiked Roller

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