If you’re working on a new build project, adding underfloor heating or renovating your home, there may come a point where you need to lay floor screed. While it might seem like just another step in the process, a good quality screed flooring will protect your concrete base and create a level surface that allows other floor coverings to be laid on top.Learn more :fibrereinforcedscreed.co.uk

If your project is a new build, it’s a good idea to have the floor screed professionally poured by a qualified professional. This will ensure that the right amount of material is used to give you a solid, durable floor and reduce any risk of costly repairs in future.

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The type of screed that’s required will be based on the construction tolerances and load-bearing requirements of your project. You’ll also need to factor in the thickness of your flooring, as a correctly designed ‘fall’ will help water to drain correctly in wet areas.

Once the floor has been poured it should be allowed to set before any floor coverings are installed. This will allow the screed to fully dry out – ideally, this should take a day per mm for up to 40mm and two days per mm beyond that.

Several modern, liquid floor screed products on the market can be laid in far less time than traditional sand: cement mixtures. However, whichever type of screed you use, it should be mixed with the correct ratio of water to give it the best chance of achieving a smooth and consistent finish.