. Uneven surfaces and damaged flooring surfaces are just two of the popular reasons floor screeding is required. People always attempt to hide the issue and something like a floor can be an issue ignored for a long period of time. This is probably down to homeowners or business owners little knowledge of how floor screeding actually works and how it can benefit all homes and businesses by improving the quality of flooring throughout.
Basically, traditional floor screed is a mixture made up from a combination of cement and sharp sand that when it is laid will create a perfectly flat surface. The process has much more to it than the simple trowelling of the mixture and is one of the most vital steps in flooring to lead to a quality and durable finish.
Floorscreeding is the best way to achieve a smooth, flat and durable surface for any type of floor. Floor screeders are able to provide floor screed which is suitable for small self-build jobs right up to the largest scale commercial floors. Depending on your surface and purpose of the floor will depend on the type of screed used. It will also determine how long your floor will be out of action. It is typically between 2 and 7 days before full foot traffic is allowed on the surface to give the floor ample time to set and give you a long lasting, level and durable surface for many years to come.
With floor screeding there is also the opportunity to invest in underfloor heating, this may seem like a luxury but it is in fact affordable for homeowners and business owners alike. You will be able to have an even temperature throughout your space which can improve comfort especially in colder months of the year. Floor screed will then be laid over the top of an underfloor heating system and you may want to look into a complete package which includes levelling screeds and an underfloor heating system.
There are different types of screed including traditional screed, sand and cement screed, liquid screed and self-levelling screed. Self-levelling screed is quicker to be laid and less labour intensive than traditional screed whilst being more suited for heavy traffic areas such as schools and business places or offices.
Floor screeding is not something to be taken lightly and you need to employ a company with a history of successful completed jobs in the field. You can carry this sort of improvement out yourself providing you have the right knowledge to carry out such a large job.