Mainland UK
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Commercial, Domestic & Beyond
Smooth Finish
Producing a smooth, even subfloor for decorative floor finishes is a task that goes beyond the simple act of mixing sand and cement. It’s a complex process that demands a depth of knowledge and expertise. Whilst traditional screeding methods may have worked in the past, the task is now much more intricate. It requires a careful balance of materials and techniques to ensure a robust and durable base for floor finishes. Expertise is crucial in navigating these complexities.
Durable & Strong
Although screeding may seem straightforward, it is a task that demands a depth of knowledge and expertise. It involves carefully mixing cement or binder with graded aggregates, water and chemicals to create a product that can be installed over a subbase at a predetermined level (datum). This forms a robust, durable base that can accommodate the final floor finish or in some cases, the final wearing surface. It’s not just about applying a sand and cement mixture. The screed is the cornerstone of any flooring system, playing a pivotal role in guaranteeing the quality and durability of the surface finish. Understanding and installing this process is critical to the success of any project.
Expert Application
Ensuring the quality of the screed is not just important; it’s pivotal to the project’s success. A high-quality, solid screed is a prerequisite for all projects. Applying floor finishes directly to the subbase structure is impractical in most cases, necessitating a screed to create a level surface. Screeds also serve as encasements for underfloor heating elements or as conduits to route services. Your pre-planning in this area is crucial. The design of the screed is guided by three fundamental criteria: strength, durability and moisture control. These factors are essential to the foundation of screed performance and longevity. As professionals in the field, these considerations should be at the forefront of your project planning.
Nationwide Coverage
We have successfully installed a wide range of concrete and screed floors in domestic and commercial properties nationwide, from a single-room extension to complete warehouses.
No screed or concrete flooring assignment is too large or small. No matter your location, you can trust Midland Flooring to deliver high-quality, affordable flooring solutions.
For more information, visit our website contact page and choose the most convenient way to reach us. We value your time and interest and offer a FREE, no-obligation quotation. We believe in providing transparent and fair pricing, reflecting our commitment to your satisfaction, and respecting your decision-making process.
Contact us: call our team on 01675 465 110 or send an email to info@midlandflooring.co.uk
Our Screed Systems
Retro Underfloor Heating Liquid Flow Floor Screed
Retro underfloor heating liquid Flowing floor screed is a proprietary screed developed by contractors and manufacturers to provide exceptional benefits when overlaying.
Liquid Flow Floor Screed for Underfloor Heating
Liquid flow floor screeds wrap around the full surface area of the underfloor heating pipes, which increases the floor’s thermal conductivity compared to other screed products.
Liquid Flow Floor Screed
Liquid Flow Floor Screeds continue to increase in popularity, driven by reduced costs and speed of installation.
Extra Strength Liquid Flow Floor Screed
For projects where higher flexural strength screeds are required.
Fast Drying Liquid Flow Floor Screed
When floor finishes need to be applied quickly, fast-drying screeds can reduce the waiting time by 75%.
Overlay Liquid Flow Floor Screed
This product can be used to increase the height of the current floor in small increments to bring it to the desired level.
Liquid Flow Floor Screed for Acoustic Timber Floors
Acoustic timber floors like soundbar are frequently used when accommodation is over garages or for achieving acoustic performance for flats.
Steel Decking Liquid Flow Floor Screed
Specially modified liquid flow screeds can strengthen the structure using Lewis decking or a steel decking system with a similar design.
Cemfloor Liquid Flow Floor Screed
For those who prefer cement-based products. Ideally suited to traditional smoothers and adhesives.
High-Rise Liquid Flow Floor Screed
High Rise liquid flowing screeds are used when there is a need to pump the screed more than 10 stories high flats.
Acoustic Liquid Flow Floor Screed
Acoustic liquid flow screed systems reduce sound travel between floors, usually installed in flats where robust details must be achieved.
Modular Liquid Flow Floor Screed
Specifically, modified liquid flow floor screeds can strengthen the structure when building modular buildings.
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Structural Sub-Base
Concrete is the most common subbase. The slab designer should determine the surface regularity and subbase datum, considering the nominal thickness required for the screed in the early design stages.
Particular attention must be paid to the required depths over any heating elements that may be present.
The thickness will determine the make-up and method of installation. Some screeds can be laid over timber, but the wood must be stable.
Quality Control Standards
Screeds were hit and miss in the past, mainly due to how it was mixed on-site. Most screeds nowadays can achieve a high-quality finish with less than 5mm deviation over any 3m. Screeds are defined with a surface regularity standard of SR1, 2 and 3, which allows the designer to be particular about the quality. Care should be taken not to over-specify, as this usually has cost implications.
For ceramic or stone tiles that use a thin adhesive bed, SR2 is generally sufficient. For thin materials such as vinyl, SR1 is typical; the manufacturers and installers of these products should be consulted before defining standards.
We follow these standards and guidelines to ensure our work meets the highest quality required.
Other Services Supplied & Installed
- Install insulation boards and blankets
- Underfloor heating systems
- Acoustic barriers
- Underfloor heating overlay or retrofit boards
