Floor Screeding Cramlington

Floor Screeding Cramlington Northumberland (NE23): When you are restoring your Cramlington home that has uneven or damaged floors, or maybe converting a cellar or basement into a functional living space, a professional floor screeding specialist can provide you with a good starting point. Before you're able to lay a final floor covering, whether it's tile, wood or carpet, the surface of the floor needs to be as flat as is possible; this is why screeding a floor is essential. The screeding is an important process to ensure a durable and quality finish to the entire floor surface.

FLOOR SCREEDING COMPANIES CRAMLINGTON

A reliable screeding company in Cramlington will have knowledge and experience to help you achieve a perfectly finished floor in whichever size or shape of room you're renovating. They will be able to advise you on the correct sort of screed that your project requires, and how best to apply and install it.

The screeding specialist will also tell you if a structural engineer is necessary for your undertaking, to identify point loadings, flex strength and load bearing that your flooring might require to conform with current British Standards and building regulations.

A qualified and skilled work force is imperative for a successful outcome and will extend your floor's lifespan by making use of the correct form of screed for the intended purpose of your room. There are many types of screeding and choosing the right mix and installation approach is essential to achieve a high quality floor which is fit for purpose and hard-wearing.

Before choosing a floor screeding company from any based in the Cramlington area, ask to what standard of finish they are basing their quotation, and also ensure you get multiple quotes. The quotation might be based on what is called the SR, or Surface Regularity figure. SR2 and SR3 will be less expensive options, although the floor screeding finish could have deviations and errors, whilst SR1 guarantees a perfect finish. An SR2 or SR3 standard could mean there are ridges or flat spots that may cause issues when laying your final flooring materials.

The regulations laid down in the British Standards BS8204 have to be followed by any Cramlington floor screeding company and they must also be approved by the manufacturers of any specialist screeding materials (Cemfloor, Flowcrete, Gypsol etc.) to verify their competence and safe working practices. A contractor holding accreditation shows they've been assessed and trained in the use of these screeding products and can offer a high quality service in all aspects of their installation.

TYPES OF SCREED

Standard Screeds - A combination of sand and cement which is perfect for everyday residential use. This mix uses a 5 to 1 ratio of sand to cement. This five to one ratio standard flooring screed will dry out at a rate of just one millimetre per day after laying.

Fibre Reinforced Screed - The favoured option where underfloor heating is being installed in residential properties in Cramlington. The improved flexibility and strength offered by the special fibres in the screed help protect the resulting floor from thermal shrinkage and cracking. It's got a setting rate of 1mm per day.

Industrial and Heavy Duty Screed - Where traffic levels are high or heavy loading on the floor is required, heavy duty screeds offer maximum durability and strength.

Advanced Drying and Fast Drying Screeds - If you need to press ahead urgently with the flooring due to time constraints, this screed dries much quicker than standard screeds. They're typically a fibre reinforced screed which can dry at a rate of between 3-7mm per day and are used in time-sensitive projects.

Liquid or Self-Levelling Screeds - Used to provide a high quality finish, especially where SR1 levels are required, by a cement and latex mixture. The self-levelling compound provides a clean 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 mixture provide a high strength screed for a variety of uses.

Polymer Screeds - Provides an extremely high level of strength with a lower thickness. Manufacturer's guidelines for setting times vary across the product ranges.

SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

To make certain the screeding is of a good quality finish which is hard wearing and durable, time should be devoted to preparing the area prior to any screed being poured. Any grease, oil, debris and paint on the existing floor surface can affect the adhesion of the screed, and should be eradicated.

If any products are used in this process it's crucial to ensure that no residues of soaps or other cleaning products are left on the floor surface and it's permitted to dry out naturally. If screeding over a stone or cement floor all cracks should be mended to stop them from "travelling" up through your screed layer and producing imperfections on the final surface. A competent Cramlington screeding contractor will pick up on such issues during the on-site survey and make certain that all preparations are complete before applying the next steps in the floor screeding process.

To protect the screeding layer and flooring materials from moisture rising up through the ground, a damp proof membrane (DPM) will have to be installed. There could be two or three layers of varying thickness polythene to act as a barrier between the insulation layer and screed.

If the area where you live is at risk from radon gas then an additional barrier is necessary to stop the gas from entering via the ground. This could be just a simple air-tight membrane, or in severe cases a ventilation and extraction system is installed underneath the screed to extract any inflow of air and gas from the ground.

The final phase of surface preparation is the painting or spraying of a sealant or primer. Primers assist with the bonding process and are special applications matched to the sort of screed that's being applied. These substances need certified technicians to apply them in the right ratios by using bespoke equipment, such as airless sprays.

This is the time that underfloor heating can be installed and laid out in the correct way. Insulation panels can be positioned and the wires and heating pipes will be firmly fastened so that there is no movement whilst the screed is poured. When skillfully installed an under floor heating system is an excellent way to warm a room and good quality screed retains its heat, creating an even heat right across the floor surface.

If you are not fitting underfloor heating the screed can now be mixed and prepared on site and laid. Your use of the room will assist the screeding contractor on what form of floor screed is right for your needs. After the pouring of the screed there'll be a minimum twenty four hours (for quick drying and advanced screeds) before you are able to walk on the surface, and a 72 hour minimum curing period for any floor material installations. If you are hoping to end up with a well finished and durable floor surface you must follow the manufacturer's guidelines with regard to standard and heavy duty screeds where the timescale will be longer.

You can evaluate the SR standard of the finished screed as soon as it is solidified enough to walk on. Using a two metre straight-edge the surface is checked for any deviations, ridges and dips in the screed surface.

• SR1 - Deviations of 3 millimetres or less as measured over the whole floor area shows your screeding to be of the highest quality and classified as SR1.

• SR2 - If the screeded surface deviates from the straight edge by 5 millimetres or less it is considered SR2 quality and is the normal standard for commercial and industrial floors.

• SR3 - SR3 is basic utility standard where a perfect quality finish is not needed. This level can have a maximum permissible deviation depth of 10mm.

If your screed has been laid with specific loading in mind then a qualified structural engineer is going to be necessary to conduct the assessment. This test will ascertain the overall strength of the screed surface and the viability for its intended use. This will include a "drop hammer test" which assesses various aspects of the flexibility and strength of the screed. Any screeding that has load bearing requirements must be approved by a trained structural engineer following the BS8204 regulations. (Tags: Screeding Cramlington, Floor Screed Cramlington, Floor Screeding Cramlington, Floor Screeding Services Cramlington).

Screeding services are available in Cramlington and also in nearby places like: Seghill, Backworth, South Newsham, High Pit, Stannington, Shankhouse, Burradon, Shotton, Horton Grange, East Cramlington, Brenkley, Wideopen, and in these postcodes NE23 1RF, NE23 0AR, NE23 1EY, NE23 0AX, NE23 1NH, NE23 1NW, NE23 2SF, NE23 2AG, NE23 1LA, and NE23 1DA. Local Cramlington floor screeders will probably have the telephone dialling code 01670 and the postcode NE23. Checking this out can confirm that you access local screeding. Cramlington householders will be able to benefit from these and countless other comparable services. To obtain floor screeding estimates, simply click the "Quote" banner.

Tools Needed by a Floor Screeder

• Dappling Bar
• Float
• Tape Measure
• Heavy Duty Spirit Level
• Straight Edge
• Wheelbarrow
• Knee Protectors
• Shovel
• Trowel
• Gloves
• Floor Profiler

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Floor Screeding Near Cramlington

Also find: High Pit floor screeding, South Newsham floor screeding, Backworth floor screeding, Brenkley floor screeding, Shankhouse floor screeding, Burradon floor screeding, Shotton floor screeding, Seghill floor screeding, East Cramlington floor screeding, Wideopen floor screeding, Stannington floor screeding, Horton Grange floor screeding and more. Contractors who do screeding can be found in all of these locations. These professionals, with their necessary knowledge and expertise, excel in providing top-quality flooring services. Screeding is their speciality, making sure that the work is executed to the highest standards, whether it’s for residential or commercial properties. Local property owners can get screeding quotations by clicking here.

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