Thursday, 14 November 2019

How to Prepare Your Floor for Liquid Screed

One of the main reasons screeds are used today is that they are incredibly effective at levelling a floor surface so that it is completely smooth and achieving a certain finish. Screeds are also a perfect partner for underfloor heating systems, allowing heat to be evenly regulated and distributed.

If you are thinking about commissioning your own floor screed installation as part of your home renovation or commercial property build, you’ll need to consider how the floor is prepared so that the desired effect is achieved. Here’s what you need to know about preparing your floor for liquid screed.




Preparing the Floor

With liquid screeds of all types, it’s essential that the floor is prepared correctly so that the desired effect is achieved and there are no inconsistencies that could lead to cracking later.

The floor will typically consist of thick layers of insulation that the screed will lay on top of and its crucial that this whole structure is stable and strong before any screeding work is carried out. If any of the insulation boards are wobbly or uneven, this can massively impact the surface of your eventual floor and potentially the structural integrity of any kitchen fittings.


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