Recently, liquid screed has begun to dominate the Bicester screed market and with good reason. In the past, when cement screed was the popular choice for flooring screeding contractors, floor screeding was a frustrating and laborious task with uncertain outcomes.
However, the development of the liquid screed industry has solved many of the problems that contractors used to face. Liquid screed can be a quick and efficient solution to your flooring or construction projects.
What Is Liquid Screed Used For?
Liquid screed, otherwise known as anhydrite screed, is a ready-mixed levelling compound used for floor preparation. Where traditional screeds like cement are prone to cracking, bubbles and uneven coverage, liquid screed gives far superior coverage. Not only that, but the density of the liquid ensures that no bubbles or gaps are contained inside.
This means the optimum transference of heat from the system to the room for underfloor heat systems. As a result, the heating system will be far more effective for occupants when the liquid screed is used as a floor compound. The self-levelling property of liquid screed also means it can be applied in much thinner layers. This benefits heat efficiency and makes it more affordable as you can use less screed.
Why Use Liquid Screed?
The process can often take days or weeks to finish with traditional floor preparation services. However, our teams can lay 100 square metres of liquid screed in only 45 minutes. That means you can cut out the delay for your other contractors to start work on the rest of your Bicester site. In addition, the rapid cure screeds we use, such as Gypsol Rapide, have a faster drying time than a traditional cement screed. Typically, it takes 48 hours or less for the liquid floor to dry enough to walk on.
Additionally, the process is much quicker than traditional screed and far less labour intensive. Once set up, the liquid screed is rapid to pour. This means you save costs on time and work. On the other hand, you’ll find cement screed contractors in Bicester face considerable challenges not only for the speed but also for achieving smoothness with traditional floor levelling.
To get a smooth finish with cement and sand screed, the surface of the flooring may have to be levelled with power screed. This roller needs to be powered by gas, electricity or hydraulics. The cement has to undergo many stages to remove moisture, flatten and level the floor. In addition, they often face problems with cracking and shrinking during the drying phase.
The calcium sulphate compounds in liquid screed are far less prone to shrinking. The material is also more malleable and spreads much easier, meaning that hidden cracks won’t show up later on down the line.
That’s why, if you want a fast, budget-friendly and excellent finish for your flooring, UK Screed LTD are the one-stop solution for all your screeding, under-floor heating, levelling and sanding needs. Get a free quote today to find out what we can do for your Bicester site.
