Liquid screed has become a popular choice for floor screeding in Windsor and throughout the UK due to its superior insulation, rapid cure time and professional finish.
Superior Insulation
For residential properties, underfloor heating is an important consideration. Better insulated properties will have greater heat transfer. A liquid screed has two properties that make it a good insulator. The first is its thickness, and the second is its floor levelling power.
In the first instance, studies have shown that the primary influence on flooring surface temperate is the rate the liquid can flow across a surface and the inner diameter of the screed compound. By this, if the screed expands when it dries, it will leave room for air bubbles and gaps that slow down heat transference.
With concrete, the weight of the substance can often bend or damage piping. We also see with concrete screed, it is harder to remove moisture and bubbles without intensive power screed tools. Both the thickness of the concrete and the propensity of air bubbles makes heat transfer suboptimal. However, this is not the case with liquid floors.
Our Windsor flooring screeding contractors will apply the liquid floors in much thinner layers. The natural compression of the screed means the distance between the room and the heating system is reduced without any bubbles that slow down heat transference. Moreover, the expansion of liquid screed once dried is minimal. Thus resulting in far superior heat efficiency and insulation.
Rapid Cure Time
Our team can offer high-speed application and turnover time for commercial and residential projects. The liquid screening process is more straightforward and convenient than a traditional screed. For example, the entire process of applying a liquid floor for approximately 100 square metres can be laid by our screeders in as little as 45 minutes. What’s more, you can expect the floor to be dry enough to walk on in as little as 48 hours.
This is because we use a rapid cure screed for our floor preparation. There is an emulsifier compound in the rapid cure screed, which draws the different particles together, allowing it to dry faster.
Professional Finish
Liquid screed is an anhydrite screed floor compound. This means that liquid screed benefits from superior compressing strength, unlike regular concrete cement screed. This is important because when a cement liquid floor is applied, it has a tendency to curl which can lead to cracking and an uneven surface.
Compared to liquid floor screeding, the upper surface dries and shrinks. In contrast, lower regions dry less and stay wetter, spreading more evenly. As a result, research has shown that curling is 3.5 times lower in liquid levelling compounds. In addition, liquid screed is naturally self compressing and distributes more evenly than concrete. This means you can expect a smoother and durable finish.
This is important if you expect high footfall for a commercial project. You need a smooth finish for your wood, tile or carpet finishes. With liquid floor screed, you are guaranteed a smooth and even finish.
Why Choose UK Screed LTD?
We have 15 years of expertise in offering liquid screed flooring services. With budget-friendly and quick solutions for contractors and managers, we can ensure you get the best outcome for your project.
Take a look at our complete list of floor preparation services or get a free quote to find out what we can do for your Windsor project today.
Liquid screed is a popular choice for commercial and residential property owners in and around Windsor that are looking to invest in a versatile, durable, and attractive flooring option. At UK Screed, we provide both supply and installation services for liquid screed flooring at highly competitive rates.
If you intend to install an underfloor heating system on your property, then liquid screed makes for the best choice of flooring to complement its use. It can be poured directly over the heating pipes of the system without the need for insulation. With this direct contact and thin layering of the liquid screed, there is better thermal conductivity across the floor, allowing it to be heated up faster and the system to run more efficiently.
When properly installed, liquid screed spreads out evenly across the room, providing a smooth and sleek surface finish. It evenly covers imperfections like gaps and voids and possesses easy-flowing properties that guarantee consistency without the risk of bubbles.
For DIY enthusiasts and tradespeople, it is possible to install this flooring, but the use of specialist equipment like a screed pump will be necessary. At UK Screed we do provide screed pumps for hire and can consult with you on how to go about this installation.
If you prefer expert-level installation, we can provide you with a qualified contractor or builder that can deliver professional standard results. We can also advise you on which variation of flooring is best suited to your needs, including anhydrite screed, power screed, laser screed, and cement screed.
To find out more about liquid screed flooring and request a free quote, call us on 0186 566 0026 or email us at info@ukscreedsltd.co.uk.
