Tag: Floor Preparation in Oxfordshire

Over the last 20 years or so, anhydrite screeds have grown in popularity. They have several benefits over the traditional sand and cement screeds, being easy to lay, as they are pumped into position, low cost, and fast drying. They do not curl or crack, and you can cover large areas with them easily. They also produce minimal shrinkage, and they are perfect for both domestic and commercial applications. In addition, they are ideal for use with underfloor heating, especially when using water-based heating pipes, as they fully cover the pipes leaving no gaps or voids.

When laying the final flooring in a new build project it may seem a little trite to say that it needs to be as level and flat as it can possibly be, yet that is always the case. While there is no legal requirement to lay a screed on the substrate before fitting the final flooring, it is the way to go, whether or not you are installing underfloor heating.