Floor Screed

Business Chat My Therapy Time https://youtu.be/4VR3am6RRmc Andy's Business Coaching loves to work with fabulous business owners like Angela Peterson. She has a gift and is on a mission to help as many people as she can. Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Are you seeking support? You may sense that you are running out of steam mentally and physically. This can feel frightening and is a common experience.  You are not alone. Angela is a counsellor specialising in supporting those experiencing stress, anxiety and overwhelm. My Therapy Time is based in Dunfermline, her practice reaches clients UK-wide.  She provides a safe space where you can talk in confidence. Often feeling heard and having the freedom to explore what is happening can help you find the restorative balance that you seek. As well as a counselling service, she provides information about what happens in our bodies at times of stress. Together we can develop a tool kit of support that works for you. It takes coura...

Why wait months to lay your floor coverings? Our fast-drying screeds mean you can lay floor coverings in as little as four hours. Fast Drying Hydraulic Screed means you can lay floor coverings quickly to keep your program on track. #screed #floorscreed #fastdryingscreed https://www.speed-screed.com/knowledge-centre/fast-drying-hydraulic-screed/

Floor Screed Fibres Why Use Floor Screed Fibres? I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi-Award Winning Speed Screed. I’m here to talk about Floor Screed Fibres? There are a number of fibres that are used in floor screeds to help with the prevention of cracks during drying.  They also reinforce the screed resulting in a much more durable and hard-wearing surface making the final layer more stable and resilient. What are floor screed fibres made of? Screed Fibres consist of polypropylene fibres which will increase the tensile strength of the final layer.  These fibres will disperse rapidly when they are added to the screed because they are coated with an agent that helps them spread evenly across the surface.  Adding fibres can cause the screed mix to become stiffer and more difficult to work but this slight inconvenience is heavily outweighed by the benefits of adding the fibres to screed.  Screed fibres are not used to replace any structural steel reinforcem...

Don't Be Hard On Youself 🙂 At the moment, there are so many negative things happening in the world. This can start to change how you frame life and yourself. I know it can be hard at times to stay positive and to keep self-doubts out of your mind. Often as an Entrepreneur, we are really hard on ourselves. As long as we are moving forward small, step by small step towards our goals, then you are heading in the right direction. To have even started the journey in the first place makes you a special kind of person. You need to stop being so hard on yourself. Accept and appreciate yourself, just as you are. Your self-love and confidence shine through to inspire others while reminding yourself that you are worthy and valuable. The journey is tough, but remember, you are amazing. Have a great week, guys. #business #businesscoach #businesscoaching #businesstips #entrepreneur #entrepreneurscircle #marketing #marketingads #motivation #motivator https://andysbusinesscoaching.co.uk/2022/0...

Screed Warm Weather Warning! I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi-Award Winning Speed Screed. Screed Warm Weather Warning! As we head into summer, and look forward to the warmer weather, we need to think about how we treat our screed. The summer months are great for drying screeds, and the warmth accelerates the hydration process thus giving faster strength gains. The downside of this is that the moisture required by the cement particles to hydrate can be lost very quickly, resulting in loss of strength, and failures of screed. No Sun? It doesn’t even need to be a sunny day to cause problems. Just think of drying clothes on a washing line, when you add a steady breeze they’re dry in no time. Screed needs to be protected during this early period with a curing solution in place. Curing Solutions Speed Screed can advise on the requirements for all screeds, thus ensuring that if the design life of the screed is 50 or 100 years then that is exactly how the screed performs. Our s...

☀️Are things hotting up in your business? It has been all over the news we are about to experience record temperatures in the UK. We moan when it's cold and wet and moan when it's too hot. Do we truly know what we want? Of course, there are health risks associated with high temperatures, and we must be mindful of them. However, many countries worldwide seemed to cope and go about their business. So what will the record temperatures mean for you and your business? Is it an opportunity to work on your business rather than in your business? Or perhaps it might be the excuse you have been looking for to sack off for a couple of days? There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking a break from your business as long as you have planned and adjusted your work schedule accordingly. We all need downtime and to enjoy life, but if it just means an excuse to put off the things that are a little bit harder, the ones that will move your business forward, then you know you are short-changing y...

External Floor Screed I'm Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi-Award-Winning Speed Screed.  Generally, if we're talking about any external floor screed, it tends to be concrete. Of course, screed and concrete terminology can be a little bit confusing at times.  Which is which, can they both be the same? What is external floor screed? There are a few questions we need to ask Is the screed to be covered? Do you require a base for something else to go on top? Perhaps bedding for some slabs? To sit decking on? Does it need to be a wearing surface? Some other reason that you actually want that particular substrate? Some of the external floor screed that we can provide can be non-structural but still wearing. If it is a wearing screed, that means you can traffic it. It doesn't need anything on top to prevent damage through wear and tear. Do you need it as a wearing surface or is something going on top that is going to be that wearing surface...

Competition Is A Great Motivator 🎾 What do you think about Novak Djokovic? Having won his seventh Wimbledon, he has to be the best ever male player? The match on Sunday was amazing. He lost the first set but kept his head.  Nick Kyrgios is undoubtedly a character, to say the least. He has an extraordinary way of communicating with his support team. He lets them know if they are not shouting loud enough! But back to Novak, did we expect him to come back after the Australian vaccination issues? He really did cause a storm and lost a lot of fans due to his stance. But he is back, and you must admire his professionalism on the court. He has a goal, and he knows what he wants……to win the most grand slam titles in history! He has nothing left to prove however, Competition is a great motivator. Competing with your own “record” on a daily basis helps to inspire and motivate you to progress with small but important achievements. Perhaps this week, think about your “competition” and make all th...

Competition Is A Great Motivator 🎾 What do you think about Novak Djokovic? Having won his seventh Wimbledon, he has to be the best ever male player? The match on Sunday was amazing. He lost the first set but kept his head.  Nick Kyrgios is undoubtedly a character, to say the least. He has an extraordinary way of communicating with his support team. He lets them know if they are not shouting loud enough! But back to Novak, did we expect him to come back after the Australian vaccination issues? He really did cause a storm and lost a lot of fans due to his stance. But he is back, and you must admire his professionalism on the court. He has a goal, and he knows what he wants……to win the most grand slam titles in history! He has nothing left to prove however, Competition is a great motivator. Competing with your own “record” on a daily basis helps to inspire and motivate you to progress with small but important achievements. Perhaps this week, think about your “competition” and make all th...

Does the work come with any guarantees? I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi-Award-Winning Speed Screed. So, do we provide a guarantee? Yes, we certainly do. It’s a 10-year guarantee that covers labour and materials. So, you know that your project is covered. Our work is of the highest standard in the industry, we’re always working to the British Standard which is B.S. 8204-1:2003. You can be assured of the quality of our work. No one else offers a 10-year guarantee – why is that? #screed #speedscreed #floorscreeding https://www.speed-screed.com/knowledge-centre/does-the-work-come-with-any-guarantees/

Business Chat with Imogen's Imagination 👒 https://youtu.be/IQ0jliOSJ_A Andy's Business Coaching loves to work with fabulous business owners, and Imogen’s Imagination is very special! Sophie is one of the UK leading bespoke milliners. During our fascinating chat, I learned all about her journey, and those VIP clients! This is one not to be missed! The only milliner based in Sheffield city centre, I design and hand-make beautiful bespoke occasion hats and fascinators. She also has everyday hats and a wide range of hair accessories. Shopping online with Imogen’s Imagination has never been easier. I now deliver throughout the UK – as well as internationally. Vintage-inspired, with a contemporary twist! Using traditional millinery techniques, Imogen’s Imagination signature style means there is something for everyone. From stylish fascinators and hair accessories for all occasions, and everyday hats, whatever the season. Choose from ready-to-wear wedding hats and race-day hats a...

Do you need a smoothing compound on top of the Screed before the floor coverings go down? My name is Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi-Award-Winning Speed Screed. The simple answer is generally no. So, if you are laying ceramics, engineered woods, carpets, etc. then, the answer would be no. The finish would be perfectly adequate for all those systems. Thin floor coverings The only time when a smoothing compound generally would be recommended would be if you are laying thin vinyl, any thin floor coverings such as Antico, etc. The manufacturers always recommend that there is a smoothing compound and literally, the smoothing compound is just something that’s going to be a 3mm covering and literally, does what it says, it just smooths out any slight blemishes. You look at the Screed and think, yes you can put the vinyl directly down, however literally, the light will catch the vinyl and you can just see slight imperfections there. So, it is recommended...

Our North American friends are celebrating their independence from British Colonial rule. And it is really a big thing! Over two hundred years after gaining independence, why is it still so important? The right to choose, determine your fate, and be exactly who you want to be is so important! Now I am not just talking about the Americans; I am talking about us, Entrepreneurs and Business Owners! When you started your business, didn’t you want independence? Independence from the 9-5, being able to work when you choose. Not having your boss dictate your actions and thoughts leaving you free to grow and shape your business. I bet financial freedom was in there, not having to scrimp and save for the good things in life. Taking a holiday whenever you wanted to. That was the independence you fought for. Right now, what is your reality? Do you really have that independence, or have you simply found another job. Do you find yourself working for less than minimum wage at times? Your determinati...

We are proud to sponsor this fantastic event which raises vital funds for the RSPCA. Please come and support this fantastic cause, and say to us at our Andy’s Business Coaching stand. Saturday 2nd July 2022 Eastwood Park, Hasland Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 0AY “You and your canine companions are cordially invited to join us for our fabulous dog show featuring 13 fun and entertaining classes. We have classes to suit dogs of all ages, breeds and sizes as well as plenty to do to keep all of our human friends happy. Tombolas, great stalls, yummy treats, lively music, agility equipment for dogs, two show rings, rosettes and prizes make this an event the whole family will enjoy! By registering your furry friend to take part in our Fun Dog Show, you are giving them the opportunity to help dogs in need in our region and we think that’s pretty admirable.“ https://chesterfield-rspca.org.uk/event/fun-dog-show-2022/ #rspca #rscpachesterfield #dogshow https://andysbusinesscoaching.co.uk/20...