Floor Screed

info@speed-screed.com - 0800 242 5589 - www.speed-screed.com Gypsol TS20 – Flow Screed I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi Award Winning Speed Screed, and I’m here today to talk about Gypsol TS20 Gypsol TS20 – General Overview Gypsol TS20 is specially formulated to offer a strong and durable ultra-thin topping to a solid interior substrate Substantial time and cost savings when compared with bagged smoothing compounds. Tested to BS 8204:1:2003 it meets the requirements for class A for impact resistance Applications Perfect for: Refurbishment of old uneven floors. Remediation or correction for out of level concrete slabs As a levelling screed over floors where floor to ceiling height is very restricted. Sub floor levelling in preparation to receive finished floor coverings. Overlay for poorly levelled screeds As an alternative to light weight screeds Gypsol TS20 is not suitable for: Permanently wet areas, such as commercial changing rooms/swimming pool surrounds Area that re...

info@speed-screed.com - 0800 242 5589 - www.speed-screed.com Gypsol TS15 – Looking for thin screed? I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi Award Winning Speed Screed, and I’m here today to talk about Gypsol TS15 General Overview Gypsol TS15 is specially formulated to offer a strong and durable ultra-thin topping to a solid interior substrate. Substantial time and cost savings when compared with bagged smoothing compounds. Applications Perfect for: Refurbishment of old uneven floors. Remediation or correction for out of level concrete slabs As a levelling screed over floors where floor to ceiling height is very restricted. Sub floor levelling in preparation to receive finished floor coverings. Overlay for poorly levelled screeds As an alternative to light weight screeds Gypsol TS15 is not suitable for: Permanently wet areas, such as commercial changing rooms/swimming pool surrounds Area that require falls Mixing/Supply Gypsol TS...

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...

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The Essential Guide to Floor Screeding Getting it right – which floor screeding should you choose? Hi, my name is Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi-Award Winning Speed Screed. Today, I am going to take a look at floor screeding, specifically how to choose the type of screeding to meet your needs. At the most basic level, floor screeding is simply applying a combination of sand, cement and water to an existing floor base to provide a strong, stable surface on which to apply a top flooring layer. Although the process is simple, there is a lot more to it than just placing the mixture and walking away. One of the most critical decisions is what type of floor screeding and construction you need. If you get this wrong, it can impact on the quality of the floor, the finish and, ultimately, how long it will last. If floor screeding is done badly, it can become a very expensive and time-consuming problem to rectify, so let's look at types of floor screedin...

info@speed-screed.com - 0800 242 5589 - www.speed-screed.com Gypsol Sureflo – Flow Screed I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi Award Winning Speed Screed, and I’m here today to talk about Gypsol Sureflo Gypsol Sureflo – General Overview Gypsol Sureflo is a calcium sulphate based flowing screed, supplied in 25kg bags to be mixed on site for very small projects or when truck mixer access is limited. Applications Perfect for: Residential/Commercial/Retail/Healthcare buildings Schools Floating, bonded and un-bonded construction Incorporation of electric or wet underfloor heating systems Timber, concrete and steel frame Not suitable for: Permanently wet areas, such as commercial changing rooms/swimming pool surrounds Area that require falls Mixing Supply Gypsol Sureflo is supplied in 25kg bags, and with the addition of water mixed onsite. Drying Times Approximately 1mm per day, up to 40mm. Beyond 40mm, 0.5mm per day. This is based...

0800 242 5589 - info@speed-screed.com - www.speed-screed.com Gypsol Rapide – Flowing Screed Option I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi-Award Winning Speed Screed. I’m here to talk about Gypsol Rapide. Traditional Calcium Sulphate screeds are sometimes classed as undependable in modern construction due to the slow drying times, with 60mm depth taking around 80 days to dry in perfect conditions. However, Gypsol has come up with a product to solve this issue – Gypsol Rapide. It’s a remarkable product that introduces the concept of fast drying with the benefits of a standard calcium sulphate screed. To prove that this screed does actually dry when it promises too, the product has been tested extensively by independent sources. What’s Different About the Gypsol Rapide? Gypsol Rapide is a traditional liquid screed with a super power!: it dries in just a fraction of the time “normal” screed takes. Gypsol Rapide has been developed with fast drying and all the ...

Info@speed-screed.com - 0800 242 5589 - www.speed-screed.com Gypsol HTC – The underfloor heating screed I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi Award Winning Speed Screed, and I’m here today to talk about Gypsol HTC Gypsol HTC – General Overview Gypsol HTC is a High Thermal Conductivity calcium sulphate based flowing screed, specifically designed for use with underfloor heating and cooling systems. Applications Perfect for: Residential/Commercial/Retail/Healthcare buildings Schools Floating, bonded and un-bonded construction Incorporation of electric or wet underfloor heating systems Timber, concrete and steel frame Gypsol HTC is not suitable for: Permanently wet areas, such as commercial changing rooms/swimming pool surrounds Area that require falls Mixing/Supply Gypsol HTC is supplied directly from the screed manufacturer. Supplied in ready-mixed truck mixers. 4/6/8/10 wheelers. The screed is then discharged into a specialist ...

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/

info@speed-screed.com - 0800 242 5589 - www.speed-screed.com Gypsol Classic – General Overview I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi Award Winning Speed Screed, and I’m here today to talk about Gypsol Classic Gypsol Classic is a calcium sulphate based flowing screed Gypsol Classic – Applications Perfect for: Residential/Commercial/Retail/Healthcare buildings Schools Floating, bonded and un-bonded construction Incorporation of electric or wet underfloor heating systems Timber, concrete and steel frame structures Not suitable for: Permanently wet areas, such as commercial changing rooms/swimming pool surrounds Area that require falls Mixing/Supply Gypsol Classic is supplied directly from the screed manufacturer. Supplied in ready-mixed truck mixers. 4/6/8/10 wheelers. The screed is then discharged into a specialist screed pump, and then pumped into place. Drying Times Approximately 1mm per day, up to 40mm. Beyond 40mm, 0.5mm...

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...

info@speed-screed.com - 0800 242 5589 - www.speed-screed.com Garage Floor Screed I’m Andy Parkin Managing Director of the Multi Award Winning Speed Screed. I’m here today to talk about which is the Best Garage Floor Screed. When we talk about garage floor screed, there are a few different situations where screed is used. New Build When working with a new build, the garage floor screed will generally be structural concrete. The garage floor will always need a structural substrate. A simple concrete floor will provide that requirement. Normally delivered in a ready-mix truck mix, laid to a slight fall. The surface needs to be a wearing surface, if no floor covering are to be laid, and again structural concrete will perform to resist surface abrasion. Overlay If the current Garage Floor Screed needs an overlay, perhaps to level, or repair, then we are generally looking at a thin Levelling Compound. Any cracks should be repaired before the compound is laid, a ...

Flowing screeds are designed to leave a smooth flat surface finish, in most cases flowing screeds allow foot traffic within 24 to 48 hours and can be forced dried after only 7 days, if necessary. Contact Speed Screed Limited for more information 0800 242 5589 or email info@speed-screed.com #screed #speedscreed #floorscreeding #flowingliquidscreed #flowscreed https://www.speed-screed.com/knowledge-centre/flowing-liquid-screed/

info@speed-screed.com - 0800 242 5589 - www.speed-screed.com Flow Screed Minimum Thickness I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi-Award Winning Speed Screed. Just what is the flow screed minimum thickness? Do you need to know the flow screed minimum thickness? It is a question that we are often asked “I’ve only got 10mm, I’ve only got 20mm. Is it okay for the flow screed?” I’ll try to answer that here and now for you. When we’re talking about flow screed minimum thickness, generally, we are talking about the calcium sulphate version. This is the one without cement and has a calcium sulphate binder, as opposed to the cementitious version. There is a cementitious version but it currently only accounts for a very small percentage of the market of the flow screed. If you have a structural floor and you need a screed on top, then this product is ideal. It can be used in bonded, unbonded, floating construction, floating construction with or without underfloo...

Gyvlon Eco FD 👷🏿 The fast-drying liquid screed 🏠 Gyvlon Eco FD –  Can’t wait to get your floor coverings laid? I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi-Award-Winning Speed Screed. Today I’m here to give you a little more insight into Gyvlon FD. So What is Gyvlon Eco FD? Gyvlon Eco FD screed enables floor coverings to be applied at least twice as fast as standard Gyvlon Eco screed. In addition, it brings together all the proven benefits expected from a Gyvlon screed which also include a low-skin option. Just What are the benefits of Gyvlon FD? • Very high fluidity – for fast installation. • Low shrinkage – significantly reduced cracking, no curling • Less need for joints • No reinforcement • No curing membrane • Minimum SR2 surface finish Specifications • Mechanical Strength C25 • Unbonded Minimum Thickness 30mm • Floating Minimum Thickness 35mm (domestic), 40mm Commercial. • Requires no reinforcement • Joints 800m2 (300m2 with underfloor heating) Applications Productivity an...

info@speed-screed.com - 0800 242 5589 - www.speed-screed.com Which Floor Screeding Companies? I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi Award-Winning Speed Screed. Let’s talk about floor screeding companies. I know a lot of the time people are searching, trying to find out which are the best floor screeding companies, who should they use, where can they get hold of a reputable company? Well, people are going to think that I’m crazy. But what I wanted to do is give you my opinion of whom I think are the best screeding companies in the UK. Now, that may seem a little crazy. But I think it is very important to do that. So what I would say is that I haven’t included Speed Screed in the interest of being fair. In no particular order: Cadman Group Based in Sale, Manchester. Cadman Screeding and Underfloor Heating Ltd have been installing screed for over 150 years. Along with floor screeding and underfloor heating Cadman can also provide render systems, d...

I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi-Award Winning Speed Screed. Today I’m here to give you a little more insight into the Datum Level; the Datum Level is a crucial part of any construction project. Let’s get started. What is a Datum Level? A Datum Level is an arbitrary horizontal plane on a construction project used as a reference point for all other vertical dimensions to be measured. It is used to highlight differentials between vertical heights of floor levels along with differing levels of two separate points on the site. It is often the case that the Datum Level is given a 0.000m designation (though this doesn’t have to be the ground level outside; the ground floor could be 0.650m with a first floor at 4.650m for example. A basement would be below the Datum Level so would be shown as a minus number, -2.950m for example. It is not uncommon, however, for the minus sign to be missed or misrepresented (as a dash for example) so often a temporary benchmark...

Damp Proof Membrane – protection from damp in domestic and commercial construction Hi, my name is Andy Parkin. I am the Managing Director of the Multi-Award Winning Speed Screed. Today I am here to tell you about damp proof membranes. Damp-proof membrane (often called DPM) is used in construction to prevent moisture from entering the building, usually through capillary action. You will often see these membranes installed as part of damp coursing on external walls, but they are also vital in ensuring that moisture cannot enter a building via the floor. Damp causes several issues when it is found in buildings, these can include visible damp patches, areas of mould (which can cause breathing issues and allergies), damage to décor, and, importantly, it can undermine the structure of the building. With this in mind, making sure you look at the types and uses of different damp proof membranes takes on new importance. Why bother With A  Damp Proof Membrane? Most of t...

D49 Mesh: Minimise Cracking and Shrinking I am Andy Parkin Managing Director of the Multi-Award Winning Speed Screed and I am here today to help you minimise the problem of shrinkage cracking using D49 mesh. Cracking of floor screed is often associated with curling or shrinking as well, and using a reinforcement such as D49 Mesh can help. Keep in mind that the goal of this article is to help you guide in the right direction. There are a lot of factors that can cause a screed to crack, so always consult with a professional before proceeding. Reinforcement According to the British Standard BS 8204-1:2003, reinforcement is used to reduce the severity of the cracks. It’s often used with unbonded or floating screed to control the shrinkage and cracks. D49 Mesh complies with all the standards, and it will help minimise those shrinkage cracks How Does D49 Mesh Work? Reinforcement mesh such as D49 Mesh is put inside cementitious screed to reduce stress on the screed...

All about Python LR I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi-Award-Winning Speed Screed. Today I’m here to give you a little more insight into Python LR. What is Python LR? Python FL is an ultra-swift setting and drying, flexible self-levelling floor compound. It has been uniquely formulated using advanced binder technology and selected additives for a fast-track solution. Python LR has exceptional flow and adhesion properties, making it sufficient for commercial and domestic applications. It is suitable for use over a broad range of substrates along with sand/cement screeds, concrete, flooring grade asphalt/bitumen, ceramic, porcelain and terrazzo tiles, epoxy damp proof membranes and plywood. The uses of Python LR Python LR is also excellent for encapsulating electric underfloor heating elements and for usage over underfloor heated screeds. Python LR is quick setting, meaning ceramic tiles can be equipped after as little as 3 hours, and fancy floor coverings can be installed ...