Floor Screed

We are here to help - info@speed-screed.com - 0800 242 5589 - www.speed-screed.com Gyvlon Soundbar – Your Timber Floor Solution I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi Award Winning Speed Screed, and I’m here today to talk about Gyvlon Soundbar General Overview – Gyvlon Soundbar The Gyvlon® Screed Soundbar System is a unique, total acoustic flooring solution which is the only system of its kind to have achieved Robust Detail, E-FT-4. This provides the developer with the confidence and assurance of achieving a performance standard over and above Part E of the building regulations The SoundBar®System delivers by providing a shallower, high quality, solid floor feel. Designed to improve upon the acoustic performance of a traditional timber floor. APPLICATIONS Perfect for: Residential/Commercial/Retail/Healthcare buildings Schools Incorporation of electric or wet underfloor heating systems Timber, concrete and steel frame MIXING/SUPPLY Gyvlon Soundb...

We are here to help - info@speed-screed.com - 0800 242 5589 - www.speed-screed.com Looking For A Smoothing Compound? – Gyvlon EXCELIO Could Be The Answer I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi Award Winning Speed Screed, and I’m here today to talk about Gyvlon EXCELIO GENERAL OVERVIEW Gyvlon EXCELIO was developed to bridge the gap self-smoothing compounds and bonded screeds.  This thin floor product offers a number of benefits: Cost, Labour and Time savings on the build programme Achieves SR1 surface regularity Significantly faster installation compared to thin section smoothing compounds APPLICATIONS Perfect for: Residential/Commercial/Retail/Healthcare buildings Schools Bonded Gyvlon EXCELIO is not suitable for: Permanently wet areas, such as commercial changing rooms/swimming pool surrounds Area that require falls MIXING/SUPPLY Gyvlon EXCELIO is supplied directly from the screed manufacturer.  Supplied in ready-mixed truck mixers.  4/6/8/10 wheelers. The screed is then disc...

We are here to help - info@speed-screed.com - 0800 242 5589 - www.speed-screed.com Looking For A Smoothing Compound? – Gyvlon EXCELIO Could Be The Answer I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi Award Winning Speed Screed, and I’m here today to talk about Gyvlon EXCELIO GENERAL OVERVIEW Gyvlon EXCELIO was developed to bridge the gap self-smoothing compounds and bonded screeds.  This thin floor product offers a number of benefits: Cost, Labour and Time savings on the build programme Achieves SR1 surface regularity Significantly faster installation compared to thin section smoothing compounds APPLICATIONS Perfect for: Residential/Commercial/Retail/Healthcare buildings Schools Bonded Gyvlon EXCELIO is not suitable for: Permanently wet areas, such as commercial changing rooms/swimming pool surrounds Area that require falls MIXING/SUPPLY Gyvlon EXCELIO is supplied directly from the screed manufacturer.  Supplied in ready-mixed truck mixers.  4/6/8/10 wheelers. The screed is then disc...

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? ...

0800 242 5589 - www.speed-screed.com - info@speed-screed.com 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 FD? Gyvlon FD screed enables floor coverings to be applied at least twice as fast as standard Gyvlon 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 and ease of use – The screed exhibits very high productivity...

We are here to help - info@speed-screed.com - 0800 242 5589 - www.speed-screed.com Gyvlon Eco – The Sustainable Choice I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi Award Winning Speed Screed, and I’m here today to talk about Gyvlon Eco General Overview – Gyvlon Eco Gyvlon Eco is a calcium sulphate based flowing screed, with full BBA approval. 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 Gyvlon Eco is not suitable for: Permanently wet areas, such as commercial changing rooms/swimming pool surrounds Area that require falls Mixing/Supply Gyvlon Eco 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, 0.5m...

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 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...

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 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 TS15 is ...

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, it ...

Gypsol TimBRE is an Eco-Friendly product. Watch this video to learn about the other benefits of Gypsol TimBRE. If you have any questions, please get in touch by email - info@speed-screed.com or by telephone 0880 242 5589. #screed #speedscreed #floorscreeding #Gypsoltimbre https://www.speed-screed.com/knowledge-centre/gypsol-timbre/

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 on 20...

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 othe...

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 screed...

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 per da...

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 two-p...

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...

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 underfloor he...

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 (TB...

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 the iss...

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. The...

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 ...