Fast Drying Cement Screeds
If you are looking for fast drying cement screeds for your project, look no further than GM Floor Screeds. We offer a range of flooring services, including floor screed installation, be they fast drying cement or traditional screeds.
What is Fast Drying Cement?
Fast drying cement is a mix of sand and cement, just like the traditional screeds, but with additives that enable the floor screeds to dry much faster, preventing possible shrinkage and cracks. It can be used within a range of applications, be they domestic or large-scale industrial premises.
What is the Difference Between Fast Drying Cement and Traditional Screeds?
The main difference between fast drying cement screeds and traditional screeds, as the name says, is their drying and setting time. Traditional screeds (usually sand and cement screeds), take from 24 to 48 hours to dry (a rate of 1mm per day), while fast drying cement screeds typically dry within 1 to 2 hours (a rate of 10-15mm per day).
Fast drying cement screeds are also ideal for projects with very short deadlines and can be ready for light foot traffic within the hour.
What Are the Benefits of Fast Drying Cement Screeds?
Fast drying cement screeds can offer a range of benefits. They include:
Quicker Drying Times: Final floor finishes can be applied sooner, speeding up the overall completion.
Quicker Project Completion: Speeds up construction timelines, reducing labour costs and site overheads.
Quick Turnaround: Light foot traffic is possible within the first few hours.
Suitable for a Range of Applications: Perfect for spaces that need to withstand heavy footfall or high point loads.
Durability: Provides greater compressive and flexural strength, ensuring a more durable surface.
Reduced Mould: Ideal for use in damp or humid areas, helping to prevent moisture-related issues.
Versatile Option: Suitable for a wide range of floor coverings, including tiles, hardwood, and more.
Minimal Shrinkage: The lower water-to-cement ratio minimises the risk of shrinkage and cracking.
Cost-Effective: Fast drying screeds can help you to save money as labour time is quicker and minimal maintenance is required.
What is the Best Fast Drying Cement Screed Thickness for My Application?
Each project will require different specifications, and therefore, the thickness of the fast drying floor screeds will also vary according to the project requirements. For installations with underfloor heating systems, a thickness of around 55mm or slightly more is typically recommended. In contrast, for projects without heating systems, screeds can be applied from as little as 10mm to achieve fast drying and rapid strength.
Fast Drying Cement Screeds Compatibility
Fast drying cement screeds are compatible with a wide range of flooring applications. They include:
Underfloor Heating Systems: It can be laid over underfloor heating systems.
Domestic Premises: Fast drying cement screeds can be used within domestic properties.
Industrial Premises: This type of screed is great for industrial applications where heavy duty machinery is used.
Floor Finishing: Fast drying cement screeds can be used for ceramic tile finishes, as well as LVT flooring.
Contact Your Local Floor Screed Specialist
If you are looking to start your flooring project in the Midlands with people who understand the matter, whilst paying for competitive prices, look no further than GM Floor Screeds. Our experts have years of experience in floor screeding, be it liquid screeds, sand and cement floor screeds, LTV flooring, underfloor heating, and more!
We will be happy to offer you a quote free of obligation and answer any questions you may have. Contact us today!
Common Floor Screeding Questions
Depending on the type of screed you choose or require will determine its drying time. Most screeds are normally adequate to walk on after 48 hours at most however some can be walked on within a day and with added additives can be walked on after 12 hours.
It is recommended to leave a screed 28 days before placing furniture on it, however, flooring and some furniture can be placed on the screed after 7 days if completely necessary.
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There is a type of floor screed for essentially any property. Whether you want to screed your commercial, domestic or industrial property there is a screed that can be applied. This is because screeds can be adapted to suit the environment they will be in, i.e. screeds can be made to withstand more heavy duty loads if required.
Just like the curing time, the type of floor screed chosen will depend on the thickness it needs to be.
For industrial and commercial spaces with heavy duty applications, the floor screed will need to me considerably thicker than one in a domestic property.
However, it is best to ask your builder the thickness needed to be completely accurate.
Screed and concrete are both made up of the same materials, however, screeds use a finer aggregate, therefore, making the material overall smoother. This make concretes stronger as the extra aggregate adds more strength however as a screed is made to be put over concrete the strength is still maintained.
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