Liquid Screed Suppliers in Newport, Cardiff and the South West
Liquid screeding specialists in Newport and Cardiff
Superior quality of work guaranteed
Liquid screeding specialists in Newport and Cardiff
Superior quality of work guaranteed
Bellitex fast drying screed
Belitex fast drying screed
Topflow Screed C Belitex is a pump applied free flowing cement based screed suitable for most applications including under floor heating and wet environments.
Designed to provide a smooth level surface in both commercial and domestic buildings prior to the application of floor finishes, Topflow Screed C Belitex can be unbonded or floating. It is also suitable for use with underfloor heating.
Additional benefits of this fast drying screed allows floor coverings to be installed 14-21 days after completion.
Laying liquid screed is much less involved & labour heavy since you are able to have liquid screed pumped. Liquid screed compared to concrete screed is much harder to properly lay since conventional screed can’t flow as liquid screed can. Liquid screed is also able to be prepared before it arrives on site, being prepared in a lorry mixer ready for your use. You may think that liquid screed might produce a weaker end product but with the way liquid screeds are produced & how they’re mixed, they actually set quicker & harder than most conventional screeds. As long as you’re using a quality liquid screed When it comes to liquid screed, it tends to be the preferred choice when it comes to the construction of floors with under-floor heating.
Concrete pumping is a big consideration if you are looking for a cost-effective option to improve your efficiency on your construction site. We understand how much pressure deadlines can put on sites so we see huge value in what we do.
Other liquid screeds
Benefits of choosing liquid screeding
GYVLON FLOWING SCREED is a blend of GYVLON BINDER, special additives and selected aggregates mixed with clean potable water to produce a pumpable self smoothing, flowing screed (manufactured to BSEN 13813:2002).
GYVLON FLOWING SCREED is designed to provide a smooth level surface in both commercial and domestic buildings prior to the application of floor finishes. It can be used Bonded. unbonded or floating and with or without UFH.
GYVLON FLOWING SCREED is an anhydrite based screed which offers unique properties when it’s compared to other forms of screed. GYVLON is incredibly easy to lay, with its viscosity making it self-levelling whilst offering minimal shrinkage. GYVLON screed is perfect for underfloor heating as it’s able to flow across piping easily.
We serve domestic and commercial customers across Pontypool, Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bristol and the surrounding areas of South wales.
Looking to save costs on laying concrete?
If you need a top end finish to your concrete then choose us. We’re a Tarmac approved contractor for ready mix concrete; supplying, pumping and laying concrete for domestic and commercial purposes. It will give you a superior finish to normal concrete for any type of concrete, including block paving and any structures.
Not only will you receive a high standard of concrete but we’ll help save you money. There will be no need for screed to go on top of the concrete and no extra labour cost because we’ll take care of it all for you. From Bristol to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, we’ll give you a first rate finish.
Want exceptional concrete? Choose TopFlow
Topflow ready mix concrete from Tarmac is some of the best ready mix concrete you can find. At South Wales Concrete Pumping we’re approved suppliers of Topflow and approved concrete laying contractors for it. The concrete technology used in these products allows for placing without difficulty and providing premium concretes.
It gives flexibility on worksites on all types of applications, including foundations, toppings, paving slabs, and horizontal and vertical structures. Contact us today for more information and a free quote.
Screeding FAQs
Screed is traditionally made from mixing sharp sand and cement and is used to cover a structural concrete floor. It can also be used to safely cover insulating materials when there are underfloor heating pipes present. Screed provides a smooth, even surface which then allows carpet, tile or other flooring materials to be laid on top.
The main reason for using screed is to produce a smooth, level floor that can be used as a base for your chosen flooring type. Due to the thickness of the material, screed has an optimum consistency for providing a flat and even covering.
There are several types of screed available, so it’s important to ensure you choose the right type depending on what it is going to be used for. Below is a list of the most common types of screed available and their uses:
Bonded Screed – This type of screed is fully bonded to the substrate using a bonding agent. It is typically used when heavy loading may be a common occurrence such as driveways and carparks.
Unbonded Screed – This mix is generally applied on top of damp proof membranes over concrete bases. The membrane helps reduce shrinkage and the presence of damp. It is essential that an appropriate drying process is used otherwise the edges of the screed may become distorted. This type of screed is good for cast-in pipes found in underfloor heating.
Liquid Screed – Otherwise known as self-compacting screed, is probably the most popular type used across multiple industries as it has a very quick setting time of just 24-48 hours. This type of screed is commonly used for underfloor heating.
To start with, the floor space should be measured to ensure the amount of screed supplied will be enough to properly cover the area. Then, a number of levelling gauges will be placed around the floor which will be used to ensure there is a consistent depth throughout to produce a high-quality finish.
The pre-mixed screed will then be pumped onto the surface until the desired depth is achieved. It will generally take less than an hour to lay screed throughout an entire ground floor of a typical new house, but this will vary for larger than normal properties or those with complex room layouts.
The screed will then be agitated manually to ensure there are no bubbles and to check all surfaces are smooth. This is normally done using a dappling bar with someone wading through the screed.
Screed will take at least 24-48 hours to dry, but it depends on the type of screed that is used and the area covered. You should also allow longer for drying time if the area is likely to have lots of walking over or heavy furniture, at least 5-7 days in most cases.
It’s always best to check the manufacturer’s guidelines when deciding how long to wait before laying flooring on top of screed. You should always do a proper test to check if the screed is dry enough before proceeding to lay any kind of flooring.
The main difference, is that concrete is much coarser and has more hard core aggregates to increase overall strength whereas with screed, it requires a smoother finish so is made from finer aggregates. Both materials normally consist of a cement, water and aggregate mixture.
