• Share us on:
Menu
About Us

John Stanley Plastering, with over 25 years in Poole, Dorset, is your go-to for precision and quality in plastering and rendering services. Our bespoke solutions transform every space into a masterpiece of aesthetic and functional elegance.

Contact Info
Phone Number

07961 206 573

Mobile Number

07813 932 201

Social Media

Facebook • LinkedIn

Call Now

Request Call Back

    What are the Benefits of Liquid Screed?

    Home — Blog — What are the Benefits of Liquid Screed?

    What are the Benefits of Liquid Screed?

    Liquid screed is one of the many different types of screed used in construction processes. Sometimes it can be somewhat overlooked as a construction material. However, it has stood the test of time and continues to be a popular and regularly used type of screed.

    It has practical and beneficial applications in construction projects of all shapes and sizes. This article will take you through some of these benefits and applications regarding the usefulness of liquid screed and how it can be advantageous to you.

    Ease of Installation

    Compared to other forms of floor screed available, liquid screed is far easier to install. It is also a quicker form of screed to install. Operators or contractors can install liquid screed up to ten times quicker than other screeds. Its ease of installation also means it is far less labour intensive to screed a floor area fully. With the right amount of labour, a team of contractors could fully screed a 100-metre square area in roughly 45 minutes, with the ability to screed around 2,000 square metres a day.

    Greater Insulation

    Liquid screed is also thinner than other forms of floor screeding. This decreased depth compared to other materials allows you to install a greater amount of flooring insulation. This is a clear benefit to the surrounding environment, helping you to create a thermally efficient room. This greater efficiency due to thinner screeding layers will ultimately save you more money in the future on your energy bills.

    Fast Strengthening

    Once it has been poured, it will only take liquid screed around one 24 hours period to dry enough to be walked upon. Again, this is a natural benefit to those working on projects that cannot afford to wait around. It also means that the people working on your site do not have to take any preventative measures or take extra care when walking on the screed while it cures. Ultimately, being able to use the floor space quickly after the liquid screed has been applied will allow your project to run smoothly without delaying it too long.

    Quicker Drying Times

    Besides saving you money on bills, the reduced thickness of liquid screed also means that it can dry far quicker than other screed products. Those who are undertaking a time-sensitive project will naturally benefit from these quicker drying times.

    No Shrinkage

    Liquid screed also will not shrink once it is poured or while it is curing. This naturally leaves a perfectly smooth finish on your floors, without any cracks or bumps forming from the shrinkage of the material.

    Perfect for underfloor heating

    Liquid screed is one of the most suitable materials to use on your floors when introducing underfloor heating. Due to its flexible and versatile nature, liquid screed can be poured around any pipes connected to the underfloor heating system. Other forms of screed might not be able to work around any joints or gaps which the system creates. Additionally, the close forming pouring of liquid screed also means that the heat dissipated through the underfloor heating is better distributed through the floor. This again helps to create better thermal efficiency.

    What is liquid screed?

    Liquid screed is often confused with standard concrete. However, they are two very different construction materials. Yet, what they do share, is that they both operate in a similar fashion, namely that they are both poured and left to set. Screed is poured onto the top of concrete in order to give it a more smooth, level and neat looking surface. On top of this screed layer can be placed any flooring you like, such as carpeting or wood. It is becoming increasingly popular to simply buff and polish the top liquid screed layer in more modern properties and leave the flooring in its concrete form.

    Is Liquid screed the same as self-levelling screed?

    Liquid screed is known as “self-levelling screed” because it is liquid and will naturally settle neatly over a level surface. As previously mentioned, liquid screed is the best flooring material to use if you have underfloor heating. The liquid will form a tight seal around all of the pipes and heating systems used in the underfloor heating, creating a perfectly level floor as well as snug points of contact for the heating system to disseminate heat through the floor. Additionally, unlike traditional sand and cement screed mixtures, liquid screed does not shrink or curl once it has been poured. It will maintain the shape you have poured it into whilst it cures, which is just one of the many advantages of liquid screed.

    A Proud Member Of The Pro Tradesmen Club
    Join Now