Liquid screed floor contractor in Stockport
If you’re looking for a liquid screed floor contractor in Stockport, Clockwork Screed is the local, reputable contractor you need.
Floor screeding services Stockport
From our depot in Gregg Street, Clockwork Screed supplies cementitious liquid screed to contractors and property owners across Stockport. Once delivered, our teams use their expertise to install the screed to produce a strong, smooth, level floor ready for the application of tiles, laminate, wood and other floor types.
What is cementitious liquid screed?
Cementitious liquid screed, known to some as flowing screed, is a self-levelling cement based screed that is pumped directly onto the subfloor, then spreads to fill the entire floor space and produce a smooth, level surface once dried.
There are many benefits to choosing a cementitious liquid screed over a traditional sand and cement screed. Cementitious liquid screed:
- Self-levels
- Self-compacts
- Dries quickly
- Is exceptionally strong so can be laid more thinly, thereby reducing material costs
- Takes less time to install because the pumping process covers large areas more quickly
- Requires fewer joints
- Reduces cracking risk due to better shrinkage rates
Stockport liquid screed contractor for underfloor heating
Clockwork Screed works with our sister company Clockwork Underfloor Heating by supplying the screed that is poured on top of UFH systems.
Our cementitious liquid screed offers exceptional thermal conductivity. It also self-compacts around the UFH pipework, preventing the formation of voids that let heat escape and reduce the efficiency of the underfloor heating system. Because our screed can be laid so thinly, the responsiveness of the UFH system is enhanced, operating with impressive energy efficiency.
How to prepare a subfloor for Stockport liquid screed projects
Preparation of the subfloor is key to the successful installation of liquid screed, so we would always advocate engaging a professional liquid screed installer to prepare the subfloor. Here are some of the key tasks for preparing a floor for liquid screed projects:
- Assess the subfloor to check its structural condition, including uncovering any issues with damp which would need to be addressed before installing the screed, and measuring the existing floor levels to determine the depth of screed required
- Clear and clean the subfloor, removing any old floor coverings down to the substrate
- Brush and vacuum the area to remove dust, loose particles and dirt
- Remove any nails, screws or debris and degrease any areas that have been contaminated with oil or paint
- Install a damp-proof membrane across the subfloor to prevent the movement of moisture
- Apply insulation to stop heat from escaping into the subfloor
- Fit edge insulation strips around the perimeter of the room to allow the screed to expand and contract in response to temperature changes without cracking the walls.
Check out our case studies to see how Clockwork Screed has helped other Stockport customers
Our case studies provide a broad picture of the benefits of working with a professional, highly experienced Stockport based liquid screed contractor.
If you would like to discuss your Stockport liquid screed project, please get in touch. You can call 0161 546 6945, email
contact@clockworkscreed.co.uk or
message us via our website.
