Metex are well known for producing high quality, long lasting tools for the sector. We work with some of most respected material suppliers and installers of flowing concrete and liquid screed in the UK. Dapple Bars When it looks good, you can move to the first step, which is positioning your screed rails. We’re using 1” outside metal square tubing and will be laying that with the direction of the slope of our project. Widthwise, you want to be level and consistent throughout, but we will lay the rails in the position of our pitch to make it a little bit easier to screed.

With the first run complete move on to the next until you have worked your way across the entire room and you have a perfectly smooth and level screeded floor. Leveling Screed: As it sounds, a leveling screed is used to level an existing floor surface prior to laying laminate, carpet or another similar finish. Leveling screeds are generally liquid-based as they’re liquid nature allows them to self-level After you’ve positioned your rails, you can move to the next step, placing and spreading your bedding material. In our example, we have about a 100-square-foot area and will be screeding half with the washed river sand and half with the 1/4″ crushed clean aggregate to show the differences in how they screed. Step 3: Screed the Sand Bed Due to the special design, the profile does not leave the screeding rail even when working with large quantities of screeding material. Screeding a floor can be challenging, which is why it’s essential to observe various safety measures such as:This is pretty much the most basic and straightforward install that can be done, however it’s not always that simple. Floor screed is a thin layer of cement-based material that is applied over concrete or subfloor to create a sturdy and flawless floor surface. Think of it as the foundation for laying your final flooring solution. Whether you choose to lay carpet, tile, or wood, screed ensures a level floor and the perfect finish for your project. Screed makes a smooth, even surface for you to lay down the flooring of your choice. It’s often used to cover concrete flooring and works really well as a foundation for vinyl, laminate and even carpet (please note, carpet will also need a layer of underlay). Want to know how to screed a floor?

Works in difficult Spots - No Clear line of Sight needed. Works around corners behind obstructions. You can set up guide rails or battens to act as level markers when screeding. This is especially important if you are screeding a large area. Ensure that the guide rails are secure and level before pouring the screed mixture. The guide rails should be placed at a distance that will allow you to screed the floor in sections. This will help you to achieve a level finish. Mixing Floor Screeds Ensuring Consistency and Quality Depending on which model you choose, each EP-Uni set includes one aluminium-profile screeding pole (1,600mm or 2,300mm), one handle for stand-up screeding, and an adjustable telescopic unit that can be used on varying profiles. After screeding the two sections in our example, we’re ready for the last step, filling the voids created from our screed rails. When you do this, you first need to pull your screed rails away, then toss in some loose aggregate or sand, whichever one you used as your bedding material for the project. Then top it off with a trowel or something like a flat broom that can reach farther away.The Probst Easyplan EP-UNI-Set-90/230 is supplied with 2 Aluminium Profiles, one can screed 0.9m to 1.6m and the other from 1.6m up to 2.3m.