FLOOR PREPARATION SERVICES
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It’s well-documented that the longevity of a flooring installation is dependent on the quality of the subfloor. Sometimes we find ourselves more concerned with the result, and so may spend less time ensuring the subfloor preparation is perfect.
REMOVE AND SMOOTH
It is important that before you apply an ounce of smoothing compound or begin screeding, there are no obvious lumps and bumps in the subfloor especially if left from old adhesive residues. The key is to ensure as smooth as possible a finish.
CHECK THE MOISTURE LEVEL
Products must only be installed on subfloors with moisture levels below 75% relative humidity (RH). If your hydrometer reading is above 75% RH, regardless of whether the floor is old or new, it’s imperative that you install a surface damp proof membrane (DPM).
Any questions regarding what floor preparation you require please do not hesitate to contact us.
LIQUID-APPLIED DAMP PROOF MEMBRANE (DPM)
Damp rising through concrete floor slabs is very common. The damp-proof membranes used during construction of concrete floors are often thin, and can easily become torn before they are laid, rendering them ineffective. Over time this can cause damp issues on carpets and floor coverings, warping wooden floors and increasing the likelihood of low-level mould growth
Liquid DPM is a coating that provides a barrier to damp and ground gases (including radon, carbon dioxide, and methane). It has the consistency like that of thick emulsion paint. Once applied, the product cures to form a membrane that is flexible and elastic.
We have the experience to know that it is very important to make sure that the surface to which they’re being applied is properly prepared. Any significant amounts of dust, laitance or oily/greasy deposits can affect the longevity and effectiveness of the coating. We offer preparation services that include power cleaning, grit blasting and/or acid etching.
FLOOR SCREEDING SERVICES
When laying new flooring it is essential that the floor is perfectly smooth, flat and level. The screeds primary purpose is to give the perfect base for your flooring installation.
The common types of flooring laid over levelling screeds include carpet and carpet tiles, linoleum, laminate and vinyl flooring and tiles, wooden blocks, and ceramic tiles.
Levelling screeds should always be covered with a final floor finish. A screed is also the preferred medium when laying underfloor heating.
FLOORING GRADE PLYWOOD
Flooring grade plywood is a method of preparing a subfloor before laying floor coverings.
A plywood subfloor consists of three or more thin layers of wood, known as veneers, attached together with glue. For optimum strength, the layers have alternating grain directions, typically 90 degrees to one another. Plywood is extremely versatile, very stable, has a high strength to weight ratio and does not corrode.