by lmaldnflrscr | Feb 19, 2026 | FAQs
Liquid (flow) screed creates smooth, level floors, but it can crack if conditions aren’t ideal. In London projects it’s also common to see fine hairline cracks as screed dries these are often superficial. Wider, jagged or long straight cracks usually signal stress or...
by lmaldnflrscr | Feb 17, 2026 | FAQs
Floor screed is a cementitious layer (usually sharp sand and cement, sometimes with fibres or additives) laid over a subfloor to create a smooth, flat, strong base. Its main job is to provide a level platform for the final floor finish tiles, wood, vinyl, carpet and...
by lmaldnflrscr | Feb 12, 2026 | FAQs
Liquid screed (also called flowing or pumpable screed) is a modern, self-levelling alternative to traditional sand-and-cement. It’s a pre-mixed slurry typically cement (or calcium sulphate), sand, water and additives delivered by pump onto the floor, where it flows...
by lmaldnflrscr | Feb 10, 2026 | FAQs
Yes when the existing slab is sound, you can pour a new layer of self-levelling concrete (self-levelling screed) over old concrete. This polymer-modified mix flows into low spots, then hardens into a smooth, flat surface. The big benefits are speed and finish: it...
by lmaldnflrscr | Feb 5, 2026 | FAQs
In London’s fast-paced construction and renovation market, choosing the right floor screed matters. Traditional sand-and-cement screed has been used for decades, but liquid (flowing) screed offers modern advantages. At LMA Floorscreeding, with 15+ years’ experience...
