Liberty floor screeding ~ Glossary of terms :-

Home extension

Whether adding an extension to your home, refurbishing a property, or upgrading to underfloor heating, selecting the right screed is crucial for durability and performance.

Floor screeding in home extensions & house renovation in the UK

Underfloor Heating

Many home extensions and renovations include underfloor heating (UFH) for better comfort and efficiency. Liquid screeds are ideal as they flow around pipes, ensuring even heat distribution. Traditional sand & cement screeds can also be used with UFH but require careful installation to prevent thermal inefficiencies.

Final Floor Finishes & Screeding

The choice of screed depends on the final floor finish:

Tiles & Stone Flooring

  • Requires a perfectly level and strong screed.
  • Self-levelling screeds or traditional sand & cement screeds work best.

Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) & Laminate

  • Needs a smooth subfloor to prevent visible imperfections.
  • Best with liquid screeds or self-levelling compounds.

Engineered & Solid Wood Flooring

  • Requires a dry, stable screed to prevent moisture issues.
  • Fast-drying screeds help speed up the installation process.

Carpet & Soft Flooring

  • Traditional sand & cement screed provides a strong base.
  • Must be fully dry and level before installation.

 

Case studies
Floor screed extension – Duston, Northampton – 27㎡

Floor screed extension – Duston, Northampton – 27㎡

27㎡ traditional floor screed Floor screeding works using traditional screed at a new extension in Duston, Northampton. Floor screeders in Duston Floor screeding in Duston. Liberty Floor Screeding have built a reputation for excellence in all aspects of floor...

Self levelling screed – Pitsford, Northampton

Self levelling screed – Pitsford, Northampton

Self levelling screed at a private residence in rural Northamptonshire. We used DCP Cemflow Renovation - Fibre reinforced base screed, available to buy in our online shop, along with Portamix mixers.Northampton and surrounding villages We have undertaken floor...

Traditional floor screed – Kettering

Traditional floor screed – Kettering

90㎡ traditional floor screed Private residence in Kettering. Proudly serving clients across Kettering and surrounding areas, we cover all areas of the Kettering NN14 & NN15 postal areas, including the Kettering North Business Park, Telford Way Industrial Estate,...

Floor screed at  a garage conversion in Wellingborough

Floor screed at a garage conversion in Wellingborough

10㎡ traditional screed 10㎡ floor screed at a garage conversion in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Garage conversions in Wellingborough Unlock the potential of your garage with a stunning conversion from Liberty Design and Build Whether you’re looking to create a...

Traditional floor screed – Finedon, Northants – 30m²

Traditional floor screed – Finedon, Northants – 30m²

30m² of traditional floor screed for a customer in Finedon. Floor screeders in Finedon Floor screeding in Finedon and surrounding area. Liberty Floor Screeding has built a reputation for excellence in all aspects of floor screeding. Residential renovations, commercial...