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
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...

UHF screed in Northampton

UHF screed in Northampton

140㎡ UFH screed 140㎡ UHF install and screed - Northampton. Underfloor Heating Screed: An Expert Overview Underfloor heating screed is a specialised type of floor screed designed to be used in conjunction with underfloor heating systems. It provides an efficient, even...

Underfloor heating screed – Kettering

Underfloor heating screed – Kettering

Extension / Underfloor heating Traditional floor screed for underfloor heating 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,...

Polymer floor screed – Grendon, Northamptonshire

Polymer floor screed – Grendon, Northamptonshire

60㎡ polymer screed at a new build in Grendon, Northamptonshire. Benefits of Polymer Screed vs. Traditional Screed Polymer screeds have gained popularity in construction for several key advantages over traditional cement-based screeds. Here are some of the primary...

Basement screed in Northampton 35㎡

Basement screed in Northampton 35㎡

35㎡ traditional screed in a basement, in Abington, Northampton. We have screeded underfloor heating installations, renovations and home extensions in Abington, Kingsthorpe, Duston, Weston Favell, Moulton, Far Cotton and Kings Heath. We cover all the town area...

Floor screeding Peterborough – 64㎡

Floor screeding Peterborough – 64㎡

64㎡ traditional screed at a large extension in Glinton, near Peterborough. Experienced floor screeding company in Peterborough Whether you are a large building firm, a project manager or a self-builder, we offer a range of high quality floor screed services to suit...

Traditional floor screeding Northampton

Traditional floor screeding Northampton

Traditional floor screed for a new extension in Northampton. Serving areas in and around central Northampton We have screeded underfloor heating installations, renovations and home extensions in Abington, Kingsthorpe, Duston, Weston Favell, Moulton, Far...