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...

Underfloor heating installation – Rushden – 170㎡

Underfloor heating installation – Rushden – 170㎡

Underfloor heating Screed - Rushden, Northamptonshire Your local underfloor heating installation specialists In partnership with our sister company Liberty Underfloor Heating, we supply and install the complete underfloor heating package DPM, Radon Barrier, Insulation...

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...

Floor screed Desborough

Floor screed Desborough

Traditional floor screed for a new house extension in  Desborough, Northants. Experienced floor screeding company in Desborough 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...