Subfloor preparation · Faversham, ME13
A clear guide to latex self-levelling screed for Faversham homes and businesses, including fibre-reinforced compound for uneven floors.
Getting latex screeding right comes down to three things: the right primer for the substrate, the right depth and mix for the job, and enough time for it to cure before flooring is fitted on top. Get any one of those wrong and problems show up later as cracking or slow-drying floors, whatever part of Faversham the work is in.
We carry preparation materials on the van and can restock quickly from the warehouse via the A251, so a subfloor problem found in Faversham on the morning rarely stops the job.
Carry out a moisture check on concrete or screed bases so latex is not applied over an unresolved damp reading.
Strip existing carpet, vinyl or tiles and clean off adhesive residue so the primer bonds to a sound surface.
Identify any movement joints in the base and plan how they will be carried through the new latex layer.
Latex screeding needs to happen at the right point in a wider refurbishment programme, after any wet trades such as plastering or plumbing that could introduce moisture or debris, and before skirting boards, kitchen units or fitted furniture are installed on top of the finished floor level.
Postcode district ME13, Swale Borough Council.
Retail units around Oare need levelling compound that cures fast enough to avoid overnight closure, so timing the pour matters as much as the mix.
Preparation work near Oare has to allow for shared walls and neighbouring units, so noisy grinding or screeding gets scheduled around other trading businesses.
Latex screed is not a moisture barrier. It is designed to be applied to a substrate that has already been tested and, where necessary, treated, not to mask a damp base. Pouring latex over a slab with an unresolved high moisture reading risks the compound failing to cure properly and problems appearing later in the finished floor.
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We reach Faversham via the A251, and cover the wider ME13 district as part of our normal round.
Fitting too early can trap moisture under the new floorcovering, leading to adhesive failure, a soft feel underfoot, or the covering lifting later. Fitters check the surface is properly set rather than working to a guessed time.
Yes, latex is commonly used as a smoothing layer in bathrooms, though it is not a waterproof tanking system on its own and additional waterproofing may be needed depending on the finished floorcovering and room use.
Cementitious latex compounds have a mild, damp-cement type smell while curing rather than strong solvent fumes, and normal room ventilation is usually enough to clear it as the floor dries.
Light foot traffic is often possible after a few hours on thin coats, but the room is normally kept clear of heavy use, furniture and other trades until the compound has properly set.
If your existing floor in Faversham is uneven, latex screeding is usually the quickest way to a flat, stable surface before carpet, LVT or vinyl is fitted.
We assess, prime and screed the subfloor before we fit, so the finished floor performs the way it should.