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Professional Floor Screeding
A quality screed is the foundation of a high-performing underfloor heating system. At WarmTraceUFH, we don’t just design and install the UFH – we lay the screed too, ensuring your system is embedded correctly and your floor is perfectly prepared for its final finish.Why Screeding Matters
The screed layer in an underfloor heating installation does far more than simply cover the pipes. It acts as the thermal mass of the system, absorbing heat from the pipework and radiating it evenly upward into the room above. Get the screed wrong and even a perfectly designed UFH system will underperform.
Screed depth, mix consistency, curing conditions and the quality of the pour all directly affect how efficiently your underfloor heating operates. This is why we offer screeding as part of our service – so that every element of your installation is carried out to the same high standard, by the same team, under the same warranty.
What We Offer
Liquid (Flowing) Screed
Also known as anhydrite or self-levelling screed, liquid screed is pumped and poured directly over the underfloor heating pipework, flowing around the pipes and filling any voids completely. It self-levels to a smooth, accurate finish and is the preferred choice for most UFH installations due to its superior thermal contact with the pipework and faster installation speed over large areas.
Latexing
We specialize in professional latex self-levelling floor screeds, providing the perfect base for modern floor finishes. Our work ensures a smooth, even, and durable surface ready for tiles, panels, carpets, and
underfloor heating systems.
underfloor heating systems.
Sand-Cement Screed
The traditional alternative to liquid screed, sand-cement is mixed on site and laid by hand. It remains the appropriate choice for smaller areas, areas requiring a thicker build-up, or situations where liquid screed is impractical. We advise on the most appropriate screed type for your project as part of the overall system design.
Screed Depth and UFH
For underfloor heating applications, screed depth is not arbitrary, it directly affects both the performance of the system and the time required before floor coverings can be laid.
As a general guide:
We calculate the correct depth for your specific project as part of our UFH design, factoring in your heat source, floor coverings and the required heat output.
The Drying and Commissioning Process
Screed must be allowed to dry and cure fully before floor coverings are laid, and before the underfloor heating system is commissioned at full temperature for the first time. Rushing this process can cause the screed to crack and may affect component warranties.
Typical drying guidance:
We provide full commissioning guidance as part of your Homeowner’s Handover Pack, so you and your trades know exactly what to do, and when.
Why Have COMPANY Handle Both?
Having your UFH installation and screeding carried out by the same specialist team has clear, practical advantages:
Single point of responsibility If there is ever a question about system performance, there is no ambiguity over whether the issue lies with the installation or the screed. One team, one warranty, one point of contact.
Correct pipe cover, every time Our team lays the screed knowing exactly where the pipework is, ensuring the correct depth above the pipes is maintained throughout. This is harder to guarantee when screeding is subcontracted to a separate team working only from a pipe layout drawing.
Coordinated programme We work to your build timeline and coordinate the screed pour at precisely the right stage – avoiding the delays that come from poor sequencing between trades.
Who Is This For?Our screeding service is available to:
Homeowners having UFH installed as part of a new build or ground floor renovation
Property developers requiring screed across multiple plots or units
Architects and main contractors looking for a single specialist subcontractor for UFH and screed
Self-builders managing their own build programme