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Spiked roller

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What is a product based on synthetic resins used as a waterproofing for insulating in wet areas? Usually applied with a brush or roller. After setting, it creates a waterproof and flexible coating.

Liquid membrane

100

It is any material that is added in a small proportion to the screed mix during the process of mixing to improve the properties of the screed material.

Admixture

200

screed levelling tripod

200

What is a tramex?

It is a digital meter used for measuring the moisture content of screeds and concrete floors instantly. Tramex meters employ non-destructive method of moisture testing for assessing the moisture content.

200

It is any liquid product that is applied to the substrate which will receive a further application.

Primer or Bonding agent

300

 Polishing flat wall cleaning machine

300

What is trowelling?

It involves the smoothing of the surface of the newly laid screed manually or mechanically

300

How long does it take for screed to dry?

Depending on the type and thickness, it’ll take at least 24-48 hours to dry. If certain additives are used, the time could be reduced to just 12 hours!

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spirit level

400

A material made of mixing cement, aggregate (e.g. sand, gravel), water, admixtures and additives.

Concrete

400

What are the first three steps of screeding?

1. Divide up Your Floor Area

2. Apply a Layer of Screed

3. Levelling a Floor With Screed

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hand grinder

500

A hydraulic mineral binder obtained from mineral resources (marl or limestone and clay) fired into clinker in a cement kiln. It is used for the preparation of cement mortars and concretes.

Cement

500

Floating construction is ...

where you have the screed sat on insulation, be it acoustic or thermal insulation.