Liquid Screed
Flowing screed that spreads around underfloor heating pipework and larger open areas to give a smooth, level floor.
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Professional floor screeding in London & Essex
Floor screed is installed over a prepared substrate to create a level surface for the final floor covering — over concrete, insulation, membranes or underfloor heating.
What we do
Screeding for residential and commercial projects
Johal Screeding Ltd provides professional floor screeding throughout London, Hornchurch, Essex and the surrounding areas. Depending on the project, screed may be installed over concrete, insulation, membranes or underfloor heating systems.
Where floor screed is used
- Extensions
- New-build homes
- Property renovations
- Underfloor heating installations
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Flats and apartments
- Offices
- Retail properties
- Commercial developments
Choosing the right screed
The most suitable screed depends on:
- Floor construction
- Required thickness
- Project timescale
- The final flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Expected loading
- Size of the area
We can talk these through with you before your project begins — it usually takes one phone call.
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Screeding services
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Sand & Cement Screed
The traditional, dependable option for extensions, renovations, new builds and commercial floors.
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Underfloor Heating Screed
Screed installed around underfloor heating pipework, protecting the system and creating the surface above it.
Learn moreFast Drying Screed
Rapid-setting systems for projects where following trades need to get moving sooner.
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Commercial Screeding
Screeding for developments, offices, retail units and construction projects across London and Essex.
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Insulation, membranes, edging and level checks — the groundwork that decides how good the screed will be.
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What is floor screed?
Floor screed is a layer of material installed over a prepared floor structure to create a smooth and level surface for the final floor covering. It can be laid over concrete, insulation, membranes or underfloor heating pipework, depending on the design of the floor.
How long does floor screed take to dry?
Drying time varies with the screed product, the depth, temperature, ventilation, moisture conditions and the site environment. Always follow the relevant product specification before installing the final floor covering.
What floor finishes can be installed over screed?
Depending on the screed system and preparation, finished floors may include tiles, timber, laminate, carpet, vinyl and other flooring systems. The screed must reach the appropriate condition and moisture level before the final covering goes down.
How thick does floor screed need to be?
Required thickness varies with the screed product and floor construction. Bonded, unbonded, floating and underfloor-heating floors all have different requirements.
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Need a floor screeding quote?
Tell us your location, floor area in m², screed depth if you know it and your preferred dates. We will come back to you with the next steps.