Glossary term

Screed

Definition

A layer of material, often sand and cement, laid over a concrete base to create a smooth, level surface. New screed holds construction moisture and must dry before moisture-sensitive floors are fitted.

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Service

New-build flooring packages

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Flooring type

LVT flooring supplied and fitted

Realistic wood and stone-effect vinyl tiles and planks — durable and water-resistant.

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Term

Subfloor

The structural floor surface beneath your floor covering — usually concrete, timber floorboards or chipboard. Its condition and flatness strongly affect which floors suit and how much preparation is needed.

Term

Damp-proof membrane (DPM)

A moisture barrier used over concrete subfloors to stop residual or rising damp reaching a moisture-sensitive floor such as laminate or wood.

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