how do I screed a floor, mix, thickness of screed and tools needed.?

Question

need to know how to screed a floor, what materials needed, how to mix them, (what ratio) what tools needed and how do you normally get the finish on screed, what trowels or floats do I need.

Answer 1

Screeding refers to the initial leveling off of a container of concrete, whether it's a box or a form for a driveway or sidewalk. It's usually done with a 2x4, (that's a board), and it's set on edge so that it spans the form, whatever it may be, and is moved in a back and forth motion, while being slowly pushed toward one end or the other. It's usually best done by two people so that the screed board can be kept tight to the form, thereby eliminating high spots in the finished flatwork. The only mixing would be done pryor to screeding and that would have been the cement.
To get the proper finish on the job, you would need to float the surface first, then use a finish trowel after a period of time, depending on the firmness of the mixture, up to an hour or more.

Answer 2

with a screed board or any of the numerious motorized vibrating screeds from Allen, MBW or Stone.

3-2-1 is a good ruke of thumb for concrete. I just buy Ashgrove in 80# sacks.

You'll need lumber or forms for whatever you're pouring. Kum-alongs for concrete placement. a good mag float or "mop"...don't forget a cure & seal ....I like Symons Resi-Chem Clear. It's a water based disapating cure.

Answer 3

If in the kitchen then u can use a self levelling resin...If in the garden it depends on what u want to have roll over ure screed...If its transport then use a 3 to 1 ratio...

Answer 4

it all depends where you are going to do it