Once we’ve laid the liquid screed, there are a few things you’ll need to do to ensure that you give you screed the best chance to dry safely. We’ve put together some tips for you below to ensure you get the best end results from working with us.
Step 1 – Leaving it to Dry
The screed must be left for 2 days to dry on its own. The room should be sealed and free from sunlight, frost, wind or other external influences. If there are no windows or doors, there should be something to seal the gaps in place to provide an airtight environment for the screed. Liquid screed can usually be stepped on after 24 to 48 hours, so it’s best to leave it until its ready.
Step 2 – Drying Through
Liquid screed typically dries at a rate of 1mm per day up to 40mm, and 0.5mm per day for any thicknesses above this. After the first two days, a good ventilated room can help the screed to dry quicker and with better results. The atmosphere plays a crucial part in the drying time, however, it’s best to estimate roughly how long it will need to take to be on the safe side.
For example, if 60mm of liquid screed is laid, 40 days at 1mm per day and 40 days at 0.5mm will take 80 days to fully dry.
Talk to us if you need any further assistance with understanding how long you’ll need for your screed to dry.