Next week, the screed will be installed in the new build. Until now, I thought it needed to dry for at least 6 weeks before the tiler could start. Now the contractor says it can be done as soon as the floor is walkable, and besides, the tiler is available immediately, so we should arrange to get the tiles as soon as possible.
So it’s either immediately or after 6 weeks. Where is the logic in that, and how can the screed properly dry with large tiles (60 x 60 cm / 24 x 24 inches) on top?
So it’s either immediately or after 6 weeks. Where is the logic in that, and how can the screed properly dry with large tiles (60 x 60 cm / 24 x 24 inches) on top?
Hello "Heidi1965".
It is correct that flooring on wet screeds may only be installed once the readiness for installation, determined by drying, has been confirmed. This is the flooring contractor’s responsibility, or, if additives have been used in the screed, the screed installer is responsible for advising on HOW to measure the remaining screed moisture and from which value the screed is ready for flooring installation.
Your task cannot be to educate yourselves on this matter.
There are screed additives that fulfill the manufacturers’ promises. That means it is entirely possible for installation readiness to be achieved after only a few days. For some additives, it is even the case that immediately after confirming installation readiness, the flooring must be installed right away to prevent the screed from reabsorbing moisture. Although this is a rare material characteristic, it does exist!
"So either immediately or after 6 weeks."
This situation does not exist as such. That is why the guideline says "either/or" (not "either/and").
I hope this helps clarify the issue!
Best regards and good luck: KlaRa
It is correct that flooring on wet screeds may only be installed once the readiness for installation, determined by drying, has been confirmed. This is the flooring contractor’s responsibility, or, if additives have been used in the screed, the screed installer is responsible for advising on HOW to measure the remaining screed moisture and from which value the screed is ready for flooring installation.
Your task cannot be to educate yourselves on this matter.
There are screed additives that fulfill the manufacturers’ promises. That means it is entirely possible for installation readiness to be achieved after only a few days. For some additives, it is even the case that immediately after confirming installation readiness, the flooring must be installed right away to prevent the screed from reabsorbing moisture. Although this is a rare material characteristic, it does exist!
"So either immediately or after 6 weeks."
This situation does not exist as such. That is why the guideline says "either/or" (not "either/and").
I hope this helps clarify the issue!
Best regards and good luck: KlaRa
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