ᐅ Which type of screed is suitable for my new build?

Hello everyone. I didn’t want to start a new thread for my question since it’s about the same topic: which screed should we choose.

We have a quote for cement screed at €14.50 per m² (5.4 sq ft), Knauf FE Largo 50 anhydrite screed for €17.70 per m² (6.5 sq ft), and then a supposedly special screed for heat pumps, Knauf FE Eco (anhydrite), at €24.50 per m² (9.1 sq ft).

Does anyone have experience with the FE Eco? How are these prices generally? And which screed would you recommend? If more details are needed for a specific recommendation, I’m happy to provide them.

Thanks for your help! Tobi

Prices including or excluding tax? Cement screed is sufficient. Anhydrite screed can cover larger areas without expansion joints and dries somewhat faster (it is also the eco-friendly option). Without necessity or specific reasons, I would choose cement screed.

Prices are net. We were told that anhydrite screeds are especially good for underfloor heating due to better heat transfer. I cannot judge whether this is true. The client also leans towards cement screed, mainly for cost reasons.

Then listen to the client

You need to know how to work with cement screed; otherwise, you’ll run into problems when installing the flooring. No matter what you do, you won’t see it afterwards.

The company was recommended to us by several other trades as a good screed installer. So far, the contact has been quite pleasant. Whether they can actually lay the cement screed as well as expected will probably only become clear afterwards... But it seems that the cement screed is sufficient and suitable for underfloor heating with a heat pump, so we will probably go with it.