Traditional Sand & Cement Screed · Somerset
Traditional Sand & Cement Screed in Ilton
For Ilton jobs where gypsum-based screed is ruled out, wet rooms, balconies, timber-sensitive junctions, we lay a semi-dry sand and cement mix, bay by bay, finished to SR2 with a hand float or power trowel.
TA19 coverage for traditional screed
From Ilton out to the surrounding villages, we carry both liquid and sand and cement screed crews, so you get the right one for the job.
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For Ilton jobs where gypsum-based screed is ruled out, wet rooms, balconies, timber-sensitive junctions, we lay a semi-dry sand and cement mix, bay by bay, finished to SR2 with a hand float or power trowel.
For Ilton wet rooms, balconies and any area with sustained water contact, sand and cement is usually the only sensible screed choice, since gypsum-based liquid screeds are not designed to tolerate standing water.
Most of our Ilton jobs sit within 30 minutes of base, so site visits stay simple and pour days run to time. Ilton sits Taunton (10 mi), and we work the surrounding villages on the same week's diary.
Who this is for in Ilton
Ilton sits rural — barn conversions, self-builds, agricultural sheds, equestrian floors. Access is usually fine, but power and water on site need confirming up front. We do that at the site visit.
TA19 access, routes and logistics
County
Somerset
District
Somerset
Postcode
TA19
Nearest city
Taunton (10 mi)
Nearest motorway
M5 (J25, ~11 mi)
Primary A-road
B3168
Local industries
agriculture, equestrian yards
Common builds
stone farmhouses, barn conversions
Traditional Sand & Cement Screed in Ilton — how it works
For Ilton wet rooms, balconies and any area with sustained water contact, sand and cement is usually the only sensible screed choice, since gypsum-based liquid screeds are not designed to tolerate standing water.
We mix a semi-dry sand and cement screed on site or bring it in via a screed pump, lay it to string lines or laser-set pins in bays, then compact and trowel it to a flat, dense surface. It is slower than a liquid pour, roughly a day of drying time per millimetre of depth once you get past the first 50mm, but it tolerates a much wider range of site conditions.
What to expect on pour day in Ilton
- 1
Site visit to assess substrate, falls, depth and access, since sand and cement can be barrowed where a pump truck cannot reach
- 2
Substrate prep, priming or DPM, and setting out of bay lines and laser levels
- 3
Mix and place the screed in bays, compacting as we go to remove voids
- 4
Hand float or power trowel to a flat, dense SR2 finish
- 5
Protect and allow to cure, typically a day per millimetre of depth after the first 50mm
- 6
Follow-up inspection before floor coverings or tiling begin
Floors poured around Ilton
Materials and systems we use in Ilton
Sand and cement (typically 4:1 or 5:1 mix)
Semi-dry, hand-compacted mix ratio adjusted to depth and loading.
SBR bonding agent
Slurry-brushed onto the substrate for bonded screeds under 40mm.
Polypropylene fibre reinforcement
Added to reduce shrinkage cracking on larger bays.
DPM and separating membrane
For unbonded or floating screeds over insulation.
Falls formed to drain outlets
Built into the screed thickness for wet rooms and balconies.
Edge and movement joints
Set at bay lines, doorways and around columns.
Ilton-area service radius
Common Ilton build questions
Is sand and cement cheaper than liquid screed?+
Materials cost less per square metre, but labour is higher because it is hand-placed rather than pumped. On smaller or awkward-access Ilton jobs the total cost is often similar.
How is sand and cement screed different from liquid screed in Ilton?+
Sand and cement is a semi-dry mix, hand-laid and trowelled in bays, whereas liquid screed is pumped and self-levels. Sand and cement suits deep fills, external areas and wet rooms; liquid screed suits large flat internal floors that need to dry quickly.
Will the screed crack?+
Bay joints and fibre reinforcement control shrinkage cracking. We set bay sizes and joint positions at doorways and depth changes to minimise the risk on any Ilton job.
What SR rating do you achieve on a trowelled screed?+
We finish sand and cement to SR2, within 3mm under a 2m straight edge, which is suitable for most tiled finishes. If you need SR1 flatness for large-format tile or resin, liquid screed is usually the better route.
How long does a sand and cement screed take to dry in Ilton?+
Roughly a day per millimetre of depth once past the first 50mm, so a 65mm floor is typically ready for coverings in around six to eight weeks, depending on ventilation and site conditions.
Can you match an existing sand and cement floor level?+
Yes, we set datums off your existing finished floor level and build the new screed to match, allowing for whatever covering goes on top.
Proof from the Somerset workload
Hundreds of square metres poured around Ilton in the last 12 months
Single-team continuity — same crew, same standards, every job
Written fixed-price quotes — no day-rate creep
Moisture-test handover record so flooring contractors take the slab on without dispute
TA19 coverage for traditional screed
From Ilton out to the surrounding villages, we carry both liquid and sand and cement screed crews, so you get the right one for the job.
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Tell us the rough size and location — we'll come back with a fixed quote today.
Or call our landline on 01392 237700
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