Laboratories
Liquid Screed for Laboratories and Research Facilities
Stable, flat screed floors that provide a suitable base for chemically resistant and hygienic finishes required in laboratory and research environments.
Laboratory and research facilities place particular demands on the floor build-up, since the finished surface usually needs to resist chemical spillage, support sensitive equipment, and in some cases meet strict hygiene or contamination control standards. The screed beneath these finishes needs to provide a stable, flat and dimensionally reliable base.
Because laboratory finishes such as welded vinyl, resin or epoxy systems are typically thin and rely on an accurate substrate, any inconsistency in the screed can telegraph through to the finished surface. Liquid screed's self-levelling properties help achieve the flatness these finishes need.
Vibration-sensitive equipment, such as certain balances or optical instruments, may also require specific consideration in the floor build-up, and this should be identified and coordinated with the structural engineer and screed specifier before installation begins.
Laboratories & Research Facilities — the points that decide it
- Flat, stable substrate suited to thin resin, vinyl and epoxy laboratory finishes
- Supports hygiene and contamination control requirements where specified
- Coordinated with services penetrations and bench or equipment fixings
- Considered alongside vibration-sensitive equipment requirements where relevant
- Suitable for both new-build research facilities and laboratory refurbishments
- Dense, consistent base helps chemical-resistant finishes perform as intended
Substrate accuracy for thin finishes
Laboratory floor finishes are often thin, fully bonded systems chosen for their chemical resistance and cleanability. These finishes reflect the accuracy of the substrate beneath them, so a flat, well-cured screed reduces the risk of visible imperfections or premature wear in the finish.
Coordination with services and equipment
Laboratories typically have extensive services running to benches and fume cupboards, along with fixings for specialist equipment. Screed installation needs to be sequenced and detailed around these penetrations so that the floor remains sound and level once services are installed.
Specifying a laboratory or research floor?
Speak to Exeter Liquid Screeders about screed specification for laboratory and research projects in the South West.
Or call our landline on 01392 237700
In short
Stable, flat screed floors that provide a suitable base for chemically resistant and hygienic finishes required in laboratory and research environments.
Laboratories & Research Facilities — your questions
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Specifying a laboratory or research floor?
Speak to Exeter Liquid Screeders about screed specification for laboratory and research projects in the South West.