Cemfloor C20 Therm Installation in Ipswich
Installing Cemfloor in a New Build Property in Suffolk
The Buxton Flow Screeds team recently headed to Ipswich to install 180m2 of liquid screed across a two-storey property. The challenge? The floor levels varied significantly, requiring a screed that would perform consistently at different depths. We specced Cemfloor C20 Therm for its rapid drying time and exceptional thermal conductivity. This case study takes you through our process and demonstrates how cement-based liquid screeds are able to overcome complex site issues.
Managing Varying Depths Across Two Storeys
Site conditions meant the required depth fluctuated significantly across the property’s footprint. Here’s how we managed the pour:
- Efficient Pump Setup – We set up our Putzmeister pump on the exterior grounds, keeping the footprint tight to avoid disrupting the skip access and scaffolding. From there, our team ran the delivery hoses straight through the ground floor access points.
- Site Preparation – Before pumping, we fully prepped the substrate, laying a continuous black DPM and setting black perimeter edging around the blockwork and structural steel beams to manage expansion. We positioned tripod depth gauges across the floor to map the exact finished levels before running the heavy delivery hose in for the pour.
- Adaptable Application – We specced Cemfloor C20 Therm because the self-compacting mix flows effortlessly over varying substrates and encapsulates the vertical first-fix plumbing pipes perfectly without leaving gaps.
- Excellent Coverage – Pumping the liquid screed directly to the upper floor – working safely around the scaffolding pole penetrating the stairwell void – ensured a fast, continuous pour. Because Cemfloor has minimal drying shrinkage (under 0.05%), we can cast massive bays without needing to cut in expansion joints, leaving a continuous slab across the large open-plan spaces.
Strict Curing and Tiling Schedules
Pouring thicker material over uneven sections often wrecks a build schedule. That’s not a worry with this system. Even where the subfloor forced a deeper pour, this cement-based mix cures on a hard, predictable schedule.
- Fast Foot Traffic – The floor accepts light foot traffic within 24 to 48 hours. This allows carpenters, electricians, and plumbers back onto the floor without losing days of progress.
- Tiling Timelines – For final hard finishes like ceramic, porcelain, or stone, standard cement-based adhesives require a 21-day curing window. Trades can slash that wait down to just 7 to 10 days by speccing a specialist ‘Green Screed’ adhesive.
The Technical Edge of Cemfloor C20 Therm
The glassy, highly reflective finish we achieved on both storeys of this site highlights exactly how well the product self-levels.
- Maximum Thermal Efficiency – The fluid nature of the screed drives out trapped air, wrapping tightly around underfloor heating pipes with no air pockets. This exceptional thermal conductivity pushes heat up into the room rather than trapping it below.
- Wet Area Suitability – Because it uses a cement-based binder rather than calcium sulphate (anhydrite screed), it performs perfectly in wet areas like kitchens and bathrooms without degrading.
- No Laitance – The floor cures without leaving a dusty surface laitance. This eliminates the messy, time-consuming job of grinding the floor before laying the final finish.
Your Liquid Screed Experts
Getting your subfloor right prevents costly delays and failures later in your build. Our screeders bring over two decades of specialist experience to every pour, ensuring your floors are level, robust, and ready for use.
Buxton Flow Screeds works throughout the Ipswich area and across Suffolk. Whether you are managing a new build, extension, or commercial renovation, we have the materials and the equipment to guarantee a fast and efficient install.
Contact Buxton Flow Screeds today for a quote – 020 3369 3396/07590 625100
