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Amazing Marks & Spencer flooring

We could not resist uploading this amazing picture taken on a camera phone. As you can probably guess, we are passionate about what we do and so we are bound to notice all flooring projects. We thought that this wasRead More Amazing Marks & Spencer flooring

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Parliamentary wear and tear!

Take a look at these pictures. We would like to say that we were following in the foot steps of Obama, but that would be stretching it a bit eh? On a serious note, The Screed Scientist® was invited toRead More Parliamentary wear and tear!

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How can a floor screed project go so wrong?

A perfect example of how a project can fail with a lack of consideration for the sequence of works. Why would you choose a fast drying screed and yet the building envelope has no roof? The chemistry of FlexiDry isRead More How can a floor screed project go so wrong?

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How even the best floor finish can fail?

Always make sure that the moisture tests are conducted You had the most expensive carpets imported, and got the best screed contractors to work on your floors. But, after all the work is done you notice the final finish isRead More How even the best floor finish can fail?

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Floor Screed Dry Joint Inspires The Screed Scientist®

Time to banish floor screed failures! If you look at this image, you will see a dry joint. Note how the screed is crumbling away. We have seen this so so many times. The problem is obvious and the solutionRead More Floor Screed Dry Joint Inspires The Screed Scientist®

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A Spider on your Floor

Just found this. A great little flash game. http://www.onemotion.com/flash/spider/ A friend sent me one of those circular emails. Normally I send them straight to trash. This is a fun one for the kids. I guess the connection with me stillRead More A Spider on your Floor

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Who is The Screed Scientist®?

Our keen readers will soon spot who is The Screed Scientist®. Which one? Do we have any impostors in the ranks? Wikipedia defines:  An impostor or imposter is a person who pretends to be somebody else, often to try toRead More Who is The Screed Scientist®?

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Having the right tools and people?

Need your screed projects to go right? Get the right people, tools and training.  Floor screed projects are not complicated, but the details do matter.Read More Having the right tools and people?

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How a floor finish can fail: A case study

The screeding contract for the recent screeding project for the new sports hall and changing area at Uxbridge College was taken up by a screeding contractor on behalf of the main contractor. The screed used was FlexiDry F2/14 day dry.Read More How a floor finish can fail: A case study

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