Floating screed minimum thickness

by Staenis | 14/03/2021

What is the minimum thickness of screed?

Screed, subfloor, screed, etc. There are many names for the cement layer that forms the substrate for your actual floor covering.

Under the screed is often floor insulation, with the electrical and sanitary pipes underneath. But how thick should your screed be at least? Discover the ideal screed thickness for each type of screed.

What determines the ideal thickness of a screed?

If you are going to lay a floor, you should always provide a screed or floating floor.

Minimum floor screed thickness

After all, this cement layer forms the even and solid basis for your floor covering. Do you also wonder how thick the screed should be at least? The ideal thickness of your screed depends on several factors: the type of screed, the composition of the mortar and the presence of underfloor heating.

We go over the main types of screed and the requirements for their thickness. A floor expert will be happy to advise you on the suitable screed thickness and floor structure for your project. Discover your ideal floor structure here

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