Favourite water based screed

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by Spacey, Aug 19, 2013.

  1. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    What's peoples favourite water based screed ?
    Everyone bangs on about 300 which is good but I've started using Mapei Ultraplan eco.
    Its half the price & flows like a dream !
     
  2. merit

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    I like k11 and renovation screed. Need to try the better mapei screed, Ive heard they are good but never remember to order them!
     
  3. Cre8tiveflooring

    Cre8tiveflooring Well-Known Member

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    I've used ultra plan Eco for a few years, always gets a good finish. Also k11 is very good for a cheap screed.
     
  4. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    Mapie Eco plan is a budget product (with very high specification still). If you think Eco is thats good then try using Mapie's high end products.

    Only issue is that not many stock the high end products that Mapie make as most people are more than happy with the budget range.
     
  5. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I always used K11 until the wholesalers where out of stock and Eco was suggested as an alternative !
    I'm a changed man now !
     
  6. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I've always been an Ardex Fball type of guy but I think I've been converted !
     
  7. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I've always been an Ardex Fball type of guy but I think I've been converted !
     
  8. SandyFloor

    SandyFloor Well-Known Member

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    I've always used 300 but I'm going to have a go with Ultraplan Eco after these comments....if I don't like it I now where to come for a rant lol
     
  9. JamieT

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    Although quite expensive I prefer the Ball/stopgap 300. Have used it for over 15 years without problems. Always open to new suggestions though. Wasn't over keen on the Mapei products personally,
     
  10. mjfl

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    pardon
     
  11. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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    pardon
     
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  13. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    After re-yoursing I can see how a mind like your could have taking it in a different light !
     
  14. Tom B

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    I use f ball 300 good product
     
  15. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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    aye

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  16. dannyboy

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    Fine flow 3000. Great stuff and a great price ! They also make a fibre reinforced screed called level flex.
     
  17. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I've used loads of level flex for years Cheap as chips but now & then its a bit dodgy ? Don't know why ?
     
  18. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Sorry ! Re-reading
     
  19. g4l

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    Stauf (Made in Germany)

    It flows like 300 but if you want it as a flexible screed you just chuck in a bag of fibres when mixing! Obvious really. The UK firms will probably pick up on it in 5 years or so.
     
  20. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I've used Stauf adhy Free sample of universal & good gear but where did you get the screed from thought they just made glue ?
     

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