F46 over anhydrite screed

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by Simmonds, Jan 22, 2014.

  1. Simmonds

    Simmonds Member

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    I looked at a job I have booked in for next week, polyfloor camaro 85m2 in a converted garage.
    The builder has put down a new anhydrite screed over underfloor heating pipes.
    The anhydrite screed is smooth and dead flat but the builder doesn't want to pay much for prep
    My plan is to rub the screed back with a carbon stone machine, Hoover and P121 acrylic then F46.

    What do you guys think or recommend?
    And what's the correct procedure when dealing with this screed?

    Thanks in advanced
     
  2. coolevilangel

    coolevilangel Well-Known Member

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    it wont stick
    You'll get top advice on why in the trade section
     
  3. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    Tell him it needs screeding or walk away mate.
    Nothing but problems if you don't screed it.
     
  4. Simmonds

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    I want to screed it, I would sleep better at night if I did lol
    Thanks for advice guys
     
  5. coolevilangel

    coolevilangel Well-Known Member

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    how old/long has the subfloor been down?
    thickness?
    anhydrite is an evil bugger if you dont treat it right lol
     
  6. Carpetfingers

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    Where at cool? Have one to do also, dont want to pay for screed as said finish good enough.
     
  7. coolevilangel

    coolevilangel Well-Known Member

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    mate
    You HAVE to screed it, no other option.
    And use proper primer, used specifically
    horrible stuff, if you dont screed/prepare it properly you WILL be called back to a blown floor:eek:
     
  8. Carpetfingers

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    Was looking for link in trade section for advice, have been sent guide by f ball on anhydrite. Can you send link please.
     
  9. coolevilangel

    coolevilangel Well-Known Member

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  10. Simmonds

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    That's the same response I had lol
    Unsure about how long it's down il ask him tomorrow but i have set up hygrometers
    It's different thickness in places to get it flat but average 70mm
     
  11. Carpetfingers

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    Thanks cool that was very helpful, What sort of grinding are we talking about as I don't have a rotary machine, would a good sander do the job?
     
  12. debaser

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    One company I worked for had no end of problems with these screeds, regular damp tests gave inconsistent results and Lefarge who made the screed recommended a carbide bomb test which I'm sure you know isn't cheap. I actually walked in on a fitter who had latexed 5 apartments with K11 but was unaware the subfloor was anhydrite, when I asked him if he realised it wasn't concrete he said "I noticed it was chalky!!!" lol

    The screed blew in all 5 apartments btw!
     

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