Flex screeds whats good?

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by Paul, Sep 2, 2017.

  1. Paul

    Paul Well-Known Member

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    So I normally use fball 700
    Pros - it's great , decent working time decent finish
    Cons - expensive

    I've used tilemaster level flex in the past
    Pros - it's cheap
    Cons - watery , lumpy , takes too long for foot traffic , finish is rough not smooth - I don't like it lol

    Level it flex -
    Pros - it's cheap , ultra smooth finish ,
    Cons - sets too fast for lager areas
     
  2. Paul

    Paul Well-Known Member

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    Can you guys add to this ?
    What else preferably cheaper than 700 is good ?
    I've got a large underfloor heating job coming up that I priced for level flex but kind of wish I had just priced for fball , so I'm looking for alternatives ,
    I know tile master do other screeds for over plywood but a rep still said that level flex would be the first recommendation :-/
    Thanks
     
  3. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Tile master super 30 is the mutts nuts
     
  4. pf flooring

    pf flooring Well-Known Member

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    mapei renovation? cheap and cheerful flex
     
  5. Busylay

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    Mapei renovation for me
     
  6. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Dont get water based compounds going over ply ? Compression strength is to high they all crack Youd be better off using NA or 1200
    Tile master Super 30 is the only latex based fibre reinforced I know of and has never cracked when ive used it
     
  7. Paul

    Paul Well-Known Member

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    Hi spacey the rapid drying of the super 30 puts me off trying it ,
    The level it flex was a latex mix too mate
     
  8. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    Good gear that level it flex. How the drying on it these days. Not used it in years


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  9. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Yeah I know actually There 2 then lol
     
  10. Paul

    Paul Well-Known Member

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    10 mins working time - ok for hallways etc but large rooms would set far too quick , I walked on this stuff after 20 mins lol
     
  11. merit

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    Just bringing this back up. What’s everyone using? Don’t like renovation screed. Haven’t tried the ultra gear yet. Tilemaster still good?


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  12. mjfl

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  13. Rugmunching

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    You fell out with Reno merit?
     
  14. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    You have a few new ones now
    Uzin 196
    Ardex K40 HB
     
  15. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    Reno just so inconsistent I find. How you find the Ardex Daz? Not hearing great things about it? I prefer using bag and bottle.


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    Reno just so inconsistent I find. How you find the Ardex Daz? Not hearing great things about it? I prefer using bag and bottle.


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  17. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    Can you add fibres to latex?


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  18. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    It’s ok mate. A bit to thick. Found renovation ok
     
  19. Paul

    Paul Well-Known Member

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    Still using Mapei renovation
     

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