Grout And Screed

What Is Screed

Screed is a mixture of cement, sand, and water that is layered over cement to create a platform or ‘sub-floor’ for the placement of tiles and other floorings. The final finish of the floor, tiles, marble or wood, etc, is then placed on top of the screed.

Grout, on the other hand, is too a mixture of cement, sand, water, or other material and is injected into cavities, fissures, or voids to reinforce a structure, create strength or increase its load-bearing capacity. It can be used for waterproofing as well as concrete repair. Grout has more of a clay-like structure than concrete and is better able to bind materials together than concrete.

Eastern Ready-Mix is the premium supplier of grout and screed mix in Tshwane. Contact them today for more information.

What are the Advantages?

Screed can easily bond to a concrete base or onto a damp-proof membrane and provides a level surface upon which the floor finishing can be placed. It is also rigid and strong in that it can withstand a great deal of impact from repeated treading upon the flooring.

The texture of the screed makes it so that it is easy to apply. Materials that are used to produce the screed are also easily able to be sourced.

Screed will also increase the longevity of the flooring as well as the concrete base.

The Advantages Of Grouting

The advantages of grouting include that it is easy to be used in areas where there is limited space. It improves the structure of the area in which it is injected and does not cause any vibration once cured. It is typically non-corrosive, non-flammable, and non-toxic. It is an excellent bond to concrete and does not allow for any bleeding or leakage.

Contact Eastern Ready Mix

Should you need a grout or screed mix for your project, contact Eastern Ready-Mix today for a quotation.