Once your liquid screed is placed, the building should be sealed for 24-48 hours. You can then walk and work on the screed.

After the initial 24-48 hours, the building should be ventilated daily, by means of opening windows and doors to encourage an exchange of air. This will aid the drying time.

If you choose Anhydrite or Gypsum liquid screeds, they will form a surface laitance (crust). You will need to have the floor mechanically sanded within 7 days of install. If left longer, this could result in mechanical grinding with diamond segments, which will be more expensive. Good site planning can save you money here. The removal of the surface laitance will make sure that any adhered floor finishes will stay stuck and not lift. Mechanical sanding also opens and increases the surface area of the screed which again will aid the drying time.

If you choose a Cementitious liquid screed, they do not form a surface laitance.

It is important that you do not store things like sheet materials directly on to your new floor screed. They should be placed on bearers first to allow good air flow over the screed. Again, this will aid the drying time of your liquid floor screed.

If you have underfloor heating within your liquid screed, you can gently force dry the screed after 10 days by introducing a low heat. The heating should be commissioned and turned on in this way before adhering your floor finishes. Turn heating off and allow 72 hours before tiling etc.

When it comes to your final floor finishes, your floor fitter should check your floor screed for moisture content and make sure that it is dry enough before commencing with their floor fitting.

If you choose an Anhydrite or Gypsum liquid screed, it is important that the correct primers and adhesives are used. Cement based adhesives should not be used as they could react with the screed.