Bs 8204 -

Reference: BS 8204-1 (2021) – Code of practice for bases and screeds. BS 8204 = The rulebook for UK screed & floors. 📏

Covers: 🔹 SR1/SR2/SR3 flatness levels 🔹 Drying times (1mm/day) 🔹 Bonded vs. Floating specs

Site Management & Finishing Crew

If you are specifying or installing flooring in the UK, you need to know .

Ignore it at your own risk (and repair bill). #Construction #Flooring bs 8204

✅ Prevents delamination of final floor coverings (tiles, wood, vinyl). ✅ Flatness: Defines SR1, SR2, and SR3 surface regularity standards. (Tip: Don't accept SR3 for polished concrete or thin vinyl!). ✅ Moisture: Mandates testing for residual moisture—the #1 cause of floor failure.

This isn't just a "nice to have"—it is the Code of Practice for . It covers everything from concrete flowing screeds to calcium sulfate screeds and resin floors. Reference: BS 8204-1 (2021) – Code of practice

Please be reminded that all screed and in-situ flooring installations must comply with .