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We present to your attention an online floor screed calculator. This program is indispensable for builders, especially those who prefer to do everything themselves. For a craftsman who works on such tasks every day, it may not be particularly difficult to calculate on a piece of paper how much sand, cement mix, and water are needed to form the required amount of mortar. But more often than not, even a professional will need to refer to a manual to calculate the floor screed. Our online calculator allows you to quickly and with maximum accuracy determine the required amount of building material and save time at the planning stage.
To calculate the amount of mix you need, you first need to measure the room using a tape measure and a laser level. This way, we find out the floor area and see where there are any height differences. Using simple calculations, we determine the number of square meters and calculate the amount of building materials needed for the screed.
Calculation of floor screed considering height differences
- Measure the height difference in each corner of the room relative to the highest point "0";
- The calculator will calculate and display the required value.
- Cost savings are evident...
More about screed:
A screed is a layer of flooring (most often a cement-sand mortar) that serves to level the surface and provide rigidity. The screed can be either reinforced or without a reinforcement frame, depending on its thickness and the load that will be distributed on the floor covering. To calculate the screed consumption per m2, use our screed calculation calculator.
The usual (standard) composition of the screed is a cement-sand mixture, in other words, cement mixed with sand and water in specific proportions. Not many people know that if you mix the mortar without adhering to the necessary proportions, it can lead to sad consequences. For example, if you significantly reduce the amount of sand, the screed will become very brittle, leading to crumbling and peeling.
To avoid such consequences, we have developed a floor screed calculator. With the obtained data, you can easily calculate the necessary building material, mix the mortar, and carry out the laying yourself. Use our sand-cement screed calculator to find out the exact mix consumption for screed per m2.
What grade of mortar to choose for screed?
Screeds vary: leveling, for underfloor heating, for garages, for basements, etc. Of course, a leveling screed cannot be made from the same mortar as a garage screed, as the loads are different. But to avoid complications, you can adhere to generally accepted rules:
The grade for all screeds should be appropriate; special grades of cement are used for garages and rooms with high "pressure loads". The table shows the ratio of cement and sand in the screed mortar, conveniently converted into volume. In other words, 1 bucket of cement/3 buckets of sand is a universal recipe for a good mortar.
This online calculator is designed not only for calculating cement-sand mix. If you plan to use a ready-made mix, this program will help you determine the volume you will use during installation in advance. This will allow you to account for all expenses in advance and calculate the amount of mix for screed per m2.
Sometimes, to perform a complete floor screed calculation, it is necessary to consider not only the mix but also the reinforcement frame. Most often, a ready-made mesh is used for reinforcement in the screed. And not everyone knows the rules for its installation, the required diameter, and overlap. This online calculator allows you to calculate the number of reinforcement meshes you need. This will also allow you to consider additional costs for arranging the floor screed at the planning stage. Our consumption calculator will help you calculate the consumption of cement, sand, and other components.
The floor screed calculator will help you determine how much screed you need for your project. Calculate the consumption of sand-cement mix and concrete easily and quickly with our online tool. Find out how many cubic meters of screed you will need and account for all the expenses on building materials.
