Quick Drying Screed
Marshalls' range of quick-drying screed solutions speeds up construction timelines without compromising on strength or finish.
What is quick-drying screed?
Quick drying screed is a specially formulated floor screed that reaches its full strength and moisture content much faster than traditional options. While standard screeds may take several weeks to dry, fast-drying screeds allow floor coverings to be installed in as little as 24 to 72 hours, depending on the product.
These screeds are ideal for projects with strict timeframes or when reducing downtime is a top priority. They are typically used as a levelling layer before installing tiles, vinyl, laminate, or other floor coverings.
Designed to support faster project turnaround, our screeds are ideal for time-sensitive commercial and industrial applications, helping you stay on schedule while achieving excellent results.
Whether you’re working to tight deadlines or simply want to reduce the waiting time before applying floor finishes, our quick dry screed options are the go-to choice in the construction industry.
When should you use quick-drying screed?
Quick dry screed is especially useful in the following scenarios:
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Commercial or retail projects with tight deadlines
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Healthcare or educational environments requiring minimal disruption
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Fast-track refurbishments and fit-outs
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Sites where early foot traffic or access is required
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Areas where moisture-sensitive floor finishes will be used
Using a fast drying screed can help avoid delays, reduce labour costs, and get floors into service faster without sacrificing quality.
Why choose Marshalls’ quick drying screeds?
Marshalls has a long-standing reputation for delivering dependable, high-performance construction materials, including mortars and screeds. When you buy from Marshalls', you get the following as standard:
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Proven quality - we test more than 600 samples a year in our accredited laboratory to ensure our products meet relevant standards, including BS EN 998-2 and BS EN 1015-11
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Conscious manufacturing - all of our raw mortars and screeds are responsibly sourced within the UK and manufactured using renewable sources, upholding your project's sustainability goals
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Convenience - we have six manufacturing plants across the UK, strategically placed to ensure convenience wherever you are. We'll even deliver to you if you're within a 50-mile radius
For more information or to discuss your project's requirements, contact our mortars and screeds team for expert advice and support.
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What are the different types of quick-drying screed?
Explore our fast-setting screeds designed to support efficient installations without compromising on finish or longevity.
Longfloor screed
This is our high-performance liquid cement screed - ideal for large-scale commercial and industrial applications.
Longfloor screed is available in C25 or C30 compressive strength. It provides rapid drying and is perfect for fast-paced projects. It's also compatible with underfloor heating and offers minimal shrinkage, helping ensure a flawless finish with fewer remedial works.
Premflow
Premflow is a free-flowing, cement-based screed designed for efficiency and ease of application. It boasts a quick drying time and high thermal conductivity, making it an ideal screed for underfloor heating systems.
This screed can typically receive foot traffic after 24-48 hours, while its low shrinkage and strong bond to subfloors make it a reliable choice for a wide range of environments, including care homes and hospitals.
Retanol screed
Our retanol screed is a rapid-setting cement screed that allows for foot traffic after just 24 hours and flooring installation within 48-72 hours. With high early strength and reduced moisture content, it’s well-suited to projects with tight schedules or where moisture-sensitive floor coverings are planned.
Retanol is designed for bonded and unbonded installations and supports thinner screed depths without sacrificing performance.