ACS Traditional Floor Screed is a mixture of double washed, graded coarse sands and cement. The sand used is rigorously screened and sieved to create a free flowing under tile screed that resists shrinking during drying.
The majority of clay fines from the sand have been removed during washing to reduce water demand and subsequent shrinkage in the screed bed.
Uses
Suitable for internal and external floor applications, including balconies, bathroom floors and shower bases.
Limitations
Do not use:
- On wooden, rubber, or metal substrates unless the minimum bed thickness is 40mm and is reinforced with an appropriate wire mesh.
- Where a bed thickness of less than 5mm is required
Application Instructions
Substrate Preparation
All substrates must be dry, solid, structurally sound, free of loose particles, paint, grease, oil, wax, dust and any contamination.
Cementitious substrates, such as concrete, must not be subject to shrinkage after the installation of ACS Traditional Floor Screed.
Fibre cement sheet substrates must be fixed in accordance to the manufacturers instructions and the relevant Australian Standards.
If placing ACS Screed directly onto concrete floors, prime with ACS NeoLastic diluted 2:1. Highly absorbent substrates should be primed with ACS NeoLastic diluted 1:1.
Mixing
Machine Mixing: Place the screed into a mixer, then add 2 litres of clean water per 20kg bag of ACS Traditional Floor Screed. Mix thoroughly for 3-5 minutes
Drill Mixing: Place 2 litres of clean water into a clean container and slowly add 20kg of ACS Traditional Floor Screed while slowly mixing with a low speed mixer. Mix thoroughly to a smooth, homogeneous consistency
Hand Mixing: Place the screed into a wheelbarrow or onto a clean solid surface, then add 2 litres of clean water per 20kg bag of ACS Traditional Floor Screed. Mix with a shovel until a uniform consistency is achieved.
Applying the Screed
Place the mixed product onto the area to be screeded and screed to the desired thickness and plane using an appropriate straight-edge.
Apply the desired surface finish using a wooded or polyurethane float.
Bonded Screeds: Apply a primer coat of ACS Neolastic mixed 1:1 with water on to the substrate. Place the mixed ACS Screed onto the bond coat while it is still wet. Apply the finish as described previously.
Note: ACS Screed should be carefully applied at a minimum thickness of 25mm per application.
Un-bonded Screeds: Apply the mixed ACS Screed onto a polyethylene film, building paper, waterproofing membrane etc. and finish as described previously. The minimum bed thickness should be 40mm
For external applications, areas subject to vehicular traffic or point loads, mix ACS Screed with ACS Neolastic diluted 1:1 with water.
Discard any material that has exceeded the pot life or working time of the product.
Installing Tiles
Tiles may be installed immediately using the Wet-bed Method or with an appropriate tile adhesive when ACS Screed has fully cured, usually after 7 days.
Movement joints
It is essential that movement joints are carried through the tile, the adhesive and the screed and are kept free from dust, adhesive and other contaminants.
Refer to AS 3958.1 – 2007 for guidance on design and construction of movement joints.
Traffic
Floors are ready to receive light foot traffic after approximately 24 hours and may be put into full use after approximately 7 days.
Estimating Data
20kg of ACS Screed will cover approximately 1m2 at a thickness of 10mm.
Storage
Stored in original, unopened packaging, in cool, dry conditions, ACS Traditional Floor Screed will keep for 6-12 months. Storing in areas of high humidity or excess moisture may affect the contents and shorten shelf-life.
Health and Safety
During use, avoid inhalation of dust and contact with the skin and eyes. Wear suitable clothing, gloves, eye protection and respiratory protective equipment.
If contact with the skin occurs, thoroughly clean the area with plenty of fresh water and soap.In case of contact with the eyes rinse with plenty of fresh water and seek medical advice.
If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately – do not induce vomiting. For further information consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and read the product label carefully before use.
Resellers
| Brisbane | Beaumont Tiles 07 3532 8932 80 Annerley Rd Woolloongabba |
| Brisbane | Essential Features 07 3375 771 B2/2688 Ipswich Rd (service road) Darra |
| Brisbane | Sticky Business 07 3394 4526 11 Birubi St Coorparoo |
| Brisbane North | ACS, CCS and RSA Trade Centre 07 3865 6888 Cnr Delta & Kingtel Pl Geebung |
| Brisbane North | Bayset 07 38658457 238 Robinson Rd Geebung |
| Brisbane North | Complete Tiles & Stone 07 3355 0163 35 Pickering St Enoggera |
| Brisbane North | Glues N Tools 07 32053414 2/133 Southpine Rd Brendale |
| Brisbane South | River Sands 07 3412 8111 All orders must be made prior to collection from Loganholme 683 Beenleigh-Redland Bay Rd Carbrook |
| Brisbane South | River Sands 07 3412 8111 Cnr Riverland & Monte Khoury Dr Loganholme |
| Brisbane South | Geisha 07 3208 1808 3345 Pacific Hwy (service road) Slacks Creek |
| Sunshine Coast | Bayset 07 5437 9145 5 Dual Ave Warana |
| Sunshine Coast | Crescent Tiles 68 Crescent St Gympie |
| Sunshine Coast | Elite Trade Supplies 07 5493 1239 Shop 2/224 Nicklin Way Warana |
| Sunshine Coast | Evergard 07 5493 2022 28 Technology Dr Warana |
| Sunshine Coast | Phil’s Tile Warehouse 07 5470 2434 8 Eenie Creek Rd Noosaville |
| Sunshine Coast | The Tile Factory 07 5443 2297 48 Kayleigh Dr Maroochydore |
| Sunshine Coast | Tilers Trade Centre 07 5443 9191 13/15 Fishermans Rd Kuluin |
| Gold Coast | ACS, CCS and RSA Trade Centre 07 5597 0423 32 Lawrence Dr Nerang |
| Gold Coast | Bayset 07 5563 7033 14 Sinclair St Arundel |
| Mackay | Beaumont Tiles 07 4942 6000 Bruce Hwy & Heaths Rd Mackay |
| Mackay | Beaumont Tiles 07 4946 5383 2 William Murray Dr Cannonvale |
| Mackay | Concept Tiles 07 4951 4488 37 Evans Ave North Mackay |
| Townsville | Bayset 07 4412 8415 76 Leyland St Garbutt |
| Townsville | Marlin Ceramic Tiles 07 4775 7511 233 Dalrymple Rd Garbutt |
| Cairns | Marlin 07 4031 4300 Cnr Water & Aplin St Cairns |
| Ipswich | The Ipswich Tile Shed 07 3281 3022 Sapar Landscaping Centre 222-224 Mt Crosby Rd North Tivoli |
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Features and Benefits
- Convenient – just add water
- Factory blended for consistent performance
- Easy to transfer up multi floor job sites
- Less mess on work sites
- Easy to store
Packaging
ACS Traditional Floor Screed is available in:
20kg Bags
For further information consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and read the Technical Data Sheet (TDS) carefully before use. SDS and TDS documents are available in the Resources section of this website and by contacting ACS Customer Service support line on 1800 077 744.
