At what temperatures can I place screed?

We recommend only placing screed at temperatures between 5°C and 25°C, this ensures that the screed will not become silted or come loose. Also make sure that the screed feels fresh/cold when placed or that the ambient temperature does not fall below 5°C. Also, do not place screed at high temperatures in the summer. The drying of the screed will be accelerated, so that the cement will not have the opportunity to bond with the sand.

In extremely hot weather you can use the following tips:

We would like to point out that it is not recommended to place screed during the hottest moments (+25°C) of the day or to take the following measures.

Not only the air temperature is important. You also have to take into account the temperature of the substrate, the screed and the materials themselves. Proper functioning of the products is no longer guaranteed outside these temperatures.

Place the materials in a cool place as much as possible and shield the surface from the sun.

At temperatures above 25°C, screed can dry out faster than you expect. This leads to burning of the top layer.

Afterwards, cover the screed with a plastic film to prevent the surface from drying out too quickly.

The water in the screed evaporates, leaving insufficient moisture for a chemical reaction with the cement. As a result, the bonding of the cement is lost.

If necessary, moisten the surface slightly with a water spray and make the screed slightly more humid if necessary.

Message that always applies during the installation of screed: always wear protective clothing and make sure that screed (cement) never comes into direct contact with the skin. This can cause severe burns.