In this short article, we will briefly outline the cement screeding application process for our HDB flat.
What is Cement Screeding?
Screeding refers to the application of a thin layer of cement over the floor. Its main purpose is to smoothen the floor surface. We were planning on using Vinyl flooring for our living room and kitchen so we definitely needed to do screeding first. This is because the existing concrete floor is extremely rough and uneven, and it would not be possible to lay vinyl flooring on it. If you are using tiles, there is no need to do screeding because your contractor will take care of it for you.
Application for Free HDB Screeding
We submitted a “Smooth Floor Rendering” form at the HDB office near our house. As instructed by HDB, we used a number padlock to lock our door and wrote the padlock code on the form. Note that key padlocks are not allowed. If you wish, you may use a broom to clean away the dust and debris on the floor before the screeding, though this is optional. The HDB contractor contacted us about a week later after we submitted the form, and the screeding was completed shortly after. This screeding service is completely free.
Conclusion
We were very happy with how our screeding turned out. It was very smooth and even. Initially we were a little worried because we had heard stories of uneven screeding by other HDB contractors. The cement thickness was 40mm, which was sufficient for our vinyl floor. Our vinyl floor turned out beautifully with the screeding. If you are interested, you can also check out the review of of our vinyl flooring company: EcoPluz.
Unfortunately, it seems that this HDB screeding service is no longer free. I am not sure how much HDB is charging now, or if they even still provide this service. To find out, you can simply call up your neighbourhood HDB office to enquire.
HDB Branches
Website: www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/contact-us
Phone Number: 1800 225 5432 (weekdays: 8am to 5pm)