Schluter BEKOTEC

Schluter®-BEKOTEC is a modular screed system that produces permanent flooring assemblies that are free from internal stress. The BEKOTEC-EN/US/P studded polystyrene screed panels are placed directly over any loadbearing substrate and optional common sound and/ or heat-insulating layers. The studs effectively divide the screed into smaller, 4-1/4" (108 mm) square modules, thereby confining shrinkage and curing stresses to control deformations such as curling and continuous cracks that can be common in a traditional screed. These modular screed systems allow the installation of continuous screed surfaces without any control joints or wire reinforcement. The elimination of control joints allows surface movement joints to be placed to match the joint layout in the tile covering. The cross-section of the assembly reveals a minimum screed thickness of 1-1/4" (32 mm) between the studs and 5/16" (8 mm) above the studs. This results in significant material and weight savings over traditional screeds. For example, a 1-1/4" (32 mm)-thick traditional mortar bed weighs approximately 15-lb/ft2 (0.72 kPa), while a BEKOTEC mortar screed weighs approximately 12 to 12.5-lb ft2 (0.57 - 0.60 kPa), representing a 15- 20% decrease. Material and weight savings compared to a 2" (51 mm)-thick mortar bed amount to approximately 50%. LA Flooring is a certified Schluter installer, providing professional installation of the BEKOTEC system throughout Wildwood, The Villages, and Central Florida.