Installation of Floating Floors

At Mason Ireland, we offer a comprehensive service for the design, supply and installation of jack-up floating floors. We take care of everything, including the supply and finish of the concrete, so you can trust us to deliver a full turn-key solution.

Our Project Engineers have the necessary CSCS cards and CITB Supervisor Accreditation required for site work. We undertake risk assessments and method statements for each project, ensuring that everything is carried out safely and efficiently.

Our service includes the design of the floor layout and slab reinforcing, taking into account any wall or equipment loads. We supply all necessary aspects, including steel, labour and concrete, and complete installation, including concreting and finishing as required. We then jack the floor to the required datum, leaving the floor ready for other trades.

Floating Floor Systems

There are many floating floor systems available, and the type of system required depends on the level of isolation needed, the supporting structure and any loads on the floor from walls or equipment. At Mason IRELAND, we have extensive experience in this field and are happy to interpret your requirements or specifications and provide a practical solution.

Construction of a Jack-Up Floating Floor

The purpose of a jack-up floating floor is to create a “floating” concrete slab supported at regular intervals by jacks, creating an air gap underneath. Our system allows for each jack to be adjusted independently, varying the air gap to suit. This also allows the slab to be accurately levelled and lifted to whatever datum or threshold is required.

The basic construction process involves placing each jack in the correct position according to our design, isolating the edges with mineral wool, laying bond-breaking polythene, placing the jacks on the polythene, and locking them into place with reinforcing bar. Reinforcing steel is then laid across the entire area, typically requiring two layers of mesh.

Once the concrete is poured to the correct thickness and allowed to cure, the rubber seal is removed from the top of each jack and a bolt is inserted. The bolt length is determined by the required air gap, and as the bolts are wound downwards, the slab begins to lift. Our team works across the floor in a wave-like pattern, gradually lifting the slab to the required height.

We check the floor level at regular intervals across the entire area and adjust individual jacks as necessary. Once the customer is happy with the floor position, the work is complete, and other trades can start work.

Trust Mason Ireland for your floating floor installation needs. Get in touch today. 

See below for a time lapse video showing the different stages of a Floating Floor construction: