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When can floor be laid?

3 years ago

We have just had 100mm of screed poured in our new build.
Can anyone tell me how long we should expect to wait before it is ready for flooring? We will be tiling our hallway, utility and bathroom. We will lay laminate wood in the other communal areas and carpet in the bedroom.

We have underfloor heating too but it will not be connected to electricity for 5 weeks.

thanks!

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