So, if you are working with liquid screed or flowing concrete and having the right tools for the job is important to you use the Metex Dapple Bars. Perfect results every time and excellent value for money.

Both the 900mm and the 2 metre Liquid Screed Aluminium Dapple Bars are also available individually. 2 metre Thin Screed Aluminium Dapple Bar When self-levelling concrete is poured, it has been described as flowing similar to pancake batter! A tool called a gauge rake is used to move it into place without spreading it too thin. The finishing is then done by lightly breaking the surface tension of the product using tools called dappling bars. The polymers in the self-levelling mix keep the viscosity of the concrete the same consistency from top to bottom so the sand aggregates do not sink to the bottom. Liquid screed goes under a number of other names, such as flowing screed, calcium sulphate screed, or anhydrate screed. It has a multitude of beneficial features. Please be aware that these are not the technical notes for cementitious flowing screeds. A few features are listed here: Self-levelling concrete is typically used to create a flat, smooth surface with a compressive capability which is similar to or greater than that of traditional concrete. There is a fully welded 900mm bar with a single cranked handle and a fully welded 2metre double cranked handle dapple bar.This product is also known as a “ Concrete Dapple Bar“. Liquid Screed Dapple Bars and Dapple Bar Sets Aluminium Dapple Bar Set – 2 Bars Dries at a rate of 1mm per day up to a screed depth of 40mm, and if necessary, it can be force dried as early as 7 days after application.

For liquid screed go for the lighter weight aluminium dappling bars as calcium sulphate screeds are less dense and easier to dapple – but again look for powder coated finish for easier cleaning and a longer life.

Metex Tools Overview

This dappling bar features an ultra-thin 15mm bottom bar to allow you to dapple even the thinnest of screeds. Both of these dappling bars are manufactured to the highest standards using high quality mild steel which is then fully powder coated for easy cleaning and a longer (corrosion free) life. If you are planning to lay a liquid concrete or a flowing screed floor you will need the best tools for the job. You will certainly need a dappling bar (or dapple bars set). You will also need levelling tripods. Here are some things to look out for before you buy anything.

Determine the desired level of the finished floor (prior to any floor finishing being applied i.e., tiles, laminate etc.) This level is known as the datum level. You will likely take your datum level from a fixed point such as the final finished floor level or a door sill. Place a screed tripod next to this datum point and adjust the height of the tripod disc to exactly match the datum level – ideally, you would use a laser level for this. If you want to do the best job it will always help if you have the best tools for that job. So if you are in the business of laying liquid screed floors or flowing concrete floors and you want to achieve the best possible finish then you should be using the Metex range of Dapple Bars. Who Are Metex? This thin screed dapple bar is for use with flowing screeds that can be laid at depths as thin as 12mm.This dappling bar set features two high quality, lightweight, fully powder coated aluminium dapple bars for working flowing screed. Our Dapple Bars and Dapple Bar sets have been designed and tested for ease of use, quality of finish, ease of maintenance and durability which all adds up to deliver excellent value for money. Our dapple bar range is divided into Flowing Concrete Dapple Bars and Liquid Screed Dapple Bars and Dapple Bar Sets. Flowing Concrete Dapple Bars Metex are well known for producing high quality, long lasting tools for the sector. We work with some of most respected material suppliers and installers of flowing concrete and liquid screed in the UK. Dapple Bars Tripods: Get it right, get it level – Your floor will need to be accurately levelled and for that you will need to use levelling tripods. Ideally you should look for a stainless-steel finish for long life and easy cleaning.