--- title: The Art & Science of a Quality Screed for a Vinyl Installation description: Screed installation can be tricky but we have put together a clear guide on installing screed correctly. Get our infographic and master the science of screed. image: https://info.polysales.com/hubfs/9856%209858%20Office%20Building_Light%20Grey%20Concrete%209858_Cool%20Concrete%209856%20(1)-940240-edited.jpg --- [![Polysales_Logo_FullColour](https://info.polysales.com/hubfs/Polysales_Logo_FullColour.png)](https://www.polysales.com/) - [WHY VINYL](https://www.polysales.com/why-vinyl/) - PRODUCTS - [PRODUCTS](https://www.polysales.com/flooring-products/) - [ROLLING REGULARS](https://www.polysales.com/rolling-regulars/) - [SOLUTIONS](https://www.polysales.com/flooring-solutions/) - [PROJECTS](https://www.polysales.com/featured-projects/) - [NEWS](https://info.polyflor.co.za/news) - [MEET THE TEAM](https://www.polysales.com/about-us/) [CONTACT](https://www.polysales.com/contact-us/) Technical know-how # The Art & Science of a Quality Screed for a Vinyl Installation Screed installation can be tricky but we have put together a clear guide on installing screed correctly. Get our infographic and master the science of screed. [Charles Davids](https://info.polysales.com/news/author/charles-davids) Jun 9, 2017 --- **Prevent costly re-do’s and / or a poor result by making sure the screed is up-to-scratch and ready for a vinyl installation. A quality screed is likely to result in a quality vinyl floor installation. Too often, vitally important detail is neglected at this stage of the build which very often leads to dissatisfaction.** We have devised this infographic to help you to master the key elements of screed installation and to get it done right. 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