What is Screeding?
Screeding is leveling and smoothing the top layer of a material that is poured, such as concrete, so the material is the same height as the forms, or guides, that surround it. While screeding concrete is a common example used in gardening and home improvement, one can also use the concept of screeding in the kitchen. When a person measures a cup of flour, then uses a knife to smooth the top, the flour is compacted and has a smooth top layer. This is screeding in its basic form. The most common use of screeding is in gardening and landscaping applications, such as building a back patio. The contractor pours concrete into the pre-set forms or guide and allows it to fill to a certain height. Screeding must be done after this step to ensure the concrete area will be level when it dries. To do this properly, one must use a tool that is larger than the guides and slowly move it over the guides. At the same time, the tool must be moved in a back and forth motion while screeding to level and s
