Cemfloor by McGraths

What Cemfloor by McGraths does

Cemfloor by McGraths is a privately held, family-owned Irish manufacturer of cement-based liquid floor screed products, headquartered at Cregaree Quarry, Cong, Co. Mayo, Ireland, with UK operations based in Motherwell, Scotland. The company was established in 2009 as a product line within McGraths Limestone, which traces over 50 years of history in quarrying and the construction materials sector. Cemfloor's core technology is a cement-based (not gypsum/anhydrite-based) self-levelling and self-compacting liquid screed that can be installed at up to 2,000 m² per day — roughly 10x faster than conventional sand-and-cement screed — and is walkable within 24–48 hours. The portfolio spans variants including Cemfloor Therm (underfloor heating encapsulation), NH (high flexural strength, reduced depth), HPC (high performance), Level Plus (low thickness for renovations), FSC (mobile-mix fibre-reinforced levelling compound), Durafibre, Fastrack (rapid drying), and a Domestic Floor Screed line. All formulations are produced under licence at ISO 9001-accredited partner mixing plants, are BBA approved, and carry UKCA and CE marking to BS EN 13813:2002.

The company makes money by supplying its proprietary cement-based screed formulation through a network of certified channel partners — major UK and Irish ready-mix concrete groups including Aggregate Industries, Holcim, Heidelberg Materials, Breedon, Capital Concrete, Mick George Concrete, Doncaster Quickmix, Tudor Griffiths, J&A Laird, and Grange Quarry — at a price quoted per cubic metre on a project basis. Screed is sold through these distributors to AA-approved applicators who have completed Cemfloor's in-house training programme, and ultimately installed for end customers in residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and infrastructure projects. Cemfloor also maintains a direct regional Sales & Technical Specifications team that supports specifiers (architects, engineers, contractors) and runs a RIBA-approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme to drive specification at the design stage. Marketing is concentrated in technical content, case-study publishing, and digital channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram). Notable flagship installations include Battersea Power Station, Kidbrooke Road Park (36,000 m²), Ballymore Group, Berkeley Group's Oval Village, Vastint UK's Fountainbridge Edinburgh, Addenbrooke's Hospital surge facility, and Queen Margaret University. The business is family-controlled (Keith, Padraic, Ross, and Linda McGrath in leadership) with ~16 employees and no institutional investors or external funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Cemfloor by McGraths

Legal name

Cemfloor by McGraths

Website

https://cemfloor.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cemfloor by McGraths manufactures and licences cement-based liquid floor screed products through certified ISO 9001 channel partners across the UK and Ireland, serving commercial, residential, education, and healthcare construction projects with a self-levelling, fast-install formulation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Flooring Materials (Liquid Floor Screed)

NAICS

Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (32732), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (327320)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Gypsum-Based Underlayments & Self-Leveling Floor Toppings (IMADAEAH)

Keywords

• Cement-based liquid screed
• Floor screed manufacturing
• Underfloor heating screed
• Construction flooring materials
• Self-levelling screed

Headquarters

HQ city

Co. Mayo

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cement-Based Liquid Screed Products: Cemfloor generates revenue through the sale of its cement-based liquid floor screed products, supplied through a network of channel partner distributors across the UK and Ireland. Products are sold on a per-project basis based on volume (cubic metres) and formulation type (C20, C25, C30, Therm, NH, HPC, Level Plus, FSC, Fastrack). Revenue is one-time per project, with repeat business driven by new construction and renovation projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cemfloor by McGraths manufactures and supplies a proprietary cement-based liquid floor screed for commercial and residential construction, self-levelling and self-compacting, capable of being laid at up to 2,000 m² per day and walked on within 24-48 hours. The product is BBA approved, UKCA and CE marked to BS EN 13813:2002, and is sold through a network of channel partner distributors and approved applicators across the UK and Ireland.

Product overview

Cemfloor by McGraths offers a portfolio of cement-based liquid floor screed products designed for fast installation and superior performance in both commercial and domestic applications. The core product is the Cemfloor Liquid Floor Screed, a cement-based, self-levelling, self-compacting screed that can be laid up to 2000m2 per day. The portfolio includes specialized variants: Cemfloor Therm for underfloor heating applications, Cemfloor NH for high flexural strength at reduced depths, Cemfloor HPC for high-performance requirements, Cemfloor Level Plus for low-thickness renovation work, FSC (Fibre Reinforced Levelling Compound) for weight-critical applications, Cemfloor Durafibre for enhanced durability, and Cemfloor Fastrack for rapid turnaround projects. All products are compatible with all standard floor coverings and adhesives, and can be walked on within 24-48 hours of installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cemfloor Therm: High-performance cement-based liquid screed with thermal conductivity properties for underfloor heating applications
• Cemfloor NH
• Cemfloor HPC
• Cemfloor Complete
• Cemfloor Level Plus
• FSC
• Cemfloor Durafibre
• Cemfloor Fastrack
• Domestic Floor Screed

Products and services

• Cemfloor Liquid Floor Screed Cement-based, high-performance liquid floor screed that is self-levelling and self-compacting, offering fast installation up to 2,000 m² per day with foot traffic allowed in 24-48 hours. Sold to channel partners and approved applicators for commercial and residential construction projects.
• Cemfloor Therm Thermally efficient Cemfloor variant designed specifically for underfloor heating applications. Encapsulates UFH pipework eliminating air voids and maximising heat transfer from pipework to screed surface.
• Cemfloor NH High flexural strength Cemfloor variant enabling reduced screed depth installation for projects requiring lower thickness without compromising quality.
• Cemfloor HPC High-performance cement-based Cemfloor variant for demanding construction applications.
• Cemfloor Complete Complete Cemfloor system solution for floor screeding applications.
• Cemfloor Level Plus Self-levelling Cemfloor variant that can be installed at low thicknesses, ideal for renovation projects with uneven substrates or service trenches.
• FSC (Fibre Reinforced Levelling Compound) Fibre reinforced Cemfloor levelling compound with weight saving properties, supplied via mobile mix truck on-site, eliminating bagged product handling, lifting and storage on site.
• Cemfloor Durafibre Fibre-reinforced Cemfloor variant providing enhanced durability and strength for demanding applications.
• Cemfloor Fastrack Fast-drying Cemfloor variant designed for projects requiring rapid turnaround times and accelerated construction programmes.
• Domestic Floor Screed Cemfloor liquid screed variant designed for domestic residential projects, fast to install with quick drying times and no requirement for special adhesives or floor finishes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 2000 m² installed per day — 10x faster than conventional screed
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• McGraths Limestone (Parent Company)coreOthersMcGraths Limestone is the parent company behind Cemfloor. With over 50 years of industry experience and 15 years specifically in liquid screed development, McGraths provides the manufacturing capability, quarry resources, and R&D infrastructure for Cemfloor's cement-based screed products. The company operates from Cregaree Quarry in Cong, Co. Mayo, Ireland and has expanded to the UK market.
• Aggregate IndustriesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAggregate Industries (a major building materials group) supplies Cemfloor products from multiple plants including Leeds Plant, Gateshead Plant, Lancaster Plant, Renfrew Plant, and Edinburgh RMX at Britannia Quay. Supplying large-scale commercial projects across the UK.
• Capital ConcretemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCapital Concrete is a key London-based channel partner supplying Cemfloor products, including for flagship projects such as Battersea Power Station and Kidbrooke Road Park. They serve the Greater London market.
• Mick George ConcretemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMick George Concrete supplies Cemfloor from multiple plants including Leicester, Peterborough, Northampton, and Cambridge plants. Key project supplier for Addenbrooke's Hospital Surge Centre.
• Grange QuarrymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrange Quarry supplies Cemfloor from locations including Craighouse Quarry (Earlston) and Lockerbie Plant, serving projects in Scotland and the Scottish border regions. Supplied to Henderson Place, Edinburgh project.
• Doncaster QuickmixmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoncaster Quickmix supplies Cemfloor from Doncaster and Rotherham plants, serving South Yorkshire and surrounding regions. Supplied for the Victoria Shopping Centre Nottingham project.
• J&A Laird LtdmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ&A Laird Ltd is a channel partner for Cemfloor in Scotland, operating from Old Brechin Road, Lunanhead, Forfar (Angus) and Kinloch Concrete Plant in Collessie, Fife. Described as having a strong relationship with the Cemfloor team.
• Heidelberg Materials (Glasgow Central)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeidelberg Materials Ready-Mixed Concrete Glasgow Central plant supplies Cemfloor products, serving the Glasgow and central Scotland market from their Polmadie facility.
• Tudor Griffiths GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTudor Griffiths Group supplies Cemfloor from multiple plants across England and Wales including Ellesmere, Oswestry, Bridgnorth (West Midlands), Bangor (North West Wales), Wrexham (North East Wales), and Cemmaes Rd (Mid Wales).
• Breedon GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBreedon Group (operating under brands including Breedon, Breedon Ready Mix, Breedon Bedlington, Breedon Sleaford, Breedon Norwich, Breedon Wetherby, Breedon Nottingham) supplies Cemfloor from multiple UK plants serving various regional markets.
• HolcimmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHolcim supplies Cemfloor for large-scale educational projects in Scotland, including the Dunfermline Campus (3,700m²) and Queen Margaret University 2025 (5,100m²) projects.
• RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCemfloor provides RIBA-approved Continuing Professional Development sessions on screed types, installation methods, and drying processes. This partnership positions Cemfloor as an educational resource for architects and helps drive specification at the design stage.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mapei: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of screed binders (Topcem), adhesives, and self-levelling compounds with a strong UK presence. Comparable as a competing screed system supplier targeting the same specifier, contractor, and underfloor-heating use cases as Cemfloor.
• Aggregate Industries (Holcim): Major UK ready-mix and screed producer; supplies Cemfloor through selected plants and also offers competing screed products. Directly comparable as a national supplier of cement-based floor screed with plant-level distribution, sitting in the same specifier/contractor channel as Cemfloor.
• Saint-Gobain Weber: Saint-Gobain's screed and rendering brand offering both cement-based and anhydrite flowing screeds in UK and Ireland. Comparable as a competing screed manufacturer with similar BBA-grade certification profile, distributor model, and UFH-targeted product positioning.
• Ardex UK: Specialist manufacturer of self-levelling compounds, screeds, and floor preparation systems for residential and commercial projects. Comparable because Ardex sells self-levelling floor toppings through specification channels parallel to Cemfloor's Cemfloor Level Plus / Therm variants.
• Ronacrete: UK specialist in screeds, resin flooring, and concrete repair systems serving commercial and infrastructure projects. Comparable as a UK headquarter-to-headquarter competitor offering cement-based screeds to specifiers and contractors in the same geography.
• Flowscreed Services: UK liquid screed applicator and supplier providing flowing screed installation services across residential and commercial projects. Comparable as a regional UK liquid screed specialist with direct installer relationships, overlapping with Cemfloor's AA-approved applicator network on the same projects.
• Instarmac (UltraFloor): UK-based specialist manufacturer of tiling, levelling, and flooring products under the UltraFloor brand, including self-levelling screed systems. Comparable because Instarmac directly competes for flooring contractor and underfloor-heating screed specification in the same UK channel as Cemfloor.
• Bostik (Arkema): Global manufacturer of flooring adhesives, screeds and self-levelling compounds active in UK and Ireland markets. Comparable because Bostik competes in the same cement-based and screed-adjacent categories and uses a similar specifier/distributor route to market.

Broad incumbents

• Tarmac (CRH): UK's largest building materials supplier with a Truflow liquid screed range and an integrated ready-mix concrete network. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering cement-based flowing screeds on a national scale, while Cemfloor operates a more specialist, specification-led brand via channel partners.

Emerging players

• Tilemaster Adhesives: UK-based manufacturer of adhesives, screeds, and self-levelling compounds serving flooring contractors. Comparable as a UK-based screed system specialist; smaller scale than Mapei or Ardex but competing in the same self-levelling and floor-preparation categories adjacent to Cemfloor's Level Plus and Therm products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cemfloor
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cemfloor-liquid-screed-solutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/cemfloor_mcgraths

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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