How To Prepare Your Floor For Floor Self Leveling That An Easy, Economical And Effective Way To Smooth Over Concrete Floors?

 

Floor Self Leveling is an easy, economical and effective way to smooth over concrete floors that are rough, uneven or humpy. It also provides a smooth surface for installing tile, hardwood and LVP flooring.

Mark All The Cracks And Holes That You Will Need To Seal

The first step to prepare your floor for Floor Self Leveling is to thoroughly sweep and vacuum the entire subfloor area. Be sure to get all of the debris out, including dirt and loose nails and screws that may have popped up. During the cleaning process, keep a roll of tape or marker in your pocket and mark all the cracks and holes that you will need to seal up with caulk before pouring the self-leveler.

Once the subfloor is clean, apply a coat of primer to the floor using a paint roller or a sponge. Make sure the primer dries completely before you move on to the next step.

You will need to mix the self-leveling mixture in a bucket or another container that will be placed over the top of the floor. This will minimize the amount of dust that is created by the liquid being poured on top of your floor. You can even use a shop vacuum to help with this task.

If you are unsure how much self-leveling compound you need to pour over the entire floor, section off a small portion of the floor and practice mixing it up. This will also help you learn how to pour the product properly.

Prep Your Floor for Self-Leveling and Achieve the Best Results

The floor will need to be prepped before you pour the leveler, so be sure to sweep and vacuum the entire floor thoroughly. It is important that you do this so that the leveler can soak into the floor rather than the dust and dirt sitting on top of it.

Once the floor is thoroughly cleaned, it is time to prime the floor with a latex primer that strengthens the bond between the leveler and the subfloor. This will help the leveler to bond properly and prevent any problems from occurring later.

Depending on the product you are using, a second coat of Floor Self Leveling Dubai compound may be required to complete the job and ensure that the final flooring installation is smooth. If you choose to go with this option, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for applying a second coat of self-leveling.

Slick Mix(tm) Polish-able Self Leveling Concrete Overlay

A self-leveling concrete overlay is a product that is designed to achieve a troweled concrete finish for wood and concrete surfaces. It can be applied over a variety of substrates to produce a hard troweled concrete look and is available in white, gray, light gray and even specialty aggregate finishes.

Slick Mix(tm) can be polished to a high shine and can go through the same polishing process that conventional concrete goes through. This can give your concrete a stunning, professional look that is sure to impress.

Conclusion:

Before you start the work of mixing up your leveler, be sure to have plenty of water handy so that you can pour it as needed. It is always better to have the water ready than to have to add it as you pour. Doing this will save you a lot of time and can lead to more consistent batches of leveler that will mix well.