Questions tagged [self-leveling-concrete]
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Adding 1/2" to 1" height to slab cheaply, then finishing with 1/4" self-leveler
TLDR: I want to level the floor using self-leveling compound, but I need to bring the overall price down. I'm looking for ideas about how to cheaply (and quickly/roughly) raise the low spots to just ...
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My bathroom slab is 2 inches lower than the rest of the home's slab. How should I level it?
I am renovating our primary bathroom in our 1958 home. I demoed the tile and decided to demo the dry pack used to float the bathroom. After getting the dry pack out it appears my bathroom slab is ...
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Floor Leveling/Finishing Options [closed]
I'm considering a few different options for leveling and refinishing an old floor and I'm looking for second opinions.
The floor is roughly 13'x28' on the top 3rd floor of a ~120 year old row house. ...
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Leveling old floor for LVP planks [closed]
Here is my kitchen rennovation. About 240 sqft, 5/8 plywood subfloor. I Put in almost 500 flooring screws beside the nails, not glued down. 36 year old home, dimentional lumber in Brampton Ontario.
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Can I pour self leveling cement over this carpet glue residue
In my basement I removed old carpet planning to install LVP, so I need to flatten out the slab a bit. The carpet left a thin glue residue over the entire floor that I've been trying to remove before ...
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How do you level-out unlevel plywood subflooring?
On concrete floors you can pour self-leveling cement to fill valleys. How do you fill valleys on plywood sub-flooring?
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Can I use self-levelling compound over old carpet adhesive?
Can I use self-levelling compound over old carpet adhesive? I've ripped up the current carpets and found a couple of strips of very old carpet glue that are proving a NIGHTMARE to remove from the ...
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underfloor heating element, self-levelling compound - avoid springiness and cracks
I have an underfloor heating element laid on a 6mm thick insulation board. When I walk on it, I can feel that its slightly springy.
I want to pour a self-levelling compound on top as a finish but I ...
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Replacing tile, cracked floor by door sill
We've lived in our house for two years now and recently noticed that some of the tiles by the front door were loose. The assumption was that they were not well mortared and that removing, cleaning old ...
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Use mortar between OSB and old concrete subfloor, in shower?
Replacing a shower pan in a 32x32 alcove. The prior acrylic base was bedded in mortar on top of concrete subfloor. The new pan I intend to buy has an OSB and foam underside, seemingly meant for a flat ...
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How to prep this concrete shower floor for a replacement acrylic base?
Ripped out a shower surround, replacing with new wall panels and shower pan. The prior pan was set in some cement or thinset, and that's left a very uneven surface. How do I prep it for the ...
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Can you put Hardy backer board on top of Mapie self leveler plus?
I have already applied self leveler in my bathroom over brand new plywood subfloor. I have got Mixed opinions if I can use Hardy backer board on top of the self leveler.
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Hiding a severely dished bedroom floor
I have a bedroom with a hardwood floor that is severely out of level. I would say is is 1.5 inches out of level over 6 feet, with the lowest spot in the center of the room. I do eventually want to fix ...
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Self-leveling concrete prep: how to fill large gaps?
[Note: Variations of this question have been asked before, but the ones that received answers were talking about sealing gaps for other purposes. So here goes.]
TL;DR: I have 3/4”-1” gaps at the edges ...
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Peel and stick vinyl on existing tile - how to best level the tile floor for installation?
I knew installing peel and stick vinyl planks on uneven surfaces was a bad idea, but I decided to go ahead anyway (big mistake). It looks a lot worse than I originally expected, as the bulge is very ...
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Best way to correct one inch dip in middle of second floor master?
We’re installing hardwood flooring in our second floor master bedroom. House was built in 1993. When we pulled off the carpet we realized the floor dips in the middle. The room is 18 ft (north-south) ...
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tiling a floor that is not flat
I want to tile a concrete floor that has 1950s tile already installed on part of it. The problem is, one edge is out of flat with a slope change of almost 1" in the last 2 feet. Other than that ...
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Should I attempt to level my basement slab before installing vinyl plank flooring?
I am getting my basement bathroom finished. We found the concrete floor is not 100% level during tub installation. My plumber used mortar under the tub to level the tub. Please look at the gap between ...
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Fast set concrete or self leveling concrete for the mounds under the shower base?
This is a follow up for this question
Do I still need concrete mounds under my shower if the floor is perfectly level (I poured self leveling cement)
The manufacturer instructions say "mounds of ...
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Can I level basement floor with cement board and self-leveling cement?
I have about a 1" height difference on my concrete basement floor. My understanding this was for drainage in case of flooding. I have a wall in the way of where anything could potentially drain ...
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How do I level a hardwood floor with minimal damage?
I'd like to soundproof my living room floor in order to minimize impact from footfall and airborne sound transmission from a piano. My general plan is to install soundproofing mats on top of the ...
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Assume the underlaying concrete is stable and solid, can you pour self leveling concrete and leave it like that for walking and as a garage floor?
Assume the underlaying concrete is stable and solid, can you pour self leveling concrete and leave it like that for walking and as a garage floor ?
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How can I flatten a hardwood floor in preparation for new flooring over it?
I have a second floor with T/G hardwood flooring that is in very bad shape. I have decided the easiest solution for me is to float new engineered hardwood over top of the old hardwood. There is no ...
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perimeter/barrier/dam on thinset for self leveling compound
What product or methods can I use to create a perimeter/barrier/dam on thinset for self leveling compound in a doorway? I'm pouring 300sf in sections as the SLC has limited working time.
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How to level a floor that got out of level from a beam breaking underneath the house
So I tried to get pictures, but I couldn't get any that you could really see how unlevel the floors are. I want to be clear, I am a frame carpenter who is familiar with the correct terms, and I am ...
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Should you repair the entire floor before refinishing a basement or go room by room
I'm in the planning stages of a basement refinishing project. The basement has a concrete slab that is in decent shape but needs a few things:
Some sizable (6"x6"x1/2") protrusions ...
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Leveling concrete for bathroom installation
I am installing a bathroom in my basement. There is a low spot in the concrete right were the base of the toilet would sit. What is the best way to level this so I don't have a rocking toilet?
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What's the difference between Henry 547 UniPro and 549 Feather Finish?
I'm preparing to smooth out my 3/4 tongue-and-groove plywood subfloors for an LVP installation, using Henry products per the flooring's installation instructions and local availability.
I had settled ...
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Cheapest way to level large concrete floor without losing height
I have an old building that I am converting into a living space. The slab foundation is very old and uneven in a lot of spots. I need to level it, but I can't increase the height of the floors too ...
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Subfloor repair for LVP installation
I'm preparing to install luxury vinyl plank in the living area of the second floor condo I just bought (carpet was installed previously). It's a woodframe condo with a wooden subfloor built in 1985, ...
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Filling in low area to create platform with concrete / leveling
I have some steps going off the back door of a house (from the 50's) that I'm working on and am attempting to help prepare for market / sale (USA).
The steps go down to an easement which runs ...
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How to prep and level part of my garage when there is a 6" difference in hight?
Specs:
Garage floor is cement
24'x32' (except where the car will park.)
far side is approximately 6"lower than the other. (~1° slope)
large crack running the full length.
a number of smaller ...
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Enclosing an attached carport w/ concrete slab. The slab is not completely level. Pour concrete over existing floor or install wooden subfloor?
I am assuming my location may matter on this topic. We live in north Texas north of Dallas approximately an hour.
We are enclosing an attached carport w/ concrete slab foundation. The slab is not ...
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Filling expansion joints before self-leveling concrete?
I am adding self-leveling concrete to my basement flooring. I have expansion joints which are currently filled with a joint compound. How would I fill in the expansion joints so that I can cover the ...
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Leveling settled concrete pad
I am looking to convert an old garage into a workspace. The total concrete area is about 20ftx22ft, and has one seam down the center. The pad on the north side of the seam is level. The pad on the ...
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What are thickness minimums and best type of concrete to fill floor dips?
I have a large room (~775 sq. ft.) with concrete floor. Prior owners had converted a garage to living space. I need to level the floor before laying laminate. For the final leveling, I'm planning ...
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Is slower hardening self leveling compound available
I have a large concrete floor (775 sq. ft.) I need to level. I did a poor attempt once 10 years ago on another floor and want to do a better job this time.
It seems many products can only be worked/...
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How to level a sloping concrete slab with a 2” difference?
I know this sounds bad and I need to give some backstory to not sound off the alarms... I’m going to give the main question first and then backstory below so you know I’m not crazy.
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We have ...
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Level Concrete slabs
We bought our house and there is a shed in the yard that was 2 sheds right next to each other. It was recently torn down (not by me) and rebuilt. It's nice to have one single space the only problem is ...
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Lay a damp proof membrane followed by a self levelling compound
I have an uneven concrete floor inside. I need to put down a damp proof membrane and self levelling compound on top of that. My questions are:
Is there any reason to use a roll of DPM vs a liquid one ...
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"Floor-leveling compound" for a Kohler Tresham shower base
I have recently purchased a Kohler Tresham shower base with bench. I read the directions very carefully, and at step 4 (you can see the guide here: https://www.us.kohler.com/webassets/kpna/catalog/pdf/...
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Filling in a sunken living room to level of other floors
My sunken living room floor is concrete slab surrounded on two sides by higher concrete slabs at the level of the rest of the house. The other wall is a brick fireplace hearth. The wall opposite that ...
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Self levelling compond on an oily floor?
I've just moved in to a new house and I want to level the floor in the garage but it's covered in oil. A quick Google throws up a blog post and product by Polycote but nothing else specifically ...
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When would you use "hot mud" or setting joint compound for leveling concrete?
To my surprise (or ignorance) the bag of 'hot mud' I bought specifically says it can be used for :
leveling interior above grade concrete
When would this be an appropriate choice, and does it have ...
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Engineered hardwood over uneven basement subfloor?
I purchased a house 2 years ago with a partially unfinished basement but had all the supplies to finish. I am getting around to doing the flooring soon. I have nice oak engineered hardwood flooring ...
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Process and product to fix concrete slab surface issues prior to framing over them?
I have some issues with the slab that was poured for a garage, and I need to frame an interior wall over a bad area.
The slab was poured with a bit too much water (5.5 slump) on a hot day in July. I ...
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Should I level my basement floor if installing a subfloor?
I'd like to install a subfloor in my basement including that dimple stuff to allow moisture to dissipate. Currently, it has sheetrock walls and trim with painted concrete flooring, but that's it.
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How do I improve the slope of my mud bed and make it smoother for final tile layer?
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I am looking to improve the smoothness of my my concrete mud-bed before I lay my thin-set and tile. The mud-bed has dried, but there are some dips and divots that make it difficult for me to ...
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Laying Stone on a unlevel concrete surface
first and foremost thanks for the help :)
I am in the process of redoing my porch and I have hit a road bump along the way. I am planning on laying real thick stone (as seen here) on the porch floor. ...
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protect drywall from self-leveling cement pour?
I'm finishing my home basement, and I made the mistake of installing the drywall before deciding to level the concrete floor.
So I'm trying to determine whether or not I really need to protect the ...
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