How To Concrete Floor Leveling with Straight Edge DIY for Beginers MrYoucandoityourself
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- If you are a homeowner or a beginner who wants to start a concrete subfloor leveling, these video tips are right for you! Here is you can find how to use straight edge for concrete floor leveling. Previous DIY MrYoucandoityourself video: How to Remove Laminate and Tile Flooring with DEWALT Tools: • How to Remove Laminate...
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- Mapei L Primer
- Mapei Novoplan 2 Plus 50 lbs. Self Leveling floor compound.
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If you need to start a concrete floor leveling and you don't have any experience, you should watch this video! It has lot's of small tricks for beginners. Don't for get to leave your questions here. I always happy to help you!
This makes me feel like I actually can do it. I've watched so many other videos that overcomplicate the process. Can't thank you enough.
Yes, you can.
Best tips ever, I have watched loads of videos for hints and tips, this is by far the most easily explained, most easily to understand method that I have come across, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
You are so awesome! Thank you I’m looking at leveling some areas of my concrete floor to install laminate wood flooring. All of your videos have helped me so much.
Great! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I have been working on leveling a large area that was almost 6" low at one end. We poured 74 bags of 80# concrete and then I began pouring the leveling compound. 32 bags later and I'm almost there! I have a few areas that have about a 1/8" gap and was thinking of just using a trowel but see where the straight edge is very helpful. Also, using a sponge to feather the edges is something I never did, but will do when I go back to fill the small gaps. Thank you! I am confident that I can now finish this floor and then install engineered flooring over it.
Good luck for your project!
This is such an incredibly good video!!!!! I caught many tips but the way you show it and do the work, gives me the confidence to get this done! Thank you!
I am very appreciate your comment!
The sponge trick is genius never thought about it
Yes, most of time I am using drywall but this more easy to do. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Again very good information. What I've discovered is that if you mix the self leveling compound as you did . You can than use a 1 litre jug and pour it down. I just keep doing that until the whole floor is covered and let the leveling compound do it work ...thanks again Mr fix it.
Thanks a lot for commenting!
Thank your for this tutorial! My husband and I tackled this project with confidence after learning from your video!
Happy to help you! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I couldn't understand your logic with the markings, but now I do...
It took the longest to get there, but now I understand.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@MrYoucandoityourself excellent job...
You have the best floor leveling videos on TH-cam, Thank you! We need to level a 250 sq.ft. concrete basement floor but have been told that the primer doesn't stick to sealed concrete. Is it true that we must sand or grind the concrete first?
Yes, you have to remove sealer.
@@MrYoucandoityourself Thank you again!
Thanks to your videos I have learn how to pour this LEVELER on wooden floors, I thought it was easy but in fact it isn’t, so I had to resource to your videos to learn the proper way. Spaciba buddy!
You’re welcome! Благодарю!
This is not a wooden floor
A much better idea to achieve a good result by using the screeder! Brilliant. I can do this now. Thankyou.
You are welcome!
Thank you so much for showing so many details! I will do everything I can to repay you for the help this is to me.
Thank you so much, my friend, for watching and commenting!
Fantastic job... you are a master! Thank you for the tutorials ❤
Thanks for your warm comment!
Thank you very much for taking the time creating such valuable content. I have an area which had a glued down carpet on a cement foundation. Would you use the self leveling method when you know you have first to grind down to the concrete removing the glue? Is there a leveling product out there which can be used over a contaminated area?
Hi Peter, no any one tells you to use any self-levelling products without removing carpet glue. I am removing it before starting levelling.
Hello, your video was very nice. I want to say thanks to you for posting quality video on this project. I have subscribed to your channel and liked the video. Thank you.
Very appreciate for your comment!
This stuff is anything but self leveling. Your way is the best I have seen yet, very well done. Thank you.
Very appreciate for your comment.
@MrYoucandoityourself Outstanding job‼️...
I've seen Self-Leveling Compound, but not the type of Leveling Compound you used.
It makes sense to only apply it where it was needed.
Marking where it's not Leveled is an excellent idea 👌
And wiping the edges was an excellent idea as well to smooth it out...
Very appreciate for your comment!
Your video help very much, your video show that only you doing the mixing and leveling, most other self leveling video, show or said that it take more than one person to work or the concrete will dry quickly. So is it possible to work alone?
It is much easier if you have two people. One mixing the compound and the other pouring and screeding. One person can do a small area. I had a helper when I poured the first 25 bags but had to pour 5 by myself. Not too bad, it worked out okay.
For this area don't need many peoples. One person can do patches spot by spot without any troubles.
What do you do with the tape that was stapled to the wall? Cut it off after the concrete dries?
Great video...Very informative.
Hi Binh, yes, when concrete dry I cut it flat with surface.Thanks!
Thank you for the great tutorial. Very informative and detailed
Hi Brian, you’re welcome!
Thanks for the idea, I just need a giant piece of aluminum now. Probably would be a good investment for future DIY jobs.
Hi, you can find link to straight edge in description for this video. Thanks
Screedboard.use a straight 2x4
Thanks for all the videos you make. You are a big help to us novice people. I wanted to ask you something if I can. I pulled up my carpet on a concrete slab and noticed they must have painted some kind of moisture barrier on the slab. Can I just prime on top of that and use the leveling compound? Thank for any help you can give me.
I would recommend you remove this paint because no warranty your leveling compound will bonded property.
@@MrYoucandoityourself Thats what I figured. Thanks again.
@@MrYoucandoityourself How do I handle a room that dips in the middle on both sides of the room? Length wise and width wise. Thanks for any advice.
@@mikekelly571 In this case I use tripods - th-cam.com/video/9OpVeAKLDeM/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for sharing and all the fine tips you give us!
Hi Jan, thanks for watching and commenting!
Thank you very much for making this video and the others before. How many bags of self leveling did it take to do that area?
Hi, I didn’t tell how many bags - one and half. Sorry.
Very informative thanks for taking the time to film. Some very good tips and techniques. Keep up the good work. All the best Pete (uk).
Hi Pete, thanks a lot for watching and commenting!
This is amazing video with work done, I had doubts about the work, BUT now i can do it myself. Thank you
One question though, with Self leveler down on the floor, for how long can we leave it before installing the tiles? WIll the self leveler come out or get damaged?
You can install tiles on next day.
My question really means that, can I not install tiles for few months if I want to, or by delaying tile install the self leveler compound will get damaged? Pls help
It’s up to you. You can leave this leveling compound as long as you want.
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. Great video. I'm going to be self-leveling a 12' x 36' concrete basement floor using your methods. Just a quick question: when do you (if ever) grind down a high spot on the floor before applying the levelling compound? When grinding down high spots what tools/materials do you use? Thanks again Mike
Better grinding down before, for concrete subfloor I use concrete grinder with turbo blade, for wood subfloor floor edger.
Dear Sr you are very kind to teach🙏🏼
Thanks a lot for your positive comment!
well i level my floor sadly my local shop have only quick setting one 15-20 min. I think it was old too because it dont want to flow at all. So i buy another tipe for thin layer. Was even worse even thou i use penetration so it dont suck water. It seems sanding is the only option. I have more luck to level poured concrete then that garbage i have to work with. Was nowhere close to the consistency like in this video was more of a jogurt, even after i add a bit more water then on bag still a thick paste.
Some self leveling compound not so good. I would prefer Mapei or Ardex. Sika very sensitive for water. Other brands I do not use.
@@MrYoucandoityourself i measure it today and luckily the high spots are level and just have to fill 1-3mm dips. I thinking buying plain cement, mix it with water and pour. I have up to my neck with quick setting "self leveling" nonsens.
You can do whatever you want. It's your choice. Thanks!
@@MrYoucandoityourself sorry i dont want to insult you i am just frustrated with the whole apartment renovation that is dragging on for weeks and almost nothing is done. I am waiting for widows, doors, floors. Walls are still not finished and everything is dependent on something. Its small 2 room flat (bedroom and a kitchen) So on one i am working and in other is the mess. Dont have energy after job and can take day off for a while. Everything i do my self. It took me 2 weeks just to scrape the walls and remove the damage floor in one room. I done renovation as a job but doing it alone and after job takes like 4-7 times longer. I was skeptical since what i buy was 4x cheaper but i have to raise the surface by 3cm (1,18 inch). Even the last layer i manage to message so the peaks are level. I may look in to your suggestion (they sell in EU too) i now just have hot head. 2 bags of what you suggest will cost almost the same as 10 of what i use. And i needed 16 to be where i am now.
@@scasny The 15-20 minute quick-setting is a major no-no to a DYI-er, and is really unnecessary. Been there, done that. A serious PITA when you have to rush and there's no workable window at all, as it starts to set even before fully leveling out. Those are typically meant for contractors who need to be able to tile within hours of pouring it, and it does need to be troweled out or screeded quickly, or it will make things worse than they were.
Great video. Thanks 👍
Thanks!
Спасибо! Очень познавательно и интересно!
Спасибо за просмотр и коментарий!
Another question I have is if there's nail holes and 3/8 chips from tack strips from carpet will the leveling compound fill it in or do I need to pre fill it with something else
I am using Mapei planipatch for filling all holes and chips. Fast end easy. How To Use Planipatch For Wood Subfloor Leveling MrYoucandoityourself
th-cam.com/video/f-P7-lElTGA/w-d-xo.html
GREAT VIDEO THANK YOU
Glad it was helpful!
The edges that your straight edge is on might be hight an low up and down as you go along . You should do the whole lot 8mm deep with aggregates. Your making the job hard work
Hi Roy, thanks for your comment! Nobody complaint about my job.
Great detail video!!! good job.
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful videos....but which thickness of screed is bettter.??.I already did one room 12 x 14 feet using a 6ft screed which is really not long enough. So next room is 13 x 15 and I want to get a 10 ft long screed to avoid same problems. They sell different lengths but also different thickness'. Should I get a 3/4 x 4 inch thick or 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch thick. Thicker screed is stiffer but Is there an advantage to using a thicker screed with leveling compound? Or would it be worse?
3/4 x 4 x10 - it's good.
Nice trick with the sponge 🧽 👍🏻
Try it!
Thanks!
Very appreciate!
Hello and thank you for sharing your knowledge. Can I put self leveling over paint over-spray on my concrete slab? It’s mostly around the perimeter and not on the center of the rooms. I will be screeding the self leveling. Thank you.
Sometimes I do it if it’s not painting completely and looking shiny. But better slightly remove with grinder as much as you can. Thanks
Its not shiny, but I’ll grind in the heavy overspray areas. Thank you so much for the quick response. You are awesome.
@@JoseMedina-ms5jg Mix primer with more water, it helps better penetrate primer to the concrete thrue painted parts. Sometimes I primering twice, first when 30% primer with water and then when it's dry with more primer like 60%-70%
Thanks! Useful demonstration and knowledge. Would be even better if you can get the dude yammering on in the background to be quiet!
My dear friend, when I not explain what I am doing, guys complain, when only music - complain, when talking- asks me shut up.
Thank you
You're welcome!
Saludos desde Londres 🤗👍
Thanks for watching and commenting!
You make an amazing finish on the floors what laser level do you use it looks a great tool
At this time I am using 4D laser level. Link in description. Thanks
Awesome video!!!
Thanks!
Thanks for the video! Curious why/when you would use this method with the long straight edge versus just using a gauge rake and moving the leveling compound over the entire floor.
With rake you can put same amount of compound everywhere, with straight edge only to the lover spots. Thanks!
how powerful must your drill be to accomplish such a task. Mine went up in smoke
Hi, just regular Dewalt drill.
Excellent 👏😎
Thanks ✌️
Other cuestion the primer is always before the self leveling or after sorry i se some people applied after self leveling
Primer first then self leveling compound.
Can you use a spike roller if the sufloor is chunky and uneven underneath? Also what is the deepest you can use spiked roller?
Watch this video, please - th-cam.com/video/RgBN_dTXxyY/w-d-xo.html
With floor leveler, when do you use MBP or Prim Grip, and when do you use the thinner polymer primers?
How To Make Subfloor Moisture Protection Barrier with Bona r540 for vinyl plank flooring |LVP - th-cam.com/video/3ydIqnZv6mE/w-d-xo.html
Hello,
Thank you for this great video!
I have a question, if you could kindly answer it would be much appreciated :)
When my gap is only 2 mm should I fixe it or I it's ok to leave it like that?
Hi Filipa, 2 mm it’s 1/8”, it’s allowed for 8 fits long. You can check it with straight edge. If you don’t have it, use rope. For small area better fix this gap. thanks
@@MrYoucandoityourself thank you :)
You’re welcome!
Great videos, I’ve watched loads off your channel. They have really helped me out over the past few years. Thanks for taking the time to make them.
I can’t find the foam you fit round the edges anywhere in the UK. Can you suggest anything else I can use?
Hi Steve, it’s foam gasket, this foam tape you can find in lumber store, used for protection between concrete slab and wooden wall frames in house building. Now more clear?
It’s a great idea that I want to try, I still can’t seem to find it anywhere. It’s must be called something different in the UK. I usually use expanding foam to fill the gaps and cut it off when dry. I have to wait for it to dry and sometimes it does let a little bit through.
@@SteveTheFrench We call it sill sealer in the US. It is a thin foam used between the concrete foundation and the sill plate. They have it at almost any big box hardware store.
My friend how much more water may I add to make it more watery...without damaging leveler...? How much more water (the maximum amount of more water) ??? Thank you sr..
Mapei now make better formula of compound, there is more plastifocator and ingredients not much getting separate if add little more water. Try to add little more, you have to make experiments. Thanks
@@MrYoucandoityourself thank you for taking the time to help!!👍🏼👍🏼
We ran out of self leveler for an area. It dried beautifully. Should we prime the last area where we need to start back again?
Hi Andie, yes, each new coating has to be primed before starting it. Thanks for positive comment!
You're videos have been our guide you are amazing. Do you think 12 hours dry time is enough to prime and pour the rest?
Yes, it’s good enough.
If I have a subflloor with a crack but I know I'm going to use leveling comoound, do I need to fill the crack was something before I put down the leveling compound? Or do I just depend on the leveling compound to fill in the crack?
Hi Tom, here it is How-to Concrete Floor Crack Repair Before Use Self Leveling Compaund Mapei DIY MrYoucandoityourself th-cam.com/video/80TWVMiZCb8/w-d-xo.html
Fill or seal the crack. Also seal any holes in the floor (common in wood floors). Feathering compound, tape of cracks and around wall perimeters where drywall gaps above the floor as material will seep under to fill voids. Neglecting these probable problem areas results in leveling compound draining as the material sets up resulting in depressions that have to be fill after the pour.
What caulking did you use
Here it is - amzn.to/3nFjGOu
How much mixture of water you are putting into primer 21:33
Hi, I am mixed 50x50%
Great video! Can this be used in a garage before painting the farage floor?
You can try, but for garage gays using regular concrete and different techniques.
Garage will have cars on it, this might be too weak especially if it's 1/8 or 1/4" thin. Also, garage usually has an aggressive slope to get water out. That's all I know, and usually concrete is used to build it up when people make it a dwelling unit. If you want to just paint the garage floor, I'd use a polyurethane or epoxy coating, but grind the existing concrete first so that it will stick and no oil.
Very informative.
Thanks!
great video !
Thanks for the visit!
Do you check subfloor in the direction that the flooring will be installed?
Hi, yes I checked floor direction and opposite direction as well. Thanks
i'd give you 10 "likes" if i could! great videos, fantastic work!
Wow, thanks!
@@MrYoucandoityourself Thank you, Bud!
i have a baseman and there some spot that are about 1/2 small low spot can this fill it
Yes, same technique. Thanks
What else would you suggest to use if you don't have a metal straight edge to make it level?
Hi Justin, watch this video - th-cam.com/video/XHrPhKrW_U4/w-d-xo.html from 12:05. Thanks!
Would a mdf trim board work for leveling. I really like the one you have but cost a little to much for a one time job.
Possibly! Here is some tips - th-cam.com/video/XHrPhKrW_U4/w-d-xo.html
No. Definitely do not use MDF for this type of task.
How do you attach foam tape to wall when it is a strong plaster wall?
It's easy. I put caulk on back side on the foam.
Hi 👋
If I use SBR as a brimer or bonding agent is it work?
I don’t know this material. In my opinion better use what manufacturers recommend. Thanks!
Anyone else mind-blown that a 10’ aluminum edge is $285!?
Wow!
Hello can you tell me why some people says that leveling must go with the directions of the wood, I believe that against the direction of the wood is the correct form but i would like to know if is any reason or they just wrong?
We always check across first and then floor directions as well.
do you have any videos on doing this on a plywood floor? and im doing this upstairs! so i know i will need to make sure all gaps are sealed. any tips and or tricks to this and do you get this job request often or just concrete?
also i will be doing the entire upstairs of my house and its all wavey all the way throughout. do you recomened doing it room by room ? or doing it all at once
Hi,
Here is videos how to leveling plywood subfloor:
- How to Level Plywood Subfloor with Straight Edge - th-cam.com/video/F0XIcMtNr_g/w-d-xo.html
- How to Make Plywood Subfloor Leveling for Tile Installation - th-cam.com/video/QcoMP22YMJg/w-d-xo.html
- How to Leveling Plywood Subfloor With Screed Tripods - th-cam.com/video/7wkP0s3JjoI/w-d-xo.html
- How to Make Subfloor Leveling with Plywood and Concrete - th-cam.com/video/iCk6zCNjsQE/w-d-xo.html
The best way - level all floor, but if you have furniture upstairs, you can level room by room.
Thanks for your questions!
Here it is - th-cam.com/video/7wkP0s3JjoI/w-d-xo.html
I just did my 440 sq ft garage floor that was all cracked and sunk in some areas as much as 2 inches. Ended up using 42 50lb bags and it is still not good enough. I think I need another 50 bags to make it look right which would put the project at about $3000, ($30x50lb bag) I should have just ordered a cement truck with fine concrete and poured it over and leveled it using a concrete screed. Self leveling underlayment is not for big jobs, trust me. My back is shot ad the floor still looks like shit. If you're thinking about doing this I suggest you consult with a professional.
Hi Adnan, the self leveling compound specially made for final coating. If you need to use the big volume of material, for sure better use the concrete. Thanks!
If that’s the way you are going to do it, why waste all the money on self leveler. You can just use a cheap non-modified thinset and do the same thing.
I showed it only for your knowledge, but you can do whatever you want. Thanks!
Thank You for your reply. I am considering using quickrete cement on one side of the 12x13 room since the height difference is 1.5 inches and when that is dry level
the entire floor with the mapei after applying the mapei glue. There is got to be other people with the same problem but no videos on this subject. Can you help and give your opinion on what you would do? Mapei package states 11mm height maximum. I like to take this opportunity to wish you Happy New Year. Best Regards Dirk
Hi Dirk, I filled up with Mapei 1,5” easy in one shot. But, if you want save money you can try your idea. Here is no any warranty if you mix different brands. Don’t forget use primer for better bonding. Happy New Year!
Thank You for your help, hope you have a great 2020 with lots of new tutorials.
Dirk
I wonder how you solved the 1.5” difference. Self leveler is expensive to fill that much volumes.
I wonder if adding more water to other cement products would be a cheaper fill and easier spread, and then screed to level.
@@ivanobar1 Dear Ivan: Thank You for your email: The cost of ruffing the cement and cementing the high areas and level with
mapei cement added up to thousands of dollars and it was not a solution . Since I do have carpentry skills we
will build a proper wood framing to bring up the flooring and at the same time install a proper subfloor through that area and
all adjacent rooms. I am comfortable with this solution because it will also be according to our local building codes.
@Dirk Bauman
Thanks for responding. I had a similar problem as you but just 1/2” and 1/4” differences at some spots.
I ended using around 9 bags of self leveling cement (expensive).
In the future I think I’ll mostly fill low spots with cheap, but smooth, cement, and then add self leveling cement as the top layer.
I also shims (cut to approx 1” square) under my level and glued them in place. I then filled the voids to the level of the shims. That was cheaper than “leveling” equipment.
Thanks again,
Marvin
How do you prepare a slab that has expansion cuts? My project has two expansion joints. One has a spread of approximately 1/2 inch the other 1/4 inch. Please advise. Learning from you videos however have not seen one that addresses my concern.
It’s in a house or you doing outside job?
@@MrYoucandoityourself In my home
Can you send me pictures on Facebook page, link in description for any my videos. Thanks
@@MrYoucandoityourself I replied to your January 21 post. Two joint pictures. I appreciate your help. Thanks Mike
Were you able to see the photos? Should I clean out the joints then put an expandable caulk like silicone in it. The narrow joint did not show through the previous vinyl floor however the wider one did.
Ahoy!
Thanks!
Is this fiber tape?
- Foam Seal Roll - amzn.to/2i3ydAh
For the straight edge, how much is it?
What it is called, if I want to buy it online or in my country?
Check stores for the tile supply.I am wondering - on Amazon out of stock. For 10" - around $100.
Sir what kind of material to make concrate floor cement or what t y
Self leveling compound.
where do you buy your screeds
I sell it. Here is the link -- Screed Leveling Tripods - bit.ly/2uVCPfX
12 tripods + (spike roller and spike shoes for free).
Where do we get the spiked roller / aeration roller cheap?
Hello, I have links in description to Amazon.
Why is there so much background noise?
Hi, because it’s real recording on job site.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🍺🍺
Thanks!
The whole point of self leveling is to let the material do the work for you and keep you off your knees. Mix to the manufacturer's recommended water, pour it out over the entire floor and lightly smooth it. Now trowel or screed should be necessary ever. There are tools specific to self leveling underlayments that make the process easy and accurate. Don't get me wrong, what is shown here is good craftsmanship, but it is NOT how manufacturers recommend this type of product is used.
Hi Joe, great advice! Thanks
From experience, I can tell you that if you just poor and let self level with no screeding, no spiked roller, or blending the edges, it will be a disaster. Why do you comment on a professionals work when you have no idea? I've level hundreds of floors, how many have you done. I know the answer is ZERO by your comment.
You'd be shocked to see the kind of mix consistency I have once had in the past while trying to "mix to the manufacturer's recommended water". - Self-leveling my a$$.
The mix would just sit like a pile of mud and had to be manually troweled out all over the area. And - no, the water was freezing cold, so it wasn't too thick due to heat.
The problem is tap water itself is very different geographically, and the PH, hardness, the content of salts and other deposits appears to impact the flowability of the resulting mix.
So, if you're using distilled water - by all means stick to the recommendations. Otherwise, good luck following those to the tee! You've been warned.
Это только мне кажется и слышится костромской акцент в речи?
Не костромской, а сибирский! А так вообще не кажется :))
@@MrYoucandoityourselfНа днях в Питер прилетал амерский светила в медицине,междунар.конференция врачей УЗИ. Послушал я этого амера,он шпарил немного по другому,не как вы!! Значит показалось!! Вывод: амер фальшивил!! У нас в россии,всегда амеры и прочие виноваты!! Точно!! Показалось!
Leveling? Have you seen any bubble or laser level in this video? What is this for?
Дима, спроси по русски. А то я не понял твоего вопроса.