How to level a concrete floor part 2: levelling
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 พ.ย. 2013
- Watch our step-by-step video showing how to level a concrete floor, with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence.
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Part 1: Preparation
• How to level a concret...
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Well I did it, I B&Q'd it with your help, so for once an ad telleth the truth :). I've self levelled the kitchen extension floor before the tiler comes on Wednesday. I watched both your videos, (2nd one several times) and I've done it, so you can teach an old dog new tricks, as I'm 70 next birthday and more than qualify as an old dog haha :). Now just praying gravity finishes what I started...
When you put your mind to it, you can do anything 👏 We're really glad this video helped 😊
Well done!!
How did it turn out?
You’ve inspired me 🎉
After watching your video, it gave me the confidence I needed to give this a go. Thank you, for the advice and video, my floor looks amazing! Just waiting for it to dry properly, prior to flooring (I live in Australia and am now, directing friends to your channel)
Thank you
Great job!!!👍🏼😎
This has been the best video I’ve seen for partial application of self leveling concrete
Thank you and hello from the United States!
Our pleasure! Glad it was helpful!
Great thanks
Another excellent and clear video from B&Q. Thank you..
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Thank you
Excellent guide, thank you... doing mine this week!
How did it go?
@@krakatoa16 Excellently. Coming up to a year now. It was so simple in the end and great results.
@@WanderingFriar ok good to hear. I'll be doing mine in a few months myself
@@krakatoa16 The key to self levelling is getting the water mixture correct, too much and it’s ruined and too little it’s ruined too.
Very helpful video thank you B & Q
I leveled my entire house and installed wood flooring and new beading all by myself. 80 square meter cost me less than £1800
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do i have to level the full floor
After you laid the mixer down to the floor, do you need to level it again after? How do you know that it’s leveled?
It’s self levelling
Very useful, thanks. I want to lay cork tiles on an uneven concrete floor - can I glue the tiles directly to the self-levelling compound layer once it's dry?
This shouldn't be a problem. Please double check the installation instructions on the flooring you purchase 😊
Do you need to leave an expansion gap at the walls? I've seen some people say you should leave around 3mm between the wall and floor.
How does one determine the "required thickness" as you say to spread it to?
You need 2 people. Dump a whole bunch out, using 5 gallon buckets to mix in, and take a long (appropriate sized) straight edge or a very straight 2x4, with both grabbing the edge by either end and drag the leveler all the way across the room you have. SELF LEVELER DOES NOT SELF LEVEL. You have to work it. Theres some amazing things you can do with that stuff
Trey Olive your almost right there boyo
Is this suitable for floor tiling with normal floor tile adhesive
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I have a concrete consrvatory that I believe to be fully set/cured since mid december last year. I am now ready to lay flooring. I believe its already level so can I just use water/spray to clean the dust then lay lino onto it or do I need to still do the steps in this part 2 video to level an already leveled floor?
Ozzy Ozzy I would use self level still, it’s a smoother finish than concrete and will be a better finish for thin Lino
Tip -- check the level in to doorways first, as if these are very low, you may create threshold challenges if you raise these areas up (even though they may be level). Also, if you're going to lay carpet, ask about different thicknesses of underlay, as these are available and can alleviate any differences in height across thresholds (e.g. if you're butting-up to wood flooring).
Great tip! 😁
Should skirting boards not be removed prior to self leveling?
No pal
If tiling or laying laminate flooring etc., it is preferable to remove the skirting, this leaves a professional finish once new skirting is fitted.
Only if you want to do it right. That was definitely a big mistake. If they don’t remove it before putting down the flooring, it will be very hard to remove in the future and they’ll have to put down an additional piece of trim to cover the edges. They also got leveler on the baseboard (skirting boards). This was a poorly planned job.
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Can you do a room in sections or does it all need to be done at the same time?
It is best practice to level the full room in one go, not in sections. Hope this helps! 😊
How do you ‘feather’ so the compound doesn’t go into adjacent rooms ? We only want to level one floor but it’s open plan so other floors are ‘connected’ to the kitchen
Hi there, please see the motion used at 3:07 for an idea on how this would be done. I hope this helps!
Good job with selfleveling thing...but you need go use a tool to take out the air from the adesive..😉 help you not to have any craks in future, good job though
I guess with such a thin layer air isn’t a big problem.
What is the difference between concrete sealer and primer? My outdoor concrete slab is sealed with PaveCoat solvent based acrylic penetrating sealer. Can I apply self levelling compound on top of it?
Hi, George. Thanks for your questions.
The difference between a Sealer and a Primer: The sealer will protect the concrete slab from dust, dirt and staining but should also give an attractive finish.
A primer can be used as a seal but is mainly used in preparation for a finishing product to go on top.
Floor leveller options you could use: NX Floor Levelling Compound EAN: 5010921354835 or Sika Latex Ultra Floor Levelling Compound EAN: 5055047210726 both can be used for external floor levelling projects.
Hope this helps!
can i use this in my garage as a final surface ?
many thanks
Can I put Self Levelling On Drive Way, Pl Reply Thx
We've had self levelling compound down for the last 4 months as a top surface (covid-19 stopped the vinyl being laid on it). In high traffic areas it has become very slippery. Too late for you no doubt, but in case anyone else is looking!
I don’t get how you tell if it’s level if your room slopes
Hi, Raymond! It depends on the severity of the slop. If its small slop the a self-levelling floor compound will even its self out. If it’s a significant slop you have to level it out the floor before you put the floor leveller on. Hope that helps!
Hi can I use similar product up to 5mm thick in my bathroom which has a wooden floor? I want to have a vinyl flooring to make waterproof floor. Currently, it leaks sometimes through the wood and water gets to the ground floor ceiling. Do I need to seal the wooden floor first? Thanks for advice.
thank you for your prompt reply
Jk957 just use 3/8ths plywood and then u can lay vinyl
bandq glue the 3/8th ply with pl after screwing into floor joist and u will be golden
A good technique bring 1m straight piece of wood or steel pour over your mix level the concrete miter by miter length wise, then use a 220 sanding paper to finish
Good job George Michael lookalike hahah
Drone Doctor I thought a young Gordon Ramsay but he didn't swear enough😂
Thank you