Thanks for the inspiration. I made a dust collector for the 180mm grinder out of a plastic bucket and tape. Works perfectly, zero dust in the room despite small and non remarkable rough vacuum cleaner. It's a one off job having no patience waiting for something ordered, only took 10min to make.
I tried putting the duct tape on the shroud and it works so good! That is a REAL pro tip! And i did A LOT of grinding. I filled my dust separator 8 times! And i used a 5 gallon bucket!
Did some self leveler, one spot I must have pushed a little when the other was drying so I have a small higher spot 2ftx2ft maybe 0.15” high. Going to grind it. How long do I have to wait for the leveler to set before grinding? Did the leveler today around 1-2:30pm so can I grind tomorrow morning or is it too soon? Or how long should I wait? Thanks again
Hi Steve, concrete should be drying well, because if it’s wet, your abrasive material will disappear. Next day is fine, just put air fan to that areas to be sure it’s dry completely.
Hi. Great videos. Question to you: I have a garage with concrete floor. Is it possible to use same type of grinder to make slope to drainage? This since I want to install drainage inntre floor to collect water from the my cars. My floor is made to be level and not with any type of slope.
I'm not entirely sure, as garage concrete tends to be quite sturdy. To determine if there is any slope, you should use a rope or laser to check each side. If necessary, you can add more concrete to create a steeper slope. However, this is just an estimate and should be confirmed before proceeding.
When you grind with the dust shroud, the shroud stops you from grinding an inch from the wall. The shroud gets in the way. Do you take off the shroud to grind the last inch next to the wall? Or just leave it?
Can you do a video to teach us how to use the laser level? My biggest worry - I setup the laser anywhere on the floor and I’m not doing it right because I’m not on the high spot or the correct spot.
@MrYoucandoityourself Yep, I did that. But it cured so fast and I think I tried to go back and forth with it too much since I put too much down. My plan for the rest of the spots is to only put a smaller amount down at a time and not just what sq ft I think I need to cover. My floor on the original part of the house has anywhere from a 3/16th to 1/4 inch of a dip between 3 joists. It seems like every 6 to 8 feet it does it. And each spot runs the span of the joists. So I have to get the hang of this to make it good enough to put down my lvp. Ordering my grinder tonight so it is at the house and ready when I have my next 2 days off. Thank you again. Cheers.
Hello. Thanks for the video. Is a 5 line laser enough for home DIY, or do you think it is better to spend more and have 16 lines? I'm not sure that people use all these extra lines. Thank you.
Yes, absolutely, I bought this laser only for leveling. If I can buy a laser only with the bottom transmitter, it's will be enough for me. 5 lines laser is very good and you don't need more.
I am selling Laser level and tripods. You can find link in description for this video. I ship parcels same or following business day to The USA and Canada only. Thanks!
How much water per bag do you use? I'm using 5.quarts and it's a little too thick for my liking. Anyway... Thanks for the videos. 30 year tradesman here and I still like to learn tricks off TH-cam. Good info.
So, how do I find a spot that is 1/4” lower than where the floor should be considered level? I bought a laser level and it’s like too tall. Do I have to dig out a spot on purpose? I have a lot of left over stamped concrete and my floor is like a roller coaster but I’m not sure where to start.
Depending on the model the bottom laser is about 1/4 inch from the floor. Using the vertical laser line you should be able to see the extreme high spots as the high spots will shadow any location directly behind the high spot.
How do I know if a store-bought laser level will show the hide spots like the areas your sanding? Every laser level I've seen....when set on the flor....just throws 2 line a left to right and top to bottom line and it's always like an inch off the ground. I want a laser level to sit on the floor and throw the line really close to the floor like yours. I'd order it online but I need it today...
The problem is that the bottom laser on nearly all of these units is 7-12mm above the floor. That's a shame because large tile need a floor leveled better than this. Yes, spacers and/or scales can be used, but it would be so nice if the unit sent out a beam maybe 3mm (1/8") above the floor, then you could grind or mark the floor as was done, but with a far tighter tolerance. Oh, well, someday.
Hi Kurt. This laser bottom transmitter 6 mm from the ground. I guess, this Idea what I showed in my opinion is great. For leveling compound it’s exactly what we need. We always not happy with anything. This is human truth. If you need 3mm you can measure it from the transmitter on the top of laser. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I need your help please , I need to grinder any master room I hired a contractor to add self leveling and he did. Very poor job I can email pictures .any help will be appreciated
This method can get you in trouble, not help level? You will grind until the green is gone means you will grind to the deepest hole" or is the green the raised part? You want to find the level of the old foundation and grind to this point, I would think. I think it can be helpful, and I think you have an EXCELLENT channel thats helped a lot. Just my note to not miss the overall application of this tool
@@juksbr6235 Yes, I was thinking if the highpart is gone, the laser will simply shine on a lower part..when do you stop? Or is the laser a thin line that can gauge? I am likely wrong on my assumption of it, but I wasnt sure from the video.
@@philindeblanc the green splotches indicate spots of the floor that are higher than the laser level itself. The laser is obviously above the surface of the floor by at least a few mm so any green spots are even higher than that.
@@somos6430 o somos 8...mira compa no se le entiende nada...ni papas. Antonovsky Perestroiko Romanoff debe aprender buen ingles bro. Tengo mi perfecto español y my perfect english. Mucho me ayudaria a este noob si el me explicara en buen ingles. Quiero poner mi piso bien adecuadamente. Saludos hasta Miami bro.....
@@somos6430 how do you want to give advice and a tutorial on a horrible english. At least tell someone to help you out explaining it in a correct way. This Russian cant speak a leak of english. It diminishes the quality of the video. Horrible english.
Thanks for the inspiration. I made a dust collector for the 180mm grinder out of a plastic bucket and tape. Works perfectly, zero dust in the room despite small and non remarkable rough vacuum cleaner. It's a one off job having no patience waiting for something ordered, only took 10min to make.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
I tried putting the duct tape on the shroud and it works so good! That is a REAL pro tip! And i did A LOT of grinding. I filled my dust separator 8 times! And i used a 5 gallon bucket!
That’s why I am here!
Do you have to push down quite hard to get the blade even on the floor?
Yes I do.
Did some self leveler, one spot I must have pushed a little when the other was drying so I have a small higher spot 2ftx2ft maybe 0.15” high. Going to grind it. How long do I have to wait for the leveler to set before grinding? Did the leveler today around 1-2:30pm so can I grind tomorrow morning or is it too soon? Or how long should I wait? Thanks again
Hi Steve, concrete should be drying well, because if it’s wet, your abrasive material will disappear. Next day is fine, just put air fan to that areas to be sure it’s dry completely.
Slick technique to find high spots. 👍
Yes indeed!
Ochen atlitchna? Yes. Nice, very useful hack on a simple item.
Hi, thanks for commenting!
Hi. Great videos. Question to you: I have a garage with concrete floor. Is it possible to use same type of grinder to make slope to drainage? This since I want to install drainage inntre floor to collect water from the my cars. My floor is made to be level and not with any type of slope.
I'm not entirely sure, as garage concrete tends to be quite sturdy. To determine if there is any slope, you should use a rope or laser to check each side. If necessary, you can add more concrete to create a steeper slope. However, this is just an estimate and should be confirmed before proceeding.
Hello can you give me the link for the
laser you use?
bit.ly/2uVCPfX
Exactly what I was looking for ! Exactly
Thanks for watching and commenting!
This is genius. We are truly living in the future now :).
Yes, it’s amazing!
Do you check for low spots afterwards?
Yes I do.
@@MrYoucandoityourself do you have a video of the method? It’s some kind of thin concrete mix for levelling?
@@meemeemeemeemee Mastering Floor Levelling with Tripods and 4D Laser Level - th-cam.com/video/ZHKnw_SvAn4/w-d-xo.html
@@MrYoucandoityourself thank you 🙏🏻
When you grind with the dust shroud, the shroud stops you from grinding an inch from the wall. The shroud gets in the way. Do you take off the shroud to grind the last inch next to the wall? Or just leave it?
I use shroud with movable front panel. All links to the tools I am using in description for each video.
Can you do a video to teach us how to use the laser level? My biggest worry - I setup the laser anywhere on the floor and I’m not doing it right because I’m not on the high spot or the correct spot.
I have video best 4D laser level. There is all instructions. Check my channel. Thanks!
Очень интересный способ! Спасибо за МК!
You are welcome!
Going to do it this way. I put too much down.
Thank you
You can do it, also use straight edge.
@MrYoucandoityourself Yep, I did that. But it cured so fast and I think I tried to go back and forth with it too much since I put too much down.
My plan for the rest of the spots is to only put a smaller amount down at a time and not just what sq ft I think I need to cover.
My floor on the original part of the house has anywhere from a 3/16th to 1/4 inch of a dip between 3 joists. It seems like every 6 to 8 feet it does it. And each spot runs the span of the joists.
So I have to get the hang of this to make it good enough to put down my lvp.
Ordering my grinder tonight so it is at the house and ready when I have my next 2 days off.
Thank you again. Cheers.
That is so amazing.. Thanks for showing us.
Welcome back! Thanks!
What brand is that 4D laser as the Amazon link shows a different laser?
Thanks
This laser sold out.
Brilliant video
Very appreciate!
Hello. Thanks for the video. Is a 5 line laser enough for home DIY, or do you think it is better to spend more and have 16 lines? I'm not sure that people use all these extra lines. Thank you.
Yes, absolutely, I bought this laser only for leveling. If I can buy a laser only with the bottom transmitter, it's will be enough for me. 5 lines laser is very good and you don't need more.
@@MrYoucandoityourself can you link me that lazer and where you bought it from? This is exactly what I need for a home Renovation. Thanks in advance.
@@graytoby1 He links the laser in his affiliate links in the description. 4D 360 lasers have a laser on the bottom of the tool.
Ok, is this self leveling floor? If so how the F you manage to make 7-10mm high spots (the laser (at least mine is about 7mm from the ground))???
Hi Aleksandar, this video only part of this - th-cam.com/video/RgBN_dTXxyY/w-d-xo.html
Watch it out, please. Thanks!
Hello... Which model is the level your using plz? And where do I get the tripods?
I am selling Laser level and tripods. You can find link in description for this video. I ship parcels same or following business day to The USA and Canada only. Thanks!
How much water per bag do you use? I'm using 5.quarts and it's a little too thick for my liking. Anyway... Thanks for the videos. 30 year tradesman here and I still like to learn tricks off TH-cam. Good info.
For 3 bags I am using 5 Gallons of water. Yes, I like to learn something new too.
Can that be done with a 3D 12 Line laser?
Hi, yes, if your 3D laser level have a bottom laser transmitter.
@@MrYoucandoityourself my laser is a Wetols
360 3D Laser level 12 line?
@@richardvelasquez4807 It should work.
please tell me where you got that dust shroud, i have the same 9 inch grinder and cant find a dust shroud anywhere
I use HERZO from Amazon, just put duct tape around shroud to protect dust spreading.
Have you got a link to what you purchased can't find them anywhere
So, how do I find a spot that is 1/4” lower than where the floor should be considered level? I bought a laser level and it’s like too tall. Do I have to dig out a spot on purpose? I have a lot of left over stamped concrete and my floor is like a roller coaster but I’m not sure where to start.
Hi, maybe your floor is very good and you don't need any grinding. Check the subfloor with straight edge. Thanks!
@@MrYoucandoityourself no, it’s not. I had stamped concrete and there are lots of peaks. We’re leveling to put down vinyl planks.
Depending on the model the bottom laser is about 1/4 inch from the floor. Using the vertical laser line you should be able to see the extreme high spots as the high spots will shadow any location directly behind the high spot.
Good to know 👍. Thank you
You are welcome!
With self levelling there should not be those high points should there?
In this video I explain everything. Watch again, please.
So do I just put the grinder in any spot when I am just trying to flatten the area of the workspace
On high spots and cleaning floor surfaces.
How do I know if a store-bought laser level will show the hide spots like the areas your sanding? Every laser level I've seen....when set on the flor....just throws 2 line a left to right and top to bottom line and it's always like an inch off the ground. I want a laser level to sit on the floor and throw the line really close to the floor like yours.
I'd order it online but I need it today...
If you in Vancouver BC, I can bring it today. I selling this laser.
What kind of grinder and vacuum system. I’m planning to buy one like yours. Thanks
Hi, here is the answers to all your questions - th-cam.com/video/Qh23N_6y3IU/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Which laser do you using?
You can find link in description for this video.
Ok so you grind the floor until you do not see the laser?
Yes, you are right!
how can i get 4D lesser level in india??
Check your hardware stores.
What is this laser level for floor called?
4D laser level.
Meant to say laser do I put it anywhere in the floor for this method
Only where you have a high spot.
The problem is that the bottom laser on nearly all of these units is 7-12mm above the floor. That's a shame because large tile need a floor leveled better than this. Yes, spacers and/or scales can be used, but it would be so nice if the unit sent out a beam maybe 3mm (1/8") above the floor, then you could grind or mark the floor as was done, but with a far tighter tolerance. Oh, well, someday.
Hi Kurt. This laser bottom transmitter 6 mm from the ground. I guess, this Idea what I showed in my opinion is great. For leveling compound it’s exactly what we need. We always not happy with anything. This is human truth. If you need 3mm you can measure it from the transmitter on the top of laser. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I think I'm going to make a small hole to put the laser in and then just fill the hole When I'm done.
Use the tile clipping system for the big tile it helps a lot
Can you sand the laser plate? Lol make it even closer
I need your help please , I need to grinder any master room I hired a contractor to add self leveling and he did. Very poor job I can email pictures .any help will be appreciated
Ok, you can send me picture here - My Facebook: facebook.com/yourhomeflooring
NEVER grind concrete without a respirator - silica dust leads to silicosis and other severe lung problems
Thanks for your advice!
This method can get you in trouble, not help level? You will grind until the green is gone means you will grind to the deepest hole" or is the green the raised part? You want to find the level of the old foundation and grind to this point, I would think. I think it can be helpful, and I think you have an EXCELLENT channel thats helped a lot. Just my note to not miss the overall application of this tool
Thanks for your comment!
I believe the green is the highest parts. Hope he checked and place the level on the lower part of the floor, plus grinned everything after this
@@juksbr6235 Yes, I was thinking if the highpart is gone, the laser will simply shine on a lower part..when do you stop? Or is the laser a thin line that can gauge? I am likely wrong on my assumption of it, but I wasnt sure from the video.
@@philindeblanc the green splotches indicate spots of the floor that are higher than the laser level itself. The laser is obviously above the surface of the floor by at least a few mm so any green spots are even higher than that.
@@humanbeing5300 Yes, what you said is correct.
What a joke 😂
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Aprende Ingles we...nmms no se te entiende nada
Thanks!
WTH!
The noob tells the guy to learn English… “in Spanish”.
@@somos6430 o somos 8...mira compa no se le entiende nada...ni papas. Antonovsky Perestroiko Romanoff debe aprender buen ingles bro. Tengo mi perfecto español y my perfect english. Mucho me ayudaria a este noob si el me explicara en buen ingles. Quiero poner mi piso bien adecuadamente.
Saludos hasta Miami bro.....
@@carlos-aguirre No compreendo!
@@somos6430 how do you want to give advice and a tutorial on a horrible english. At least tell someone to help you out explaining it in a correct way. This Russian cant speak a leak of english. It diminishes the quality of the video. Horrible english.