Amazing Self Leveling Concrete Overlay (Fixing a badly damaged concrete floor)

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How to use self leveling concrete overlay to fix a badly damaged concrete floor.
We're using Sakrete Fast Setting Self Leveling concrete mix to fix this concrete floor.
It was really out of level and we needed to level it to install a stamped concrete floor over it.
This self leveler went down from 1/8" thick to 1 inch thick.
It was very easy to mix, place, and level.
Sakrete has and excellent self leveler here, I would recommend it to anyone.
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@fullblownredneck9623 2 жыл бұрын

I took a drink of beer every time he said level. Ten minutes in and I'm done.

@katphish30 Жыл бұрын

Do you want alcohol poisoning? Because that's how you get alcohol poisoning.

@brianallen8091 Жыл бұрын

Sure. With that attitude, you sound like the type of guy the rest of us goes behind and fixes their “work”. Have another for us, we don’t mind the extra work. 💰is💰

@codycampbell6805 Жыл бұрын

I ran out of beer.

@ranariff3564 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@ToddDunford Жыл бұрын

My friend died trying to also drink during the 'stampable overlays'

@johnd942 5 ай бұрын

Proven again! How a master tradesman can make a complex procedure look so simple, and there lies the danger for D.I.Y'ers! An amazing job! There was a lot of technical know-how going on here.

@erroldillon1548 9 ай бұрын

You’re a Master concrete specialist!!! Fantastic procedure. I will definitely follow your instructions. Thanks!

@GORBACHEVMA 2 жыл бұрын

"Self leveler self levels itself" is the best quote from this video :)

@kenjjjjjjmmmm 4 ай бұрын

I'm very impressed by your skill and expertise. Well done.

@robertpedretti2761 2 жыл бұрын

Great description of the process. Great video!

@jefff6167 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to create such great content. 🇺🇸👍

@alphaomega3173 2 жыл бұрын

I was renovating Ikea bathrooms with my buddies and we used self leveling concrete for the floors because we ripped out the old tiles and took some of the concrete with them. We had the tile guys coming in two days and they were suoer happy with the result. Very simple easy job and this a great idea to make a old garage floor have some youth into it again.

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that's awesome!

@als1023 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. thank you for all the great content here !! Anyone looking to self level a floor should watch this.

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@carverboycarverboy2097 2 жыл бұрын

If you lay the mortar bags down, cut the bag in the middle, then lift the two halves up while standing over the ends of the bag so your feet help stabilize the half bags. Once they are vertical you can rip the end apart with trowel or hand. This way you can easily add a half bag at a time and avoid the lumps in your mix.

@rayc6685 2 жыл бұрын

You’re the best in the business! I wish you worked in my area.

@dougsherman1562 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video Mike. I have a job just like this coming up and sure appreciate the walk-through on the process.

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

I'd recommend using the Sakrete self leveler. Let me know if you can't find any.

@michaelvonfeldt9629 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your channel Mike. Thanks!

@rottenL 7 ай бұрын

Great video, great narration, great finished product!

@mikeknoll1130 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, very tedious, but you guys just knock ‘em out, you guys might just be the very best,looking forward to the next vid.

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike!

@georgetuider654 2 жыл бұрын

I've used a couple of the self leveling products. Great to have the three of you to work together on this with two mixing and you moving it around. That stuff can set up pretty quickly! It's not cheap, but it is WAY more cost effective than the alternative: Breaking up the old floor and pouring a new one.

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

You're right on George!

@penguinbrand 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and great work. Thanks for the great instruction. Would this work in a garage or would the overlay eventually fail if is too thin? Thanks again!

@ronwalden1431 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice job. Look forward to the stamp finish.

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron, it'll be out Friday.

@jasonmarshall7827 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos very helpful,you guys do top notch work.

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Jason!

@xCoolBreezex 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for all the details super thorough

@house_church 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Much thanks!

@Bootzey73 Ай бұрын

Nice job, thanks for the share.

@dougbaker5269 2 жыл бұрын

Great content Mike. Being in the flooring business for 20 years now I have used alot of self leveling. My only recommendation I would say and you already said it. Use the primer every time. Keep up the good work. 👍

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@SuperTedsmith 2 жыл бұрын

Rule of thumb in self leveling is primer is a must

@Wright_Works 2 жыл бұрын

Okay, how do you fix if primer wasn't used before the pour?

@randywl8925 Жыл бұрын

@@Wright_Works cross fingers. 🫣 If it didn't pop, you'll probably be fine, but I agree. It helps the bond and helps reduce moisture being sucked from the self leveler. Most self levelers require X amount of water per bag. If it looks too thick, don't add another cup of water to suit it to your liking. It's a precisely engineered material and you don't want to screw with the chemistry. I added extra water on my first job. Not much, maybe a half cup.... or more. I came back two hours later and there was a 1/32" pool of water in the center of the pour. It should have been ok to walk on, but it wasn't.

@vincentjohnson9126 Ай бұрын

Awesome video!

@josecondemarin9586 2 жыл бұрын

It looks good, I feel like you need to be patience and let the mix do its job floor looks good after. Great job !! Good video. Take care thanks 😊

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@cmm170526 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you for sharing this with us.

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@XBKLYN 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching pros do their thing!

@mikemaben7485 Жыл бұрын

That self leveler came out real nice

@kellenwhitney4505 Жыл бұрын

If you have an indoor laser level you can wrap tape around the drill n mark a line on it , whenever the laser is on that line you know the end of your bit is grade. Time is money. 💪🏼

@johncumpton7198 9 ай бұрын

Wow that stuff’s amazing

@ricardogutierrez3367 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for video sir!

@joanies6778 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching these videos. Maybe I can do this in my basement. My town has had at least two 100 year floods in the last 50 yrs before they fixed the river flow. My 104 yr old house has several rooms in the basement where the concrete has failed and is all broken up or cracked... something I discovered only after removing the false floors. I just want to get all the debris removed and get some respectable concrete floors in. This would work short of pouring all new thick floors.

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

It might work, you saw how bad this floor was.

@tombo3100 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. If you just wanted to keep the natural look and not use a shiny sealer, what sealer would you recommend to use on this?

@glenishii2022 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@thezzach Жыл бұрын

Love the detailed narration

@MikeDayConcrete Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@NathanHarrison7 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Subscribed.

@user-fx4qz8pt3w 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos, such detail, I almost feel like I could do this... almost.

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

I think just about anyone could do this.

@bandyboylilboy 9 ай бұрын

Great video Mike! Do you have to repair the cracks if your putting ceramic tile over the self leveler? Thank you!

@sarcasmo57 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great.

@gws86 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. How do you maintain proper flow to the drain?

@casade2831 2 жыл бұрын

I love this video. By far, my favorite 👍

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@calebtylerr Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I am looking to do this a finished floor in my studio space. What sealer do you recommend for finishing of this overlay? Thanks!

@jlawlar 2 жыл бұрын

looks great

@JohnCunninghamTeam 18 күн бұрын

Very helpful. QUESTION: I have an old floor we are chipping saltillo tile out of. It will probably need repairs and leveling. I want to make this floor a sandy off off-white color with no joints or stamping. Prefer a finish similar to a fine smooth plastered wall. Not looking for a high polish. I imagine it will need a penetrating sealer, and we want to ensure that the sealer leaves no sheen or coated appearance. I appreciate the advice upfront. Thank you!

@glennfelpel9785 2 жыл бұрын

It sure is good to learn all the details of what products and tools you use. Always something new, very much appreciated. Am looking forward to the stampable overlay techniques too. Thank you for the video it is great.

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Glenn!

@unclemilton815 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice mate.

@igorshapovalov8681 2 жыл бұрын

great job Mike. What primer did you use for the concrete?

@user-wx2ci7wk6i 5 ай бұрын

Great video man! Thank you

@MikeDayConcrete 5 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@jonl8445 Жыл бұрын

Would like to have seen you laser after the first coat to see how close you can get it to level. Good video, thanks.

@frankflanagan109 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great Mike! I'm gonna check out that mixer, mine is about shot....

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

The mixer is awesome. Darin loves it.

@viankalobosvalenzuela7456 2 жыл бұрын

Excelente trabajo 👌👌👌 saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱👌💯

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@rogerhodges7656 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see a follow-up in a year. The floor appears to have a lot of existing cracks. I expect those to all telegraph through your new finish floor. Good luck!

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

It's always possible. Being this old and now a heated space I think this one will be good.

@SuperEddietv 2 жыл бұрын

I love this stuff!

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eddie!

@briggshome7012 2 жыл бұрын

My experiences with this stuff have been excellent. Early on, I found that you MUST mix it to a loose, pourable consistency....don't worry about it being too thin. If it's too thick, it won't flow and level. You must seal ALL edges and openings through which the leveler can seep out. not only will it make a divot in the final job, it may damage something down below. Finally, this stuff "cures" rather than "dries." So, as soon as you mix it, it wants to start hardening up. Pour it, spread it, level it and MOVE ON! It's great for leveling bathroom floors, too!

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you for the comment!

@SuperTedsmith 2 жыл бұрын

Must mix according to manufacturer, water to powder ratio needs to be accurate

@matoko123 2 жыл бұрын

No mention of the surface destroying bubbles that I experienced. Awful!

@randywl8925 Жыл бұрын

@@matoko123 was a primer required and did you use it?

@randywl8925 Жыл бұрын

@@SuperTedsmith that is exactly what needed to be said. The first job I did with self leveling material was a learning experience. I mixed exactly the right amount of water according to the directions but it looked too thick so I add an extra cup or two of water to where I thought it looked like it should be. I left for an hour and a half and when I came back it was Matt colored around the perimeter of the area and it was a very thin film of water across the middle where the floor was deeper. I learned is that this is a chemical reaction. When mixed according to instructions the water and the cement mixture combine in a way that makes this reaction take place. When mixed correctly, some of the products can be walked on in an hour because the chemical reaction removes or converts the water. If you add extra water, the chemical reaction still takes place but then the entire mix has too much water and now the water must evaporate. Can take an awful long time for the water to evaporate. A couple of hours, it may take a few days and who knows how that extra water effected of the material. This is not plain old concrete. These are high-tech materials and the only thing that's important is having the mixing containers ready to go so you can do the poor as quickly as possible. That can mean having an extra person or two doing nothing but cleaning buckets and getting them ready for the next mixing. It's better to have too many people than not enough, especially so when the weather is warm. Use cold water to slow down the chemical process, not hot water from 100 ft hose laying outside..... If you use the warm or hot water from the hose you will learn very quickly why not to do that. 😁

@fljetgator1833 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work 😎🇺🇸

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@bryanlloyd1099 2 жыл бұрын

Great job as always and Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving!

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

I did! And thank you!

@clarksonjones6474 7 күн бұрын

Mike what would you recommend (product) for an outdoor forklift pad that is heavily spalled ?

@luksaantono2311 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool video! Around a minute in you put black text over the screen - if you put a slight white outline around the text it’ll make it more legible. Same with the white arrow at about a minute thirty but in reverse - a black outline around the arrow would help it stand out Can’t wait for the next one!

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@danielblea3520 2 жыл бұрын

Mike, could the Sakrete be used to even out the finish on a poured in place concrete counter top?

@rugerdogg5316 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a specific mixing paddle for self leveling or maybe a different technique maybe to long on mixing. I used a primer exactly how the directions said and had an extreme amount of air bubbles anyway. Which I had to use a micro topping to cover .any suggestions?

@BryanJacksonLives 2 ай бұрын

I plan on using this stuff to level and prep floors in a 100 year old house where I'm laying LVT throughout. I know I have to seal up all the cracks and holes in the floors but I need to use the primer if I'm just going over the leveler with clicklock flooring?

@lineman198625 2 жыл бұрын

Could you apply rust-olems polycuramine over top of this self leveled concrete finish or would you need to do something different?

@afveteran 11 ай бұрын

Hey Mike... question! If I use 2 diffrent brand name products for sealer and then use Sakrete, outdoor self leveling concrete. Because neither Lowes or Home Depot doesn't carry the specific brand.

@jamierollings3101 Жыл бұрын

Can this be done on an exterior patio? For a bit more info: I had a company come and level out my badly broken up 25x11 patio (with crushed limestone) so it is level now… however the cracks remain. Can I patch the cracks and use this same method? I live in northwest Indiana so I do have a rough winter….

@JohnDoe-wd8rs 2 жыл бұрын

Do you seal around the edges of the walls and if so, what do you use?

@TalksWithRyan 2 жыл бұрын

Quickrete has a self leveler now that comes in a 5 gal drywall bucket pretty handy

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

That is handy! Thanks

@charlesjohnson3853 2 жыл бұрын

Mike - How would you fix a concrete pad (driveway) outside where I used Ice Melt by mistake and the top finish spawled and now I can see the aggregate... I have heard so many different opinions locally... some say I have to dig it up and start over, some say an epoxy surface top coat... With car traffic I don't want something that will fail in the future. I had no idea Ice Melt would destroy the concrete... Thanks - Great content by the way...

@psalwasser 2 жыл бұрын

what do you charge for something like this? the prep, the levelor and the stamped colored overlay?

@allenpuma 7 ай бұрын

Hi Mike. I just had a new floor pour and it has a 1.5 inch pitch to a central drain. It has abt a 5/8 low area 8×8 ft on a 44x36 floor. Can Self leveling concrete work on a pitch floor and maintain the pitch? Thanks

@joedasilva38 4 ай бұрын

Would you advise me doing this to my concrete pool area here in Western NY?

@masonfisher1535 8 ай бұрын

Would you recommend this product to level out uneven spots on the floor or should you do the whole floor? I have a new poor,garage floor that got scalped a little bit with the power trowel. Would you recommend this product to fill that in? thank you

@craigmeyers4497 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! You could put a dye in it and make it look like marble.. That's nice product..

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome product!

@Morganexvavation Жыл бұрын

Have you used the concrete recap for floors like this and left it? I’m wanting to do it smooth finished but did a test run and it feels very grainy.

@mikedebellis6935 11 ай бұрын

Hey Mike, or other concrete pros for that matter, is there any reason you guys don’t use a wheelbarrow? Love the content. Thanks!

@fantasticfamily5004 Жыл бұрын

Amazing 🤩.

@MikeDayConcrete Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@nimster64 2 жыл бұрын

How many bags did you go through? Where can I get the primer and the concrete lever? Great video. I need to do my driveway will it hold up to ice and also can I use salt on it to melt the snow? How long will it last? I do have prety big cracks

@robvic38 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Mike you can do mettalic epoxy over this?

@chandler1937 10 ай бұрын

I want to re surface an outdoor patio and I am wondering how soon can I apply some sealer to this after it is put down?

@everettcabalar8416 2 жыл бұрын

You should really invest in a three bag mixer. Wolff makes ones with wheels and a pivoting point so you don’t have to make your boys break there backs . It also has a removable mixer holder. Been working with a product from Germany called Uzin and it levels out much more glassy and more fluid like. Much better than the other brands I’ve worked with never gone back. I like your screw technique btw !

@AntonJMiller 2 жыл бұрын

would a product like this hold up in an actual garage? or what would you recommend to resurface a garage floor with decent sized cracks and pits

@robertocortez4869 Жыл бұрын

Hello Mike, Thank you for these videos. I signed up in the Concrete Underground and I am very excited about being able to do this as a business at some point. Do you have any video or info about how you did the stamp overlay. Is it with this self leveling the same process as when you done it with new concrete on patios? Thank you

@6806goats1 Жыл бұрын

So would a primer help when the concrete has already been painted and I want to put down some thin leveling compound? My house uses hydronic floor heating and the builder (owner built) used regular concrete and not gypsum. Then the concrete was painted and carpet laid down, single layer, no pad. It's not in terrible condition but I'm thinking about vinyl flooring planks, no foam. I haven't check to see how level or straight the floor is. Just some barely visible trowel marks so not a smooth pour. Thanks.

@CarnivoreguyScott 2 жыл бұрын

We use Ardex, but I’m wondering if Sackrete is available on the West Coast ?

@MonthlyInvestor 11 ай бұрын

I have a spot that runs back towards my foundation, could this be used to raise it a bit?

@williamphillips753 8 ай бұрын

Can your drive on it without damaging? Would like to smooth out my garage floor.

@ExpressLaneDesign 2 жыл бұрын

What tool did you use to grid the floor before leveling it?

@beanieweenie9543 Жыл бұрын

Is this strong and durable enough to leave the self leveling as a finished surface? Could it be sanded and or polished?

@SometimeAgo65 2 жыл бұрын

Can you still do this if your carport has been painted? Mine needs it badly...it's so unlevel and doest drain off properly. Huge puddles of rain water in about three spots...one right at entry door

@srd2725 2 жыл бұрын

Could you use this over old asbestos tiles to encapsulate them?

@glennr9913 2 жыл бұрын

That's the product I need for my shop. Just checked the price and got a bit of sticker shock, $36 per 50 lb bag! The "countertop" mix was only $22 per 80 lb bag. The specs look similar. What's the difference between these two mixes? I'd assume the countertop mix isn't formulated to pour as thinly? Also, I'm curious about how you estimated the quantity of mix to purchase for the job? And is there a DIY method that works without a laser level setup? Thanks

@charlestuozzo4747 Жыл бұрын

In areas where the leveler is thin how durable is it? Should you really put a finished floor on top for durability?

@raylagos328 Жыл бұрын

Nice 👷🏽‍♂️

@tylerngo4894 2 жыл бұрын

Is it method work for outdoor sir? thank you!

@nathanyamaha465 Жыл бұрын

Do you need primer on top of self leveler if you need to do a second layer on top of a mess up?

@andrewchitty5453 2 жыл бұрын

great job Mike and team. I paint concrete pools wonder if those shoe ins would work for me.

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

I suppose they would.

@amagicforest 2 жыл бұрын

Mike, every time you post a video I want to go to the building supply store and buy some cement to mix...So how many bags did you use for the job and what square footage. Also would this help in the flex of a concrete floor...the reasoning for the cracking I' sure. I'll be back later Mike I got to go to building supply store for some bags of you know what!!!!!

@daveleau 3 ай бұрын

Will this concrete survive harsh -20 ambient winters to 95 deg summers, or will it crack and spall? Planning to cover a non-climate controlled 1912 garage that has 6'x6'concrete slabs that have shifted over time. Thanks!

@jasonthomas1760 Жыл бұрын

I know about nothing about concrete work but I'm getting ready to level and oppoxy my Woodshop. I'm curious why yell didn't start at the low point (drain) and work out from there?

@ryanharrison1613 2 жыл бұрын

Any advise on going over mastic

@drdilettante 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! My "new" house has a garage converted to a living room, and it's way out of level. It's got 12" ceramic tile down, and Jeff at Home Renovision has said you can go over tile (especially if there's possibly asbestos; I don't think mine does likely doesn't b/c it's from the 1990s). If you agree, should I rough up the tile or just pour on top . . . to what thickness? I want to install LVP. Thanks!

@matoko123 2 жыл бұрын

Paint a tile PVA on it first.

@hectorsanchez2524 Жыл бұрын

Did you end up going over tile?

@drdilettante Жыл бұрын

@@hectorsanchez2524 I've got the floor prepped, but the drop is 2", so I'm going have to build that end up by adding gravel, then let that set and cool before adding the self-leveling concrete.