How to level a concrete floor part 1: preparation

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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 2: Levelling
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@betterseal2350 9 жыл бұрын

A very helpful video showing step by step procedure repairing cracked concrete with it will surely help the layman.

@alir.9894 2 жыл бұрын

BTW I've looked at about 5 videos on how to level a surface area and yours was the best one! Thank you so much!!

@bandq 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! Glad to hear that you found it helpful!

@Duraamen-Flooring Ай бұрын

Great tutorial on leveling a concrete floor! Clear instructions and useful tips for anyone tackling this project. Thanks for sharing!

@bandq Ай бұрын

We're so happy to hear you found it helpful! 🙌

@baljeetahluwalia2015 8 жыл бұрын

hi could this method be used on cracked ceramic floor tiles as well? Thanks

@gdfggggg 6 жыл бұрын

You can do it when you B&Q it, yay!

@gdfggggg 3 жыл бұрын

@Ira Keanu spose

@MiahE46 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant video this

@bandq 3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it 🥰

@natashanugent7819 3 жыл бұрын

Can you this outside in a stable ?

@alir.9894 2 жыл бұрын

One's shop vac should be good to suck up concrete dust, if they install a shop vac bag in it right? Great job with the video - thank you!

@bandq 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the lovely feedback! 😄 However, we'd advice not to use a domestic vacuum for this task.

@Swearengen1980 Жыл бұрын

@@bandq A shop vac is not a domestic vacuum. It's primary purpose is literally for C&D tasks such as this.

@moirahornik4562 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know what primer you should use for a concrete floor? And where I can buy it from?

@bandq 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Moira. An Acrylic primer should be used for a concrete floor, here's a handy link for where to buy some: rb.gy/z64nos Hope this helps!

@Ineedahandle75 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to do self leveling in 2 separate layers? Suppose you wanted to raise the level a bit further, could you prime the surface and add a second layer? Not saying I miscalculated the quantity or anything.

@bandq 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark. The key to successfully pouring concrete over an existing concrete surface it to ensure the two layers bond properly. You can also improve the bonding between the layers by using a scratch coat made from very wet, soupy concrete mix. Hope this helps.

@daniellieee1 Жыл бұрын

Can PVA be used as a primer as shown in this video, with sika latex levelling compound? Or will it react and therefore an acrylic primer is required?

@bandq Жыл бұрын

Hi Danielle, you can use a diluted PVA adhesive mix to seal the floor or a suitable acrylic primer. Always check the manufacturing instructions. I hope this helps!

@KColes63 9 жыл бұрын

What if you need a small slope or grade for a basement drain. How do you level the majority of the floor with all going to the slope in the center for the drain..

@krsone9826 4 жыл бұрын

easy all you have to do it shatter it and then put DPM underneath it that way no screed gets away and stays where you want it to stay PPS DPM is just plastic that goes on top before the screed or latex or Giblin or any other screed format .jobs done👍

@boypickup653 2 жыл бұрын

Hi sir, do i need to wait 4 weeks after self leveling before applying tiles?

@bandq 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Ryan 👋 For this particular self-levelling compound, it needs 18hrs before having anything laid on it. Please note, not all self-levelling compounds will be the same so always check the laying instructions on the packet 😊

@guest2007 4 жыл бұрын

17 jun 2020 9:25 pm edt:thanks

@Technologyadvisor1 5 жыл бұрын

Hello I have laid leveling compound on a garage floor but I have not used enough and the compound I have put down needs to be raised a few mm as I have not used enough. Can I top it up? it has only been put down 24 hours but I need the level to be level with some concrete that goes round the sides of the garage. please help

@Technologyadvisor1 5 жыл бұрын

@@bandq do i need to prime it? would pva with water be ok

@HerbaceousEarth 3 жыл бұрын

I have little red quarry tiles, can the concrete levelling compound be laid on top of those?

@Ineedahandle75 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure, I always thought quarry tiles were supposed to be breathable, so putting concrete over the might trap moisture

@NickthaGeek 4 жыл бұрын

What sort of pva mix would this be?

@riverdeep399 3 жыл бұрын

Loving your PPE ;)

@NickthaGeek 3 жыл бұрын

@@riverdeep399 can never be too careful

@owenjones-wells9395 6 жыл бұрын

Would this same process work in a garage? My concrete garage floor is uneven, and not level, and wish to convert to an office, I need a level and smooth floor to paint or cover with whatever finish.

@RedlineRossi 5 жыл бұрын

Did you ever do this in Your garage? I'm looking at doing mine, and My garage floor is textured, kind of like a raked ballast.

@curtisbme 2 жыл бұрын

@@RedlineRossi Just replying in case anyone comes across this old thread. Garage floor should not be level. It should slope down to the garage door so that any water or other liquid run out of the garage instead of towards the house.

@soniajael07 9 жыл бұрын

Can this be done to a mobile home??

@kf5541 5 жыл бұрын

A mobile home with a concrete floor?

@nicotoscani1707 3 жыл бұрын

What about compound flooding into the gaps under the skirting???

@curtisbme 2 жыл бұрын

The trim should have been removed prior to this.

@Graham94 Жыл бұрын

Will this work if there is a big difference in the floor level?

@bandq Жыл бұрын

It should! Depending on how much you need to raise the floor by, you may have to do it in stages, always check the manufacturers instructions and allow the floor to dry out fully.

@anamir3347 6 жыл бұрын

Yay

@paternojrtisoy8515 10 жыл бұрын

ok very good

@alir.9894 2 жыл бұрын

Also does one have to take off the baseboards to apply self leveler?

@bandq 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Ali. Thanks for your question. Yes you should, remove everything from the room including furniture, floor coverings and the base boards. You should also make sure they fill any cracks in the existing concrete floor using a suitable filler and sealant giving it time to dry before applying the floor leveller to ensure a smooth and flat finish. Hope that helps! 😄