Why have you only uploaded 3 videos? Mate you're the best DIY explainer I've seen on KZfaq!

"Ribbed - but not for my pleasure" 😂🤣.Alex is clear, concise, informative, and funny. Great video.Thanks for posting.

Learn from my mistake! My son and I were pouring self levelling concrete over newly laid 3/4" plywood to lay down a concrete floor for a bathroom (to be tiled). I mixed and my son poured and spread. We needed 8 bags of cement. The problem was the cement started to set rather quickly, after about 15 minutes. So when my son poured freshly mixed concrete it refused to meld with the setting concrete and created lumps and dents. It took me half a day to grind off a big bump in the floor. Plus we had to do another corrective pour to fill an area that was lower (a big dent). This all could have been avoided if a) 1 mixed 2 bags at once in a larger container like a garbage can, mixing one bucket at a time was too slow, you need to have as much liquidy cement on the floor as possible 2) had we had a spiked roller to even the edges and 3) watched this video.

a friend of mine does all types of stone/tile work. He said if doing a large job with many bucket mixings, fill a bucket to the exact amount of water then drill a hole at the top level. you'll always have the correct amount of water to pour into mixing bucket.

To the point narrative, sharing typical on the job situational comedy is refreshing! That is why we love our jobs, we enjoy life as we do our task!

I love your no no-nonsense approach and your sense of humour. I think this is the best video for doing this on the web and no annoying music while you talk so you can hear what you're saying.

Pretty good video - you covered just about everything, and clearly. A couple of points I'd add: #1 / I totally agree with the viewer who said you need a person mixing and helping with the carrying, so that the spreader can concentrate on that. You want as much as possible of the area to be runny at the same time. Once the compound starts to firm up, you will have lost the opportunity to achieve a truly level floor. YOU DON'T GET A SECOND CHANCE with this stuff. #2/ The spiked roller is almost essential if you want a really smooth and level finish. The spikes constantly break the surface tension, HUGELY aiding the leveling process. The difference between spiked rolling, and trowelling only, has to be experienced to be believed. I have tried both, and I will NEVER again do a project without the spiked roller. 3/ Spiked shoe bases again are highly recommended, if at all possible, as you can walk all over the job without leaving craters, that may or may not level up properly. #4 / Don't try to feather out any edges to a zero thickness, certainly if the leveller is intended to be your finished surface. Apart from that .. happy levelling. It's a great addition to the building game.

I didn't want to do do floor leveling but this guy got me fired up to do it. I love how he uses tools that us DIYers would grab from around the house, it makes it so much more relatable.

A couple of things you might want to consider for priming. On a rough floor like the one in the video you should use a stiff bristle broom instead of a roller. The reason for this is that no matter how carefully you sweep a dusty concrete floor there will always be a residue. By using a broom and scrubbing in the primer you actually incorporate the dust into the primer instead of just rolling over it. It really makes a big difference in the bond strength.. Oh and a convenience tip - instead of pouring the primer directly on the floor, put it into a bug sprayer and spray onto the floor prior to brooming it in. It's neater and prevents puddling.

I am just going to say, we should see more of you. There are probably 1000 things you can teach. Not just entire projects but also little things as well. This video was a great start to a channel.

You are a great teacher. This vid and the roof one are brilliant!

This geezer could be on TV no problem, great presenting style.

Great video! You gave so much detail without boring the viewers. I feel much more confident about trying this myself now. Thanks

Great job! Handy tip I’ve used before is getting a flat disc on a 9” grinder and just going over the floor for half an hour taking of the high bits, also with mixing I’ll normally add half a bag and give it a quick mix, then add a quarter, mix that then add what’s left, just means you’re not fighting a big lump in the middle, keep up the good work!!

What a fantastic no nonsense video! Great personality too not too dull and not too jokey. Just enough to peak your interest. Need to do more videos. Great content and quality. Would really fly.

I've no plans to self level a floor yet still watched it from start to finish. Great detailed video.

Brilliant way of teaching, like a professor. Absolutely enjoyable.

I've never learned so much while having been flipped off at the same time. Thanks!

I've watched a ton of videos on a lot of things. You my friend are a great communicator and teacher. great job. can't say enough. !!

Great video! I like the personality and humor as much as I like the instructional process. Excellent descriptions your video really informs while at the same time teaching how to do it properly. Great Job!!

Hey....this was SUPER great. I always wondered how to use a self-levelling compound. This guy made it really easy to understand. Yet another reason to love the British!!! ...and I like some of the comments too. Helpful. Thx....R (From California!!!)

I encourage you to make more videos, the content is great even for entertainment. I sent this to my friends and they loved it, and they were not interested in leveling floors, till they watched it

What an excellent detailed explanation. Much appreciated. You are a fantastic teacher creating an "I can do it as well feeling"...... Thank you so much.

I loved this video-- it explained several technical issues that I did not understand after watching many other videos. For example, the reason to remove high spots prior to pouring (saves on material) and how different types of compounds are designed for different purposes (thickness, dry time, etc). Thanks! I now feel ready to pour! BN

17:00 I found myself in the kitchen that 1ml of water is equal of 1gramm exactly. So you can use a scale instead is much more efficient and accurate. 5.5 liter is 5500 ml are equal to 5500 grams or 5.5 kilos of water. Trace a line in the bucket after that.. Pouring severals graduated glass of water into the bucket increase the error marge every time resulting in an innaccurate final reading.

I love the detailed explanation, thank you

I've always wondered why the primer was necessary. Your explanation is exemplary. Thank you. It makes total sense that an unprimed floor would sap the water too fast for a good cure. Exelent advice that got you a new sub!

If you use a piece of wire e.g. cut up a wire coat hanger and hang it over the internal edge of the bucket at the required level you are guaranteed the correct amount of liquid every time without having to search for the measure mark. This works particularly well for mixing coloured 2 pack mixes where you cannot see the measure marks. You just make 2 measure wires. One for part A and one for part B.

Bro your videos are great. "Just calibrate your bucket " ...lol. First time I heard that, but you're 100% correct.

Excellent video. Explained so much more than other videos that were just selling their product. Loved your talking.

Well done and thank you. Your video is better than most professional sales videos. Thumbs up for your cameraman/woman too! Great job!

Absolutely perfick. Am retired now but did exactly as you advised except for one thing. In Australia we can buy a “walking trowel” specifically for this work. Means you pour as you did by walking pouring the bucket along the perimeter of room and then whilst standing the trowel which is on a broom handle 400mm wide fixed at about 30 degrees on long side and you gently ‘sweep it” back and forth. Great for around toilet pedestals into corners etc. the trowel has the leading edge at right angle to the short sides but rounded on the top clean edge. Was able to do large areas without bending or soiling knees.

Very well presented, making it so easy to follow. If not already you should be on TV

If you have a short paddle mixer and a lot to mix, build a sturdy platform for the bucket to sit on so that you are standing upright, It will save a lot backache. Also, mixers can take a few seconds to stop so a hanger to suspend the mixer on between uses saves valuable time. The cable tends to wrap around spindle easily as it doesn't stop spinning immediately so I extend the flexible grommet to help keep the cable away from the moving parts.

Great video for carpenter like myself, I'm about to tackle about 300 sqft of horrible new concrete deck that was poured a month ago. I've used this stuff a few times before but definitely learned some great tips. Many thanks.

Love the clever trick of white glossing the bucket, I'd never even realised my black buckets had a measurement in them! Also calibrating is equally good idea, thank you. Now I need a spiky roller with long handle before I start. Great video, please make more

Excellent thank you for sharing the problems that occurred at the end something to look towards avoiding!!!

Very well-made video! Just about to do a room now. Feel fairly confident after watching this. Thank you.

Genuinely the best DIY video I've seen. cheers so much!

We get three guys on the job. One is the "Mixer" one is moving material and pouring it out and a third guy is there to clean as we go and make sure the other two guys have what they need at all times. This makes the process go quickly and in a clean and organized fashion. Nothing worse that getting too rushed, dirty or have to stop to clean or do anything but the job at hand. It is beautiful in the end!

Big job. I remember seeing a truck which mixed self leveller for a second floor. They had squeezecrete to pump. Well done on your job. That's not easy work and lots of cleaning. I had to level on a smooth troweled concrete floor. Since it was a shop on lease. I spoke with an industrial chemist and followed his advice. You can get fine silica sand and mix with cement and also use a screedbond which is a latex synthetic rubberised emulsion system. Say for instance a bonding agent and mixed 50% with water. I mixed at 2.8 cement with silica sand. I used a feathering edge which worked quiet well was pleasing. The area I needed to cover was not as big as what you did. However I achieved pleasing results. Hopefully it hasn't laminated. The problem with self leveller is it is a liquid type of application and it only self levels the area you cover before the liquid hardens.

Very informative, thank you! ​

I learned a ton about self leveling. Thank you!

this was an encouraging video to see that 1 person can do such a large room by themself. I have a 500 sqft room I am doing this weekend and have about 35 bags I will be doing. Pumped!

This is the best video I have ever seen .... The editing is superb, the explanations sooooo detailed. So consice. Loooove this guy! (y)

I was going to diy this job and came across 5 good youtube videos. Then i came across the best and truly complete one. I unsaved the earlier 5. One great video is all i need. Thank you.

The explanation on concrete curing "drying" was very well said. This is why you can't leave concrete in a mixer or bucket and simple add more water. It will cure under water. The mix might be different but it will still get hard. Also, this is why concrete is covered with plastic to strengthen it, if the air is very dry. Rain doesn't effect concrete aside from physically disturbing the surface.

Brilliant video - exactly what I needed to tackle a friend's bathroom. "This bucket is ribbed - and it's not for my pleasure..." LOL

Good video apart from no mention of moisture content. You MUST measure the moisture before you start even on new floors. Damp will blow the screed and any floor coverings. Various products are available to overcome any issues

One of the best informative videos I’ve ever seen. Thorough concise and extremely well explained! Thank you very much

This is a really excellent video ! Straightforward presentation style; just the facts; logical flow of information; things to avoid doing; safety warning. Excellent ! Can't believe this channel only has 2000 subscribers. It should have at least 100x that ! New subscriber here. Greetings from Prague, CZ

"Ribbed on the inside, which is not for my pleasure" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

This is one of the best videos I have seen. Incredibly in depth and very well explained. Plus, for your American friends (me) I truly appreciate the conversion from Meters to Feet etc.

Good lesson on levelling concrete.

Going to do the floor in my garage and this video certainly helps, quality thorough video, thank you

Good intro for DIY enthusiasts. I do thousands of m2 of this stuff every year. Problem is your mixing prep took too long and that spike roller had to go on straight away after pulling. The air bubbles MUST be removed failing which you get a weak floor. Depending on ambient temperature some products have 6 - 10 minutes working time to join to the next mix. Which is not alot of time.

Good discussion on the importance of primer and priming.

Absolutely superb video. Very entertaining and learned a lot in the process. Thanks so much.

You are a great instructor, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

Everything I wanted to learn from a very experienced This You Tube Channel is destined for greatness. Excellent presentation, excellent content, very encouraging to DIYers, v.g. Presentation style , excellent professional video style and sound quality. GREAT instruction. Thank you 🙏

Great information! Thanks for the tips!

Nice job! Great breakdown of what self leveling underlayment is too! Thx

In a different KZfaq video on Self-levelling a floor, the only difference was the gentleman cut out a small section of the bucket so excess water would pour out. So he knew his workers were always adding an exact amount of water each and every time.

Great video,and it has given me some confidence to try it myself. Thank you

A big big thank you! I really appreciate your decision to pass on the knowledge!

Cracking video and explanation, thank you.

I am in the middle of doing a large workshop. The builder made a mess of the floor. The finish. It is bad enough that I am going to have to use self leveling cement to fix this. It is divided up into 12X4 meter cells. The concrete is Mpa30 x 150mm thick with reinforced steel mesh. It has been float finished. I have done a lot of renovation work. But I have never used self leveling compound.This is the Best explanation of how to do this I have so far come across on KZfaq. May you, and your tribe prosper mightily. Kind regards, and greetings from Africa.

This is a really great video. I'm preparing to level a kitchen floor in an old Victorian house and I've been looking at a load of levelling videos trying to pick up different tips. This covers them all and more. Every tip is well explained. I particularly liked the bucket calibration! I never even considered my bucket could be 1/2 ltr out which could make the difference between a good and bad pour. Love the gloss paint trick too. The amount of times I've been maneouvering a bucket trying to see where the damn calibration markers are! Brilliant job. Fingers crossed my floor comes out as good as this...

I have been a plumber for 15 years, Doing this for the first time tomorrow and watching this has given my the confidence I needed! Great video I am going to subscribe for sure. Thanks a lot!

I plan to level my garage floors this weekend using this product. Hoping for the best...

Thanks for the video 👍🏼

We usually burn the fibers off with either a weed torch or a small propane torch-much easier than cutting them, just make sure there is nothing flammable around if you do burn. After burning sweep or vacuum up ashes.

Excellent. Best on KZfaq regarding this subject and great tips below. Will be doing my garage soon.

Lots of good tips. Thanks for sharing.

Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Just the perfect explainer video! Thanks mate.

I liked this for the primer dry floor water sucking explanation.

So much knowledge in just one video, you should have 4.5m subs instead of 4.5k

Very helpful. I might be tempted to blowtorch those threads off before starting.

Top skills and knowledge. Top vid. Long enough to get properly into it. Thanks.

Alex Muir - KZfaq at it's absolute best. Packed with information and wel presented. I have a small personal gym to level and this is everything needed.

What can 685 grouches find wrong with this detailed, complete and well presented video?

what just happened? I m not a DIY man but that was one of the best videos Ive ever watched. brillant stuff dude. keep it up. I just learnt somethign!

Thanks for the excellent tutorial 🇨🇦

Great Vid Alex. Love painting a little gloss over the measurement guide :)

Fantastic presenter. Deffo should be on TV!

Great explanations on this, great vid thanks

Thanks now armed with the correct method my garage floor will finally be smooth and level.

Brilliant, thanks incredibly imformative

House , garden , climate could bet that is somewhere in Italy , Spain , Portugal , Greece but the cement is made in Hungary. Excellent instructions , thanks.

I think I’ve decided to do this in my small laundry room instead of tiling. I have a beautiful brand new hot water heater in there that I refuse to remove to do a floor. I may paint the floor and stencil. Still undecided on the painting. This video was very helpful!

I watch heaps of these advice types of videos on KZfaq as I enjoy doing some work myself, about to raise my kitchen floor 20mm and wanted some tips on using self leveling mix, I came across this video and found it to be about the best one I've seen. Awesome tips well presented, thanks heaps from Melbourne.

Well done buddy. Excellent tutorials

Great video, when I am mixing 21 bags worth I get them open ready and a large water tub full of water saves wasting time 👌👍

wow, good explanation while working techniques.

To be specific: the water mixes with the calcium oxide(lime) to make calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) which in turn reacts with the CO2 in the atmosphere to make calcium carbonate(limestone). Cement is made by reversing the process. They "calcine" limestone which means heat up at a high enough temperature to drive out the CO2 and water from the limestone. The resulting calcium oxide chunks, called Clinker, get ground down to a powder in a tumbler grinder/mill and that's the cement. It's not just Calcium, as it often involves some magnesia and silicates, but the calcium is usually the principal component.

I love this. The advice seems to be based on experience.

Just found ur channel. And wow. I have watched a whole lot of videos. some ok some good but this was great. Well explained. Thank you. Needed this. Redoing a horrible basement bathroom.

Self levelling made easy thank you for the info man

Inspite of dots left (could be very benificial later), you did great job and your explanation was at educational level. Thank you.