From the product i used to prime the floor, the compound i bought, the way i mixed, how i did it on my own, the orange. In part 2 of applying self leveling compound, you will continue to pour and spread the compound and mix more to finish the area. Hi all, this is my first post and i hope this is the right place to ask about a problem i have. Nxt level is a cementbased underlayment for use in leveling interior substrates. Perhaps youve reached a point in your flooring installation where youre stuck either youve run into an existing floorcovering that is particularly stubborn to remove, or maybe your floor is very obviously out of level and has very large dips or pitches to it.
I have scoured the internet, with no luck, seeking someone to tell me that its okay to apply selfleveling underlayment over thinset and screwed 14 hardie backer. Use regular floor patch instead of self leveling and you dont need to stress over demolition, asbestos, stripping wax, primer you need a straight edge, level or anything you can find to locate the high and low spots. Self leveling toppings are primarily used on interior floors, but some contractors use them on countertops and in precast molds. A self leveling compound is a chemical mixture used to smooth uneven concrete or wooden floors. Rated 4 out of 5 by del from mapei novaplan 2 self leveling compound bought this product to level a commercial bathroom floor about 10 x 11 which had been damaged while removing the old 1950s tile that was in there. About your project if you would like us to calculate quantities for your recommended products, please provide the information below. Primer t multipurpose primer for use with self levelers. Once cured, it provides a smooth, level surface on which to. This video is about the concrete subfloor preparation and leveling. Allpurpose primer for selfleveling underlayments primer t is a low voc, waterbased acrylic primer that enhances the performance and adhesion. Use a trowel to level the compound as much as possible while it is still wet.
Selfleveling underlayment self leveler plus is a highstrength, regularsetting, cementbased, selfleveling underlayment, for use over interior concrete, plywood and other approved floor surfaces. The floor is 34 plywood and the tile would be 12x24. Primer l can also be used as a primer for gypsumbased. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Its unique formulation allows for direct application on substrates that are clean, securely bonded and properly primed. Mapei ultraplan easy self leveling underlayment duration. Leveling compound is used to level an old floor or subfloor, before installing new flooring. Typical applications include warehouse floors and for institutional, educational, office and commercial, retail, supermarket and food service, residential and even light industrial use with an emphasis on light.
It is ideal for filling dips in wooden floors or for smoothing concrete ones. Self leveling compound is used to make an uneven floor more level, before installing new flooring. Concrete, wood and plywood floor levelling youtube. Self leveling is a step in the floor covering process that isnt typically anticipated at the beginning of the project. Once cured, it provides a smooth, level surface on which to install a variety of floor coverings. How to use self leveling on large floor areas duration. Carpet, vinyl sheet goods, vinyl tile, vinyl composition tile, homogeneous pvc, rubber and engineered wood plank can be installed 1 to 3 days after application. How to install floor levelling compound on concrete youtube. Selfleveling concrete toppings provide a shortcut to a.
Advancedtechnology, acrylic latex primer for concrete primer l is a concentrated, solventfree acrylic primer used before the installation of underlayment materials. I installed infloor heating in my bathroom yesterday and poured self leveling compound over it to seal in the wire elements and to fix a high spot caused by one floor joist running the length of the room the floor rolls off to each side of it. Self levelling floor compound installation full diy demo. Concrete primer application before using self leveling underlayment mapei diy mryoucandoityourself by mryoucandoityourself how to apply primer for self leveling concrete. Novoplan easy plus is a highstrength, selfleveling, calciumaluminatebased underlayment and repair mix for interior concrete and engineerapproved floors. Use our project calculator to determine which mapei products are right for you. Henry 565 floorpro self leveling underlayment 40lb indoor leveler.
It is wellsuited for leveling, smoothing and repairing interior floors before the installation of floor coverings. Mapei self leveler plus 50lb indoor selfleveling underlayment 188 ratings. Self leveling compound can be used on any surface, including brick, to give the new flooring a flat surface to be installed upon. Follow the guidelines below to finish your self leveling compound application.
Use for leveling, smoothing and repairing interior floors. Mapei ultimate leveller 1210 self levelling floor compound 20kg at screwfix. Easypreparation, self leveling underlayment novoplan easy plus is a highstrength, self leveling, calciumaluminatebased underlayment and repair mix for interior concrete and engineerapproved floors. Mapei mapelastic aquadefense 1gallon indooroutdoor membrane. Some people say self leveling concrete and self leveling toppings are the same thing. Self leveler is a highstrength, regularsetting, cementbased, selfleveling underlayment and repair mix for use over interior concrete, plywood or other approved floor surfaces. I have talked to mapei and they told me that i shouldnt use self leveling, because it will crack under ditra. Self leveler plus is a highstrength, regularsetting, cementbased, self leveling underlayment, for use over interior concrete, plywood and other approved floor surfaces. Primer l improves the bond between a properly prepared and profiled concrete substrate, and self leveling underlayment.
Selfleveling overlayments for structurally sound substrates. Use leveling compound in areas where the dip in the old flooring or subflooring is 14 inch or more. Nxt level can be placed from 183 376 mm in a single lift. How can i sand down bumps in a dried selfleveling compound. Shop mapei self leveler plus 50lb indoor selfleveling underlayment in the surface preparation section of. Allpurpose primer for self leveling underlayments primer t is a lowvoc, waterbased acrylic primer that enhances the performance and adhesion of self leveling underlayments slus on nonabsorbent surfaces such as ceramic tile, vinyl composition tile vct, epoxy moisture barriers and adhesive residue, as well as profiled, absorbent. You will then feather edge the surface and allow the self leveling compound to dry and cure. For questions regarding primer selection for mapei self leveling toppings such as ultratop, please contact mapei s technical services department. I havent any true tile stores near me, and the professional ok, let me help you look for that folks at the big box stores will only give me a canned answer as. Mapei self leveler plus 50lb indoor self leveling underlayment. April 29, 2014 this primer selection chart is specifically for mapei self leveling underlayments. Can selfleveling compound be used over a brick floor.
Allpurpose primer for self leveling underlayments primer t is a lowvoc, waterbased acrylic primer that enhances the performance and adhesion of self leveling underlayments slus on nonabsorbent surfaces such as ceramic tile, vinyl composition tile vct, epoxy moisture barriers and adhesive residue, as well as profiled, absorbent surfaces. Highperformance, quicksetting, self leveling underlayment ultraplan 1 plus is a quicksetting, self leveling, self drying underlayment and repair. How to apply selfleveler to your floor angies list. Selfleveling underlayment is a great choice under any tiled floor, but its the absolute best choice when installing tile over an infloor heating system. Mapei licensed to youtube by umg, sme on behalf of downtown records catalog. The easiest way to check this time would be to look at the installation instructions. Mapei 4to1 mud bed mix 55lb indooroutdoor floor patch. Mapei ultraplan 3240 selflevelling compound 25kg self. Extending your living space into the great outdoors is as easy as adding durable, beautiful tile.
Cement board wont work and if you choose to lay down a mortar bed it takes longer, its harder to achieve an even surface and the screeding process can damage the heating cables or mats. The base stuff for this project is mapei self leveling compound novoplan 2 plus, straight edge and tripods. Primer l improves the bond between a properly prepared and profiled concrete substrate, and selfleveling underlayment. When dried, leveling compound is very hard, very much like cement. Others contend self leveling concrete is used fulldepth while toppings are applied to an existing base. How to save your money when you leveling a big area of a concrete subfloor mryoucandoityourself duration. Professional, selfleveling underlayment novoplan 2 plus is a highstrength, selfleveling, cementbased underlayment and repair mix with a quicker curing. Mapei ultraplan 3240 renovation screed is a fibre reinforced self levelling compound. Ideal for fast track applications, level set 500 hf is a highflow self leveling underlayment that provides an extremely smooth surface for finished floor coverings. Nxt level produces a flat, smooth and hard surface for the installation of finished flooring. This professional grade cementbased self leveling underlayment and repair mix is designed for use on. Joined dec 27, 2018 messages 27 reactions 2 location midlands. Suitable where good resistance to loads is required. Designed for use in the refurbishment of existing floors, both commercial and domestic applications.
Is compatible with a wide variety of floorcovering adhesives, epoxy adhesives, polyurethane adhesives and tile and stone installation mortars. Let us show you how to use self leveling compounds on a structurally sound substrates. Ultraplan 1 plus is a quicksetting, selfleveling, selfdrying underlayment and repair mix for interior concrete and engineerapproved floors. For use on new or existing concrete, screeds, stone, ceramic tiles, old and new timber. See my complete start to finish self levelling floor compound demonstration. Selfleveler plus is a highstrength, regularsetting, cementbased, selfleveling underlayment, for use over interior concrete, plywood and other approved floor. Discuss primers for mapei leveling compound in the diy tiling advice area at. Self leveler plus is a highstrength, regularsetting, cementbased, selfleveling underlayment and repair mix for use over interior concrete, plywood and other approved floor surfaces. Ceramic tile and natural stone can be installed 24 hours after application.