How To Level A Floor For Tile Self Leveling

2 to pour self leveler on plywood directly and skip hardiback.

How to level a floor for tile self leveling. You can apply self leveling compound directly to hardibacker cement board or any other approved tile setting materials. Self leveling underlayment products can be used on concrete floors wood subfloors that are uneven but still in decent shape and even over ceramic tile floors eliminating the task of tearing. It is important for the self leveling compound to properly bond with the subfloor so preparation is the key. In this video we show you everything you need to know how to level a floor into a perfect flat and level floor in your bathroom using self leveling floor com.

5 cm thick in one pour and seeks its own level in minutes. The preparation of the sub floor will be different depending on the type of sub floor you want to level. In order to level the subfloor to install tile the builder suggests 1 to put a paper on plywood and pour self leveler and skip hardibacker. Cover tile floors with floor leveling compound to create a hard level surface before placing a new floor covering.

Then mix leveling compound according to the instructions on the package in a large bucket. Every hump and dip in the subfloor will compromise the integrity of your tile job and eventually cause the tile to crack. And 3 grind the hump of the plywood. To level a floor start by removing the existing flooring.

Contractors use pourable self leveling compounds to smooth uneven floors. Once the compound reaches a creamy consistency pour a thin layer into the sunken sections then smooth out inconsistencies with a hand trowel.