self levelling

  1. Slippery

    Self levelling technique

    I have a small floor, around 6msq to level up before tiling. The customer has already poured some SLC but there are still hollows and mounds. Whats the best way of ensuring I get a nice smooth surface across the whole area?
  2. S

    self levelling compound

    I am about to start levelling the concrete kitchen floor soon and I have a bit of a question regarding the self levelling compound I have. It is the Ultra Level It One Self Levelling Compound and on the packaging it says 3 to 50mm bed thickness . Does this mean i am not able to feather the slc...
  3. S

    Garage floor self levelling help

    Hi guys I have a 30 sqm garage floor I want to tile. The concrete slab was laid in 3 sections and is dipping towards the centre by about 10mm. Not used self levelling compound before so wanted some advice, can I add sand to compound to make it go further? How much compound would I require for...
  4. S

    Self levelling of a swimming pool

    Hi I have a swimming pool to Tile in few weeks time the screeder hasn't done the best of jobs. Need to leave a suitable surface for tiling. Is it possible to self level the floor to achieve this. Would it be ok to use this in a swimming pool?
  5. L

    How long do you wait before laying Ditra onto fresh Self levelling?

    S/L went on yesterday . 10 mm thick .Plenty of air movement to dry. When can I lay Ditra mat ? And should I seal with SBR first ? Thanks
  6. L

    which self levelling ?

    Going to rip up a tile floor this weekend. I am going to raise the whole level as the bedroom (ensuite) floor is higher .The idea is to remove tile . prime as required and self level .Then apply a matting , then tile etc to match height .So i need a SL that will be able to take tile adhesive...
  7. T

    For Sale Half price Self levelling

    20 bags of Mapei echo ultra plan levelling compound. New unused Rrp £20 per bag All 20 only £200 any questions Contact Tim HERE Sorry no personal details in open forums.
  8. D

    OSB Prep options - self levelling compounds?

    I know I know OSB3 board is ***** for tiling onto. If only I'd known at the time! Ah well its now pretty well impossible to rip it up and start again SO..... How would I best prep my bathroom floor before laying my ceramic tiles? I've got some good quality flexible adhesive and also some...
  9. A

    Self Levelling Compound over Bitumen Adhesive

    Hi, not really sure which section to post this in so apologies if this should have gone somewhere else....I know it's a fairly commonly asked question but I need to level out a downstairs bathroom floor (concrete) and was looking for some advise/reassurance (as this is a DIY situation) that I...
  10. B

    self levelling compound maximum thickness and alternatives

    Hi all, I'm about to tile a concrete kitchen floor that needs leveling as it currently slopes and runs out by around 40 mm (from one end of room to the other). I just wanted to know whether (a) self leveling compound would do the job and if so, the maximum thickness that can be applied, and (b)...
  11. G

    Self levelling over wet ufh system

    Hi guys, the job, 140m2 of Mapei renovation screed over profix 15mm ufh system. It was to big for me to lay by hand so got a firm in to pump it. They have done a top job getting spot on flat but after inspecting it 2 and half days after it was laid I found pretty much every where it had the...
  12. I

    Self Levelling compound 1-10mm & 3-30mm

    Fast-setting, self-leveling, polymer-modified cementitious screed, used for smoothing and leveling concrete or mortar floors, before laying finishing materials like ceramic tiles, moquettes, parquet, vinyl tiles etc. It can be used at a thickness of 1-10 mm. Ideal for quick repairs, as it is...
  13. Chalker

    Self levelling

    ive got an underfloor heating floor to lay. It's nuheat lopro. Basically it's a stuck down egg box type with 10mm pipes flipped in. That I have no problem with. But I've then to cover it with thier fibre renforced self leveller. Which under normal circumstances would not be a problem. The...
  14. C

    Floor self levelling compound

    Hi My bathroom floor is not particularly level running out of true approximately 3mm. As most flooring covering manufacturers stress the importance of having a level floor I think that I need to use self levelling compound to achieve this. Can someone please recommend a brand to use as there are...
  15. John Benton

    How Quick Did It Go Off........?

    Bought some TM Rapid Level 30 last week ready for job today, didn't really have enough time to roller it before it was going off today, unbelievable the speed it sets at. I know it was hot today but was walking on it within 25 mins
  16. T

    Self Levelling Large Areas!

    got a 30m floor to level,only ever done small floors,used a flat trowel. Ordered a spike roller from Ctd and the pole. Is this the best way to go,pour out and roll it out or am I better to get a large level and drag over surface. It's the old adhesive still on floor as customer saying its a...
  17. M

    Best Self Levelling Compound

    Hi again all! I have searched for this on the forums and my search function seems to not be working so apologies if I am repeating an already asked question. What are all your recommendations for a decent self levelling compound. It is for solid floor but there are some holes which are really...
  18. JMC tiling

    How Annoying!!

    How annoying is it when you pore your SLC over underfloor heating electrical matting and the matting (not the wires) bubbles up to the surface!! anyone got a good solution to stopping this happen or a particular brand of UFH? I have used spray floor adhesive on the matting which does help but...
  19. J

    Ditra Matting On Part Of A Floor

    Hi, We have a 55 square metre kitchen that we want to tile with 80cm x 50cm limestone tiles. We have NO UFH. 80% of the room is a newly screeded floor (extension) which is perfectly level (to within the tolerance of an 8 foot level placed in various places). The screed is dry having been...
  20. H

    Self Levelling Compound

    I was just wondering which everyone would recommend to use as I have used the topps FloorIt before but have been doing a little research into others I have done a few jobs in the past screeding but lately I get asked to do more and more so want to find the best products at the right price Iv...

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