Uneven Concrete Base Before Tiling Worth Fixing or Work Around?

[CoraJentry]

Hey everyone,

I’m getting ready to install tile on a small patio area and ran into a bit of a hiccup. The existing concrete base has a few low spots not huge dips, but enough that it might mess with the tile leveling.

A concrete contractor I worked with before (he helped me with a driveway fix) once mentioned that slight unevenness can be corrected without tearing out the whole slab, but I didn’t ask him much about it at the time.

I’m just wondering if I should use a leveling compound to fix these spots before tiling, or if it’s something I can deal with while laying the tile? I’d rather not get too deep into it unless I have to.

Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[CoraJentry]

Hey everyone,

I’m getting ready to install tile on a small patio area and ran into a bit of a hiccup. The existing concrete base has a few low spots not huge dips, but enough that it might mess with the tile leveling.

A concrete contractor I worked with before (he helped me with a driveway fix) once mentioned that slight unevenness can be corrected without tearing out the whole slab, but I didn’t ask him much about it at the time.

I’m just wondering if I should use a leveling compound to fix these spots before tiling, or if it’s something I can deal with while laying the tile? I’d rather not get too deep into it unless I have to.

Thanks for any suggestions!
I also received lot of help from these professionals: https://www.concretecontractorsannarbormichigan.com/concrete-flooring-finishes-ann-arbor-mi/

After cleaning the surface, I noticed a few small uneven areas nothing major, but enough to make me wonder if they might throw off the tile leveling once I start laying them down. Has anyone run into this before?

 

[Kastar UK]

Hey everyone,

I’m getting ready to install tile on a small patio area and ran into a bit of a hiccup. The existing concrete base has a few low spots not huge dips, but enough that it might mess with the tile leveling.

A concrete contractor I worked with before (he helped me with a driveway fix) once mentioned that slight unevenness can be corrected without tearing out the whole slab, but I didn’t ask him much about it at the time.

I’m just wondering if I should use a leveling compound to fix these spots before tiling, or if it’s something I can deal with while laying the tile? I’d rather not get too deep into it unless I have to.

Thanks for any suggestions!

The adhesive should not exceed depths given by manufactures instructions