76 Bags of Self Leveling Floor Compound in One-Shot for 1000 square feet MrYoucandoityourself

[@chrish9164]

Just making a comment to say, how great your channel is.... fantastic information!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Wow, thank you!

[@chrish9164]

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[@LeroyJenkins-nn5go]

Very good job. For this video did you mix 6 liters of water for each bag?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Yes, something like this. You need one 5-gallon bucket for 3 bags of self-leveling compound. This water volume recommendation is specifically for Mapei products; I'm not sure about other brands. For instance, the Sika self-leveling compound is sensitive to the amount of water used. Adding even a little bit more water can cause it to separate. I had a bad experience with it.

[@marinagladkaia7939]

Смотрю твои видео и не могу оторваться, меня они просто гипнотизируют. Так здорово!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Благодарю!

[@concretehousebuildinginph1488]

We have a 16 line laser but hadn't seen the tripods in the Philippines. We have a 28 room house to self level and the tripods are the solution. We are going to make up 50 of them. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Good luck with your project!

[@gavinhay6627]

a trick I use sometimes is to stick small cubes of XPS foam at intervals on the floor, hit it with laser, then go around and cut them to height with a knife.

[@adamdaw7560]

Hi there, the bags of compound are listed at 80 dollars a bag so I guess you are paying 30 dollars or less per bag. If it was your house and you wanted to save a few bob, would you go with a sand and cement slurry? As you have the tri-pods which takes care of the most difficult part, which is finding the level. I am a big fan of your work.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Adam, money is always pain if you not invested money to Bitcoin before. :-) About other material as cement and send. How long it’s getting dry? How it’s bonded with old subfloor? Most of price it’s labor cost. You can try, but I don’t recommend you, it’s only your responsibility. About price you can negotiate with company. Thanks

[@toscodav]

Great technique. You are an artist. The only thing I would recommend is you get one of those barrel dolly's that you can roll and tilt.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

It's hard to move the dolly over the slippers.Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@dean9498]

I need to talk my boss into getting those tripods. I've been using tapcons. They're expensive and take a long time to put in. Also have tried the plastic self stick pins. Tripods seem like a perfect solution to not having to buy another tapcon or pin. Will save money in the long run...

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Dean, yes, it’s very easy to use. I just finished job yesterday and use tripods. You can find result on my Facebook page. Link in description. I also have a laser for setup tripods and check the floor imperfections. If you gonna discuss about amount of tripods - welcome to Facebook. We find solution. Thanks

[@dianivanov0525]

Great video as all other yours. I have a 450sq ft basement project and I want to know if I install the self leveling compound on 2-3 sections would be a problem or not? The reason is because it’s not a small area and I can’t pour it fast by myself. I need some SL with longer working time, but all available on the market are very fast curing.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Yes, you can do it by the room. No problem. I just doing project - removed 500 s.f. Of tiles and leveled 750 s.f. Of the basement with 54 bags in one shot. Thanks

[@alanmonday9981]

@@MrYoucandoityourself Well, there seems to be a difference somehow. I set up everything in place, bag tops cut, ready to dump. Even using 6-7 liters of water per bag, all water cooled, and mixing and pouring 4 bags at once, there isn't enough time for me to get 20 bags down, and still go over the area with the rake. So I rake some and mix again, but I usually end up raking over stuff that is too firm already to be raked. That can mean some grinding on the finished surface. So, when pouring 1000 sf, how is it that the deeper parts don't just gel up before you are ready?

[@alanmonday9981]

I easily broke up an 1800 house floor. You can build dams out of 3" drywall strips and a few braces at 90 degrees to the strips away from the pour. Glue that all in with silicon caulk. That is another tip from Mr. Youcan. It is in some of his videos. The other point is to use more water, 6.5 liter per bag, and a barrel to mix 3 bags at a time. It is according to how deep. A 1/4 inch deep is a much different pour than 3/4 -1".

[@justinneumann1492]

Hi are there any issues with boxing out room into sections and doing multiple pours. I have a room with many walls and angles that I can’t see the laser

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Yes, you can make rooms separate.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Here’s video how to set up laser to the corner -How To Floor Leveling use 4D Laser Level Self Leveling Concrete and Tripods DIY MrYoucandoityourself kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJilf5Kaib2rr7s

[@frd3fadi]

Great work boss . Finally u have a helper 😉

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Yes, it’s happened. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@exclusivemensgrooming6580]

How did you do those lines at the end and are they permanent?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, there are lines from radiant heat pipes. When all self leveling compound will dry, this lines will be visible as well.

[@alanmonday9981]

Hello, you set me up about a year ago with laser and tripods, and all the correct advice. Since then I've finished leveling, subfloor and engineered floors for the entire house, except for the master bedroom. Sadly, I find the room drops off quickly and 90% of the floor is 1" plus deep. What is your suggestion to deal with that?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Alan, if you did any walls moving, or change house structure without any engineering inspection, it’s can happen very often. Floor leveling can’t affect this big changes. Thanks.

[@alanmonday9981]

@@MrYoucandoityourself Well, no I never changed anything. I just got to the room and was a bit lower than 1" in most places. It was an addition but here when I bought it. So, my question is how would you deal with that? Pebbles layer? I can't just say, "Oh well, it sometimes happens." I need to fix it. I just wondered what you do in cases like that.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

​@@alanmonday9981I will start a project in a few weeks for floor leveling and installation. In that old house, additional parts come down over two inches. We can't do anything, because of different foundations - just level it as much as we can. No warranty for that additional structure how it will change elevation in the future. All questions to guys who did that foundation and framing, please. Thanks

[@alanmonday9981]

@@MrYoucandoityourself I see.

[@CATCHUP480]

Great work, awesome techniques. I've learnt the laser way from here, however I've never liked the supernova self leveling compound. I switched to uzi few years ago and it works really great, give it a shot boss

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

I am using only Mapei. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@yas375]

How much time did it take you two to process 76 bags? I'm planning to do 40 bags this weekend with a friend and worried if we will have enough of time to mix them all before it starts to cure.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Novoplan 2 plus getting solid in approximately one hour. They did something with compound formula to stay liquid long. Process took around 40-50 minutes.

[@MsMuppet1985]

I have a backflow preventer in my basement covered by a plywood cover. Do I level right over it?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Kristen, if you need in a future access to this preventer, you don’t have to cover this part of floor. Thanks

[@l.olivares9981]

I just we did it today like you( thx )was great. 2200sqf

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Congratulations!

[@spencerhall6475]

Nice work. How much water did you go with per bag?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

5.5-6 litres per bag.

[@chrisgreenthumb6906]

Great job again. You are good at what you do!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thank you very much!

[@George-gb2zn]

I love it !!! Finally a good video

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Glad you liked it!!

[@philindeblanc]

By the way, you can use a seamstress's ruler that stands up with ruler, and they are about $8. There is a nice model to get the idea, its called Dirtz 699 hem marking chalk. But for more than one time, I think yourtripods are the way to go and are great.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for the tip!

[@yas375]

А вот когда большая площадь и не одно прямоугольное помещение, а несколько комнат и коридоры между ними, то после того как залили self leveling compound и оно застыло, то надо ли прорезать потом деформационные швы (expansion joint) в проходах между помещениями например? Я сегодня у себя залил self-level около 500 sq ft. И в месте стыковки комнат с коридором, там глубина примерно 3/4 in. Заранее спасибо.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Привет Виктор, 500 sf, это небольшая площадь и поэтому не нужно делать компенсационных швов. Самое главное оставить место для расширения вдоль стен, это я делаю с помощью фома, ну и чтобы со стенами не соприкасалось. Это в идеале. Что устанавливать будешь, плитку или хардвуд?

[@yas375]

@@MrYoucandoityourself спасибо за ответ! Я по периметру проклеил UZIN Foam Expansion Strips, но на все не хватило и потом foam как в ваших видео. В магазине она называлась Foam Closet Flange Wrap (Oatey 38712). Пол планирую floting пробку. Видел у вас есть видео по этой теме тоже - буду смотреть :) А еще вопрос если можно: а после того как залил self level, надо ли его покрыть чем-то вроде sealer? Чтобы например влага не проходила.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Если это в подвале и там влажность большая, то есть смысл покрыть силлером, у меня есть видео на эту тему Bona r540. Дешевле метод, это положить полиэтиленовую плёнку. В строительных магазинах продаётся ролами по 500, 750 и 1000 sf.

[@yas375]

@@MrYoucandoityourself спасибо, посмотрел только что. Влажность у меня вроде и не большая там. Может куплю сделаю тест, посмотрю на значение. Но я понял, что покрывать self-leveling compound каким-то sealer'ом не является частью стандартного процесса. Большое спасибо!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Ну и славно!

[@chriscarmichael7637]

Hi, I've a floor that requires flattening and levelling. It's approx 40m², I removed tiles from a screeded floor and I'm wondering if I can level over the old tile adhesive. It is firmly stuck down and very difficult to remove. I did contact a professional about doing the work but he has let me down. Is it OK to do this and what primer/compound is best for this situation. Thanks

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Over mortar you can do the leveling. But if it’s glue for vinyl or asbestos tiles, you have to remove this glue first.

[@chriscarmichael7637]

@@MrYoucandoityourself brilliant, thank you for your reply

[@laimaroscher5954]

What I do if some places are more than 1 inch and I have spike roller only 3/4. Must I use spike roller anyway

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

I use roller, just smashed.

[@FlukeBomb]

Brilliant work. Thank you

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thank you too!

[@violetgypsie]

Great work. I wish you were in my area to do my basement.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Maybe one day!

[@dilligaf2386]

I use bal level max it says 5.25 litres of water but I put 6 litres in and it was still to thick yours looks like you have lots of water it's flowing well do you put extra water in so its flows better.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, I don’t know this material. You have to check small amounts SLC with different amount of water. It’s showing you can this SLC separated with more water or not. Than you can use it. I always do like this with new material. Thanks

[@BobRutledge]

Why? What kind of flooring requires this amount of preparation? Cost?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Robert, You can call any flooring stores or manufacturers about subfloor leveling and ask them. My videos just for you knowledge! Thanks!

[@jcsego1370]

Any kind of large format tile,

[@Gooddays000]

Thanks alot for everything and the details

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You are welcome! Thanks for nice comment!

[@РаисаШевченко-я5с]

Классно!!! Спасибо за МК.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Благодарю!

[@ovisha]

Great!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks

[@MrJFoster1984]

When you applied the thicker mix of self levelling compound after priming to patch the holes, I highly recommend you get yourself a Magic Trowel Squeegee and use this to spread your material instead of using a hand trowel on your knees. It attaches to a standard painter's pole like the one you were using to roll your primer on with. You will be able to spread your material a lot faster saving your knees and back. Cheers 👍

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, very good idea! Thanks a lot!

[@grizzly8859]

How do you pour it 2" thick

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Easy.

[@KA-pq3yz]

Well done Sir

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks!

[@vancouverrealestate2766]

How much does it cost per bag to level

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

From $85 per bag.

[@vancouverrealestate2766]

@@MrYoucandoityourself Labour and material or just material. Also I am in Vancouver, how can I get a hold of you

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Labour and material included. Radeco Hardwood Flooring.

[@EricNeilson_]

How many square feet of floors have you fixed/levelled you think? A million?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Barney, hundreds of thousand I guess.

[@grizzly8859]

Already poured 1"

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for watching!

[@BADBOIOFBOSTON]

In all reality. ...can "you can do it yourself "? Can anyone do this? I have a kitchen that needs leveling and no where near this large.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Where do you leave?

[@BADBOIOFBOSTON]

@@MrYoucandoityourself I live in florida

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Any tile guy can level kitchen for you.

[@BADBOIOFBOSTON]

@@MrYoucandoityourself don't really feel like paying 1200 bucks. I'll just keep watching more videos

[@jcsego1370]

It's really easy , just make sure you clean the floor really well and a good primer.