How To Level Your Floor with Self Leveling Concrete | Bathroom Remodel Part 3

This week I level the floor using a self leveling underlayment. I have never done this before and it turned out great so any DIY beginner can accomplish this project with ease. It is very easy and actually quite fun and satisfying!
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[@lafos4914]

very quick, to the point details & great tips. love the trick of using trowel to cut foam. this is precisely what i have to do currently to level bathroom floor for vinyl planks, a million thanks!!

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad you found it helpful! Good luck with your project!

[@roba3461]

I'm cracking up at all of these pros critiquing your work. What are they doing watching your video if they know how to do this so much better. Good video and thanks for the tips.

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

Exactly! Thank you 😁

[@dennisjazz5142]

Lmao u have a point!!

[@starsoda8]

great point !

[@tedteddy3691]

It’s amazing how many people criticize others on here without knowing anything themselves.

[@ashley4835]

Simple and thorough overview. Loved it. Thank you!

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

Glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching!

[@tonybabic4081]

Super clear instructions! Love your videos. I'm going through them now to get tips on my own minor reno plans!

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

Thank you, I really appreciate it! Glad you are finding my videos helpful!

[@ericvogt7660]

Watched a bunch of these, yours was the best! Thanks.

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

Thank you so much, means a lot to me! I'm glad you found the video helpful and good luck with your project!

[@happywrench3044]

Using the trowel to cut the foam. Wow learn something today. 😮 Im not really not smart sometimes. Thanks!

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

Happy to help!

[@karlarivas5158]

I have a question , does the lever has to be poured on top of plywood or can I do it on my regular planks of wood, my house is 1966 year

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

It can be on planks of wood as long as all the gaps/cracks are sealed

[@MrDomestical]

This was what I was looking for! I have a similar floor to screed. At the thin edge of the screed, did you feather it to be as thin as possible, or is there a 'step' between the existing floor and the screed?

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

I feathered it to be as thin as possible. This product is meant for that and you shouldn't have an issues with it cracking

[@anitaholguin4031]

I need to do this in my back pantry area as there is a 1/2 inch drop from the adjoining kitchen. I've been petrified to even attempt it, so thank you so much for this simple to follow, very clear video. My only question is, is the mesh necessary? Not sure if I can successfully staple it to the concrete. Thank you!

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

The purpose of the mesh is to reinforce the thicker parts of the pour as the concrete has no aggregate and is therefore not super strong. You could probably get away without it but it is not recommended. You could also try to glue it down to the concrete to hold it in place

[@robertprestandrea6019]

Nice, excellent work.

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

Thank you!!

[@afoo0311]

Great video! I want to know how long should I wait until the silicone and foam to dry/cured before I can pour the self leveling compound? thanks :)

[@ozm8642]

For floor leveler on plywood you are supposed to staple down wire mesh so it has something to grab onto.

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

You sure you watched the video? I show that exact process haha

[@ozm8642]

​@@GoldenKeyDesignI missed the part where u said it was too shallow for the rest of the floor. My bad. Good video

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

All good! Thanks for watching!

[@briandonovan1257]

Good Video, thanks. If I need as much as an inch in areas, can I do the entire job at once or do I have to do layers and let each dry in between?

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

The product can be up to 2” thick neat or 5” if aggregate is added all in one go

[@briandonovan1257]

@@GoldenKeyDesign Absolutely the answer I needed and in great time!! Thank you!!

[@fiouable]

Very disciplined. Good job.

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

Thank you!

[@MikeSpicer-j3i]

haha stapling cracked me up

[@ajpasa]

Thanks for sharing

[@joemerrick13]

Great video. Where did you get the 1/8 inch metal lath?

[@andrewpower9574]

Great video!

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

Thank you, appreciate it!

[@holycow3355]

In the process laying hybrid floor on concrete slab, to level the subfloor, why can't just use mortar mix instead of much more expensive leveling agents like Dunlop Ardit Feather Finish or Henry Leveler ?

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

Mortar mix would need to be leveled by hand and there is more aggregate in mortar mix causing the surface to be very rough. You can use feather finish, but that works best for a small area you need to patch. The self leveling concrete allows you to do a very large area and you don't have to tend to it as it levels all on its own.

[@holycow3355]

@@GoldenKeyDesign Its gold, thx.

[@HB-yq8gy]

I didn't see you check to see it was level ? I had problems setting my sterling tub combo with the self leveler plus with a 4 ft level. The sub-floor was partially replaced with new plywood that was 1/8 -3/8 out of level towards the back and pitching forward. I had to use a laser level right at the correct height to see where level is & towel the concrete to the high points. This was my first time & the first attempted just pouring it didn't work.

[@RobbieBolog]

I had the same issue (also doing a Sterling tub install). It’s super hard to tell if you’ve got the self leveler pooled up higher in some areas than others. It doesn’t actually fully self level without some manipulation with a trowel. In the end, I probably poured too much at once and should’ve worked in smaller batches so I could recheck for level after it starts to harden.

[@HB-yq8gy]

@@RobbieBolog Me too the Sterling tub install is great for new construction but for existing warped studs old hard. I had an open interior wall added some studs, and plywood behind the tub wall opposite the faucet. Pain in the a''s. I thought it was good but too much flexing possible damage!

[@tedteddy3691]

If you’re using a laser leveler you can drive screws into the subfloor at various points stopping at the height of the laser. This will give you a reference point for your self leveler to meet all the top points.

[@johnhart5508]

Very cool , noticed your basin drain not installed properly. Vertical drop before vent a no ,no

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

Thank you! And yes, good catch. Always something new to learn

[@jesser8502]

Great video! Only thing missing is the final shot with the level back down to show us how it turned out!

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

Thank you!! It turned out perfectly flat, but yes I should have shown it. Later in this bathroom renovation series, I show the install of the heated floor and tile

[@haansworsie]

My question is how do you seal an expanding foam can to use again, I have wasted so much. Great video.I am doing the exact same floor leveling in my mancave.

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

Thank you! The newer cans of Great Stuff have a spout that you can plug up to for future use but I am not sure how well it works. Good luck with your project!

[@holylabs]

Buy the foam sprayer gun. Take top off and use the foam sprayer gun. Can adjust the pressure and use it onto of any type of can.

[@holylabs]

Ooh and buy the Great Stuff gas to spray through the gun to clean it when enter changing them.

[@dennisjazz5142]

I use a screw that will fit in the straw really tight

[@tonyfryer8847]

awesome

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

Thanks!

[@zizimai7568]

Why would you want to level your toilet/shower area when its made so that water flows down a corner & out the drainage hole? If you level the toilet/shower floor, water will pool all over in puddles & takes longer to dry.

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

You want to start with a level subfloor prior to waterproofing the shower. I did not do a walk in shower so the dry area of the bathroom does not need any slope or waterproofing. I suggest watching the other episodes in this series to see how finished off the bathroom

[@lostcountmister7530]

It looks like maybe the maximum depth you can use this? Any guidance?

[@briansaring9946]

1.5 inches, if you needed to go higher u can, just have to let the 1.5 dry a day or 2 and do the process again til your at the height you need

[@sivucit]

Hi where did you get metal lath, any lnk to home depot or lowes of metal lath that has 1/8 think will be helpful

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

I got it at Home Depot. You can find it at most big box stores. It’s usually near the metal studs

[@joemerrick13]

@@GoldenKeyDesign any lnk to home depot or lowes of metal lath that has 1/8 think will be helpful

[@joemerrick13]

Thanks buddy

[@BlueCollarHussle]

You didn't have to mix the prime with water?

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

Nope, the primer can be used right out of the bottle

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

None of that silicone or foam prep is required. All you need is a roll of Tuck Tape around the perimeter of where you're pouring and in the vents.

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

Good tip, but I’d rather be safe than sorry go a little overkill

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

@@GoldenKeyDesign lmao. Okay. Keep wasting your time then. Work smart not hard.

[@nikkikiska]

Sheesh, get a grip man. You think tape is faster than running a bead of silicone? If so, you're talking seconds. Really, many things will work to dam up leaks amd what's fastest often comes down to what happens to be sitting next to you at the time.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

@@nikkikiska Yes. Cause tape doesn't have to cure and your going to go through multiple tubes doing a large space. Time is money. You do you. If you don't wanna learn to speed things up and be more efficient then that's your problem

[@nikkikiska]

You don't have to let the silicone cure. You can pour leveler the moment after the silicone goes down. Plus by tbe time you set up to mix and mix your first bucket, a thin bead of silicone is mostly cured anyway...

[@stevencoons450]

Holy fuck! Did you ask what is up with that hot/cold water lines?

[@Nk-bc1qb]

Never, ever pour leveler over particle board!! Big no no

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

As long as the correct primer is applied, you can pour it over pretty much any substrate

[@kevindunlap5525]

LOL, self leveling. Yeah, fluids will do that.

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

Go ahead and use some Quikrete and see what happens 😂

[@786otto]

You dont look to credible with all those sharkbite fittings.

[@mikew3012]

Why?

[@786otto]

@@mikew3012 Ok , your plumbing including drain is really mest up. Just look it up online ,no offense. Good job leveling floor.

[@mikew3012]

But what's the issue with his credibility? He's helping & learning as he goes. As we all do everyday!

[@786otto]

@@mikew3012 well, i think before posting video should have job done correctly specially for people who are looking to learn somthing . His drain is not right and shark bites fittings are not recomended to burry in the wall ,will give him problem down the road . Have to give him credit for his floor leveling. Thanks for commenting.

[@tedteddy3691]

Hurt Durr old boomer read online from others that sharkbites=bad so now I go around saying it too. Sharkbites are approved by every national plumbing standard and for use behind walls. Plumbers don’t like them because it makes it easier to DIY.

[@snowballandcocopuff5465]

I always find it amusing watching people like you trying to teach others how to do something properly. Clearly, you are not in a position to teach as you have limited knowledge.

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

Yes, I clearly did it wrong. Would you be so kind to educate all of us on the proper technique 😁

[@snowballandcocopuff5465]

@@GoldenKeyDesign Use better primer, dry in 20 minutes, you don't use wiremesh with self leveller, not sure who gave you that stupid idea. Use better leveller, dry in 4 hours, instead of taking 2-3 days to finish such a small project. Better yet, stop making KZbin videos and call a pro like Sal Diblasi to do it right. You might as well start teaching Karate and Accounting while you're at it.

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

@@snowballandcocopuff5465 this primer and self leveler are made by Henry which is the industry standard. Wire mesh is actually recommended by the manufacturer. Still not sure how I did it “wrong”? No need to bring Sal into this 😂 I’m actually a CPA so let me know if you need help on your taxes haha! No need to be such a Negative Nancy

[@holylabs]

@@snowballandcocopuff5465why does his videos attract all the lames?? Sounds like his life must be pretty boring if he feels the need to come get some action in these comments. Go call a “pro” to complain to.

[@tedteddy3691]

You really are a miserable person aren’t you

[@garvindavisiii4938]

If you really knew what you were doing you would have had someone level the mobile home or recommended it instead of filling an up level floor with an unremoveable and expensive product which when the home is ever leveled will be completely wrecked! This is why only people who have been trained should work on mobile or manufactured homes!

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

What?! This is not a mobile home 😂 Not sure where you got that information. This is a lake house haha!

[@maricelaa6]

If the floor is wood is the same as a mobile home...the other and inexpensive way is to install cementboard and level the thinset underneath...😊

[@GoldenKeyDesign]

@@maricelaa6 That method is very difficult to make perfectly level in all directions and I wouldn't be able to install a heated floor like I did for this bathroom