Self Leveling Floor Tips for Beginners

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@123Goldhunter11
@123Goldhunter11 3 жыл бұрын
I watched a lot of videos but when I saw the screws you drilled for height then it all made sense. No one else did that. Thanks.
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@gonzo1977
@gonzo1977 3 жыл бұрын
Same here. Good thinking there.
@robertgonzalez7745
@robertgonzalez7745 3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeRepairTutor question about this. You covered all the joints and screws so that the self leveler is contained to the bathroom, but then drilled through it to mark the height needed. Doesn’t that defeat the purpose of sealing the screws?
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 3 жыл бұрын
@@robertgonzalez7745 great question, I’d only use screws that don’t penetrate the subfloor but even if that happened wouldn’t be concerned as the screw is filling the hole. You could also use spacers and hot glue then to the floor 👍🏼
@chevyhighrider
@chevyhighrider 2 жыл бұрын
No one except Sal kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWWadalumJWWd5I
@Troy_Kelly
@Troy_Kelly 26 күн бұрын
I recently tackled a bathroom floor installation myself, and your tips are spot on! I used a diamond cup wheel to remove the thin-set, just like you suggested. It made a huge difference in prep time, and my wood subfloor was ready for the next steps in no time. One thing I learned is to really pay attention to the mixing ratios for the self-leveler. I went with a similar mix as you mentioned, and it worked out perfectly. Using a spiked roller was crucial for achieving that nice, even finish. Thanks for sharing these insights! I'm looking forward to trying out more techniques from your videos.
@shahnjordan7890
@shahnjordan7890 2 жыл бұрын
Hey mate I’ve been self levelling for years I wouldn’t say I’m a pro at it because it’s kind of the last resort to flood for the customer because it’s so expensive ($30m2) but I have done thousands of square metres of the stuff and I reckon your video is the best out there mate. Well done 👍🏼
@jkocaja1
@jkocaja1 2 жыл бұрын
Question. If adding screws to level, do the screws just stay in after it dries because the screws get covered by it? Have you ever used screws?
@shahnjordan7890
@shahnjordan7890 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never used screws personally but I assume if they’re not completely covered you should screw them out
@themonkeydrunken
@themonkeydrunken Жыл бұрын
@@jkocaja1 Yes, if you're using screws to establish your plane you'd leave them in place.
@themonkeydrunken
@themonkeydrunken Жыл бұрын
@@shahnjordan7890 No, you wouldn't want to remove those screws -- that could fracture the SLU around them. We just leave them in place. Alternatively, pros often use tripods and of course you lift those away when you're done.
@hkhatri12
@hkhatri12 2 ай бұрын
what are some other methods? Pretty much every room is out of level in my 1974 house.
@awls7393
@awls7393 3 ай бұрын
One of the tricks I use on complicated jobs working alone is to use very cold water to give longer working time of the material. Great video!
@Hlpus1nall
@Hlpus1nall 7 ай бұрын
This is a great video. Aside from the straight forward, to the point explanation, one of the things I like the most...no background music!!!
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 7 ай бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@svensplooge9961
@svensplooge9961 6 ай бұрын
​@HomeRepairTutor u saved my butt man! I really needed to see this video. Thank u
@Rayblondie
@Rayblondie 2 ай бұрын
Yeah that music does my ears in and distracts from what I was supposed to be concentrating. If one is doing mental work in an office music doesn't help.
@Ranger42
@Ranger42 3 жыл бұрын
This was the most helpful instructional videos, in regards to self-leveling, I’ve yet to see. Thank you!
@Schnacks_Beat_Lab
@Schnacks_Beat_Lab 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Watched about 10 so far and this one is so much better than any of those by far! 👍🏼 👍🏼
@ingerklekacz
@ingerklekacz 2 жыл бұрын
This is the most helpful video I've seen on this! Thank you for taking some of the nerves out of my project. Didn't even occur to me to use foam to fill in the large gaps and then stick the crease of the sill seal using the caulk! Brilliant.
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 2 жыл бұрын
thank you 🙏🏼
@salazam
@salazam 2 ай бұрын
Common sense ain't so common nowadays.
@thomaslafronz8445
@thomaslafronz8445 2 жыл бұрын
This video was great and to the point and definitely helped with my current job attempt. I purchased about $5k worth of epoxy flooring for my home from a company called Leggari and an ground area that used to be outside and now has a custom stone fireplace had a pitch to it for rain/runoff that needed to be leveled. This video helped a ton since this was the first time i've ventured this, so thank you. If I had to give any advice, take as much time as you need to prep and seal up all the perimeter with great stuff and/or caulk or whatever so as mentioned in this video, no self leveling mix will penetrate. Once the prep is sound, don't be afraid to make the mix wet and runny. If its not runny or thin enough it wont roll out as easy. Once your pour it, there's no doctoring it. Runny and thin will allow it to lay out in every crack and low spot. It may take longer to set but will be less work on the back end as far as feathering or grinding, etc.
@DaruDhillon
@DaruDhillon 11 ай бұрын
Excellent video and tips! Be careful not to add extra water as it will weaken the self-leveller which can cause cracking. Like you say floor-levellers that are on the runny side are easier to level and smooth out.
@rogar61
@rogar61 2 жыл бұрын
Love the suggestion for using screws as a guide for pouring the right amount of leveler.
@jimsly1841
@jimsly1841 3 жыл бұрын
I've been doing this kind of work for years and I want to thank you for this video as I learned a thing or two. Great job.
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 3 жыл бұрын
thank you, that means a lot to me 🙏🏼🔥🔥
@glassbazooka1645
@glassbazooka1645 2 жыл бұрын
@@HomeRepairTutor i
@trendchamberlain
@trendchamberlain 2 жыл бұрын
I needed this, Thank you!!
@yodaguy6956
@yodaguy6956 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. For future vids I'd recommend using the blue can spray foam designed for doors and windows, it has a lot less expansion than the regular foam. Newbies watching this could easily over apply the regular foam and have much more cleanup
@jlh2119
@jlh2119 Жыл бұрын
Loved the video! Thank you! Question … if after the first application of leveling compound has dried and there are still some low areas, is it ok to do a second application of leveler on top of the first? If so, would a different bonding agent be used (different than the original for plywood in my case?
@BrittanyGoldman
@BrittanyGoldman Жыл бұрын
This is video is SO helpful. What should be done in the doorway into the bathroom? How do I prep that section to prevent the self leveler from flowing out of the doorway?
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor Жыл бұрын
You can add a 2x4 in the doorway and use the same methods that I used against the wall
@salazam
@salazam 2 ай бұрын
Draw a line with magic marker and cast a lvl 3 retainment spell.
@alexhand7154
@alexhand7154 4 ай бұрын
So I did my first self leveling according to this video. I have to agree with Yodaguy, it is too easy to apply too much expansion foam and to be honest it is absolutely not necessary to use it in conjunction with silicone and Sillseal. I still recommend keeping the expansion foam on hand, it is a good dam at the end of the day and I used it to fill gaps undearneath my doors. So it is still useful, but it was not helpful around the perimiters. Another helpful tip I could add is work fast, and dont be gentle. Really just dump the whole bucket as quickly as you can and dont worry too much about leveling it. You still need to push it around. But if you try and manually level in sections and pouring slowly you're going to get a very wavy pour. Ask me how I know. My second layer went much better and I was able to get better coverage. Thanks for the video, it was a very good place to start at least
@mrharlemike28
@mrharlemike28 2 жыл бұрын
Perfection! Thank for all of the detail. It will be my first time applying self leveler and had no idea about all these steps. And I'm totally one of those ppl that thought self leveler 'levels itslelf.' 😅
@robinshane4661
@robinshane4661 2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, that helped. When we did our first floor, thankfully only a fireplace hearth, ours was WAAAAY to thick. Explains a lot. Thank you for helping out.
@dianafield4250
@dianafield4250 11 ай бұрын
This is so great and so detailed! I hope I can manage it myself 😂
@boc8385
@boc8385 4 ай бұрын
very good work, i work to the same methods here in the UK, was online just trying to refresh ideas of practices yet this is still best method, i am going to be trialing a pin leveler (gauge rake) to see how this works out
@insurubagtr
@insurubagtr 9 ай бұрын
You do really clean and solid work thanks for the tutorial feeling more confident i can do this myself !!
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 9 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@chadsichello4267
@chadsichello4267 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for showing the full process. Only thing I would recommend is that you don’t need the great stuff AND the silicon around the base of the wall, the silicon alone is adequate. And in order to save on materials if you have the time, e.g. on a large floor area where you have 24 hours between floor prep and putting the leveler down, you can use an latex caulking with silicon in it. It takes longer to dry and seal, but is far cheaper and gets you the same result. If you don’t have the time, use a fast drying caulking with silicon (
@sgspec2
@sgspec2 2 жыл бұрын
Lots of fancy gizmos in this video. All of my dust problems solved with a 10 dollar box fan in the window or with a 20x20 filter taped to it lol! I think he's sponsored by the brands he keeps name dropping even down to the caulk gun haha
@themonkeydrunken
@themonkeydrunken Жыл бұрын
@seekhimwithallyourheartand3358 This is irrelevant. Take that crap somewhere else.
@themonkeydrunken
@themonkeydrunken Жыл бұрын
You're right -- Alex Plus or whatever's cheapest is good enough for the temporary job of holding the SLU back while it cures.
@borderlineiq
@borderlineiq Жыл бұрын
@@themonkeydrunken Just keep reporting them to YT. They'll at least have to create new profiles.
@heidis8713
@heidis8713 10 ай бұрын
​@@borderlineiqI didn't even think of that as an option. I will definitely be reporting them from now on. Thank u.
@colcol8288
@colcol8288 2 жыл бұрын
So helpful! I have a very large room with lots of seams in the subfloor and slight dips and bumps throughout. How should I decide if I need to use self leveler over the whole room or use floor patch in different areas?
@Divine189
@Divine189 2 жыл бұрын
Level the room if you want it flat. Patching will require more work/material/skill to create a flat surface.
@trueheritageinspections6354
@trueheritageinspections6354 Жыл бұрын
Did not know self leveler needed an expansion joint. Excellent video!
@Rayblondie
@Rayblondie 2 ай бұрын
As I have a cement floor I haven't needed to prepare the floor too much, just sweep it. It's cement I have already laid myself and the self leveller goes well on top of it.
@BrooksBabies
@BrooksBabies 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial. One thing, the spiked roller throws the leveling compound in the air, I noticed when it speckled my newly painted wall!
@salazam
@salazam 2 ай бұрын
I don't think you are using it properly.
@freightshayker
@freightshayker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reminder on adding screws at different heights in order to double-check
@matteli1936
@matteli1936 2 жыл бұрын
Great job wish my guys were this thorough on jobs lol.
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 2 жыл бұрын
thank you 🙏🏼
@InspiredCraftsman
@InspiredCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I've had great luck hooking up a dust deputy cyclone to my vacuum while grinding concrete. Keeps my hepa filter much cleaner.
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome tip, is that the specific name of that product? Might have to get one 🙌🏼
@InspiredCraftsman
@InspiredCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын
@@HomeRepairTutor yep, dust deputy cyclone. Also works great sanding drywall.
@familypethealth
@familypethealth 10 ай бұрын
Well done! thanks for the helpful video. I am using this product to level the bottom of a pit in our floor to recess our pet scales!
@jamienoonan1186
@jamienoonan1186 Жыл бұрын
Wow,. incredibly professional job. Well done 👍👍👍
@georgiosladas3106
@georgiosladas3106 11 ай бұрын
Looks nice and smooth could someone use it as it? Or you have to put above extra tiles or wood?
@marks4399
@marks4399 Жыл бұрын
Thanks boss man! Great tips clearly laid out. Here I go!
@marks4399
@marks4399 Жыл бұрын
Thank-you. Did the job and it turned out beautiful! 60sqft +/- 1/16" from my set point. Only thing I added was I had 3 people with me mixing & carrying buckets. Done in half an hour. Again great tips!
@its__VP
@its__VP Жыл бұрын
Anyone have any insights on how the prep changes if you have a concrete subfloor? I live in a high rise condo and am thinking of installing concrete floor (as opposed to laying new tile).
@slaffkas
@slaffkas 3 жыл бұрын
It would be also nice to cover of what can go wrong. As a first timer, I had one corner too high and some unevenness in spots, so I removed extra concrete at the corner and poured the second layer to even everything out.
@raincityjulia8406
@raincityjulia8406 2 жыл бұрын
Good point! In my case, it was way too hot to do the job and the self leveler cured at lightning speed... creating a ton of work for me (I had to grind it all down, as it had formed little mountains all over)
@salazam
@salazam 2 ай бұрын
Looks like you figured it out well enough. Life doesn't come with an instruction book. Making mistakes is how you learn.
@robertjames-life4768
@robertjames-life4768 10 ай бұрын
The porcupine roller is a must tool for this. Worth the investment
@salazam
@salazam 2 ай бұрын
I just use a garden rake.
@robinsonseff
@robinsonseff 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Well explained. Thanks for sharing.
@medicwebber3037
@medicwebber3037 6 ай бұрын
Wow, this was thorough! There were tips in here, well...perhaps I should say 'proper procedures', that weren't mentioned in other vids. THANK YOU!
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 6 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 I enjoy the details. Glad you got some additional tips
@ChristianChallis
@ChristianChallis 10 ай бұрын
Hi there, super informative. thanks a million.
@nmssis
@nmssis 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing this. Question: is there a reason why you did not attach the Sill Seal when you placed the Great Stuff?
@RoyCampanella44
@RoyCampanella44 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, Jeff. Love the off-label sill-seal trick. Thanks.
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 3 жыл бұрын
thanks buddy 👍🏼
@vettepwr23
@vettepwr23 5 ай бұрын
Nice video. I just poured Customs Leveler RS with primer to level a new plywood subfloor 32x60 under a shower pan. I only used a trowel to move it around. I did use the screws to know when I had enough material. Once tried the floor is higher in the center as compared to the sides. I’m not sure why that was the case. Do I attempt to grind it flat or should I just try to remove it using a rotary hammer?
@eddiem5040
@eddiem5040 3 жыл бұрын
One the best videos I've see on KZbin on self level. 👌 great job on explaining everything especially PRIMER must be used on any type of floor for a proper bond.
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 3 жыл бұрын
thank you 🙏🏼
@salazam
@salazam 2 ай бұрын
Meh I don't think it's necessary.
@mztawayne2561
@mztawayne2561 7 ай бұрын
Great tutorial, thanks man!
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 7 ай бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼
@fl6703
@fl6703 3 жыл бұрын
I love the screw trick, but wouldn't that create a hole for the leveler to go into? or does the Feather Finish still keep the hole sealed from the leveler going through
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 3 жыл бұрын
I picked a screw that wouldn’t penetrate through the entire subfloor, so that’s important 👍🏼
@Virtual-Media
@Virtual-Media 2 жыл бұрын
You could also dab a ring off caulking around screw with a Qtip
@VP411Designs
@VP411Designs 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome helpful video for diyers. Would you need to self level entire 2nd floor? If I am installing new LVL Lux Vinyl Lamanent flooring over the entire 2nd floor, would i need to self leveler over the entire floor using this method? If so then would this not be too heavy weight structurally speaking? Also will this Crack in the future?
@jordanwingett
@jordanwingett Жыл бұрын
Great video, but why didn't you staple lath to the subfloor before pouring the levelling compound? Thanks.
@TeeEm5
@TeeEm5 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video!!! Just one question out of genuine curiosity… why did you grind off the tile grout instead of cutting out the underlayment and replacing it? Just seems like so much more work to achieve the same goal. Thank you in advance.
@Savvy_Fandoms
@Savvy_Fandoms Жыл бұрын
That's what I ended up doing in my bathroom! Instead of having to remove 20+ year old vinyl adhesive, I just removed the plywood underlayment in a few pieces, and made up the height in more self-leveling 😊 My bathroom was SO uneven for the tiny space, and it was higher than the carpet in the hall, so ripping out the 1/2 inch plywood and leveling to the desired depth was actually the right choice for me!
@SpainBlood001
@SpainBlood001 3 жыл бұрын
enjoyed the vid. very detailed. ignore the haters 👍🏼
@AlexanderEresov
@AlexanderEresov 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, get good tip btw about dust extractor while mixing self-leveller. I couldn't find it in hw store, but printed some crude but functional substitute on my 3d printer.
@jackofall8617
@jackofall8617 8 ай бұрын
I also just cut an edge of the bucket lid off, drill a hole to fit the shop vac hose and it does a decent job as well
@adventureDad1976
@adventureDad1976 2 жыл бұрын
Great video my friend and thank you
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@honestjohn6222
@honestjohn6222 2 жыл бұрын
Your a Good Tradesman Mate !
@TheGuohua
@TheGuohua 3 жыл бұрын
"They just think that self-leveler is going to level itself." This is why reading the manual/directions/instructions is always important. You really can't ever assume anything or you're going to have a bad time.
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 3 жыл бұрын
Always read the directions or call the company that makes the leveler to clarify questions. Ardex has one of the best technical support staff for products, I highly recommend using their products because of the support and outstanding product quality
@michaelmcgee2026
@michaelmcgee2026 3 жыл бұрын
Yep. Doesn't matter if youve used a product 100x. It only takes one change to the directions to screw up a job. Always.read.directions.
@salazam
@salazam 2 ай бұрын
@@michaelmcgee2026 If you've used a product 100x and still need the instructions to keep from messing up, you shouldn't be allowed near power tools.
@salazam
@salazam 2 ай бұрын
​@@HomeRepairTutor How much did they pay you to say that?
@Eric-qh7is
@Eric-qh7is 3 ай бұрын
I need to level my mud room front addition. It’s a concrete slad, but it already has trim around the flooring and I want to avoid ripping this up. Do I need to remove this or can I just ensure it is protected before pouring?
@diesel104
@diesel104 Жыл бұрын
Man, you needed a lot of self leveler.
@kylehoyland
@kylehoyland 2 жыл бұрын
Really well done!
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy
@mxg709
@mxg709 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@Jglackman
@Jglackman 2 жыл бұрын
What is an alternative product that can be bought at Home Depot or Lowes for the Ardex feather finish step? thanks so much
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 2 жыл бұрын
try Henry Feather Finish, it’s at most Home Depot locations and owned by Ardex 🙌🏼
@Jglackman
@Jglackman 2 жыл бұрын
@@HomeRepairTutor thanks so much!
@mohamadcanada7692
@mohamadcanada7692 Жыл бұрын
Very good job .and how long I need to wait to set up my ceramic on that level on floor?
@Pallidus_Rider
@Pallidus_Rider Жыл бұрын
Q: can tile be set on the self leveler?
@mattyboombatty82
@mattyboombatty82 10 ай бұрын
So.... Every step is super important? Got it 👍
@rizzfontaine5271
@rizzfontaine5271 6 ай бұрын
I love that they explain this to a point where you can think you can do it!! I’ve done it myself and I get they’re just letting us know that if we can’t afford it we can do it ourselves…. But if you’re watching this as a beginner because you’re on a tight budget just employ someone please because this is a skill that will cost you the same if you do it yourself to fix the errors. You pay for what you get, so get it done properly.
@pcm7315
@pcm7315 3 жыл бұрын
Have no plans whatever to do this, but it still looked great watching the transformation.
@atarileaf
@atarileaf 2 жыл бұрын
Why does slc always seem to dry with dark and light or white blotches everywhere even though it was thoroughly mixed with the proper amount of water?
@livefreeindustriesllc
@livefreeindustriesllc 3 жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on adding wire mesh for wood subfloors first after priming? I noticed you just dumped the self leveling right on the wood.
@dejayajay
@dejayajay Жыл бұрын
Self levelling doesn’t need mesh. That was for old sand and cement bedding.
@cohenkevinloriqueen818
@cohenkevinloriqueen818 Жыл бұрын
@@dejayajaythe manufacturer of the product calls for mesh !! Use it
@dejayajay
@dejayajay Жыл бұрын
@@cohenkevinloriqueen818Self levelling compound is not the same as tile screed, which does traditionally call for wire mesh. Also, you could not really use mesh if you are feathering out to a thin edge. Your thoughts?
@HamedAtta1958
@HamedAtta1958 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@johnathanbarnes6796
@johnathanbarnes6796 3 жыл бұрын
you guys are the best
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 3 жыл бұрын
thank you 🙏🏼
@stevehowell1489
@stevehowell1489 Жыл бұрын
After you use a self leveler on a plywood sub floor do you have to add a polymer to the mortar still?
@mistika72
@mistika72 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks!
@jonc222
@jonc222 10 ай бұрын
Do you have any recommendations for doing this over heater wires, on plywood? I’m thinking the liquid BackerBoard which does not require lath is a good idea, but I’ve heard it is thick and doesn’t flow well.
@danyeldan2139
@danyeldan2139 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and info but please I have a question I am removing my tub and walls and I want to install walk in shower base and new walls made by flexstone and they recommended to glue the base on wood subfloor and walls but they not recommended using shims for leveling the subfloor and if subfloor is not level do I need to use self leveling or any other way ? or Mortar ? and do I need to add wire mesh if I am using self leveling? please advice
@CS2architecture
@CS2architecture 2 жыл бұрын
i really appreciate this very helpful video! I'm only grumbling from the fact that i may have to buy/rent tools that i'll seldomly use just for this project lol (like the squeegee & spiked roller). But that's the reality of DIY.
@dejayajay
@dejayajay Жыл бұрын
After the job, sell them in Craig’s or similar.
@carlhughes1467
@carlhughes1467 Жыл бұрын
If you’re applying LVP over the top of this, do you need an expansion joint in addition to the one made for the self leveler?
@RaymesHomeImprovementLLC
@RaymesHomeImprovementLLC 2 жыл бұрын
Question! Isn’t seal sill designed to stop drafts around doors and windows? Does it not affect the self leveler after you pour it? And what do you do with the excess seal sill that’s sticking up above the dried self leveler?
@ianshaunthomas
@ianshaunthomas 2 жыл бұрын
The foam is meant to create a break between the floor and the wall which you want to allow expansion and contraction. You simply cut the foam off level to the floor once it has cured, the remaining foam is not an issue. Products exist specifically for this purpose but they are far more expensive than the sill foam. Use whichever you think is best for your needs.
@RaymesHomeImprovementLLC
@RaymesHomeImprovementLLC 2 жыл бұрын
@@ianshaunthomas Thank you!
@VOOODOOO37
@VOOODOOO37 Жыл бұрын
wow, you know your shit. I was going to just dump it on but now see there is much more involved.
@michaelsa892
@michaelsa892 3 жыл бұрын
This is the first time seeing the screw trick do you leave the screws in or do you have to remove them before installing the flooring
@brennanbednarski5236
@brennanbednarski5236 8 ай бұрын
So I have a few questions if it not a bother. For my toilet flange, it sit about 1/4 up, and I have to add that much. Is it okay if the toilet flange is flush with the ground? 2nd, the pink foam role for expansion, how did you finish that part. Did you cut it flush with the ground after everything cured?
@DachiaTheDogMom
@DachiaTheDogMom Жыл бұрын
Ok, just to clarify- with a little back story- The guy at Menards, whom several people said knew what he was talking about, said to just leave the compound to level itself- that it was a mistake to futz with it. And yet you and several other youtubers are saying you kind of need to futz with it.
@andrewmuir3302
@andrewmuir3302 5 ай бұрын
I futzd with mine and messed up garage floor. All parts where I didn't "futz"... Look great. The thing is you don't want to rub it so thin that it no longer serves a purpose.
@Pallidus_Rider
@Pallidus_Rider 3 жыл бұрын
Video answered all my stupid questions. Bookmarked this video for future reference. 👍
@smateezic
@smateezic 3 жыл бұрын
I have just nick named you Cap'n Badass. Outstanding end product!
@TheBrownskin01
@TheBrownskin01 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! I'm currently preparing my bathroom floors for the self leveling system... Questions: should I pour self leveling there or leave it alone
@dejayajay
@dejayajay Жыл бұрын
I don’t understand your question. Is the floor ok, or does it need levelling?
@dottmanca
@dottmanca 11 ай бұрын
Does it matter what type of finish is in the heght gauge screws?
@PhillyFixed
@PhillyFixed Жыл бұрын
Right to the point, thanks! Any thoughts on how the K 22 F product compares to Ardex Liquid Backerboard and when would you choose one over the other?
@salazam
@salazam 2 ай бұрын
One is only for use during a full-moon, the other accumulates dew spots if articulated improperly.
@tedspens
@tedspens 3 жыл бұрын
I like that spiked roller. Great tips, Thanks! :)
@prestonghim748
@prestonghim748 3 жыл бұрын
Good day sir, Thank you for the tips, my self leveling project was successful after watching this video. I have a question, after self leveling, do I still need to install backer boards before installing tiles? or can i just install tiles on self leveling cement?
@TravisBiggie
@TravisBiggie 3 жыл бұрын
you must install backerboard still.
@prestonghim748
@prestonghim748 3 жыл бұрын
@@TravisBiggie Thank you sir !
@prestonghim748
@prestonghim748 3 жыл бұрын
@@TravisBiggie Sir, I have one more following question, I purchased Hardiebackers. So, my next step will be, apply thinset to install Hardiebackers over the self leveler, and then put some screws on Hardiebackers, correct? can screws go through self leveler?
@bitchasz3shat3
@bitchasz3shat3 2 жыл бұрын
@@prestonghim748 not the OP, but screws should not go into self leveler, it'll crack and break. You'd have to use an uncoupling membrane that won't require screws, something like ditra. He has loads of videos on how to do ditra. I noticed this was 3 months ago, what were your results?
@prestonghim748
@prestonghim748 2 жыл бұрын
@@bitchasz3shat3 Ah.. Thank you for the advice, but I already finished my tile project. After few discussions with local home depot employees, I installed Hardiebackers with screws as I mentioned in the previous question. I am not sure if I am just lucky or the issue that you were talking about is not just happened yet, but it turned out great. super solid, no cracking sound or feel under my feet. my wife loves cooking so we are using kitchen on a daily basis.
@ornotgortwormiii8731
@ornotgortwormiii8731 5 ай бұрын
What is done in the doorway to prevent the leveler from flowing into the next room?
@djfunkyg
@djfunkyg 3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome - thanks! One quick question: I have a control cut running diagonally through the basement bathroom I'm working on and am nearly ready to put down self-leveler. What do I need to do to prep the control cut? I'm planning to mark the two walls where the cut runs and run my tile at that angle and will be putting down a HeatMatrix underlayment down (originally was going to do in-floor heating, but decided not to). Thanks in advance for any advice!
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Gary, that’s a unique situation and I’m not familiar with HeatMatrix. So I recommend calling Ardex technical support to clarify your questions. They’re awesome and will do their best to help out
@themonkeydrunken
@themonkeydrunken Жыл бұрын
@seekhimwithallyourheartand3358 Dude this isn't the place for this crap.
@ryanmccue8180
@ryanmccue8180 Жыл бұрын
​@themonkeydrunken it's not crap it's the truth
@kaizersoze
@kaizersoze Жыл бұрын
I've removed tiles with a jackhammer before. Way faster but you have to angel the jackhammer where you are holding its weight.
@paulpurves484
@paulpurves484 4 ай бұрын
Very helpful.
@MyFortressConstruction
@MyFortressConstruction 2 жыл бұрын
If the tile and/or thinset is bonded well, you can clean it and apply a primer and then do the self-leveler on top. It will raise the floor height, but besides that, saves a lot of time and effort on prepping a floor.
@ferasrn
@ferasrn Жыл бұрын
Exactly.. this dude wasted so much time and energy for nothing lol
@Gorytinklebird
@Gorytinklebird Жыл бұрын
thank the good lord, the reason i want to pour the concrete is to avoid having to grind off the thinset
@jeangalloway7752
@jeangalloway7752 3 жыл бұрын
Please can I get a call for work to be done, are you in the uk / London or ???? Thank you
@MasaMuneDenadoro
@MasaMuneDenadoro Жыл бұрын
Will self leveler raise a floor by two inches? A corner of my floor dips about 2 inches, it was part of an addition long ago. Need to raise it up.
@zehuazhou3390
@zehuazhou3390 Жыл бұрын
Can I directly primer and pour self leveling concrete over my existing slate floor before I put laminate on it? The slates are still solid but when I knock on them, they give me a partially hollow sound.
@breakingchris6889
@breakingchris6889 2 жыл бұрын
Would you use feather finish in a cracked concrete bathroom floor on a lower level? Or would an epoxy or another process be better?
@calvinlong1265
@calvinlong1265 3 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your video and I have a question. I'm leveling a large room (kitchen). Do I want to caulk around the perimeter and use the pink stuff too? Or, is that just for a bathroom?
@bitchasz3shat3
@bitchasz3shat3 2 жыл бұрын
The pink stuff is to give everything a smidgen of room to expand and settle, so I'd say you'd still want to use it wherever you're doing a project like this.
@gerrys6265
@gerrys6265 Жыл бұрын
How self levelling is it? It doesn't look like you need to worry about little ripples etc when doing the final touch ups with the squeegie....is that right?
@andre1987eph
@andre1987eph 2 жыл бұрын
You are awesome.
@HomeRepairTutor
@HomeRepairTutor 2 жыл бұрын
You rock!
@HeyGirlHey23
@HeyGirlHey23 9 ай бұрын
How can I prep for the floor leveler if my current flooring is concrete?
@lagg-alot8308
@lagg-alot8308 9 ай бұрын
If you need the primer for the product to adhere to the wood. Then why did you NOT prime before sealing joints and screws?
@spearandspine9970
@spearandspine9970 3 ай бұрын
Did you wait the full 8 hours specified on the can for the Great Stuff to cure?
@geo-ch6qz
@geo-ch6qz 2 жыл бұрын
Finally a video where trolls haven't said, "but you missed this, but you didn't do that, and you could've, would've, should've!". Lots to do in this video, it is not for first timers.
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