Concrete Floor Leveling Tricks with Baseboard Instead of Straight Edge

[@michaelcreedy4204]

You have helped me and many others I'm sure. Your service to mankind is commendable. Great attitude and we appreciate you!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Glad to help!

[@wolfiesmith7674]

Best channel I’ve found for self levelling tips and tricks, much appreciated 👍

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Happy to help!

[@Cuspider]

Wont the floor now be slightly not perfectly flat/level as you walk away from the door joint? You are raising the height of the floor as it gets closer to the door joint, so wont this cause a small valley/ramp?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, for this small ramp no any problem, you can’t feel it and it’s not visible. Just you know about it because I showed it.

[@wonderwilds]

Hey mr do you think the different brands of self-leveling compound are a lot different or are they all pretty much similar

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Not all brands working similar. I am preferred Mapei, other brands not using because quality not good or price to high. Thanks!

[@grayhalf1854]

Nice! Do you ever use a wet trowel to smooth and polish the surface as it's curing (as you would if you were plastering)?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

No, never tried.

[@grayhalf1854]

@@MrYoucandoityourself fair enough! 😀

[@jerriandafou1]

Nice video. There is no floor underlay?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Not yet!

[@briantheprion]

Very smart on the blocks glued on to help you with the concrete thickness!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Brian, thanks for your comment!

[@BassinProf]

what was that green tape you used to block the bottom seam? In other videos you use caulk but the tape seems a lot easier.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Regular painters masking tape, you can find it home depot -$3.

[@dodo777777]

Great video! Can you tell me please how many days you allow till you can glue down the floor? Thank you

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, if it’s usual home temperature and normal moisture, 1/4” will be ready for next day for more thickness need 2-3 days. Thanks

[@dodo777777]

Thank you for taking time and effort to make very useful videos. 👍

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You are welcome!

[@vince6314]

Hi, thanks for the great video. Just a question which was inspired by it, can you self level a slope towards a drain in say a bathroom? Would this same technique allow you to produce a higher to lower slope?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Vince, you can do it with different materials, it's called "4 in one" from Mapei, or use this self-leveling compound with lover water quantity. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@lukewhitney1957]

I know you add a little extra water to give a longer working time, but can you tell me how much. I live in the Nevada desert where it is very dry.

[@lukewhitney1957]

Great videos by the way. Thank you.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

In this video I add less water than recommended by manufacturer, because I did sloping. Try with small amount of SLC, work in morning time with coolest water. Thanks!

[@lukewhitney1957]

@@MrYoucandoityourself Sorry, I should have been more specific. I've watched all your videos, and I asked about the extra bit of water because I am going to level a fairly large area.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Yes, I added little more water when I am doing bigger area and I don’t know how works other SLC with more water. You have to check with small amount of SLC first. Also if your area too hot, don’t add warm water to SLC otherwise time for fork will be dramatically getting shorter. Thanks

[@vapourkl5324]

how long do you let primer dry before putting self level ? 24 hours or more ?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, if warm inside and subfloor dry, it's will be ready in half an hour. But usually around one to two hour's. Thanks!

[@ccykwok]

Hi love your videos! I am using Novoplan 2 plus and following instructions for mixing ratio but find that it is drying too fast over concrete subfloor. Any recommendations?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, depending what moisture in the air. If you living in California, you need add little more water and it should be the coolest water you can find. Also if not properly primed subfloor, water absorb every fast from compound to subfloor ant time for leveling to short. Is this clear?

[@ccykwok]

@@MrYoucandoityourself Thank you for the recommendations!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You’re welcome!

[@carlosbatista6663]

What do you call those tripods? When I look for self Levelling tripods the laser equipment shows up only

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

In one page you can find link for tripods and laser as well, right here - - Concrete Leveling Tripods - bit.ly/2uVCPfX

[@floored3145]

Excellent work, not as easy as it looks , without a guide in the corners. I find leveling very difficult to do especially large rooms

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, in this video, I shoved the whole process. I am learning how to make the video better and better. Sorry if something missing... Thanks!

[@parvezmazed]

Can we apply primer on top of vinyl floor tile to apply self leveling cement? Thanks

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Yes, you can . But you need make it rough with sandpaper or grinder, then put primer and compound. I did it time to time but prep work very important. Thanks

[@AndieMueller22]

So I can buy any baseboard instead of a straight edge for leveling compound? We are only working on our own home.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Andie, I showed this way, because if you need to make small leveling but you don’t have straight edge, you can use this idea. But this way for emergencies. Thanks!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Very useful trick with baseboard for beginners! Now you can make your concrete subfloor leveling yourself very easy! If you have some questions, please leave them under this video.

[@WarlockAntaran]

Is it possible to use Mapei Self level plus on a CSP #2 profile? Or should I use Novoplan Easy for this?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Yes, you can use Novoplan 2 plus. Don’t forget apply primer. Thanks

[@glorybellgotay6866]

Might you can add a subtitles.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Too late. Sorry.

[@securic911]

Hi all your videos are absolutely great!!! You're the best self leveling concrete teacher I've seen on youtube! 2 opposite corners of my plywood subfloor are about 1inch lower than the highest spot in the middle and I hope you can help me answer some questions before I try level it with SLC: 1. I'm planning to add a layer of 3/4 and 3/8 plywood on the low areas first to save materials. Do you recommend sanding the plywood edges for a smoother flow of SLC or it's not necessary? 2. What is the minimum thickness of SLC from the highest point of the subfloor for tiles? 1/4 inch? 1/2 inch? 3. I don't see you chalking the seams between plywood sheets. Is it necessary? 4. My plywood surface is about 1000 sq ft. Do you think I should divide it up into 2 or 3 smaller areas and work on only one area at a time? I'm worried that my wife and I won't have enough manpower to finish the whole room within the 25 - 35 mins flowing time. We will use the 15 gallon barrel but still... it's our first time... Thanks again! You rock! Cпасибо!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, thanks for your warm comment and question! Without experience it is hard to fill up so big area in one shot. I would recommend watch this video fist and if you have more questions send me message on Facebook , we can talk. Concrete Subfloor Leveling Tips for Beginners MrYoucandoityourself kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ6VmqeuhcynhcU

[@adolfadolfo6945]

what country of eastern Europe are you from?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Siberian bear!

[@EzraGaskin001]

What is the maximum amount my concrete subfloor can be out of level before I need to level it with self leveling concrete?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Ezra, for floor leveling we don't have any limitation. If your floor uneven - just do it! Here it is explanation - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ6VmqeuhcynhcU

[@FisherCatProductions]

There is flat, and there is level. Mostly you need a floor to be flat to apply finish flooring (laminate, tile, etc.) You may only need a smoothing coat, and not necessarily a leveling coat which would be thicker on the low end. Many floors can be an inch out of level from one side of a room to the other, and you will not notice. Unless it is critical that the floor be perfectly level, be satisfied if it is flat and smooth.

[@ovisha]

Very interesting!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thank you very much!

[@thinkingahead6750]

Do you have a patreon account or some other way of rewarding you for the effort you put into these and the skills/savings from which I have benefitted? It feels wrong not to be able to reward such good advice.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, thanks for your question, I have a link on my channel Home page.

[@mastmalang70hk]

im gonna try this for 18 doorsteps ,before always did seprately for every door with cement

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for commenting!

[@grimmib7091]

Why use tape instead of sill foam?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Good question! There is small place with little amount of compound, also final panels on the staircase. Good enough just put tape. Thanks

[@РаисаШевченко-я5с]

Классно!!!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks!

[@dilligaf2386]

Making a successful self leveling floor you need a plan don't just throw it down and hope it self levels because it won't happen.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for your comment!