The modern range of floor coverings is able to satisfy even the most extraordinary demands of customers. But whatever would be the design idea in the area of floor construction, their final version should be first and foremost even. It is on this characteristic will directly depend on the functionality, durability and aesthetic appeal of the floor. The degree of evenness of the final flooring will depend directly on the evenness of the rough floor. And today we will tell you how to level the floor with your own hands.
Contents
- Step-by-step instruction
- Face alignment video
The most popular method for solving this problem is leveling the floor with a self-leveling mixture. This material is simple enough to work and is able to provide the maximum smoothness and smoothness of the filled surface even in conditions of unprofessional work. The resulting coating is ideal for laying tiles, parquet boards or laminate, as well as for flooring of linoleum or arrangement of plank floor.
Properly filled floor should form a surface, the slope of which will not exceed 1 mm per meter of building level. In addition, the frozen mixture should not have in its mass of bubbles, cracks or chips. To achieve the result corresponding to these standards during the filling process, you can follow several simple rules:
- it is necessary to choose a high-quality mixture that is completely compatible with the conditions of the forthcoming work;
- for tracking the unevenness of the coating in the process of leveling the floor with a self-leveling mixture, it is best to use a professional laser level;
- should work in special shoes for pouring floors and use a notched trowel as well as a needle roller to remove air bubbles during the laying process;
- it is necessary to strictly observe the temperature and time mode of solidification of the mixture specified by the manufacturer on its packaging.
Step-by-step instruction
Before starting the self-leveling of the concrete floor, it is necessary to thoroughly clean it of dirt.
Then it is necessary to primer the floor with the Vetonit MD-16 primer.
The next stage of the work is the preparation of the working mixture. Experienced masters recommend using the equalizer Plitonite P3.It is extremely important to follow the instructions for preparing it on the packaging of the material you choose. As soon as the composition is ready for work, it is possible to begin its application to the surface of the screed. This should be done with a notched trowel, starting from the distance from the entrance to the premises of the site.
During the work, it is necessary to check regularly with the level readings in order to immediately eliminate irregularities by adding or leveling the mixture that has not yet had time to solidify.
Air bubbles should also be eliminated as the working composition is laid using a pre-prepared needle roller.
After the priming of the self-leveling mixture is completed, it must be allowed to dry. This process can take from several hours to 1.5 days, depending on the material used and the compliance of the actual drying regime recommended by the manufacturer.
After complete drying of the floors, it is necessary to re-check them with a level. If the result will fully meet your requirements, you can proceed with the laying of the finishing material. If you find any irregularities during the test, you can fix them by re-filling. In this case, the secondary leveling of the floor for a laminate or other coating should only be done with a freshly prepared mixture.
Now you know how to make floor alignment in an apartment with your own hands, and can significantly save money on attracting professional builders. To support the knowledge received by you will help the photos and video materials placed in the framework of this article, in which professionals can tell how to level the floor.
