How To Level A Concrete Floor With Cement

If you plan on leveling a concrete floor you can do so with relative ease by using a leveling compound.

How to level a concrete floor with cement.

See below for a shopping list and tools subscribe to this old. Check your wood flooring manufacturer s recommendations and sand any high spots with a concrete grinder. It spreads across uneven slabs filling in low spots as it creates a new level surface. An uneven concrete floor can be unsightly as well as unsafe.

Filling in gaps cracks and crevices as well as leveling uneven concrete will bring up the aesthetic and shore up the structure of the flooring. A dust mask will not give you enough protection. Slip shims under the low end of the 2x4 rail until it s perfectly level then use a scribing tool to transfer the unevenness of the floor onto the rail. Typically the floor must be level and uniform within 3 16 inch every 10 feet.

Leveling a concrete floor for tile. Keep checking the floor with a level as you grind the concrete. Fill any low spots with a cementitious leveling compound following the manufacturer s directions and allow it to dry before proceeding. Over time concrete floors can settle unevenly or become uneven due to cracking and moisture.

Whether you want to refinish an uneven basement floor or replace or add new flooring on top of an existing concrete floor somewhere in your home you most likely will need to level the concrete floor. Installing flooring on an uneven concrete can cause buckling and loose boards after the installation. Grinding and repairing a concrete floor can create concrete dust so be safe and wear a respirator. When you re finished vacuum the floor thoroughly with a wet dry vacuum or sweep it with a broom.

If you want to install vinyl tile or ceramic tile things get a bit trickier.