How To Level Your Concrete Floor

Leveling a concrete floor for carpeting.

How to level your concrete floor.

Brush self leveling concrete primer over the floor as directed. Then go over any particularly high spots with a concrete grinder so they re level with the rest of the floor. If you envision carpeting or another type of floor that forgives minor variations in subfloor grade such as engineered wood or click and lock vinyl then. To resurface an uneven concrete slab begin by laying a long straight 2x4 wooden rail across the concrete slab floor with one end positioned on the high point in the room.

Apply concrete leveler primer with a soft bristle push broom being careful to spread the liquid evenly across the surface without creating puddles. Let this dry thoroughly before you apply a stain sealant or paint. Pour it into the hole or snaking crack and smooth it out with a putty knife so that it is level with the rest of the floor. To level concrete floors start by cleaning the floor and filling in any cracks or holes with concrete filler and sealer.

It s used to help insulate absorb sound and reduce wear on your floor. This helps the resurfacer. Use an underlayment floor leveler or floor patch product to fix low spots in a wood or concrete subfloor. Or you can incorporate decorative inlays such as strips of wood or metal by adhering them to the base concrete and then pouring the overlay to the level of the inlay.

An underlayment is a thin layer of material sandwiched between two other materials. Self leveling overlays are simply poured or pumped onto the floor surface and then distributed evenly using a spreader. 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. Place a healthy amount of concrete leveling compound into a container and mix it to a thin consistency that you can work with.