How to Use & Pour Self-Leveling Concrete
Self-leveling concrete is a product that is used to level concrete floors that are uneven. You can use self-leveling concrete by first preparing the floor surface for the concrete. Self-leveling concrete can then be mixed using the same methods as regular concrete. Once the concrete has been properly mixed, you will then need to pour it onto the floor before it begins to set or harden. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Vacuum
- Latex primer
- Paint tray
- Roller
- Level
- Pencil
- Self leveling concrete mix
- Bucket
- Power drill
- Paddle attachment
- Trowel or squeegee
Instructions
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Clean the surface of the floor with a vacuum to remove any dirt and debris.
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Add latex primer into a paint tray and use a roller to apply it to the floor. This will allow the self-leveling concrete to adhere to the floor.
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Use a level to locate any low areas in the floor and mark the locations with a pencil. You will want to start with these areas.
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Add 6 quarts of water into the bucket and add the self-leveling concrete mix. Follow the instructions on the package to properly mix the concrete.
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Stir the self-leveling concrete mix with a power drill using a paddle attachment. Mix the concrete in the bucket for about four minutes or until the mixture is the consistency of pancake batter.
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Pour the self-leveling concrete mix over the low areas you identified. Wait a minute or two for the mixture to spread out.
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Smooth out the concrete using a trowel or a squeegee and then wait for the concrete to dry.
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Tips & Warnings
A cement mixer can also be used to mix the self-leveling concrete.
You will be able to walk on the concrete after it has dried for at least four hours.
You will only have about 20 minutes of total work time to mix, pour and smooth out the concrete before it begins to set up.
References
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