Floor Leveler Over Plywood

Thoroughly vacuum the existing floor and use a long floor leveler and tape measure to ensure the subfloor is level within 3 16 inch for every 10 feet.

Floor leveler over plywood.

Thoroughly cover all areas with one coat of primer to enhance adhesion of the leveling compound to the plywood surface. Apply a latex floor primer to the entire plywood surface using a paint roller. Self leveling underlayment is an easy to use cement based underlayment that self levels. If the uneven floor is due to floor joists that have warped or twisted over time or were incorrectly installed the only way to level the floor is to remove the subflooring and shim the joists.

The metal lath provides structure and strength to the floor leveler once it has cured. Nail down or floating floors may be installed over existing vinyl as long as it s no more than two layers thick. Pour the liquid like floor leveler onto the subfloor and smooth it out with a trowel. Rutland floor level is a floor leveling compound in a premixed tub.

Just mix it with water pour and spread. The henry level pro 40 lb. Let the floor leveler dry overnight or as indicated by the manufacturer. Akona self leveling floor underlayment cement is another water based powder mix for use over plywood and concrete.

The underlayment is excellent for smoothing and flattening interior surfaces before installing floor coverings. It doesn t require primer. This akona floor leveling compound is available at mennards for about 35 per 50lb bag. Use a brush for application in smaller areas.

Use over concrete wood tile terrazzo and cut back adhesive. For wood based sub floors you must first apply a bonding agent to the subfloor to get good adhesion with the self leveling compound material. Allow the primer to dry thoroughly. Gravity will help it settle into the low areas.