How to Make a Floor Leveling with Concrete Self Leveling Compound MrYoucandoityourself

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  • Here is how to make a floor leveling use straight edge with concrete self-leveling compound. Previous MrYoucandoityourself video: • How to Fix Squeaky Lam...
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  • @tonyloveridge4835
    @tonyloveridge4835 Před 6 lety +19

    i have learned so much watching CZcams, its an absolute godsend, it covers every trade in the book.

  • @heatherkrenk1428
    @heatherkrenk1428 Před 5 lety +3

    This is great. Thank you! Precise directions - great video. We're going to prop up the computer in the work room to follow your lead.

  • @Technologyadvisor1
    @Technologyadvisor1 Před 5 lety

    Hello I have laid leveling compound on a garage floor but I have not used enough and the compound I have put down needs to be raised a few mm as I have not used enough. Can I top it up? it has only been put down 24 hours but I need the level to be level with some concrete that goes round the sides of the garage. please help

  • @streakyfish
    @streakyfish Před 5 lety +1

    Picked up a couple of tips, thanks for taking the time to do this.

  • @MrYoucandoityourself
    @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 6 lety +12

    In this video you'll see how to make a concrete floor leveling with self-leveling compound. Very easy steps!

  • @laurencevillegarage
    @laurencevillegarage Před 5 lety +1

    I am laying a tile floor in my master bathroom and the floor was not level. I had no idea what I was going to do to fix it. NOW I know! Thank you for a very informative video. Great Job. Thank you!

  • @totalfocuslawnservices6968

    You do a great job and give good advice. I use a lot of information from your videos to get my renovation done right, thanks.

  • @craigx1433
    @craigx1433 Před 5 lety +1

    Fantastic video.I watched i t 3 months ago and did it following your advice.Turned out perfect.Thank you

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 5 lety

      Hi Craig, thanks for your positive comment!

    • @craigx1433
      @craigx1433 Před 5 lety +1

      @@MrYoucandoityourself Thank you for my really nice floor!!!!

  • @jaandel1
    @jaandel1 Před 5 lety +4

    Great video where do you get that large straight guide for leveling

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 5 lety

      Hi Jaime, here is a link to Amazone - Straight Edge 10 Ft. - amzn.to/2hNKhFj
      You can choose any length for this tool. Thanks for your question!

  • @cmheath33
    @cmheath33 Před 5 lety

    I have an older tiled floor. Rather than busting up the tile to then lay a vinyl floor, I was hoping to use this self leveler right on top of the tile. Any worries of it sticking. Also, I have large surface area (1,000 sf). Will I have time to keep mixing additional bags to cover whole area or would this require a larger crew of people? Helpful video!! Thanks!!

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 5 lety

      Hi, for tile you need use special primer - ECO Prim Grip or other brands like ceramic primer, and then level it. For large area you can do leveling by spots by your self - no problem or if you need cover all surface you need helpers for sure. Thanks!

  • @TheChavez1976
    @TheChavez1976 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi, great jobs! How would you handle a job where just one side of the room was 5/8 of an inch out of level from the wall to the middle of the room? The wall side of my living room drops almost 3/4
    Thanks!

  • @highway2run
    @highway2run Před 2 lety +1

    Learn alot , good technique

  • @williammolchan3883
    @williammolchan3883 Před 5 lety +1

    I have 23 years of experience doing flooring of all kinds . I only ask because I usually demo the tile or just skim coat the grout lines with webcrete patch but I like plantipach to it's very similar to webcrete .

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 5 lety +1

      Hi William, It's hard to give you some advise, because every single job has a lot of pitfalls. You understood what I am talking about. Thanks for your questions!

  • @mazzmari
    @mazzmari Před 5 lety +1

    Do you recommend going over asbestos tile with the primer and self leveler?

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 5 lety +1

      Hi, read the instruction on the bag. Any manufacturer doesn't recommend use compound over asbestos. Thanks.

  • @williammolchan3883
    @williammolchan3883 Před 5 lety +1

    How would you go about skim coating over tile to stop telegraphing grout lines so you can put lvp plank flooring over it ?

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 5 lety

      Hi William, you can use Planipatch Mapei. I always use it foe vinyl flooring.

  • @williammolchan3883
    @williammolchan3883 Před 5 lety +1

    It's over ceramic tile . Do you think I should prime the tile then use plantipach ?

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 5 lety +1

      Hi William, There is few options. Special primer for Planipatch you can add to mix, and another option EcoPrime grip. Just roll it over the tile and in hour put Planipatch. Don't mix Planipatch to much in one time , because it dry very fast and it should be like buttermilk consistences. For application you have to use flat trowel. In hour it will be ready for installation. Before start installation use sending block or grinding blade make all surface smooth, just by hands. Make sense?

  • @zhaotao8408
    @zhaotao8408 Před 4 lety +1

    If the lower spot is next to the drywall, do you need the seal the gap below the drywall and the concrete floor so the liquid won't flow outside? Can I use paint tape to seal it or something else you can recommend?

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi Zhao, I would prefer put foam tape, for making an expansion gap between the wall and the subfloor. Thanks for watching!

  • @paulkehrig6958
    @paulkehrig6958 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video thank you so much I'm going to be trying this in my living room where part of the floor slopes down almost half an inch I'm worried though set in the transition area from the living room to the kitchen I'm going to have an uneven step I'm not sure of what to do

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 5 lety

      Hi Paul, If your floor sloping down so much, make just flat.
      Here is an example - czcams.com/video/RT9td8O8skQ/video.html
      Here is another one - czcams.com/video/8_xFIhvi6fc/video.html

    • @justindecker9557
      @justindecker9557 Před 4 lety

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  • @moathunter5504
    @moathunter5504 Před 2 lety +1

    I was half asleep while listening, I thought Jose Mourinho was giving Masonry instructions

  • @camillewagan
    @camillewagan Před 3 lety +1

    hi. is it also possible to use this on a rough finished flooring?

  • @binovc69
    @binovc69 Před 5 lety +1

    Could I ask which self-leveling compound you used? I will be needing that which can be leveled to a feather edge such as yours. Didn't see it in your list! Thanks.

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 5 lety +1

      Mapei Novoplan 2 (self-leveling compound)

    • @binovc69
      @binovc69 Před 5 lety +2

      "Novoplan 2 Plus" instructions says should be applied no thinner than 1/8". Was wondering if you've had any issues. I found out after I bought "Self Leveler Plus" from Lowes that it too should only be poured to 1/8".
      Great videos, wish I had a nice long aluminum level like that!

  • @migimnasiocasero
    @migimnasiocasero Před 5 lety +1

    My friend what is the difference between Mapei Novoplan 2 and the Mapei self-leveler plus because I used Mapei self-leveler plus and I didn’t have enough time to level everything because it dry too soon. Please any advise thanks

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 5 lety

      Hi, In summer very hard mange time for settle leveling material. Be sure, water is cold, put little more water, make more liquid compound and put primer properly, because if water from compound can absorb very quickly to subfloor, your levelling material will dry very fast! Good enough?

    • @migimnasiocasero
      @migimnasiocasero Před 5 lety

      Thanks for your reply the mixing instructions said 4.75 L to 5 L for a 50 lbs bag. What do you think should I put 6 L of water per bag instate of 5 liter?

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 5 lety

      put 5.25 - 5.5 and you will see. I am putting. I am putting for 3 bags 5 Gallon basket of water. You can buy it in Home Depot(orange). There is on the basket 3 rings on top, I fill up by second ring. It's approximately 6 liters per bag.

  • @aglynn4531
    @aglynn4531 Před 4 lety +1

    I used Mapei self levelling compound. I put two bags on my 58 square foot floor, but when I mixed it it did not come out as liquid as yours. I followed the direction & put the amount of water & concrete, but it did not flow like yours did now my floor is ever more uneven. Looks like I will have to do it again & put more water???

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 4 lety

      Hi,I hope, this video can help you - czcams.com/video/Zm2itxPgtOc/video.html

    • @aglynn4531
      @aglynn4531 Před 4 lety

      @@MrYoucandoityourself I see you did add a little more water. So, do it should help with getting the compound more fluid then, right? Thank for your reply.

  • @Here-2-Learn
    @Here-2-Learn Před 5 lety +1

    Can you do a second coat if you do it too thin?

  • @snipereliminator5914
    @snipereliminator5914 Před 5 lety +1

    Is it the spike roller you used to level the floor?

  • @jaimealvarado4883
    @jaimealvarado4883 Před 6 lety

    How long is it recomended that you roll it for?

  • @graemepae100
    @graemepae100 Před 5 lety +1

    very informative, thank you

  • @alejandrorivera1299
    @alejandrorivera1299 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi I’m
    Trying to renovate my living room area
    What’s the range price for floating or fixing the subfloor with self leveling
    Cause it’s a lot work
    I want to hire someone but I want prepare my budget
    Thank you

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi, ask your local company for pricing, because if I tell you how much it cost on Vancouver maybe you will confuse. Thanks!

  • @Chrisisthename
    @Chrisisthename Před 6 lety +1

    Is that last step to run the roller spikes necessary? What does it do? Can it be skipped if I don't want to buy that tool?

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 6 lety

      You can use only straight edge.

    • @TubeScience
      @TubeScience Před 6 lety +1

      It feathers out any imperfections caused by troweling or leveling tools. It just provides a more consistent finish. Streaks or no streaks? You'd have to be the judge yourself. They are $38 at Amazon if you can't rent one.

    • @jasthys.jawanting2883
      @jasthys.jawanting2883 Před 6 lety

      MrYoucandoityourself gdffgdcgd

    • @bigdaddyktk24
      @bigdaddyktk24 Před 6 lety

      The compound levels itself that tool is a little Overkill

    • @ryanhumphries9761
      @ryanhumphries9761 Před 5 lety +1

      @@bigdaddyktk24 it doesn't really, the spiked roller helps remove any air pockets in the screed and helps it flow. Try troweling half of the floor without the rollerung after and see the difference. No point troweling it if it self levels.

  • @litoloco4fish
    @litoloco4fish Před 4 lety +1

    Sr how many minutes after laying leveler can you use the roller...?? How long do I have to use the roller without damaging the work? Thank you

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi, depending what the temperature inside the house and moisture as well. If it’s warm and dry, you have 15 - 20 min for using roller.

    • @litoloco4fish
      @litoloco4fish Před 4 lety

      @@MrYoucandoityourself I'm very grateful to you sr..🙏🏼👍🏼👊🏼

  • @dalemoore3169
    @dalemoore3169 Před 5 lety +1

    I'm going to try and level a large floor and i have purchased everything but the spike roller. Can you help me in finding one. I have look in every building material store and can not locate one. Any info will be greatly appreciated thanks.

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 5 lety +1

      Hi Dale. here it is - spiked roller for self-leveling - amzn.to/2Y3YJLi

  • @peterkiernan1668
    @peterkiernan1668 Před 6 lety

    Nice thorough job.where do you get that straight edge and do they come in different lengths. I could use one for checking wall Alignments.

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 6 lety

      Hi Peter, I have 6, 8, and 10 fit straight edges. You can find links in description.Thanks!

    • @peterkiernan1668
      @peterkiernan1668 Před 6 lety

      MrYoucandoityourself Than you so much.keep up the great videos, always nice to see a pro working.you make it look easy, which it's not.Cheers.

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 6 lety

      Thanks for warm comment!

    • @carlkruzel5909
      @carlkruzel5909 Před 5 lety

      MrYoucandoityourself l

  • @uthewallstreetbetsgod4714

    Goddamn, he knows what he is doing. Thank you for the video!

  • @alexanderrozhenko6156
    @alexanderrozhenko6156 Před 4 lety +1

    Very interesting video. According to building inspector in Perth, these are some helpful tips for installing self-leveling concrete.
    Here it is:
    Read and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Don't skip any step
    Keep leveler product dry.
    Clean all tools and buckets immediately when you are done.

  • @mali_vy4449
    @mali_vy4449 Před 2 lety +1

    Здравствуйте! В каком штате Вы работаете?

  • @miguelzuniga1130
    @miguelzuniga1130 Před 4 lety +1

    How many years will it last

  • @Family2011.
    @Family2011. Před 5 lety

    What about the edges are they not impossible

  • @douakhaboubaker9802
    @douakhaboubaker9802 Před 6 lety

    I am inquiring about a work contract in this profession. Can you help me?

  • @adrianashby1033
    @adrianashby1033 Před 6 lety +1

    what the he'll are you smoothing that with? that's an old school screed bar not a smoothing trowel.

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 6 lety +1

      Do you use trowel for smoothing? I am not. I use it just for better spreading.

  • @jameslabs1
    @jameslabs1 Před rokem +1

    Bad audio - need clip mic. Good lesson. Thanks

  • @davejones4740
    @davejones4740 Před 5 lety

    Bal, you don't spike as fibres rise up.

  • @marcopoulin1897
    @marcopoulin1897 Před 4 lety +1

    Expensive way to fix floor just use thinset

  • @mikhaillats7904
    @mikhaillats7904 Před 6 lety

    Molodets

  • @user-ph9sw2hs4c
    @user-ph9sw2hs4c Před 6 lety

    Со страшным русским акцентом.

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 6 lety +2

      Привет Таир! У нас в Канаде все говорят на английском сострашным акцентом - и русские, и китайцы и индусы и т.д.

    • @Zharsergey
      @Zharsergey Před 5 lety

      @@MrYoucandoityourself Where in Canada are you? What's the approx cost per square ft?

  • @dirk8860
    @dirk8860 Před 5 lety

    too much echo. cannot hear a single thing

  • @adrianashby1033
    @adrianashby1033 Před 6 lety

    Sweep! no preparation then? Really poor practice

    • @MrYoucandoityourself
      @MrYoucandoityourself  Před 6 lety +1

      Show your practice and I'll learn from you.

    • @adrianashby1033
      @adrianashby1033 Před 6 lety +1

      MrYoucandoityourself ok show me where your mechanical preparation machinery for removing laitence is and I’ll give you a lesson in surface prepare and priming.

    • @jaimealvarado4883
      @jaimealvarado4883 Před 6 lety

      Adrian Ashby what is proper practice for preparing the concrete?

    • @adrianashby1033
      @adrianashby1033 Před 6 lety

      jaime alvarado you need to get a moisture test done, remove laitence and barriers to adhesion using mechanical preparation like contained shot blasting or similar. that needs to be vacuumed too. if the moisture content is too high an epoxy DPM should be applied before any self levelling and the DPM needs to be primed too. typically an epoxy primer sand blinded to refusal. If the floor is heated that's a whole other discussion about commissioning.

    • @bilalpatel8380
      @bilalpatel8380 Před 5 lety +1

      @@adrianashby1033 get a life pal