Floor Leveling Compound Over Vinyl

Cures to provide a smooth consistent surface to receive a variety of floor covering materials.

Floor leveling compound over vinyl.

A thin layer of joint compound suitable for indoor use spread over the old vinyl floor will patch up any gaps or dents and the holes left by removing the broken bits of the old vinyl floor. If you plan on leveling a concrete floor you can do so with relative ease by using a leveling compound. Then mix leveling compound according to the instructions on the package in a large bucket. Floor leveling compound is any mix used to fill low areas and imperfections or add as a topcoat to existing flooring.

3 8 cm thick in one pour and seeks its own level in minutes. Once the compound reaches a creamy consistency pour a thin layer into the sunken sections then smooth out inconsistencies with a hand trowel. Ready for ceramic tile or stone in as little as 24 hours. Concrete often has scratches holes marks and drips that create a very uneven surface that cannot be used to lay tile while wood boards can warp over time.

When the old floor material is a still strong ceramic tile surface though you can place the new covering over the tiles as long as you create a smooth surface beforehand. Clean the floor area to be filled with a broom or vacuum and dampen it with a wet sponge to avoid rapid drying. Floor leveling compound types and pros cons. Smoothes and flattens interior floors.

All that s required is spreading the compound over the prepared tiles. Unless the product is labeled as self leveling it will need to be worked with tools as outlined above. Can be installed from 1 8 in up to 1 in in a single pour. Ready for other types of floor coverings in 2 to 3 days.

It spreads across uneven slabs filling in low spots as it creates a new level surface. This quick setting underlayment can be applied to 1 5 in. To level a floor start by removing the existing flooring. If you can avoid it you should probably not use a leveling compound on a vinyl floor.

Self leveling compound is a cement based mixture that is applied in a near liquid state. Follow the instructions of your chose skim coat product and mix it with water and use a masonry trowel to spread it all over the entire floor. As noted above we re discussing two products one a subset of the other.