Self-leveling floor with your hands: the nuances of laying

And here you come to the laying of flooring, but then it turns out that the base uneven. The most budget and a quick exit in this case is to use self-leveling self-leveling floor. Step by step instructions and video of our today's review will help fulfill his fill with their own hands. We offer a deal that is self-leveling floor, what its advantages and disadvantages, how to competently carry out his fill and what problems may be encountered during operation.

Self-leveling floors - what is it, the advantages and disadvantages

Seeing on the floor monolithic coating, not everyone can immediately tell what it is. Self-leveling floor is formed by a special construction mixtures which, because of their characteristics, are well spread out over the ground. The result is a smooth flat surface that may be used as the basis for the fabric. you can do during the formation of multi-layer systems without additional flooring.

The advantages of self-leveling systems should include:

Among the shortcomings should be noted the high cost and complexity of correcting defects that may have occurred in violation of casting technology self-leveling floor.

Types of self-leveling floor

The compositions, depending on the elastomer are divided into:

• epoxy. The basic structure of gray. By adding a coloring pigment may form a floor of any color;

• polyurethane. Impact-resistant, flexible, hygienic formulations which allow tinting. There are one- and two-component;

• methyl methacrylate. Able to withstand severe impacts and vibration;

• epoxy-urethane, Characterized by high cost;
• polymer-.

Systems can be single or multilayer. The first type is used for forming the coating film of 2 mm thickness. Multilayer coatings obtained using various fillers. Thus a given time (1-2 days) to dry each layer.

Depending on the design surface finish in the apartment can be:

• monochrome;
• colored;
• The floor is formed by three-dimensional image.

We offer watch a video of the 3D liquid floors with their own hands:

How to choose a mixture of self-leveling floor: tips

When selecting a suitable mixture to fill with their own hands Self-leveling floor should be considered:

• specificity of a finished surface. Technical premises are not suitable compounds that can be used in living rooms. Also has the meaning of aligned floor location inside or outside the building;
• the objective pursued. Compositions for alignment differ from base mixtures which allow to form a seal coat;
• characteristics and condition of the subfloor;
• Operating conditions: availability of direct contact with aggressive substances, humidity level and mechanical action;
• Additional requirements.

When you select should be aware that:

• epoxies suitable for rooms with high traffic. Withstand severe impacts;
• Polyurethane can be used to create bulk patterns;
• methylmethacrylate bases used to form at industrial facilities;
• epoxy-urethane solutions can form an abrasion resistant floor over a large area;
• polymer-base used to align in areas with heavy operating conditions.

Tip! Choosing makeup for the dwelling, it is necessary to give preference to samovyravnevayuscheysya polyurethane mixture.

Choosing a manufacturer, you should pay attention to the production:

• Knauf. Quality mix presented in a large assortment. Gypsum compositions containing a certain amount of quartz sand can be used in areas with a moderate level of moisture;

• Moment (Ceresit). Best Mode for leveling the base under the topcoat;
• Unis. Products are of high quality and uniformity;
• Vetonit. Mixtures with good performance. Large assortment allows you to choose the best option;
• "Volma". Domestic manufacturer allows you to choose a budget solution for any base.

Review of the filling the floor Volma leveler (rating 9/10):

Feedback on quick-hardening the filling floor Unis «Horizon Universal" (rating 9/10):

How to make a calculation of the amount of the mixture for the self-leveling floor: an algorithm of actions

To calculate the necessary amount of the mixture is necessary to know the floor area S (M²), which will be performed, and the layer thickness h (Mm). Calculation of the required amount (kg) of dry mix M is as follows:

M = S × h × m × 100

Where m- flow, indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging composition.

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«The resulting value increase by 5% to acquire the mixture with a small margin "

To find the desired number of bags to be mass of the dry mixture divided by the weight of the bag. The obtained value is rounded to a greater natural number. To facilitate the calculations especially for our readers, we have created a convenient and intuitive online calculator to determine the required amount of dry mix.

Calculator for calculating the dry mixture to self-leveling floor

Self-leveling floor with their hands: step by step instructions and detailed video process

If you choose to line the bottom of your own, then it's time to figure out how to make itself self-leveling floors. We offer not just to meet the basic stages, but also learn the basic nuances of the process.

What tools are needed for: indicative list

Before starting work should prepare the following tools:

• mixer or a conventional drill with a nozzle;
• Needle roller;
• putty knife;
• container for mixing.

How to level the foundation for self-leveling floor: important nuances

To form a high-quality self-leveling floor, it is necessary to know how to pour a solution, depending on what you plan to level the foundation. We offer to understand the intricacies of this stage.

How to prepare a concrete base: the sequence of actions

concrete base preparation is made as follows:

1. Check the humidity of the concrete. If it is less than 4%, can be dispensed from the device waterproofing. On the optimal moisture level indicated by the absence of condensate on a polyethylene film, day lain on the concrete surface.
2. Control the strength characteristics screed. If a solid surface to hold glass cutter, left a scratch will have a width less than the blade thickness.
3. Disassemble old facecoat.
4. Remove the existing cracks and chips with the help of adhesive composition or mortar.
5. We aligned base and control its geometric parameters via layer.

The following video you can learn how to prepare their own hands the concrete base before being filled self-leveling floor:

How to prepare wood treatment: Detailed instructions

When preparing to repair a wooden base should be:

1. dismantle plinth.
2. Remove old coating using special formulations or mechanically.
3. check wood moisture level. Not to exceed 10%.
4. Remove dust and dirt.
5. Zashpatlevat existing cracks.

We offer watch the video as their own hands to make self-leveling floor on a wooden base:

How to prepare the ceramic surface: actual tips

ceramic tile It can be used as the base for the device Actual floor. To do this, all the elements should be inspected carefully. Wobbly tiles must be removed, oil stains - degrease. Large joints should process the reinforcing primer.

Attention! Voids remaining after removal of tiles, subsequently filled polymer mixture.

We offer watch a video, as do self-leveling floor on a ceramic basis:

The primer base

Blot base of the following composition with suitable characteristics. For the concrete approach Primers, deep penetration. The composition is applied in two layers on the dust-free surface. Second layer - only after complete drying of the first.

The technology of casting self-leveling floors: algorithm of actions and video instruction

Once the base is fully prepared and primed, it is necessary to deal with how to do self-leveling floor with their hands. Video process will allow a better understanding of technological intricacies of the process.

Installing demfernoy tape and beacons for mounting self-leveling floor

Prior to installation of self-leveling floor around the room demfernaya glued tape. It will prevent contact between the formed coating and walls. After that set the beacons that can be made with your own hands. Work is performed in the following sequence:

Illustration	Description of the action
	Determine the highest point in the room. From this size subtract the minimum permissible thickness of the floor of the inlet (3 mm).
	From the bottom of the central rod of the pendulum mobile postpone the obtained value.
	We expose the beacons so as to mark marked coincided with the beam leveling. They will show how to properly pour self-leveling floor to form a flat surface. The lower point corresponds to the desired thickness of the filling.

We offer watch a video casting self-leveling floor with their hands on beacons:

Preparation of the solution for laying self-leveling floor

Getting preparation solution. The water gradually adding the dry mixture and thoroughly mixed for at least two minutes. The solution is left for a few minutes that he "matured".

Attention! To laying self-leveling floor has turned out high-quality, should be carefully observed the proportions specified by the manufacturer.

How to pour self-leveling floor: video instruction of the process

Work is carried out in the following sequence:

Illustration	Description of the action
	Pour begin from the far corner, providing the opportunity to enter the room. It should strive to avoid walking on the flooded area.
	The thickness of the formed layer adjust with a spatula, being guided to the beacons.
	Adjustment of small differences, and also the possible occurrence of undesirable bubbles produce using a needle roller.

We offer watch a video, which describes how to fill in self-leveling floor:

How long will dry bulk floor: tentative dates

How long the dry floor depends on its composition and thickness of the cast layer. It freezes it in an hour. Some manufacturers indicate that self-leveling floor can be walked on after 4 hours, but we recommend that you wait at least 6-7 hours to completely dry the coating.

Stages pouring inlet patterned floor

Such coatings include:

• foundation;
• layer is patterned;
• topcoat.

The base filler under the floor with a pattern prepared in the same way as for regular. Then the image is applied. If the coating is formed 3D, pattern dimensions need to be larger than the area of ​​a base. For image capturing using lacquer. Top via pinion applied topcoat half a millimeter thick.

We offer watch a video, which tells in detail about the formation of a floor covering with a picture:

How much is self-leveling floor - a review of the price per m^²

How much will work depends on many factors:

• mixture used;
• Living area;
• presence or absence of the pattern.

Price per m² polyurethane and epoxy self-leveling floor starts with 600 rubles. Per square methyl methacrylate will have to pay from 1500 rudders. If you want to become the owner of the 3D-surface, prices will start from 5000 rubles per m².

When performing assembly work with their hands, the main item of expenditure - the cost of materials. Knowing the price of a bag of 25 kg of self-leveling floor and calculate how many, it will be possible to calculate the cost of installation work.

Share in the comments, if you understand how to fill in self-leveling floor with their hands, how well you mastered the process helped if the video presented, and what the result has been achieved, and whether there are any questions.