{"id":3524,"date":"2016-11-01T05:16:39","date_gmt":"2016-11-01T10:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/?page_id=3524"},"modified":"2018-06-27T06:59:59","modified_gmt":"2018-06-27T11:59:59","slug":"self-leveling-compounds","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/self-leveling-compounds\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Self Leveling Compounds"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Self Leveling Compounds are Ideal for Preparing Subfloors for Ceramic Floor Tiling<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>By Mark J. Donovan<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!-- google_ad_client = \"pub-3988490936633155\"; \/* Homepage_Home_Improvement_468x15_ATF, created 8\/13\/10 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"6539705898\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15; \/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"KonaBody\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"47%\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When to use Self Leveling Compound<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/leveling-compounds-for-ceramic-floor-tile\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Self leveling compounds for Tile<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0are the perfect solution for leveling out uneven subfloor surfaces that you plan to tile. Concrete floors are notorious for having high and low spots and not being level. Tilling over them, without first applying a self leveling compound, is fraught with problems. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The ceramic tiles will end up not sitting evenly over the concrete floor, and thus will be susceptible to breaking or becoming loose over time. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In addition, the unevenness in the floor will show through on the tiled floor surface. Tiles will have high or low corners and grout lines will look uneven. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/framing\/plywood-versus-osb-sheathing\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Wood subfloors<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> can also be a problem.\u00a0Floor joists that may have twisted or flexed over time may cause the plywood subfloor to become uneven.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So if you have a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/installing-ceramic-floor-tile\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">ceramic floor tiling<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> project, and the subfloor is not perfectly level, apply a self level compound to the subfloor first and allow it time to fully cure. As the name implies, self level compounds will fill in the voids in the subfloor surface such that it becomes smooth and level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Preparing a Subfloor for the Application of\u00a0 Self Leveling Compound<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Prior to applying leveling compound on the subfloor first make sure that the subfloor is firmly fastened down and rigid, and that it has been swept and vacuumed of any debris and dust. If the subfloor has any level of deflection when you stand on it, both the self leveling compound and floor tile will end up cracking over time. Note that the self leveling compound will add no structural rigidity to the subfloor. Similarly, if there is any debris or dust left on the subfloor the self leveling compound will not adhere well to the subfloor surface.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After sweeping the subfloor surface go back and vacuum it with a shop vac, such as the <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00005RDZS?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00005RDZS\">Shop-Vac 962-16-00 16-Gallon Wet\/Dry Vacuum<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. Then use a slightly damp mop to wash the subfloor surface. Again, it is critical that there is no loose material on the subfloor prior to applying the self leveling compound.<\/span><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 468x60_below_Author_Name --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 468px; height: 60px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"5936342260\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Application of Primer to Subfloor Prior to Applying Leveling Compound to Plywood or Concrete<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In order to ensure that the self leveling compound will bind well to the concrete or plywood subfloor, you first need to apply a special latex primer to the subfloor surface.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You can either roll or brush the primer on. When applying the primer make sure that you work it in to every nook and cranny of the subfloor surface.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After applying the primer allow it to dry fully before pouring the self leveling compound onto the subfloor.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"47%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3408\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/self_leveling_compound.jpg\" alt=\"Self leveling compounds\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Mark the Low Areas on the Subfloor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Using a framing square or level, slide it along the surface of the subfloor to identify the low areas. Mark or circle the low areas with a pencil. You will apply the self leveling compound to these areas first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Prepping the Self Leveling Compound<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is important to understand that self leveling compounds set up fast. It typically sets up in ten to twenty minutes. Thus you have to be quick with the mixing and application of it. So make sure you have all of your tools and materials near the jobsite prior to mixing the water with the self leveling compound.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Since directions can vary with self leveling compounds make sure to read and follow the directions carefully on your package of the material. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Also keep in mind that you should not breathe in self leveling compound dust. As a result, make sure you adhere to all of the safety precautions listed on the directions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For example, you may want to wear a mask and gloves when mixing up the self leveling compound, and you should always were safety goggles.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"49%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Since time is of the essence when working with self leveling compounds you may want to use a power drill and mixing hook to speed up the mixing process. The <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00008WFT3?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00008WFT3\">DEWALT DC759KA Heavy-Duty 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1\/2-Inch Cordless Drill\/Driver Kit<\/a><\/span><\/strong> is ideal for mixing up self leveling compounds. Mix the self leveling compound in a clean 5 gallon bucket with cold water. As a matter of fact, preferably use ice water, minus the ice, when mixing up the self level compound. The cold ice water will help to extend the working time of the self leveling compound mixture. Make sure the mixing hook hits the sides of the bucket when mixing it to ensure that all of the self level compound material gets thoroughly mixed with the water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You\u2019ll know the self leveling compound mixture is ready when it has a loose soupy consistency to it. If it is too thick the curing time will be shortened, and if it is too loose you\u2019ll have trouble leveling out the subfloor with it. Try to limit the mixing time to less than three minutes to ensure you have sufficient enough time to pour and spread it.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Application of Self Leveling Compound<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After you have achieved the proper mixture consistency, immediately begin to pour it onto the subfloor. However, first pour it into the low areas that you marked with your pencil. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After pouring a little bit of the self leveling compound mixture into the low spots allow it to spread out a bit on its own. Then use a trowel or squeegee to flair and smooth it out.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"47%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3042\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Tile_floor-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Installing ceramic tile floor\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Tile_floor-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Tile_floor.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Again, you\u2019ll need to work fast as you only have around ten to fifteen minutes to work with it. Then continue to apply the self leveling compound to the rest of the subfloor surface area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After you\u2019ve made the mixture do not attempt to thin it out to stretch the material or extend its working time. This will lead to the self leveling compound not curing properly, which will result in eventual cracking. If it cracks, the ceramic floor tiles will eventually loosen up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In less than an hour the self leveling compound will have set up and be firm to the touch. After four hours it will be hard enough to walk on. However, hold off for 24 hours before tiling the subfloor to ensure that the self leveling compound has fully cured.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Clean Up of Tools after Applying Leveling Compound<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Immediately after pouring self leveling compound and spreading it wash your tools and bucket out thoroughly. If you fail to do so they will be unusable for the future, as the self level compound will be glued solid to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So that\u2019s all there is to it to applying self leveling compounds to subfloors. Good luck with your ceramic floor tiling project.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">For information on installing a shower pan membrane liner for a ceramic tile shower<\/span><\/strong>, see the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/shower-pan-membrane-ebook\/\">Shower Pan Membrane Liner Installation Ebook<\/a><\/strong><\/span> from HomeAdditionPlus.com.\u00a0 The Shower Pan Membrane Liner EBook will quickly teach you the step-by-step process for installing the shower pan membrane liner correctly. It includes instructions on framing the shower stall, pouring the pre-slope and shower base mortar, and installing the shower pan membrane liner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/shower-pan-membrane-ebook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3200 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"How to Install a Mortar Shower Pan Membrane Liner eBook.\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook-768x1056.jpg 768w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook-745x1024.jpg 745w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>See HomeAdditionPlus.com&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/tile-stone-info\/Ceramic-Tile-Calculator.htm\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Ceramic Tile Calculator<\/span><\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000;\">See my &#8220;How to Tile a Custom Ceramic Tile Shower&#8221; Ebook to learn how to tile your own shower<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0 For a detailed set of instructions on tiling a shower floor and walls, including pictures for every step in the process, see my \u201c<b><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/how-to-tile-custom-ceramic-tile-shower-ebook\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">How to Tile Custom Ceramic Tile Shower Ebook<\/span><\/a><\/b>\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/how-to-tile-custom-ceramic-tile-shower-ebook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17253 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/How_to_Tile_Custom_Ceramic_Tile_Shower_Ebook_Cvr_Pg_1_0-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/How_to_Tile_Custom_Ceramic_Tile_Shower_Ebook_Cvr_Pg_1_0-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/How_to_Tile_Custom_Ceramic_Tile_Shower_Ebook_Cvr_Pg_1_0-2.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: large;\"><b>Related\u00a0Information Applying Leveling Compounds and Tiling<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: large; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/leveling-compounds-for-ceramic-floor-tile\/\">Leveling Compounds for Tiling Floors<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: large; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/bathroom-tiling-the-7-steps-to-tiling-your-bathroom-like-a-pro\/\">How to Ceramic Tile a Floor Like a Pro<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: large;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/ceramic-tile-underlayments\/\">The Importance of Using an Underlayment when Tiling a Floor<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 align=\"left\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000; 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