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[Gdou9518]

I’m going to be self leveling my concrete floor I’ve removed tiles today but cannot get the adhesive off it’s solid even with a sds chisel so I’m going to self leveling it I’ve noticed with a laser the floor is 15mm out from one side of the room to the other has anyone got any tips for when laying self level compound to sort this i originally bought 4 bags I’m thinking around 12 now

 

[Dave]

Do you require a bubble level floor or just flat. ?

 

[Gdou9518]

Do you require a bubble level floor or just flat. ?

Ideally wud like it as close to level as possible or shud I just be focusing in on getting it flat

 

[Dave]

Ideally wud like it as close to level as possible or shud I just be focusing in on getting it flat

It’s personal choice and if it effects overall finished appearance. You can use plastic window packers and place them on the floor at lowest points and then work back with thinner ones using a level and check for bubble flat. Then slc to those packers and work back.

 

[Gdou9518]

It’s personal choice and if it effects overall finished appearance. You can use plastic window packers and place them on the floor at lowest points and then work back with thinner ones using a level and check for bubble flat. Then slc to those packers and work back.

Ok that makes sense I’m laying 600x300 tiles so wanted it to be level