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Anto Holland

Sup fellas

Okay so slightly nervous as I have a floor to level next week. It runs out by 10-12m.... I self levelled a floor a few weeks ago but got it wrong so my confidence is not good right now.

What is the best SL to buy. It's going on concrete. Do you any of you use the fast setting stuff because I think that's where I went wrong.

Before I knew it the stuff was set and had loads of bubbles in it. Looked like a aero! Don't worry I never left it like that I got it sorted in the end but it was a nightmare. Got to be done properly.

I was planning on mixing it then just pouring from furthest corner outwards and letting it run out itself. Been advised not to trowel. Just a bit confused so what is you plan of action if you were me.?


So, what is best self level to use? Worth using longer setting stuff?

You will all probably laugh at this post, but I am not very experienced in self levelling its as simple as that.

Thanks (Be nice) I'm asking advice. I'm not a pro. I may have said that once in retaliation and I am sorry.

I'm here to become a better tiler.

Cheers
 
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Stef

I would opt for Mapei Eco if over concrete, I think it flows better than any other I have used to date.
I usually stick to either Weber floor flex, Mapei renovation screed or Eco.
I have been using more Mapei recently though & especially Eco if I can use it.
There's no fibres in the Eco & it's a lot thinner in consistency to the other 2 & that's how it finds it's level easier.
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Sorry photos aren't great as the bags are on racks in my garage.
 

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I would opt for Mapei Eco if over concrete, I think it flows better than any other I have used to date.
I usually stick to either Weber floor flex, Mapei renovation screed or Eco.
I have been using more Mapei recently though & especially Eco if I can use it.
There's no fibres in the Eco & it's a lot thinner in consistency to the other 2 & that's how it finds it's level easier.
ded9bd7b4e228a8e58d57e941621ca38.jpg

31a70c6c231dc2f46105618010935c26.jpg

Sorry photos aren't great as the bags are on racks in my garage.

Do you have to do a stock take every six months mate?
You have more powder than Kate moss's drug dealer!!
 
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Dougs Third Go

I use tilemaster levelflex, if possible I like to mix up enough to do the job in one hit, ie maybe mix up a few bags in a few buckets and start pouring twith the first bucketful mixed (I do give them a quick whisk up after initial mixing) when I pour I use a trowel, usually an old 18 inch plastering trowel, to push slc into the corners and sides so it can flow back and find it's level, repeat the process until all your mixes have been poured.
 

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