self levelling compound

[thebluemax]

hi all

I think I need to use a slc as my kitchen floor runs out from halfway across the room to one side of about 5mm ish,
I have looked at the wickes latex one at about £18 a bag, easy flow is the most important as I havn't used this stuff before, btw its about 4sq mtrs to level up, not the whole area, what do you all recomend and where to get it from.
cheers

 

[Andy Allen]

weber floor flex....will go to 50mm and flows lovely .
stay well clear from any latex at a DIY shed, most are pants, try a decent tile supplier they should be able to sort you out and give you all the advice you need...

 

[Sean Page]

Mapei Renovation Screed is a good one too, single part (mix with water) nice to work with.

 

[andyb1]

Tilemaster level flex another good one.

 

[mz30]

5mm ? wish I had a floor lately that was only 5mm outta level

 

[Rookery]

For this job I'd recommend Mapei Ultraplan Eco or Renovation Screed.

 

[Stef]

5mm ? wish I had a floor lately that was only 5mm outta level

That's what I was thinking.
Personally I wouldn't bother with slc, I would tile as it is.

What is the floor, wood or screed?

 

[cam_low]

my thinking too stef lad

 

[thebluemax]

That's what I was thinking.
Personally I wouldn't bother with slc, I would tile as it is.

What is the floor, wood or screed?

Thanks for your reply Stef, just remeasured it and it looks like 8-10mm out in a small area, some of that going to be under the kitchen units, the affected area is only 1.5 sq mtrs, rest of floor is fine and level.....should I just tile it without SLC ? baring in mind the 6mm boards go down first.
BTW its a concrete floor.

 

[Stef]

If it's 10mm over such a small area then I would stick a bit of level in it.
Try for Mapei Eco or renovation screed (as already said) & level the full area ready for tiling.
Why are you putting boards down?
Are you fitting a heat mat?

 

[thebluemax]

If it's 10mm over such a small area then I would stick a bit of level in it.
Try for Mapei Eco or renovation screed (as already said) & level the full area ready for tiling.
Why are you putting boards down?
Are you fitting a heat mat?

not in that room stef, its just for insulation really as no other heating in the room.

 

[Qwerty]

All above recommendations are good. Mix it up with a mechanical mixer

 

[Dougs Third Go]

Tilemaster levelflex is my slc of choice

 

[thebluemax]

thanks guys for all answers previously, I am now at the stage of slurry coat down and SLC down also ready for the weekend, do I need to re- coat with SBR/PVA again before I start tiling or is it not really nessesary again ?
thanks for replies in advance.

Allen.

 

[Stef]

I always give my SLC a prime before I lay tiles.
"Do not" use PVA (that's a bad word to a tiler)
You will find a suitable primer easily or if you have already used an SBR then give it a once over with that & you will be fine.
Give your SLC 24hrs (check bag) & then you should be good to tile.