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I've got a conservatory floor to tile which itself is a straightforward job, its level & 98% smooth. However, the floor sits exactly 45mm below the level of the adjoining floor and the customer would like it as close to this as possible, we agreed a 5mm difference would be ok. They have the tiles which are 10mm thick, so along with the adhesive this still leaves at least 22mm to build up!!
Could self levelling compound be used to add say, 15-20mm? Or would the floor need a concrete screed? If concrete then how easy is it to do?
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#3 | | TF Moderator & Pro Tiler | Re: self levelling? | |
You could go either way, but SLC would be far more expensive it would also give a perfect finish. You could mix your own screed with plasterers sand and cement at a 4:1 ratio and get the levels spot on. I use a pair of screed sticks cut to the height I want then screed the cement mix flat onto the screed sticks then finish with a steel trowell |
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#4 | | Ex Pro Tiler | Re: self levelling? | |
If screeding with sand/cement, allow an inch per week drying time......Gaz |
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#5 | | Tilers Forums Admin | Re: self levelling? | |
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Originally Posted by GazTech  If screeding with sand/cement, allow an inch per week drying time......Gaz |
Unless using your make of quick set cement eh.?..lol |
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#6 | | Ex Pro Tiler | Re: self levelling? | |
[quote=Dave;121308]Unless using your make of quick set cement eh.?..lol[/quote]Yes Dave, but I'm trying not to advertise...:grin: |
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Thanks all, I'll look into the Mapei slc for definite, as thats something i'm a little more confident with, rather than a full screed!! | | |
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#8 | | TF Moderator & Pro Tiler | Re: self levelling? | |
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Originally Posted by Dannym80 Thanks all, I'll look into the Mapei slc for definite, as thats something i'm a little more confident with, rather than a full screed!! |
Yes Screeds do take a little more practice  |
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#9 | | Ex Pro Tiler | Re: self levelling? | |
Another option is to adhere some cement based boards down, this would raise the floor level, and is a flat surface to tile...
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#10 | | TF Moderator & Pro Tiler | Re: self levelling? | |
Good idea Gaz might save some coin |
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#11 | | Regular TilersForums Contributor | Re: self levelling? | |
[quote=Dave;121308]Unless using your make of quick set cement eh.?..lol[/quote]
Or you fix into the screed |
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| Re: self levelling? | |
use ultra level it1 goes up to 50 mm one hit its cheaper than mapei alllow 1bag per m2 at 15mm hopes this helps
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