Tools and Advice of self Leveling - TilersForums.co.uk | Tile Forums

pendleh · 29-01-2008

Hi

Just wondering what tools etc I will need to self level a floor. Any advice on self levelling appreciated as well.

Best Wishes

Howard

Droopy · 29-01-2008

A screeding trowell with a pointed end is best for getting right into the corners.
And a spiked roller for getting rid of any trowell lines is also a good addition.
But neither of these are essential when leveling before laying ceramic, TBH.
For that, just a decent plastering trowell wil do.

Best tip I can think of is to make sure you get the mix just right. You need it thin enough to find is own level , but not too thin.
It's hard to explain really, trial and error I suppose.

GazTech · 29-01-2008

Bal multibase recommends 5.5 lites of water per 25kg bag, fill bucket up to 6litre mark and you will find it is much easier to move around, and helps it find level.....Gaz

**Dan** · 29-01-2008

To add to the above, the consistency I used to aim for was a bit like gravy - if that helps.

brummie tiler · 29-01-2008

depends how thick you like your gravy Dan!!lol

**grumpygrouter** · 29-01-2008

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Originally Posted by brummie tiler

depends how thick you like your gravy Dan!!lol

Knife and fork?

Grumpy

Grace'sDad · 29-01-2008

Also remember that it's not really "self" levelling - it needs coaxing with a trowel to find it's level.

Gaz is spot on with mixing a bit runnier than recommended, unless you're working a slope.

Also, don't over-trowel, or play with it too long (ooh-er!). You don't need a mirror finish for tiling onto.

pendleh · 30-01-2008

thanks for the advice.

pendleh · 30-01-2008

How do you create a perimeter for the self levelling compound? What do you use? Also if the floor is higher what kinda edge do you use?

Best Wishes

Howard