How To Level Your Concrete Floor

Then go over any particularly high spots with a concrete grinder so they re level with the rest of the floor.

How to level your concrete floor.

Use an underlayment floor leveler or floor patch product to fix low spots in a wood or concrete subfloor. Self leveling overlays are simply poured or pumped onto the floor surface and then distributed evenly using a spreader. Use a strip that is taller than your desired floor height and both hold and seal it with duct tape. This helps the resurfacer.

When you re finished spread some concrete leveler primer over the floor and let it dry until it has a tacky finish. An underlayment is a thin layer of material sandwiched between two other materials. Place a healthy amount of concrete leveling compound into a container and mix it to a thin consistency that you can work with. Apply concrete leveler primer with a soft bristle push broom being careful to spread the liquid evenly across the surface without creating puddles.

As you go along make sure the primer reaches. To resurface an uneven concrete slab begin by laying a long straight 2x4 wooden rail across the concrete slab floor with one end positioned on the high point in the room. It s used to help insulate absorb sound and reduce wear on your floor. Pour it into the hole or snaking crack and smooth it out with a putty knife so that it is level with the rest of the floor.

To level concrete floors start by cleaning the floor and filling in any cracks or holes with concrete filler and sealer. Let this dry thoroughly before you apply a stain sealant or paint. Slip shims under the low end of the 2x4 rail until it s perfectly level then use a scribing tool to transfer the unevenness of the floor onto the rail. Brush self leveling concrete primer over the floor as directed.