The floor surface can be leveled for various reasons. If a level for further finishing with tiles or plywood flooring is displayed, then minor differences are not critical. But if you plan to lay a thin laminate or linoleum, then the surface should be perfectly smooth.
Filling the floor with parts of a self-leveling mortar
Aligning the floor surface with parts using self-leveling mixtures is a rather difficult task. The specificity of such solutions is that when filled and dried, they form a kind of dome. The laws of physics come into force, namely the surface tension of a liquid. That is, the central part of the fill will be flat, but the edges of the puddle will define clear boundaries that will stand out. In such a situation, it is possible to even the edges with the main surface by preliminarily moistening the place of filling. As an alternative, you can simply level the level with the rule at the moment when the solution has not yet fully set. Note that the difference in level will still remain noticeable.
This method is suitable if there is a pair of pits, but the horizontal floor is generally flat. If the surface does not have a common level, and there are more than two defects, then at the exit you will get a floor of patches, which is practically not suitable for further work, and manpower has already been expended lot. You will have to grind the entire surface of the floor, display the level, and this is quite a serious amount of work, it is easier to initially fill the entire surface.
Expert Advice
Before deciding on patching, inspect the entire surface of the floor and calculate the required volume of materials. In addition, it is worth checking the level of the entire area, if there are differences, then the spot repair will not save the situation.
Found minor defects in the old screed, use glue mixes on which tiles are usually laid to repair. Such solutions are easier to level with a spatula or rule, they will not rise above floor level. In addition, the mixture will strengthen the defective place, add strength and adhesives have excellent adhesion.
Before starting work, do not forget to saturate the surface with a primer suitable for the composition of the fill.
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