How To Level A Concrete Floor With Cement

Over time concrete floors can settle unevenly or become uneven due to cracking and moisture.

How to level a concrete floor with cement.

If you plan on leveling a concrete floor you can do so with relative ease by using a leveling compound. Grinding and repairing a concrete floor can create concrete dust so be safe and wear a respirator. See below for a shopping list and tools subscribe to this old. Keep checking the floor with a level as you grind the concrete.

Whether you want to refinish an uneven basement floor or replace or add new flooring on top of an existing concrete floor somewhere in your home you most likely will need to level the concrete floor. When you re finished vacuum the floor thoroughly with a wet dry vacuum or sweep it with a broom. Installing flooring on an uneven concrete can cause buckling and loose boards after the installation. This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to resurface an uneven concrete slab.

Typically the floor must be level and uniform within 3 16 inch every 10 feet. Fill any low spots with a cementitious leveling compound following the manufacturer s directions and allow it to dry before proceeding. If you want to install vinyl tile or ceramic tile things get a bit trickier. A dust mask will not give you enough protection.

An uneven concrete floor can be unsightly as well as unsafe. It spreads across uneven slabs filling in low spots as it creates a new level surface. For a successful installation the concrete floor beneath the tile needs to be. Check your wood flooring manufacturer s recommendations and sand any high spots with a concrete grinder.

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.