Leveling The Bathroom Floor

This akona floor leveling compound is available at mennards for about 35 per 50lb bag.

Leveling the bathroom floor.

To do this simply cut several leveling strips the same size as the original strip. A plywood subfloor will bridge any minor waves in the existing floor and leveling compound would help too. On the top side of the floor another fix it idea to lay down new hardwood over the existing floor. Use screws to secure the leveling strips to the floor every 16 inches.

Akona self leveling floor underlayment cement is another water based powder mix for use over plywood and concrete. Screw the strips into the floor joists or subfloor. To level from the highest point the exterior wall would leave an approximate 2 1 2 inch step up at the bathroom door threshold. If the floor slants irregularly cut strips that bridge the cap at each floor joist.

You will have to make sure your joists can handle the addition of considerably more weight from the plywood subfloor and any floor coverings. Self leveling underlayment products can be used on concrete floors wood subfloors that are uneven but still in decent shape and even over ceramic tile floors eliminating the task of tearing. Once the compound reaches a creamy consistency pour a thin layer into the sunken sections then smooth out inconsistencies with a hand trowel. Sure this would yield a level floor but a step that large would create an obvious and unacceptable tripping hazard.

Rutland floor level is a floor leveling compound in a premixed tub. It doesn t require primer. The cost is about 11 for 3 5lbs at amazon and. In this video we show you everything you need to know how to level a floor into a perfect flat and level floor in your bathroom using self leveling floor com.

Self leveling compound is a cement based mixture that is applied in a near liquid state. To level a floor start by removing the existing flooring. Work your way outward from the interior of the room.