Self-leveling mixture
The mixture is a solution that easily spreads over the surface, forming a horizon. There are mixtures on a cement and gypsum base. The latter are suitable only for dry rooms with a difference of no more than a centimeter, and this is contrary to the "tile" goals. Cement ones are ready to level a rather uneven floor (up to 5 cm).
Before using the solution, you need to thoroughly clean the base from debris, remove obvious "elevations", and seal large cracks if necessary. Immediately before pouring, the surface should be treated with a primer.
We prime the floor
First, beacon screws are screwed into the base to provide a guide to the layer thickness. They are set according to the level.
The mixtures are usually sold in 25 kg bags. This amount requires approximately 7 liters of water (the exact dosage is indicated on the packaging). Since the finished mixture must be used within 30 minutes, calculate your strength.
Mix the mixture using a drill with a mixer attachment.
Self-leveling floors require temperature control - less than +5 degrees already has a negative effect on the final result.
We pour the solution out of the bucket and senegal mobile database it around the room with a spatula.
Although you can walk on the finished base after 6–12 hours (depending on the layer), laying ceramic tiles on the floor is possible after three days.
The floor is ready for laying tiles. With such a base, the adhesive layer will be even, and there will be almost no need to use a level when laying.
When leveling the floor in a bathroom or shower, it is correct to add a slight slope. In the first case, the water that gets in should flow from the bathtub to the door, in the second - to the drain hole (trap). In this case, the floor level in the bathroom should be lower than in the hallway, or there should be a threshold in the doorway. This is done to protect the entire apartment from flooding.
Types of layouts
We level the solution with a needle roller, which removes air bubbles.
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