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Re: do i need backer board with ceramic tiles on concrete foundation? Dica 06-27-2005
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Posted by Dica on June 28, 2005, 10:04 am

> Dica wrote:
>
> > i don't mind the extra work it takes to get the floor level by using
> > non self leveling stuff, but i'm not sure i've got the skill level to
> > trowel the room level. a straight edge is only going to measure
> > about 1 metre across at a time, but what if the room is 6 metres
> > across? how do i level the room without a 6 foot meter or does it not
> > matter?
>
> Use a straight 8' - 2x4, overlapping sections.

overlapping sections. yes, of course. tks.

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Posted by dadiOH on June 28, 2005, 10:54 am
Dica wrote:
>> Dica wrote:
>>
>>> i don't mind the extra work it takes to get the floor level by using
>>> non self leveling stuff, but i'm not sure i've got the skill level
>>> to trowel the room level. a straight edge is only going to measure
>>> about 1 metre across at a time, but what if the room is 6 metres
>>> across? how do i level the room without a 6 foot meter or does it
>>> not matter?
>>
>> Use a straight 8' - 2x4, overlapping sections.
>
> overlapping sections. yes, of course. tks.

Thinking about it, you could lay down something to maintain a constant
height in areas that are already level. I'm thinking of something like
aluminum "L"s laid so that the "V" is up. You could then use the top of
the "V" as a base for the screed. Doing that in sections that are
already good then using those sections as the height for the bumpy
sections should get you a pretty good floor even if you used your one
meter straight edge as the screed..

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Posted by TimL on July 14, 2005, 7:02 am


wrote:

>the leveler i bought was EZ Flow. each bag is $30.00 CDN which is going to
>get really expensive as i've got a lot of area to cover (about 350 sq ft.).

We used that all the time. It's call "Level Cure" here. The thing to
use when trying to keep a low elevation. Make sure you purchase the
primer (bonding agent) when pouring directly over concrete.

Also make sure you chalk the boards to the floor that will divide the
rooms. The stuff is like water when it hits the floor. Use a roll of
paper towels for any leaks to plug. ;o)


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