Today it is quite problematic to pour a level floor. To level it you will have to make additional efforts. There are many methods of how to do this.
In order to avoid any problems when arranging the room, it is important that the floor is perfectly level. Below we will talk about how to make it level.
Basic requirements of SNiP
It is precisely these that you need to focus on wheninstallation and pouring. It is quite difficult to make a single-layer coating smooth, so you have to resort to various tricks. Among the numerous SNiP requirements for a smooth surface, only two main ones apply:
Determining the evenness of the floor using a rail.
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Materials for smoothness
Now it's time to talk about the basic materials that will ensure a level floor surface.
Scheme of floor leveling with plywood.The simplest material that has been helping builders in such situations for many years is plywood. It can have different classes. They only characterize the evenness of the edges, so almost any material can be used for the floor. When leveling, it is very important to use plywood that is at least 8 mm thick. This is quite enough to maintain evenness. Otherwise, various kinds of distortions may well appear. Laminate can also be used for these purposes. We are not talking about small elements, but about fairly large ones that are quite capable of bringing the surface to a perfectly even appearance. Self-leveling flooring is another option. This is not a specific technology, but simply a complex process of preparing a polymer mixture that is poured onto the floor surface. Here, gravity should do everything on its own. The mixture is simply poured onto the floor and then spreads over the surface, forming a smooth structure. The pouring is done on a concrete screed, which is pre-coated with ordinary quartz sand. This is the most advanced technology, but which is sometimes quite difficult to implement independently. Return to contents</a>
Available techniques for ensuring
There will be several of them, namely:
After finishing the installation of the subfloor, it is necessary to carefully sand all the protrusions.
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Little tricks works
Any professional builder uses many small tricks in his work that make his works ideal from all points of view:
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Carrying out of works: recommendations
After the concrete screed has completelyis ready, it is necessary to apply a primer on it. So, now everyone knows about what materials need to be used when carrying out work, what tricks will accompany them. This means that you can get down to business. In fact, there is nothing complicated about it. The work is going on as usual, you just have to start. In this case, you can proceed from the fact that the rough concrete floor is already completely ready. First, it needs to be leveled with a primer. Here it is worth using the same rail that was discussed at the beginning. It is with its help that the correct position of the surface is determined. Now you can move on to waterproofing. Of course, this material does not allow you to deal with unevenness, but it can aggravate them if improperly laid. This should not be allowed. It is best if the waterproofing is laid in a single piece. But if this is not possible, then you should avoid the formation of various kinds of waves on the surface. When using several pieces, they are fastened with adhesive tape. In this case, it should be applied in a single piece. Next comes one of the most important stages of the entire work, which consists of forming the screed. It is done in accordance with all the rules, that is, there is no need to exclude beacons from the process.
The floor slope level must be checked whenusing a laser level. When it is ready, that is, completely hardened, then you can safely proceed to its grinding. Now you need to check the angle of the floor slope using a laser level. This is the most important stage of the work, which must be applied at this very moment. If you plan to lay the insulation on the logs, then you should definitely control their position during installation. It is worth noting that the evenness of the floor directly depends on the logs. Now you need to lay the insulation between the logs. If there were any irregularities before this stage, then they will certainly be eliminated by themselves due to the use of insulation. The final stage of the entire work is laying the plywood. It must first be laid out on the floor, and then a number of other checks of the evenness of the base. Only after this can you nail the plywood to the floor. All joints must be even, that is, the same as the surface of the base itself. It is worth giving one useful piece of advice that will definitely be useful to all those who decided to . Yes, today you can buy an inexpensive building level for work, but it will not give reliable information about the slope, since it has a limited length. As noted earlier, for this you need a device that will allow you to control over a length of 4 m. Here it is best to buy a laser level. Of course, it costs much more than a level. You can rent it. Many construction companies today provide such an opportunity. Return to the table of contents</a>
Conclusion and summing up
So now everyone knows how it is possiblelevel the floor in your own apartment or house. Having gained knowledge, it only remains to apply it in practice. You should always be extremely careful when carrying out this kind of work. It is worth remembering that all irregularities carry a potential danger. Moisture and cold air accumulate in them. This can lead to the appearance of fungus or mold in the house, and this is a more global problem. Do not be surprised that in case of poor quality work, the top layer, namely linoleum or parquet, will soon become unusable. You always need to be ready for anything when working. This is the only way to get the truly desired result. You should not ignore the rules and requirements described by the relevant SNiP. Only thanks to them will any work be performed with the highest quality and in the shortest possible time. Now each reader is able to make not only the floor with their own hands, but also level it. You should always remember that this is much more important than the installation and laying itself.
