It is easy to calculate exactly how much self-levelling compound you will need. Bear in mind you should always have a bag or two extra just in case you end up using more than expected. The self-Levelling compound comes typically in either a 20kg or 25kg bag. This is standard across all manufacturers. Self-levelling compound…
You can’t usually apply self-levelling compound directly onto timber floorboards due to Gaps, Steps and Movement between the individual floorboards. Domestic Floor Layers usually insist that the floor is overboard with a minimum of 6mm thick plywood, before applying any self-levelling compound. Note: The floorboards must still be firmly affixed to the floor joists before…
All self-levelling compound has a certain level of flexibility. This very much depends on the type of self-levelling compound you decide to use. The 3 types of self-levelling compound are listed below: Latex mixed – Self-Levelling Compound (Highly Flexible) Water mixed – Self-Levelling Compound (Non-Flexible) Water mixed – Fibre Reinforced – Self-Levelling Compound (Flexible) The…
To prime or not to prime, that is the question. Ideally, you don’t want to be messing around applying a primer before you apply a self-levelling compound. It adds an extra step to the process and it can get complicated deciding which primer to use, in what ratio, and for what substrate material. It also…
If you are working on an upper floor, then you should use a “flexible” self-levelling compound. There is often more potential for movement on upper floors. Unless you are working in a high-rise flat or building that will have solid concrete upper floors. There will always be a certain amount of movement in conventional suspended…
You can use self-level over a solid timber ground floor if the right conditions are met and you use the right product for the job. If you use the appropriate self-levelling compound there is no need to prime the timber sub-floor floor either. You only need to ensure it is clean and dry before you…
Yes, you can pour a “flexible” self-levelling compound directly onto a tiled floor, without the need for a primer, under the following conditions: You use a flexible self-levelling compound, these normally come with a bag of self-levelling cement and a tub of latex – in a premixed ratio. This also means you don’t have to…
Self-levelling compounds should never be applied over laminate flooring. It should all be removed to get back to a solid subfloor. Laminate flooring is easy to remove yourself, as it just clicks together. Don’t be an idiot, rip it out and start fresh. But if you want to know the reasons why, read below. Laminate…
You might NOT be able to apply a self-levelling compound directly onto a wooden floor, without over-boarding it with Plywood first. If it is on a suspended timber ground or upper floor it will be subject to movement. The only time you can apply a self levelling compound directly to a timber floor is usually…
If your floorboards are gappy and uneven then it is often best practice to overboard them with Plywood. This helps you to create a smooth unified surface without having to rip up all your old floorboards. Once the floor has been over-boarded with Plywood, you can confidently apply your finished floor covering or self-levelling compound….
It is often best practice to over-ply old floorboards before you apply a new floor covering or self-levelling compound. If your floorboards are gappy and uneven the plywood will help to create a smooth unified surface, that is ready for your finished floor covering or self-levelling compound to be applied. How to Over-ply floorboards The…
Drilling into lintels can be tough, but it can also be unavoidable and is often a job you have to do when hanging blinds. So what is the best drill bit to use for a lintel? Let me help you out. What Type Of Lintel? This is the most important question and one that you…
Wanting to get the perfect finish but not sure whether you can sand Zinsser 123 primer or not. Then you have come to the right place as I will be putting Zinsser Bulls Eye 123 to the test, including giving it a good sand. So let’s get this test started, it’s fairly basic as far…
If you are looking to run some ethernet cable through a wall then you may well be wondering what drill bit you need. Well, let’s have a look and find out! Terminated Or Un-terminated This is the main question that will decide how large your hole needs to be and therefore the size of your…
Looking to paint some MDF and wondering whether Zinsser 123 will work well as a primer on MDF. Well luckily for you I was wondering the exact same thing and decided to do some tests and try it out. So keep reading to see my test painting MDF with Bulls Eye 123. Testing Zinsser Bulls…
We all know that Zinsser Bulls Eye 123 is a great primer and stain covering paint, but how well does this water-based paint cover knots? Will it make a knot disappear forever or will the resin from the wood soon begin to bleed through your paint? Well, there is only one way to find out,…