Floor Leveler Over Plywood

Use over concrete wood tile terrazzo and cut back adhesive.

Floor leveler over plywood.

You should not apply the self leveling compound directly to osb plywood or any other types of wood based material flooring materials. The metal lath provides structure and strength to the floor leveler once it has cured. Use a brush for application in smaller areas. The underlayment is excellent for smoothing and flattening interior surfaces before installing floor coverings.

Gravity will help it settle into the low areas. Self leveling underlayment is an easy to use cement based underlayment that self levels. The henry level pro 40 lb. Thoroughly cover all areas with one coat of primer to enhance adhesion of the leveling compound to the plywood surface.

If the uneven floor is due to floor joists that have warped or twisted over time or were incorrectly installed the only way to level the floor is to remove the subflooring and shim the joists. Rutland floor level is a floor leveling compound in a premixed tub. This akona floor leveling compound is available at mennards for about 35 per 50lb bag. Allow the primer to dry thoroughly.

It doesn t require primer. Pour the liquid like floor leveler onto the subfloor and smooth it out with a trowel. Let the floor leveler dry overnight or as indicated by the manufacturer. Just mix it with water pour and spread.

Akona self leveling floor underlayment cement is another water based powder mix for use over plywood and concrete. Remove any excess floor leveler and feather it around the edges so it blends with the rest of the floor. Cut galvanized expanded metal lath with tin snips and staple it to the floor with galvanized crown staples. For wood based sub floors you must first apply a bonding agent to the subfloor to get good adhesion with the self leveling compound material.