Floor Leveler Over Plywood

Cut galvanized expanded metal lath with tin snips and staple it to the floor with galvanized crown staples.

Floor leveler over plywood.

This akona floor leveling compound is available at mennards for about 35 per 50lb bag. Rutland floor level is a floor leveling compound in a premixed tub. It doesn t require primer. Just mix it with water pour and spread.

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. The underlayment is excellent for smoothing and flattening interior surfaces before installing floor coverings. Self leveling underlayment is an easy to use cement based underlayment that self levels. Gravity will help it settle into the low areas.

Nail down or floating floors may be installed over existing vinyl as long as it s no more than two layers thick. Thoroughly cover all areas with one coat of primer to enhance adhesion of the leveling compound to the plywood surface. Akona self leveling floor underlayment cement is another water based powder mix for use over plywood and concrete. Pour the liquid like floor leveler onto the subfloor and smooth it out with a trowel.

Allow the primer to dry thoroughly. Use a brush for application in smaller areas. Thoroughly vacuum the existing floor and use a long floor leveler and tape measure to ensure the subfloor is level within 3 16 inch for every 10 feet. Let the floor leveler dry overnight or as indicated by the manufacturer.

The henry level pro 40 lb. You should not apply the self leveling compound directly to osb plywood or any other types of wood based material flooring materials. Use over concrete wood tile terrazzo and cut back adhesive. Apply a latex floor primer to the entire plywood surface using a paint roller.