Floor Leveler Over Plywood

This akona floor leveling compound is available at mennards for about 35 per 50lb bag.

Floor leveler over plywood.

Akona self leveling floor underlayment cement is another water based powder mix for use over plywood and concrete. It doesn t require primer. Use over concrete wood tile terrazzo and cut back adhesive. Gravity will help it settle into the low areas.

You should not apply the self leveling compound directly to osb plywood or any other types of wood based material flooring materials. Use a brush for application in smaller areas. 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. Rutland floor level is a floor leveling compound in a premixed tub.

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. The metal lath provides structure and strength to the floor leveler once it has cured. 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.

Pour the liquid like floor leveler onto the subfloor and smooth it out with a trowel. Allow the primer to dry thoroughly. Nail down or floating floors may be installed over existing vinyl as long as it s no more than two layers thick. Just mix it with water pour and spread.

Remove any excess floor leveler and feather it around the edges so it blends with the rest of the floor. Self leveling underlayment is an easy to use cement based underlayment that self levels. Apply a latex floor primer to the entire plywood surface using a paint roller. The underlayment is excellent for smoothing and flattening interior surfaces before installing floor coverings.