Best floor levelling compound

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by Studio123, Nov 3, 2019.

  1. Studio123

    Studio123 Member

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    Hey guys

    I’m going to be moving into a new property in 3-4 weeks time. I’m going to be having lvt in my hallway and living room but I understand the floors need to be near perfect.

    which levelling compound do you guys use that doesn’t need a primer?

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  2. burdman

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    Why aren’t you priming?


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  3. Studio123

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    If I’m honest I’m not sure I was under the impression it added time to the whole process


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  4. Mwfloor

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    Ardex NA or Stopgap 1200


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  5. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Primer should always be used with every compound
    Theres no such thing as a best compound as such it is dependent on the subfloor as what is best to use
     
  6. Studio123

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    I’ve just had a look on the Ardex website and it’s states there no need for priming. It’s a concrete sub floor I’ve posted a picture below [​IMG]


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  7. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I know exactly what Ardex say about NA :confused:
     
  8. Studio123

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    Why would it need priming If they say it doesn’t ?


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  9. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    Pin holes on absorbent sub floors. For the sake of a few quid and 1/2 hour prime every time.
     
  10. dazlight

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    That sub floor will need a moisture test as well if it’s new.
     
  11. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    And the fact that NA flows like mud ;)
     
  12. Mwfloor

    Mwfloor Well-Known Member

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    It’s true, technically it will bond without priming... but a primer will stop the compound drying to quickly to absorbent subfloors (which your’s is) and improve the flow, thus a better finish.

    “If you’ve got the time prime”


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  13. Spacey

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    What you meant is

    "Its a crime not to prime"
     
  14. Studio123

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    I’ll revise the question lol which compound would you use with a primer ?

    How long do you have to let the primer go off for before screeding ?


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  15. Rugmunching

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    Your house is on a slant judging by your radiator o_O
     
  16. Rugmunching

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    love them newbuild radiators though, that room is going to be so unbearably hot :D
     
  17. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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  18. Rugmunching

    Rugmunching Well-Known Member

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    :D Spacey you in them ciders again?
     
  19. Studio123

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    Has any one used bostik screedmaster ultimate before and what’s your opinions on it ?


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  20. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Honest opinion
    It's awful
     

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