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Latex or waterbased levelling compound?

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  • 25-02-2009 3:02am
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    mitabrev
    Closed Accounts Posts: 41 ✭


    Hi we're doing up our house don't have much experience putting down floors . We're planning to put tiles in the hallway and laminate in some rooms. Found out the floor is badly levelled and chiseling will not solve the problem. We saw levelling compound and there's latex and waterbased not sure which would be suitable for tiles and laminate. Would appreciate any advise to sort out this problem

    Thanks


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    #2
    whitneysegura
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26 ✭whitneysegura


    I would have to say laytex, I have had some experience with it and find it works the best for what you need to do anyways.


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    builditwell
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭builditwell


    Hi miltabrev

    I would go with the water based one which is generally cheaper.
    Prepare the floor by removing all dust dirt and any removable debris like splashes of plaster,bonding etc.
    Then give the floors 2 good coats of polybond which will ensure good contact with the compound. It may be better to do it room by room although all at once will get the messy part out of the way very quickly

    Regards
    Builditwell


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    mitabrev
    Closed Accounts Posts: 41 ✭mitabrev


    Thanks so much for your replies. Got scared with the waterbased as one builder told us that we cant do it. Would the waterbased be suitable for laminates? How long do we have to wait for it to dry to lay down the laminate floors

    Thanks again


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    builditwell
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭builditwell


    Hi Miltabrev

    Both are suitable it just depends on your budget. Some products can be layed in thicknesses of between 3 and 30 mm in one pour. Others must be layed thinly allowed to dry and then built up to required level.
    So drying times would vary with all factors taken into account. EG A hallway should be left for about 48 hours or more if possible and then treated accordingly. Place a vapour barrier on the floor and then the underlay which will stop any moisture penetrating the underside of the laminate.
    For tiles it must be really solid and not soft in any way,this is to give a good base for spreading adhesive.

    Regards
    Builditwell.


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