Floor Leveler Over Cement Board

Thick cement board instead of the usual 1 2 in.

Floor leveler over cement board.

Vinyl flooring glued over 1 4 in. 5 cm thick in one pour and seeks its own level in minutes. Levellite self leveling underlayment helps level floors prior to levellite self leveling underlayment helps level floors prior to the installation of ceramic tile natural stone resilient flooring carpet wood and other floor coverings. I d like to install slate tiles over a pre existing plywood floor.

Tongue and groove material screw the underlayment down right through the vinyl with 1 1 4 in. You can apply self leveling compound directly to hardibacker cement board or any other approved tile setting materials. If you have a concrete subfloor then you should not be contemplating installing cement board over it. Drywall screws spaced every 6 in.

I know it seems like a smooth surface and it seems like it may fix some of the issues with the concrete floor but don t do it. In addition you could core holes staggered across the board adhesive will lock boards in position you may also need to weight boards until adhesive sets. This quick setting underlayment can be applied to 2 in. As long as the subfloor is 3 4 in.

It can be used indoors and outdoors. Concrete leveler achieves high 24 hour strength and can be covered with finished flooring in 4 to 16 hours at 70 degree f 21 degree c depending on the flooring type. It is important for the self leveling compound to properly bond with the subfloor so preparation is the key. The plywood floor is 3 4 and sits on joists.

Self leveling underlayment products can be used on concrete floors wood subfloors that are uneven but still in decent shape and even over ceramic tile floors eliminating the task of tearing. Installing cement board over a concrete subfloor. My plan was to fill it with self leveling compound before installing the cement backerboard and then the tiles. There s a dip about 3 8 deep by 2 feet wide by 5 feet long.