Floor Levelling Contractors

Floors can be a great addition to your home or business, but they also require maintenance. Over time, the flooring and the subflooring can shift and become uneven. If this happens, then it is important that you hire a professional to level the floors.

Floor Levelling Contractors have a lot of experience working with concrete and a variety of different flooring materials. They can use highly specialized equipment to check the floor for different levels and then make any adjustments to fix them. They are also able to perform the work faster than most people. This means that you will save money in both direct and indirect costs.

A floor that isn't level can cause problems with everything from the appearance of the room to the safety of the building. If the floor is uneven, then it can cause falls or it can be too slippery to walk on safely. In some cases, a floor can be very uneven because of poor installation. The best way to prevent this is to get a professional to level the floors before installing new flooring.

When you hire a contractor to do the job, they will be familiar with all of the different types of self leveling compounds. They can recommend the best compound for a particular project and for a specific environment. They can also provide advice on how much material is needed and how long it will take to dry.

Once the contractors have chosen the proper compound for a project, they will prepare the area. This is usually done by filling any holes or seams with caulk. This will help to keep the liquid leveler from seeping through and having to be re-poured. It is also a good idea to cover the area with plastic to protect it from any accidental spills or splashes.

The contractors will then pour the self leveling compound over the existing flooring. The compound is a polymer-based mixture that seeks out gaps and slopes in the floor. It can be spread as thin as a quarter of an inch, which is ideal for addressing small cracks or sloping in the floor. It can also be poured up to an inch and a half without adding aggregate, which is useful for more serious issues.

After the self leveling compound has been spread, it will need to dry. This can take a couple of days depending on the conditions and how thick it is. The contractors can use special fans to speed up the drying process. They will also need to monitor the temperature in the room. If it gets too hot, it can affect how quickly the compound sets up.

If the self leveling doesn't set up correctly, it can be very difficult to fix. The contractors may need to use a grinder to remove the high spots and then pour another layer of compound on top. If this doesn't fix the problem, they may have to replace the flooring altogether.

Precise Restumping & Underpinning successfully maintains a reputation for delivering quality, reliable and sound services to clients all over New South Wales, with a licensed builder that personally oversee all works.