Floor Levelling - An Essential Step in Laying New Floors

If you’re planning to install new floors in your home or commercial premises, floor levelling Melbourne is an essential step to prepare the area. This flooring technique is used to address uneven concrete floors and ensure that the laying of the new floor covering is successful. The aim of floor levelling is to achieve a flat and smooth surface that can be covered with carpet, tiles or timber floors. There are many different types of self-levelling compounds available on the market and it’s important to choose the right one for the job in hand. You should also make sure that you follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully to avoid any issues in the future.

Whether you’re replacing old floors or constructing a new building, ensuring that the concrete floor is level will help to ensure that the installation of your preferred flooring is successful and the final finish is aesthetically pleasing. Floor levelling Melbourne can be performed using a variety of techniques including concrete grinding and the application of a self-levelling compound. The use of a feather coat is also an option, this involves the application of a thin layer of the self-levelling material which is then trowelled over the entire area to create a smooth finish.

Floors can become uneven due to a number of factors including cracking, dampness and soil erosion. It’s also possible for new concrete floors to be poured unevenly as a result of poor workmanship. It is also common for existing concrete floors to become uneven over time, which is why floor levelling Melbourne is often necessary.

Levelling a floor is a relatively easy DIY project that can be undertaken by homeowners with the correct knowledge and tools. A self-levelling compound can be purchased from most home improvement stores and is easy to apply. Depending on the amount of unevenness in your concrete floor, you may need to use a long spirit level to determine how far off level it is.

If your concrete slab was poured to carpet specifications, you will need to have it levelled before you can lay timber, vinyl or laminate floors over it. These floor coverings have minimum acceptable tolerance standards of 10mm within a room and 20mm over the building footprint.

A timber floating, direct stick or parquetry timber floor is usually able to tolerate a maximum of 3mm over a three metre area. However, you will still need to have your concrete floor levelled before you can lay these floorboards.

If you’re looking for a professional company to carry out your floor levelling, it’s important that you obtain several quotes and consider the expertise and reputation of each business. Choosing a highly rated and experienced flooring professional will help to ensure that you receive the best service and the results you want. It’s also a good idea to check the quality of their work and ask for references. Ideally, you should have your concrete floor levelled by a company that has experience in both installing and levelling floors.

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 work.