How Do You Level Uneven Flooring?
How do you level uneven flooring? From the wall for about 2 feet, the floor is slightly raised. I want to tile the floor with either ceramic or vinyl tile, but I know an uneven floor will spell trouble for tiles. Any ideas?
There are a few easy ways. However, need to know what the subflooring is made of as well as the cause of the slope. Also, what is the finish floor now?
You may be able to solve the problem by replacing the sub-floor. Go to Lowe's or Home Depot in the flooring department they sell floor leveler which may work for you.
You can buy a product, that self levels. It's a liquid that you pour onto the floor and it levels out and drys. It works great but it's a little expensive. Sorry, I can't remember the name of it. I'll try to find out.
KOROPLAN DUR, is one brand, for self- leveling.
[ Edited by eltn128 on Date 04/13/2004 ]
I have a house on a mine, built into a hillside. The house has moved many times. But I wanted ceramic tile in the kitchen. So they have this rubber type mat that was put on top of the sub floor. I have never had one tile break . YET!!!!
There was no way to to permanently level the floor or the house. I know the house is crooked but no one else does.
I was told they use this even on level areas now because, on new houses the tiles would break as the house shifted into place.
Good Luck
Lori
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Ardex and Liquid Latex are two brands but the problem could be the sub-floor or joists and that has to be fixed first. Ceramic and vinyl will crack up if the floor is not prepared properly.
if it is just slightly out of whack all you have to do is put some asphault shingles under the tiles. it's a nice little trick to use and you can taper the floor easier by stacking the shingles. 8-)
Has anyone ever had an older home that they have jacked up from the basement to level? I am considering a rehab that has a seriously noticeable slope to it among other things.
pros and cons??