Self Leveling Concrete Overlay Diy

Description param 5500 is the ultimate self leveling self curing and calcium aluminate cement based overlay topping for fast track resurfacing smoothing or leveling of indoor concrete substrate.

Self leveling concrete overlay diy.

Self leveling overlay systems for concrete floors offer numerous advantages. Use a concrete rake or trowel to spread the mixture if necessary. Pour the self leveling concrete mixture onto the prepped area in 2 foot wide swatches. Self leveling cement may also be called self leveling concrete self leveling floor resurfacer or self leveling underlayment.

These self leveling concrete polymer modified toppings can be used to resurface or fix old uneven concrete floors and slabs. A self leveling concrete overlay has the ability to self level without troweling. It can be applied from 1 4 to 1 1 2 thickness in one operation and up to 5 with the addition of appropriate aggregate. Continue pouring the mixture in 2 foot wide squares until the entire surface is covered.

Home depot rona lowes etc. They can correct uneven floors repair damaged concrete and provide a smooth and durable new surface for decorative treatments. They re all the same thing and i ll use the terms interchangeably. Do not worry about an unlevel surface gravity will act on the mixture evenly and level the surface over time.

All of carry different brands of cement.