Can Floor Levelling Compounds Be Used On Surfaces Other Than Concrete Slabs?
Yes, there is a large range of Ardex Floor Levelling products available, suited for a variety of different subfloors, such as:
1) Concrete
2) Wood and Timber
3) Tiles
4) Particleboard
5) Plywood
Self-levelling compounds can be used on almost every surface. The application method varies, depending on whether the subfloor is a concrete slab or a wooden base. Properly sealed concrete slabs only require a primer before a self-leveller can be poured over, whereas a wood substrate needs waterproofing and sealing as well.
A self-levelling compound cannot be applied over existing floating floors. We highly recommend removing and disposing of any existing floor coverings in advance.
The following subfloors don’t always require waterproofing (may require sealing):
– Concrete Slab
– Ceramic, Porcelain and Travertine Tiles
– Aerated Concrete, e.g Hebel Flooring
These wood-based subfloors ALWAYS require waterproofing and sealing. This is a non-exhaustive list:
– Solid Timber Flooring
– Wooden Sheets, i.e Plywood, Masonite, Particleboard
– Yellow Tongue Flooring
– Cork Flooring (May be more suitable to remove if there is concrete beneath)
Exceptions that may not be suitable for levelling:
– Self-levelling compounds should NEVER be used on top of Magnesite Flooring
