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Floor Levelling Sydney
Here at Floor Levelling Sydney our team has been trained, licensed, insured, and equipped with all the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the most high-end, latest-model floor levelling equipment, concrete grinders, and dust extractors from the most well-known brands to get the job done safer, faster and more efficiently than our competitors while still maintaining a better price!
Our specialist team will come to ensure that your Floor Levelling job is completed in a timely fashion. To be ready for the re-installation of a new flooring system without having to worry about any issues with the installation process of your flooring system after your Floor Levelling job has been completed!
Our Floor levelling team uses only the most high-quality Self Levelling Compounds to achieve the highest quality results and customer satisfaction. We can offer a full range of Floor Levelling services from skim coats to full flood coats, liquid screeds, traditional screeds, self-levelling concrete as well as ramping and setting of falls to drains in wet areas.
To achieve a flat subfloor, our Floor Levelling team starts by ensuring the surface is clean and free of any contaminants by Concrete Grinding the area. Secondly, mechanical bonding for long-term adhesion is achieved by the use of highly penetrating primers. Our Floor Levelling team uses only the highest quality primer coatings followed by the highest quality Self Levelling Compounds to achieve a flawless flat subfloor.
The peaks and valleys created by profiling the concrete provide an anchor to which the floor topping can bond. These Cementitious-Based Compounds are smooth in texture and the high fluidity allows ease of placement, trowelling, feathering and finish. Suitable for tiles, carpet, vinyl, parquetry, timber floors and rain-damaged concrete refurbishment.
Our Self Levelling Compound can be hand mixed and applied by Hippo Mixer, Wolff Mixer, Putzmeister pump and more. The pump-applied method mechanically mixes the material and allows the product to be pumped more than 60m across a floor. The flow is easily adjusted.
We are Australia’s #1 Floor Levelling company, we provide more information for our clients than any other website in the world regarding this subject. This page has EVERYTHING you need to know. We also have links to blog posts for further information.
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How Much Does Floor Levelling Cost Per Square Metre?
$40 – $65 Per Square Metre*
Our price for Floor Levelling is $40 – $65 per square metre* (Depending on several deciding factors).
The Cost To Level Floors can vary quite a lot from company to company or from one private contractor to another private contractor. Here at Floor Levelling Sydney, we guarantee that we’ll always have the lowest prices for your Floor Levelling project. We will always be upfront with the price to Level Floors and the Cost of Floor Levelling, with no hidden extras.
As a guide, Floor Levelling in Sydney generally costs between $40 – $65 per square metre, however, it is important to request a quote for an accurate price due to the amount of material needed to repair your floor, unevenness of your floor, the layout of your floor area, preparation works required, site access and current condition of the slab etc.
Floor Levelling is very hard to quote without a site inspection first due to several different reasons:
– How many MM may need to be ground down
– How many MM may need to be raised up
– What primer is required
– What product is being used
– Minimum Job Size: 50 Square Metres
– How many square metres require Floor Levelling
– How many bags are required to complete the job
– Access to the site (LIFT or STAIRS? and what LEVEL?)
– What service is required (Skim Coat? 50MM Liquid Screed?)
– The condition of the concrete slab or timber subfloor being levelled
– What level of power can be provided? (10AMP > 15AMP OR 3PHASE)
– Coatings over 10 MM may increase the cost past $40 – $65 per square metre*
– Are any repairs required? such as Concrete Crack Repairs or Concrete Cancer Repairs
Floor Levelling Costs can vary quite a lot from company to company or private contractors regarding the cost of Floor Levelling. Here at Floor Levelling Sydney, we guarantee that we’ll always have the lowest price for Ardit, Ardex, and Self-Levelling Concrete Floor Levelling prices in Sydney. We will always be upfront with the Cost Of Floor Levelling, with no hidden extras.
Other Floor Levelling contractors and Floor Levelling companies that Level Floors do not meet the standards that we do at Floor Levelling Sydney. We use only the highest quality products that are available on the market.
Here at Floor Levelling Sydney, we come in and do a swift Floor Preparation and Floor Levelling service for all of our clients. We Concrete Grind and Prime all floors before Floor Levelling to ensure a flawless installation without failure.
These prices may vary depending on a large range of factors, though, so please only use this as a general guide.
Is Concrete Grinding Required Before Floor Levelling?
Yes, Concrete grinding is ALWAYS required before floor levelling otherwise, you WILL NOT get ANY insurance on the installation of our product, as it’s most likely going to fail, crack, or pop up within a 6-12 month period due to “Floor Preparation not being done correctly”
You may also require concrete grinding before floor levelling proceeds if you have previously had flooring systems or coatings such as paint, epoxy, waterproofing, magnesite, stencil concrete, vinyl, lino, tiles, slate, or glued carpet floors. etc. Installed items that may have been glued or cemented down to your concrete slab, as they will have left a residue that will need to be ground away.
This will prevent the floor levelling agent from bonding correctly with your concrete slab. So you must grind back any glues, residues, cement, etc. To ensure that your new floor levelling agent will not fail after installation.
How Much Does Concrete Grinding Cost Per Square Metre?
General Grind – $10 – $60 Per Square Metre*
Coating Removal – $10 – $90 Per Square Metre*
How Much Does Concrete Grinding Cost Per Square Metre? Concrete Grinding costs vary quite a lot from company to company or private contractor to private contractor. Here at Concrete Grinding Sydney, we guarantee we will always be upfront with pricing, with no hidden extras.
On average Concrete Grinding Costs $10 – $60 Per Square Metre for jobs that require a General Grind.
On average Concrete Grinding Costs $10 – $90 Per Square Metre for jobs that require a Coating Removal.
These are the factors that we take into account when quoting:
– How many layers there are
– How thick the coating is (0 – 6mm)
– How many MM may need to be ground down
– How many square metres require Concrete Grinding
– Access to the site (LIFT or STAIRS? and what LEVEL?)
– What service is required (General Grind? Coating Removal?)
– The condition of the concrete that requires Concrete Grinding
– What level of power can be provided? (10AMP > 15AMP OR 3PHASE)
Other Concrete Grinding contractors and Concrete Grinding companies that Grind Concrete do not meet the standards that we do at Concrete Grinding Sydney. We use only the highest quality products that are available on the market.
Here at Concrete Grinding Sydney, we come in and do a swift Floor Preparation and Concrete Grinding service for all of our clients. We Concrete Grind and Prime all floors before Floor Levelling to ensure a flawless installation without failure.
These prices may vary depending on a large range of factors though, so please only use this as a general guide.
Do I Have To Remove My Flooring System Before Floor Levelling?
Yes, you must always remove your flooring system before the installation of a new Floor Levelling product. The appropriate Floor Preparation before installing the new Floor Levelling system is also required.
To install a new Floor Levelling coating, you must ensure the following:
1) The previous Flooring System has been removed
2) All residue from the previous Flooring System has been removed
3) The appropriate floor preparation has been applied
– Concrete Cancer Repairs
– Concrete Crack Repairs
– Concrete Grinding
Click Here To Learn More About Why Floor Preparation Is Required
What Type Of Floor Levelling Systems Do We Provide?
We provide 4 different types of Floor Levelling services, including:
– Standard Floor Levelling
– Traditional Screeds
– Liquid Screeds
– Microcement
Why Is It Dangerous To Skip Floor Levelling?
If your subfloor is not level, it can lead to flooring systems failing within a short period or simply not being able to be installed at all. You will also not receive your warranty, and often, no company will take on these jobs. Almost all flooring systems have guidelines that must be followed to correctly install the flooring system. Floor Levelling is an important part of the flooring installation process.
– The cost to prepare your subfloor for your new flooring system is fairly cheap.
– Skipping this process is a recipe for disaster and is extremely expensive.
It is far cheaper to prepare your subfloor correctly the first time before the installation of a new flooring system rather than skipping the process and purchasing your flooring system and installing it, only to have it fail within a short time.
This will cause the following:
1) You must hire a demolition company to come out to remove and dispose of the failed flooring system
2) You must purchase your new flooring system again
3) You must actually pay to prepare the subfloor correctly this time
4) You must pay the re-installation fee for your flooring system
Why Do I Need Floor Levelling?
New concrete slabs are laid to Australian standards, which specify a 10mm maximum tolerance within any room and a 20mm maximum tolerance over the entire building footprint.
This makes Floor Levelling an important key to your renovation project, as many concrete slabs have a variance of height exceeding the maximum recommended tolerance for laying a large range of flooring systems.
A large portion of people who install new flooring in their homes or commercial buildings fail to inspect the levelling of their concrete subfloor, which almost always leaves their floors with subtle errors and dips. Before installing your new flooring system, always ensure that correct floor preparation is undertaken before the installation of a new flooring system.
Floor Levelling may not seem like an important step when putting in new flooring. However, the concrete that acts as a base for your flooring can often have high or low points, which means your concrete isn’t completely smooth and level. High points can be caused by concrete spills, contamination, and original pour errors as well. Low points can be fretting, divots, holes, and other damage, such as Concrete Cancer and Concrete Cracks.
With Floor Levelling Sydney’s specialist team, we can fix any of these issues, such as the raising or lowering of concrete height to accommodate these high or low points. Our Floor Levelling team is also able to create falls in the concrete slab for waterproofing purposes or to direct drains. As well as any other Floor Levelling service that you can think of that may be required before installing your flooring system, such as an Ardex Skim Coat or a Liquid Screed.
What Floor Levelling Products Does Our Team Use?
We use any Floor Levelling product as per the customer’s request; the cost of installation may vary due to this. We can use:
– Sika
– Mapei
– Uzin
– Ardit
– Ardex
– Dunlop
– Dulux
– Cemimax
– Sika Floor
– As well as any other product at your request
Floor levellers are cement-based products that come premixed or as dry substances to mix with water. Choose a product recommended for your application and mix it, if needed, following the manufacturer’s directions. Floor patches are products that help repair holes, cracks, small dips, and other imperfections.
ARDEX Australia has a range of Floor Levelling compounds suitable for internal and external use. Whether you are looking to level and smooth internal sub-floors before the installation of finished flooring, looking for a drying Levelling compound, or self-levelling concrete, ARDEX has you covered.
Our team uses a large range of Floor Levelling and Floor Priming products for every situation required. If you have any special requests, Feel free to let our Floor Levelling specialist team know!
Our two most commonly used Ardex Floor levelling Compounds are:
– Ardex K 900 BF – 90 MM – Pumpable Floor Levelling Compound
– Ardex Feather Finish – 0.1 mm – 3 MM – Feather Finish Floor Leveler
– View below for a full list of products that we use:
How Thick Can You Pour A Floor Levelling Product?
How thick you can pour a Floor Levelling product depends on the specific product used. Often, 1mm – 50mm is the maximum thickness, although products such as Ardex K 900 BF can be applied at a thickness of 90mm. It is also possible, after you finish pouring and drying the first layer, to re-prime and apply a second layer to reach a maximum thickness of 120mm.
How Thick Can You Pour Self-Levelling Concrete?
How Thick Can You Pour Self-Levelling Concrete? How thick you can pour Self-Levelling Concrete depends on the specific product used. But standard thicknesses are between 3 mm and 10 mm. However, it is possible to get options that pour as thin as 1mm and as Thick as 120 mm.
How Thick Can You Pour Liquid Screeds?
How thick you can pour a liquid screed depends on the specific product used.
But standard thicknesses are between 3 mm and 10 mm. However, it is possible to get options that are as thin as 1mm and as thick as 120 mm.
– Bonded liquid screed thickness minimum would be 15mm
– Bonded liquid screed thickness maximum would be 80mm
How Thick Is A Standard Feather Coat?
A Standard Feather Coat is a thin layer of a Floor Levelling compound that is 0.1mm – 3mm thick and troweled over the entire floor to ensure a smooth finish.
What Are The Two Most Common Floor Levelling Products Used To Achieve Levelling Of High Variations
Our two most commonly used Ardex Floor levelling Compounds are:
– Ardex K 900 BF – 90 MM – Pumpable Floor Levelling Compound
– Ardex Feather Finish – 0.1 mm – 3 MM – Feather Finish Floor Leveller
Can You Level Uneven Concrete Slabs?
Yes, you can level uneven concrete slabs. Floor Levelling is an easy fix that won’t sacrifice your headroom. The easiest way is to use a Self-Levelling Compound, also called liquid floor underlayment or floor resurfacer, within sections of level-cut rails.
Can You Level Over Tiles?
Short Answer: Yes, you can level over tiles, although:
It is NEVER recommended to level over tiles.
It is POSSIBLE, though, but you will get no warranty and no insurance, and there is a far greater chance that it will fail even when using the correct product and preparing the tiles correctly. it still has a far higher chance of failure, causing your new flooring system to fail. This will require your new flooring system to be ripped up, and the whole process will have to be restarted again—wasting thousands of dollars (if not tens of thousands of dollars), depending on the size of your property.
Self-levelling concrete is a polymer-modified cement that has high flow characteristics, It’s used in the preparation of laying most floor coverings to create a smooth and level surface. Floor Levelling compound can be used on a variety of substrates, including concrete, screed, existing tiles, and timber floors. Floor Levelling compounds are Ideal for use in areas where the floor dips, requires fillings of holes or where it is not level.
There are appropriate products out there, designed to be used on top of tiles, such as “ARDEX K 15” although that does not guarantee any promises. The tiles underneath may slowly delaminate and de-attach from the floor, pushing up the Floor Levelling compound, causing your new flooring system to fail and require removal.
How Do I Make Sure My Subfloor Is Level?
When it comes to testing the evenness of your subfloor, we recommend using a long spirit leveller of at least one metre in length. This allows you to check for bumps, dips and other uneven areas, whilst also providing how many millimetres of height difference over every metre.
Can You Use Floor Levelling Products On Timber And Concrete?
Yes, there are Floor Levelling products available for both Concrete AND Timber subfloors. Here at Floor Levelling Sydney, we specialise in both Floor Levelling on Timber and Concrete subfloors.
Continue reading below for more information!
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 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
What Floor Levelling Products Can Be Used On A Timber Subfloor?
There are Floor Levelling products available for both Concrete AND Timber subfloors. Below we will list what products are available and some information regarding them.
ARDEX K65 – This product can be applied to timber substrates and can normally be walked on after approximately 2 hours at 23°C. Floor Coverings such as Carpet and vinyl.
ARDEX Feather Finish – This product is a cement-based smoothing compound designed to provide a smooth, permanent finish to a variety of internal substrates before the installation of floor coverings such as vinyl, carpet, ceramic tile, and sheet timber (plywood, and particleboard).
ARDITEX NA – This product has enhanced flexibility, it is particularly suitable for installation over timber and concrete subfloors.
ARDEX K900BF – This product can be a Pumpable Bulk Fill Levelling Compound it’s Economical – Ideal for levelling up to 90mm thick and can be pumped using a suitable Automatic Mixing Pump. It’s suitable for Concrete and Timber subfloors.
ARDIT NA Self-Levelling Concrete – This product is a two-part latex liquid and cementitious powder with excellent adhesion properties. Engineered with high water resistance, ARDIT NA can be installed under flexible waterproof membranes. With enhanced flexibility, ARDIT NA is particularly suitable for installation over timber floors. A high-performance self-smoothing Screed for timber floors that creates a smooth even finish before applying floor coverings.
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Can You Pour Multiple Layers Of Floor Levelling Compounds?
Yes, it is possible to pour multiple layers of Ardit or Ardex on top of each other after they have set to raise your concrete subfloor.
What Is A Feather Coat?
ARDEX Feather Finish is a cement-based smoothing compound designed to provide a smooth, permanent finish to a variety of internal substrates before the installation of floor coverings such as vinyl, carpet, ceramic tile, and sheet timber (plywood, and particleboard).
A Standard Feather Coat is a thin layer of a Floor Levelling compound that is 0.1mm – 3mm thick and troweled over the entire floor to ensure a smooth finish.
It can be used as a skim coat on closely fitted fibre-cement underlay and sheet timber to fill in grooves, and gouges and to level up joints. Before the installation of floor coverings.
How Long Does Floor Levelling Take?
Most Floor Levelling jobs can be completed within 1-2 days (depending on the size of the job and service required)
Jobs that are 0 – 250 square metres will generally be completed in 1 – 7 DAYS or more
Jobs that are 250 – 1,000 square metres or more will generally be completed in 1 – 3 WEEKS or more
Jobs that are 1,000 – 30,000 square metres or more will generally be completed over 1 – 2 MONTHS or more
Jobs that are 30,000 – 100,000 square metres or more will generally be completed over 3 MONTHS or more
Jobs that are 100,000 – 500,000 square metres or more will generally be completed over 3 – 6 MONTHS or more
Where Can We Provide Floor Levelling Services?
Here at Floor Levelling Sydney, we specialise in Floor Levelling in ANY location. We Level Floors At:
– Residential Properties
– Commercial Properties
– Industrial Properties
– STRATA Properties
– Government Properties
– Retail Locations & Outlets
– Any Unit Block / High Rise / Apartment
– As well as any other location required!
Is Concrete Grinding Dangerous?
Yes, Concrete Grinding is dangerous.
Concrete Grinding without the correct PPE and power tools/equipment will create a harmful silica dust environment. It’s also possible to be injured by tools as well as injured from the Concrete Grinding process.
– SERIOUS INJURIES: Sometimes, Tiny pieces of Concrete can go flying in the air during the Concrete Grinding process. Pieces of concrete can accidentally hit your eye, causing serious damage, if not blindness. The tools required to perform this task are also dangerous to use for people who are not highly skilled in using these tools.
– ACCIDENTAL INJURIES: It’s easy to look up a guide on what tools to use, but injuries often occur from a lack of knowledge of how to use these tools safely.
– PERMANENT LUNG DAMAGE: Inhaling dangerous silica dust by not using the correct PPE and Dust Extractors can be deadly.
The longer silicosis goes without treatment, the more likely it is to develop a complication. Because the disease affects the immune system, silicosis patients are vulnerable to developing tuberculosis, lung cancer, COPD, and kidney disease.
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- Lung Cancer.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Kidney Disease.
- Autoimmune Disease.
Breathing in very small (“respirable”) crystalline silica particles causes multiple diseases, including silicosis, an incurable lung disease that leads to disability and death. Respirable crystalline silica also causes lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and kidney disease.
Why Do I Need A Professional For Floor Levelling?
– SPEED: Hiring a professional company to Level your Floor is incredibly faster than attempting to do the project yourself.
– COST: Here at Floor Levelling Sydney, we have very reasonable prices and offer a Price Beat Guarantee. We can often complete your project for a fair price compared to the costs of attempting to level the floor yourself. When it comes to larger Floor Levelling jobs, it will always be cheaper to leave it up to the professionals at Floor Levelling Sydney!
– READY: Rather than slowly completing your job on your hands and knees, we can complete your project within a short period of time to ensure that your home is ready for the next part of your renovation project.
How Does Floor Levelling Work?
Floor Levelling is a method used to measure levels or points on an area or surface. For example, it’s used to determine height differences between two points, usually with the help of a laser level or spirit level. A laser level displays varying heights by reflecting a beam off a laser receiver.
There is also the option of using a spirit leveller (the longer, the better) and laying it on the floor. Look to see whether the bubble is central. You can measure your slope by lifting the spirit level until the bubble is central and then measuring the gap between the level and the floor.
The process is then followed up by the use of a concrete grinder to reduce the size of bumps (high spots) in concrete slabs and using a Floor Leveling compound to fill in the low areas. This is done primarily to prepare the slab for laying floor coverings with minimal tolerances.
1) Our team will provide you with a free quote for Floor Levelling.
2) Our team will come to your property, and provide a Concrete Grinding service to prepare your subfloor.
3) Any other repairs such as Concrete Cancer Repairs or Concrete Crack Repairs will be performed at this stage.
4) Our team will now start levelling your floor.
5) Our team will clean your property.
6) Our team will take all rubbish/waste to a disposal centre for recycling.
7) Finally! We have completed your job! and your floor is ready for the re-installation of a new Coating or Flooring System.
Is Floor Levelling Hard?
Yes, Floor Levelling can be a difficult and time-consuming project and the challenges often remain hidden until the project is underway.
If you have a Floor Levelling job that is over 10 square metres, it is considered a hard task, that will be expensive and frustrating to attempt to do yourself. It’s often cheaper to hire a Floor Levelling contractor than to hire the tools, PPE, and other equipment required to attempt the project yourself.
There are several different installation methods. We only recommend attempting Floor Levelling yourself if the project is under 10 square metres and you have the appropriate tools, PPE, and dust extraction equipment.
For jobs over the size of 10 square metres, we ALWAYS recommend leaving it up to the professionals.
What Is The Easiest Way To Level Floors?
Simply contacting a professional company to provide the service for you will take the stress away and be fast, efficient, and clean.
What Is The Fastest Way To Level A Floor?
Liquid Screeds:
Liquid Screeds are simply the easiest and best way to Level Floors. Although this equipment is best left up to the professionals to use. Leaving the Floor Levelling project up to the professionals is simply the fastest way to Level A Floor.
We have specialised equipment such as Liquid Screed Pumps. They are the fastest way to Level A Floor, although they are mostly only used in a commercial setting.
If Liquid Screeds are not an option our team has the highest quality and most expensive equipment to provide a Floor Levelling service without the need for Liquid Screeds
Do We Specialise In Floor Levelling?
Yes, Here at Floor Levelling Sydney, we specialise in Floor Levelling. From 50 Square Metres to 500,000 Square Metres. We can do it all! Floor Levelling has become our most popular service.
Our Floor Levelling team applies tens of thousands of square metres of Floor Levelling Products every year! We are Sydney’s most well-known Floor Levelling company. You won’t find a better team in Sydney for your project! We are Sydney’s #1 Floor Levelling company.
What Is The Best Tool For Floor Levelling?
When it comes to tools for Floor Levelling, you should stick to two options. Mixer Stations for residential work. While on commercial jobs we use Liquid Screed Pumps
– RESIDENTIAL: Mixer Stations
– COMMERCIAL: Liquid Screed Pumps
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 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
What Floor Levelling Products Can Be Used On A Wood Subfloor?
There are Floor Levelling products available for both Concrete AND Timber subfloors. Below we will list what products are available and some information regarding them.
ARDEX K65 – This product can be applied to timber substrates and can normally be walked on after approximately 2 hours at 23°C. Floor Coverings such as Carpet and vinyl.
ARDEX Feather Finish – This product is a cement-based smoothing compound designed to provide a smooth, permanent finish to a variety of internal substrates before the installation of floor coverings such as vinyl, carpet, ceramic tile, and sheet timber (plywood, and particleboard).
ARDITEX NA – This product has enhanced flexibility, it is particularly suitable for installation over timber and concrete subfloors.
ARDEX K900BF – This product can be a Pumpable Bulk Fill Levelling Compound it’s Economical – Ideal for levelling up to 90mm thick and can be pumped using a suitable Automatic Mixing Pump. It’s suitable for Concrete and Timber subfloors.
ARDIT NA Self-LevellingConcrete – This product is a two-part latex liquid and cementitious powder with excellent adhesion properties. Engineered with high water resistance, ARDIT NA can be installed under flexible waterproof membranes. With enhanced flexibility, ARDIT NA is particularly suitable for installation over timber floors. A high-performance self-smoothing Screed for timber floors that creates a smooth even finish before applying floor coverings.
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What Primer Should Be Used For Floor Levelling?
There are different Primers for different subfloors and different situations in the Floor Levelling world. There are also quite a few different brands such as:
– Mapei
– Sika
– Ardex
– And more!
Primers are used for pre-treating floors and are often applied before Floor Levelling materials or floor adhesives, to create a base and assure good bonding of upper floor layers. Primers are typically applied by trowel and roller, and an adequate method can be chosen depending on the subfloor quality. Sika, Mapei, and Ardex provide Primer products, that are suitable for a wide range of needs.
At Floor Levelling Sydney, we use only the highest quality Primers to ensure that you are getting the best results possible from our Floor Levelling experience.
What Is A Liquid Screed?
Ardit Liquid Flowing Screeds are a blend of a binder, special additives, and aggregates, mixed with water to produce a Self Leveling, flowing Screed which can be accurately pumped into place. Liquid Screeds are designed to provide a smooth, level surface before the application of floor finishes or to be polished, ideal for both commercial and domestic buildings. Liquid Flowing Screeds can be used bonded, unbonded, or floating and with or without underfloor heating.
Liquid Screeds have great thermal conductivity and can help spread underfloor heating across the floor, making the build more energy efficient. Easier to level, Liquid Screeds can be set to thin or thick, meaning fewer resources are used and, again, less energy is required during production.
Liquid Screeds Are Best for Extra Strength and Higher Depths
When dealing with floor depths more than 75mm, or for structural floors, Liquid Screeds can recommend the use of a cement-based Liquid Screed solution which can be pumped applied, and laser levelled for a precise floor finish. Sometimes referred to as flowing concrete, this solution can eliminate the need to power float concrete on site, dependent on project specification.
– Bonded liquid screed thickness minimum would be 15mm
– Bonded liquid screed thickness maximum would be 80mm for the specialist version and 80mm for the standard.
What Is Floor Preparation?
What is Floor Preparation? Floor preparation is the process of preparing the existing concrete slab or timber subfloor to receive a new flooring system or coating while ensuring that your new flooring or coating will look great, lay flat, stay bonded, and not fail for many years to come.
You cannot skip proper Floor Preparation. Every surface needs to be clean, level, free of existing adhesives, and within moisture tolerances, for the type of flooring or coating that you will be installing.
Floor Preparation on Concrete Subfloors is the process of using Concrete Grinders to reduce the size of humps (high spots) in Concrete Slabs and a Floor Levelling Compound to fill in the low areas. This is done primarily to prepare the concrete slab for laying floor coverings with minimal tolerances.
Floor preparation on Timber Subfloors is also the process of Sanding Timber Subfloors to remove any residue that may be left from previous flooring systems. The Timber subfloor is then primed before the use of Floor Levelling Compounds to fill in the low areas to allow the successful installation of a new flooring system.
Without proper Floor Preparation, many problems can arise once you’ve installed your new flooring or coating. If you have ever seen:
– Failing Flooring systems
– Uneven Floors
– Floors that creek when walked on
– Floor Coverings that peel up
– Concrete Coatings that peel up
– Coatings Bubbling and Delaminating
You will notice that the correct Floor Preparation needs were not met before the installation of the new flooring system or coating resulting in it failing which will also mean that insurance will not cover the costs as you did not install the product to their specifications.
Why Is Surface Preparation Required Before Floor Levelling?
Surface Preparation is the essential first stage treatment of a concrete or timber substrate before the application of any coating (Including Floor Levelling), and is generally accepted as being the most important factor affecting the total success of a corrosion protection system.
Surface Preparation is extremely important when it comes to Floor Levelling. Floor Levelling agents will fail if proper Surface Preparation has not been done. Concrete Grinding or Floor Sanding must be done before installing Floor Levelling products.
Proper Surface Preparation ensures the longevity of your project. A poorly prepared surface, on the other hand, can result in costly repairs and your project failing altogether.
Surface Preparation should include:
– Removal of the current flooring system or coating
– Concrete Grinding or Floor Sanding (Depending on your subfloor)
– Performing any repairs necessary such as Concrete Cancer Repairs or Application of Waterproof Membranes
– Installation of a Floor Levelling product
After this process, you are now ready to install a new flooring system!
Self-Levelling Concrete Maximum Thickness
How thick can you pour Self-Levelling Concrete? How Thick you can pour Self-Levelling Concrete depends on the specific product used. But standard Thicknesses are between 3 mm and 10 mm. However, it is possible to get options that pour as thin as 1mm and as Thick as 120 mm.
What Is A Traditional Screed?
A Traditional Floor Screed consists of cement and sharp sand, but where a more industrial version is required, coarse aggregates can be added to create a thicker layer. It may be applied onto either a solid in-situ concrete ground floor slab or a precast concrete floor unit.
Also known as Sand and Cement Screed or Dry Floor Screed. Suitable for all applications that are to receive a floor finish, Traditional Screed is a cost-effective choice for floor leveling.
Traditional Floor Screeds are most commonly used to provide a sturdy, level foundation for a decorative floor covering of your choice. Although many people choose to cover the Screed with carpets, wooden flooring, and tiles, it can also be left bare – acting as a final floor finish.
What Is An Underfloor Heating System?
Underfloor Heating Systems work by distributing a lower temperature of warm water through a circuit of pipes beneath the finished floor. Concrete has a high thermal mass meaning it will store and distribute heat extremely well. Heat is monitored and controlled by intelligent thermostats to maintain a consistent temperature throughout the property or individual zones. Any heat source can be used including conventional boilers and renewable ground/air heat source pumps.
Underfloor Heating Systems will ensure your rooms will stay warm for longer after your heating is switched off than would be the case with a traditional heating system. For this to be consistently effective we either recommend our in-slab or in-screed systems. These systems can be used for a full slab.
Floor Levelling products are poured on top of the Underfloor Heating Systems to ensure the concrete is at the correct height while protecting the Underfloor Heating System.
Some other benefits of using Underfloor Heating are:
Improved heat distribution – As the heating system is underneath the entire floor, if it is well planned and installed, heat will be nicely and evenly distributed throughout the home. This will keep your feet warm all year round and take the chill off the cold concrete.
Interior design – With no need for traditional heaters like radiators, a minimalist design is created offering a high-end, luxurious look. As no space restrictions are created, the design of the home remains non-impacted. No radiators, grills, or vents that can become visibly dirty are on display. Everything related to the heating is below the floor.
Cost-effective – Although the outlay may be expensive with installation costs, in the long run, underfloor heating is highly cost-effective. heating bills will be lower, therefore, saving you money.
Comfort – Temperature can be adjusted depending on preference and time of year. Concrete’s thermal mass also allows you to reduce the temperature, creating a cooler home when desired. All of this can provide you with high levels of comfort while consuming significantly less energy. It’s also a win-win for the environment.
Quietness – Traditional heating systems, including radiators, often tend to grunt and groan as they work. Underfloor heating systems are quite the opposite and are generally quieter. Your home will become noticeably silent, filled simply with pure luxurious warmth.
Health and safety – Underfloor heating is both child and pet-safe. No flames or hot surfaces will be exposed within your home, providing you with less worry about a chance of an individual being burned or hurt.
There is no doubt that underfloor heating provides the safest, cleanest, and most luxurious heat available. It is hidden away and does not impede the design of a room or house. Simply pure luxurious warmth.
Why Do You Need Your Floors Leveled?
Floor levelling is an important part of any construction project and is essential for creating a sound foundation. Floor levelling involves preparing the floor surface to be even and level before laying down a new layer of material over it. This ensures the finished product will look good, function properly, and last longer than if you had skipped this step. It also helps prevent costly repairs in the future due to uneven surfaces or structural defects caused by a lack of support.
Do All Flooring Systems Need Floor Levelling Before Installation?
Yes, First and foremost, we highly recommend Floor Levelling your uneven subfloor before installing any type of floor cover. The best option for slightly uneven subfloors is using a Floor Levelling agent such as Ardex.
It’s the dictum you always see when you purchase a floor covering: Start with a level subfloor. Whether engineered wood flooring, tile, hardwood, laminate, or vinyl, that floor cover needs to be installed on top of a level subfloor to ensure you get your warranty and manufacturer’s guarantee.
How Does Floor Levelling Help With Pipes, Cables, And Drains?
Floor Levelling products can be used when installing pipes or cables beneath the ground. They allow workers to accurately map out where elements should go without digging too deep into the earth.
Floor Levelling also helps mark the regions for earthworks, such as drainage trenches in Australia or other countries worldwide. This helps ensure that no part of a build gets left behind during executio. In addition, it allows workers to quickly identify potential weak spots before they set out on the job.
Can You Install Carpet On Uneven Floors?
One way to install flooring on uneven floors is to choose a type of flooring that is naturally flexible. This makes carpet one of the most ideal options: it’s cheap, easy to install, and very attractive. For only slightly uneven flooring, sturdy materials such as luxury vinyl plank can also be used for full coverage.
Laying carpet on top of concrete or uneven boards often requires a good-quality underlay that insulates against dampness and heat loss.
Floor Preparation still may be required, such as removing any existing flooring and making sure that the surface is level and free from debris. If your floor has any cracks or gaps, you should fill them in before installing the carpet. Otherwise, carpet installation can be difficult and may not last as long.
Is Floor Levelling Required For Installing Floating Floorboards?
Floor Levelling With Flooring Underlay – Whilst underlay is necessary for all floating floors, they were never designed to substitute for Self-Leveling Compound or Concrete Grinding. This is because the underlay will simply follow the shape of the subfloor which is not flat.
Underlayment, or “padding” as it’s often called, is the spongy, closed-cell plastic foam sheet that comes in rolls. It is rolled out between the flooring system and the subfloor.
However, as a general rule of thumb, the subfloor should be flat to within 3mm over a 2-meter radius. If the subfloor is not level, it may be necessary to prepare it before installing the floating floor. This can involve using a Floor Levelling compound or a Self-Leveling Screed to even out any high or low spots.
Why Do I Need My Floors Leveled Before Installing Tiles?
Floor Levelling ensures that your tiles do not pop up, crack or fail within a short period. While also following the guidelines of the manufacturers to ensure you receive your warranty.
If your subfloor is not Level, you may not be able to install a new flooring system at all. This is common for almost every single flooring system (excluding carpet)
Floor Levelling ensures all the tiles will lay flat during installation, making the tile job smooth and well-bonded to the subfloor. Also, it’s important to plan the layout of the tile floor to avoid making design mistakes, such as a diagonal line running along the wall that should be parallel.
When it comes to tiles the subfloor must be completely Level. The floor must be flat within 1/8” in 10′ when measured from the high points of the floor. To achieve this, be sure to use the appropriate patch or Self-Levelling Compound (with the same manufacturer’s primer).
If your subfloor is not Level, it can lead to misaligned tiles and flaking grout during installation. This is not ideal for any homeowner who wants a perfectly tiled floor. Therefore, Levelling your concrete floor is a key step before starting any tiling project.
Tiles are very durable and will last for decades when properly installed. Any professional tiler can tell you how important a flat surface is for laying down tiles. If your subfloor is not Level, it can lead to misaligned tiles and flaking grout during installation. This is not ideal for any homeowner who wants a perfectly tiled floor. Therefore, Levelling your concrete floor is a key step before starting any tiling project
Most tiled floors are installed over a concrete substrate, which is the perfect base for a solid bond. However, concrete often features natural bumps, imperfections, or residues from previously removed flooring systems or coatings on its surface. These bumps or residues can lead to an unevenly tiled floor or a tiled floor failing altogether.
The best way to avoid problems like this is to Level your concrete floor before installing tiles. For new floors, utilizing a Self-Leveling Compound will result in a perfectly flat surface, ready for the re-installation of a new flooring system.
For existing concrete floors, you may need to put in a little extra work. Concrete Grinding is often required before Floor Levelling. This will ensure that the starting surface is Level enough for your tiling project and that the Floor Levelling product won’t fail.
Why Do I Need My Floors Leveled Before Installing Vinyl?
To ensure a smooth surface for your new flooring, you’ll need to level out any uneven areas in the existing subfloor by filling them in with a Floor Levelling compound.
Vinyl will suffer from surface imperfections or a poor aesthetic appearance if the floor below is not perfectly smooth and level. It is therefore essential to install a Floor Levelling compound to ensure an integrally sound, smooth, and level substrate for the floor covering.
But, just like with any other permanent product, it’s imperative that the existing floor is clean and dry, in excellent condition, and most importantly, level.
The subfloor must be completely level. The preparation of the subfloor depends on what type of vinyl you are installing. Make sure the subfloor is completely flat. Any unevenness of more than 0.2 mm over a length of 20 cm must be levelled out.
A flat and level floor is key so that the adjoining vinyl plank flooring doesn’t have varying heights. Whether you’ll be installing your Luxury Vinyl Flooring product over wood, tile, or concrete, the different types of subfloors require different types of preparation.
Why Do I Need My Floors Leveled Before Installing Hardwood Flooring?
If you are ready to upgrade the floor coverings in your home, or even if you are installing them for the first time, it is vitally important that the subfloor be level, smooth, and free from blemishes.
This subfloor layer must be stable, solid, flat, and level. If the subfloor is uneven, with dips, ripples, or waves, this irregularity will be telescoped through to the surface floor covering and can even cause the flooring installation to fail.
A Level Hardwood Floor Requires A Level Subfloor. Along with the natural beauty, it’s why we choose it for our floors. Imperfections in the subfloor will transfer to the finished floor in the form of dips, humps, or separated edges. They can be a dangerous tripping hazard and make the finished floor look bad.
Why Do I Need My Floors Leveled Before Installing Laminate Flooring?
Laminate flooring on an uneven floor will cause many problems. One of the major problems is loud pops and cracks that will eventually surface when you walk across due to pockets of air beneath the surface as a result of the uneven subfloor.
While laminate tends to be more forgiving of subfloor imperfections compared to other types of flooring, it is still important to level your flooring to avoid future damage if you are installing laminate flooring on an uneven subfloor. A level subfloor ensures a more attractive and long-lasting finish
Correcting uneven subfloors is a common practice in the floor installation process. Before you can even consider installing timber, laminate, or other flooring, you need an even subfloor.
What Floor Levelling Products Should Be Used?
We use any Floor Levelling product as per the customer’s request, the cost of installation may vary due to this. We can use:
– Sika
– Mapei
– Uzin
– Ardit
– Ardex
– Dunlop
– Dulux
– Cemimax
– Sika Floor
Floor levellers are cement-based products that come premixed or as dry substances to mix with water. Choose a product recommended for your application and mix it, if needed, following the manufacturer’s directions. Floor patches are products that help repair holes, cracks, small dips, and other imperfections.
ARDEX Australia has a range of Floor Levelling compounds suitable for internal and external use. Whether you are looking to level and smooth internal sub-floors before the installation of finished flooring, looking for a drying Levelling compound, or self-levelling concrete, ARDEX has you covered.
Our team uses a large range of Floor Levelling and Floor Priming products for every situation required. If you have any special requests, Feel free to let our Floor Levelling specialist team know!
Our two most commonly used Ardex Floor levelling Compounds are:
– Ardex K 900 BF – 90 MM – Pumpable Floor Levelling Compound
– Ardex Feather Finish – 0.1 mm – 3 MM – Feather Finish Floor Leveler
– View below for a full list of products that we use:
Will I Need Concrete Grinding Service Before Leveling Floors With Self-Levelling Concrete?
Yes, Concrete Grinding is ALWAYS required before Floor Levelling otherwise you WILL NOT get ANY insurance on the installation of our product as it’s most likely going to fail, crack, or popup within a 6-12 month period due to “Floor Preparation” not been done correctly”
You may also require Concrete Grinding before Floor Levelling proceeds if you have previously had flooring systems such as paint, Epoxy, Waterproofing, Magnesite, Vinyl, Lino, Tiles, Glued Carpets, Glue Residues may have been glued or cemented down to your concrete slab as they will have left a residue that will need to be ground away.
As well as anything else that may be still on your concrete or timber subfloor. This will prevent the Floor Levelling agent from bonding correctly with your concrete slab or timber subfloor. So you must grind back or stand back any glues, residues, cement, etc. To ensure that your new Floor Levelling agent will not fail after installation.
– Loose or crumbling substrates cause Floor Levelling product failure.
– All of our concrete floors are ground before installation to ensure we remove any loose particles or flaking concrete.
– The grinding opens the pores of the concrete to ensure maximum adhesion to the concrete substrate is achieved.
– All our grinding and dust extraction equipment is state of the art to ensure that fantastic results can be achieved with minimal fuss.
– All our vacuum cleaners & dust extraction equipment meet and exceed all relevant Australian safety standards ensuring the highest safety standards to protect the operator and the environment. In particular air filtration, dust containments and disposal systems prevent any form of pollution.
– All floors are primed before installation of the levelling compound ensuring exceptional results every time.
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What Floor Levelling Equipment Do We Use?
This is just a small range of the equipment that we use.
We only use the most high-end Floor Levelling equipment and Floor Levelling products to ensure your concrete slab and timber subfloor are perfectly Level before your flooring system is installed.
To ensure a fast but quality Floor Levelling process, we use only the highest-quality equipment from the major Floor Levelling brands.
Why Do Old Floors Need Floor Levelling?
Having your floor level is an important first step in any flooring installation process. Over time concrete can become damaged due to the movement of concrete substrate and other factors such as excessive wear and tear and environmental exposure, etc. Concrete Cancer and Concrete Spalling can also develop leaving rust, divots, holes, cracks and other imperfections. A level subfloor will help your new floors last longer and provide a perfect finish.
How best to get the subfloor ready depends on the condition of the subfloor and how it is prepared for floor levelling. Floor Levelling is often required if there are any high/low spots/holes that need to be filled, before installing your new flooring system.
Old Floors Need Floor Levelling because the new flooring system needs to feel level underfoot, not pop up, crack, or fail within a short period. Installation of new flooring systems can fail if you do not follow installation guidelines. Installation guidelines will let you know how flat/level your floor needs to be, to successfully install your flooring system without failure. You will fail to get a warranty on your new flooring system, and most floor installers will refuse to do the job if you refuse to do Floor Levelling before their installation work.
Is There Magnesite Flooring In Your Property?
If your home was built in the 1920s – 1980s, likely, your home (Especially unit blocks in NSW) could potentially have Magnesite Flooring. Magnesite is present below a flooring system such as carpet. Magnesite is a product used as a noise preventative and a Floor Levelling agent.
Magnesite Flooring absorbs moisture (particularly in areas prone to moisture such as external walls, doorways, around shower recesses, near windows, laundries, etc.) Unfortunately, once Magnesite Flooring absorbs moisture, it starts a chemical reaction that will cause Concrete Cancer over long periods of time.
Because your Magnesite Flooring was laid 40 – 100 years ago, it has likely absorbed moisture over the many decades that it has been trapped under your flooring system, and it has most likely started to break down and lose its strength, making it an unsuitable Floor Levelling product that it once was, as well as very hollow, which destroys its soundproofing.
The best thing you can do to prevent further damage to your property and the concrete slab is to remove it ASAP. Magnesite Flooring consists of Magnesium Oxychloride, which may contain ASBESTOS.
Since it is a health hazard and a major safety risk in NSW, if you remove your flooring system and find out there is Magnesite under it.
YOU MUST remove your Magnesite Flooring for the safety of you and everyone else in your unit block.
Strata may pay to remove your Magnesite Flooring as it is considered “Common property”. Magnesite Flooring can cause Concrete Cancer, which is a major risk to everyone’s safety as well as the successful reinstallation of your new flooring system.
NO company will give you any form of warranty or insurance on any flooring installation job on a magnesite floor, which is another reason why it should always be removed.
Do You Offer Discounts For Larger Jobs When Providing Floor Levelling Services?
Yes, we offer large discounts for larger Floor Levelling jobs while Levelling Floors. We Will NEVER Be Beaten On Price. We will always have the lowest and most competitive prices for all Floor Levelling jobs!
We Are Happy To Beat Competitors’ Quotes By Up To 10%!
Please visit our Commercial Flooring Removal page for more information on our discount prices for larger areas.
Can You Work After Hours While Floor Levelling?
Yes, our Dust-Free Floor Levelling specialist team can work:
– Any Day
– Anytime
– 24 Hours A Day
– 7 Days A Week
– 365 Days A Year
Our team can work at any time that suits our clients while Floor Levelling. If you have time restrictions, noise restrictions, or any other restrictions or deadlines, we can make sure that we can fit them into your schedule to make sure that your job is completed in the time frame needed while still maintaining the highest quality of work standards at any time that you desire with NO additional charges!
How Do I Work Out How Much My Job Will Cost?
How To Use A Square Metre Calculator – A square metre calculator is very simple to use. To calculate square meters, you need to know the length and width of each area (Floor plans or manual measuring can help with this). This is also referred to as the area of the shape; most commonly, it’s a simple square or rectangle, but for more advanced areas, it can be harder and different shapes.
Square metres are calculated by Length x Width
For example 1 x 1 = 1 square metre
For example 7 x 4 = 28 square metres
For example 14 x 1 = 14 Square Metres
Or you can simply email Carpet Removal Sydney your “Floor Plan” to make it easier for you. We will calculate the square metres for you, but sometimes a Floor Plan may be missing measurements (most commonly the hallways), so those may need to be manually measured, or we may need to “guess” the rough measurement of that area.
Here is an example of a floor plan sent to us with “Missing Measurements.”
How to Calculate Square Meters
You might find yourself needing the area of a room or other space in square meters for a flooring, renovation, or landscaping project. To obtain such a measurement, you can measure the area of the space in square meters in a few simple steps. Follow along to learn how to calculate it yourself, or simply use the calculator above.
Step One: Measure Length and Width
In order to calculate the area of a space, you must know its dimensions. For example, if the shape of the space is a square or rectangle, then start by measuring the length and width of the space in meters using a tape measure or other measuring tool.
If your measurements are in another unit of measure, centimetres, for example, then you can either convert them to meters first, or you can find the area in another unit and convert them to square meters. We have some simple area conversion utilities, or you can convert yourself. If your length measurements are in centimetres, then divide by 100 to get meters.
If your area measurement is in square centimetres, then divide by 10,000 to get square meters.
If your space is not a square or rectangle, you may need to use a formula to calculate the area of a different shape. Or continue reading to see how to measure the area of oddly shaped rooms.
Step Two: Multiply Measurements Together
Once you have your measurements in meters, you can use the appropriate formula to calculate the area of the space in square meters. Continuing the example above for the square or rectangular room, now that you have a length and width measurement, you can find the area in square meters by multiplying the length and width together.
square meters = length × width
Measuring Oddly Shaped Rooms
Often, you’ll need to measure a space that’s not a perfect rectangle. It might be easiest to try to split up oddly shaped areas into separate shapes and measure the square meters of each of them separately.
Once that is complete, add up the individually calculated areas to find the total area of the space. You’ll also find that the formula above works great for rectangular areas. For other shapes, try our area calculator.
For example, see the formula below to see how to add two individually calculated areas of a complex space together.
total square meters = area 1 + area 2
FAQ’s
Are Square Metres and Metres The Same Thing?
No, square meters are a two-dimensional unit of area, whereas meters are a one-dimensional unit of length.
What Does 1 Square Metre Look Like?
One square meter is equal to a square that is 1 meter in width by 1 meter in height. For visual reference, a guitar is about 1 meter in length, so 1 square meter is approximately the area inside of a square made with guitars for edges.
Are Square Metres and Metres The Same Thing?
You can use square meters anytime you wish to know the area of space. Square meters are typically used for flooring, landscaping, and agricultural purposes.
How Many Square Metres Is A 10 x 10 Room?
A 10 m x 10 m room has an area of exactly 100 square meters, as shown by:
10 m × 10 m = 100 sq m
How Many Square Metres Is A 9 x 3 Room?
A 9 m x 3 m room has an area of exactly 27 square meters, as shown by:
9 m × 3 m = 127 sq m
What Does “Per Square Metre” Mean?
“Per square meter” is used whenever you are dividing some quantity by a total area, measured in square meters, for instance, to find a unit price. For example, if you want to resurface a 60 square meter lounge room and the total cost is $3,000, then the price per square meter is $50, as shown by:
$3,000 / 60 Square Metres = $50 per square meter
$3,000 divided by 60 Square Metres = $50 / Per Square Metre
Do I Need To Hire A Skip Bin?
No, Other Floor Levelling contractors and Floor Levelling companies, regardless of job size, will make you hire a skip bin, which will cost a huge amount ($375 – $1,000+) and will have to sit in your front yard for days while you deal with the annoyance of organising it and the large cost of the whole process.
Here at Floor Levelling Sydney, we come in, level your floor, and our team will sweep and vacuum your property to clean up any dust!
Then, once we are finished, we will also take all the waste to a local resource management centre for you (Recycling whenever possible), which will be far cheaper than you having to hire a skip bin and dealing with the frustration of that whole process! (On average, our clients save 60% on disposal of waste charges)
Do I Need To Turn Off My Air-con And Fire Alarms?
Yes, While we are grinding your concrete and levelling your floors, we do try to keep the dust to an absolute minimum through various methods such as dust extraction units. (But Dust still may occur, so it is important that you turn off air conditioning units as well as isolate, switch off and cover your fire alarms as dust will set them off.)
What Equipment Does Our Team Use?
This is a small range of the equipment that we use on our projects.
So Why Choose Our Team At Floor Levelling Sydney For Your Project?
Here at Floor Levelling Sydney, our team levels thousands of square metres of concrete every year. So, as you can imagine, they run into every issue you can imagine. The flooring systems they encounter are all installed in different ways, and we also offer such a large range of services.
So, as you can imagine, our team is quite experienced in the services we offer and knows how to handle any issue that we may come across on any project—giving our customers the peace of mind of knowing that they have a highly experienced team doing their job.
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Floor Leveling Sydney
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Floor Levelling
Floor Levelling In Sydney is our specialty our Floor Levelling specialist team will ensure that your concrete surface is completely level when your new floor covering is installed to ensure that it can be installed correctly without failure.
A large portion of people who install new flooring in their homes or commercial buildings fail to inspect the Levelling of their concrete and timber subfloor, which almost always leaves their floors with subtle errors and dips. Before installing your new flooring system, always ensure that correct floor preparation is undertaken before the installation of carpet, vinyl, tiles, floorboards, etc.
Floor Levelling Sydney has over 35 years of experience in the floor preparation industry, our specialist team can inspect your concrete surface and level the slab if necessary. This will provide you with the best possible outcome once your floor covering has been installed.
Floor Levelling may not seem like an important step when putting in new flooring. However, the concrete that acts as a base for your flooring can often have high or low points which means your concrete isn’t completely smooth. High points can be caused by concrete spills, contamination, and original pour errors as well. Low points can be frettings, divets, holes, and other damage such as Concrete Cancer and Concrete Spalling.
– We are a fully insured business with worker’s compensation, insured for public liability and all employees have white card health and safety and COVID vaccinations.
– Our highly trained staff will always work in a safe and efficient manner while using high-quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Dust Extraction Equipment.
With Floor Levelling Sydney’s specialist team, we can fix any of these issues such as the raising or lowering of concrete height to accommodate these high or low points. Our Floor Levelling team is also able to create falls in the concrete slab for water-proofing purposes or to direct drains.
Ardex Floor Levelling is a must before installing a flooring system to fill holes, as well as to raise your concrete slab and to make it “flawlessly” flat to ensure your flooring system has no issue on installation and you will get a long warranty period.
Floor Levelling Sydney specialises in all aspects of floor preparation such as Ardit Floor Levelling. Our business covers everything from the smallest domestic tasks to the largest of commercial projects.
We can offer our clients a professional service due to our state-of-the-art machinery, unbeatable prices on products, and the most qualified and well-trained Floor Levellers with over 35 years of experience in the industry we guarantee to deliver any project on budget and on time. Ardit Floor Levelling preparations will take the uncertainty out of any issues you may face when installing a new flooring system on a rough uneven concrete subfloor.
Floor Levelling Sydney has been a market leader in the art of Floor Levelling in the commercial and residential marketplace for over 35 years.
Floor Leveling With Ardit & Ardex
We offer our clients the opportunity to pick any brand and any product that they would like us to use to level their floor. Although we do recommend Ardit and Ardex as they are the premium options.
Our business has completed projects from the smallest of kitchens and bedrooms to the largest of high-rise apartment blocks, shopping centres, warehouses and other industrial properties.
Through years of experience, we have perfected our Floor Leveling team into becoming a market-leading team, and combined with state-of-the-art techniques we can guarantee our clients a finish of the highest standard and a price that won’t be beaten.
Floor Leveling Sydney has been Levelling Floors for individual clients, builders, STRATAs, government work, shops and more for over 35 years. Many new floor coverings now require a certain standard or tolerance to be achieved on a substrate to ensure the longevity of the product and also for warranties to be honoured. Our team can provide a no-obligation price beat guarantee free quote to assess any project you may have however big or small.
Our friendly and informative specialist team will give you a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of the work that needs to be carried out to complete your project and at the same time look at options to save you money but still achieve the required manufacturers’ & Australia’s standards. We specialise in Floor Leveling for all floor coverings such as new timber flooring, vinyl, tiles, carpet, etc.
We have perfected our system to give you a mess and dust-free application of our leveller. With our Floor Leveling team being able to be walked on after 4 hours we can give you a new level floor in a 3 to 5-bedroom house in one day allowing you to come home that night and use your house as you please minimalizing any inconvenience to all of our clients.
We also specialise in Floor Leveling in commercial properties, our business has vast experience in the commercial marketplace completing projects in the commercial district of Sydney. We can offer a full range of Floor Leveling services from skim coats to full flood coats as well as ramping and setting of falls to drains in wet areas.
– Correctly without Failure
Floor Levelling is a must-have for any flooring system to be installed correctly without failure.
– Avoid Installation Failures
Floor Levelling is an essential service that is commonly overlooked, people often skip this process and then have a flooring system fail shortly after installation.
– No Warranty on Installation
Floor Levelling must be done otherwise the company, business, or person installing your flooring system will not give you a warranty on the product they are installing.
– Professionals vs Private Contractors
Floor Levelling when done by professionals will always last and have a long warranty. Floor Leveling when done by private contractors will often fail and crack and will have to be “re-done“ they will often give no warranty.
When Installing a new flooring system, there is no better feeling than having a flawless feeling underfoot, this is due to Floor Leveling. If Floor Leveling is done incorrectly your flooring system will feel “awkward” to walk on.
Self-Levelling Concrete
Self-Levelling Concrete is a polymer-modified cement. This form of modified concrete is smooth, with high fluidity allowing ease of placement, trowelling, feathering, and finish, making it suitable as a base for tiles, carpet, vinyl, parquetry, timber flooring, or as a stylish floor in its own right.
Concrete Grinding is required ahead of Self-Levelling Concrete if you have previously had paint, epoxy, waterproofing, magnesite, vinyl, lino, tiles, or glued carpet floors.
Self-Levelling Concrete can be a fast, cost-effective solution to the problem whenever you need to repair, smooth, or raise a floor.
Self-Levelling Concrete is a cementitious mixture much like concrete. But unlike concrete, it flows easier and sets up much faster. The product is mixed with water, pumped or poured into place, and spread evenly with a gauge rake. Once it’s spread out, it continues to flow evenly and levels itself out
The term Self-Levelling Concrete was coined in the United States by ARDEX, Inc. in 1978 in reference to their first Self-Levelling product, ARDEX K 15 Premium Self-Levelling Concrete Underlayment. The term was used to differentiate it from traditional concrete, which is typically stiffer and requires more labour to get into place and finish with a trowel.
Self-Levelling Concrete has high flow characteristics and, in contrast to traditional concrete, does not require the addition of excessive amounts of water for placement. Self-Levelling Concrete is typically used to create a flat and smooth surface with a compressive strength similar to or higher than that of traditional concrete before installing interior floor coverings.
You can pour Self Levelling Concrete or Self-Leveling Overlays over concrete surfaces you didn’t think were salvageable, saving time and money. It’s faster and easier than pouring new concrete
Self-Levelling Concrete has increased in popularity as the need to replace old systems such as Magnesite Flooring has become more and more urgent because Magnesite damages the concrete slab and can cause Concrete Cancer.
Depending on the product, it may be smooth and flat within 1-2 hours.
In about 6 hours, it may be completely hardened and ready for use.
Depending on the flooring material being installed on top. Self-Levelling Concrete can be used as an underlayment for tile, carpet, or other floor coverings. Self-Leveling Concrete can be poured as thin as a quarter of an inch, just enough to smooth out small imperfections if that’s all you need. But if the concrete floor has low spots and needs to be smoothed, even more, it can be poured as thick as an inch and a half without adding aggregate and 5 inches with the addition of aggregate (though make sure you follow all manufacturer’s guidelines).
Self-Leveling Concrete works especially well with radiant heating installations because it easily flows around the tubing. The thicker Floor Leveling Compounds that must be troweled to achieve a proper finish can’t do this.
Self-Levelling Concrete is a compound that can be used on a concrete slab or a wood subfloor and can be effective with any dips in the floor. These Self-Levelling Compounds are similar to concrete and typically come in large bags of powder. The powder should be mixed with water to create a thick paste, and you can spread it over the floor and it will automatically level out in the effective areas. But may also need to be raked into areas.
How Much Does Floor Levelling Cost
$40 – $65 Per Square Metre*
Our price for Floor Levelling is $40 – $65 per square metre* (Depending on several deciding factors).
The Cost To Level Floors can vary quite a lot from company to company or from a private contractor to a private contractor. Here at Floor Levelling Sydney, we guarantee that we’ll always have the lowest prices for your Floor Levelling project. We will always be upfront with the price to Level Floors and the Cost of Floor Levelling, with no hidden extras.
As a guide, Floor Levelling in Sydney generally costs between $40 – $65 per square metre, however, it is important to request a quote for an accurate price due to the amount of material needed to repair your floor, unevenness of your floor, the layout of your floor area, preparation works required, site access and current condition of the slab etc.
Floor Levelling is very hard to quote without a site inspection first due to several different reasons:
– How many MM may need to be ground down
– How many MM may need to be raised up
– What primer is required
– What product is being used
– Minimum Job Size: 50 Square Metres
– How many square metres require Floor Levelling
– How many bags are required to complete the job
– Access to the site (LIFT or STAIRS? and what LEVEL?)
– What service is required (General Grind? Coating Removal?)
– The condition of the concrete slab or timber subfloor being levelled
– What level of power can be provided? (10AMP > 15AMP OR 3PHASE)
– Coatings over 10 MM may increase the cost past $40 – $65 per square metre*
– Are any repairs required? such as Concrete Crack Repairs or Concrete Cancer Repairs
Floor Levelling Costs can vary quite a lot from company to company or private contractors regarding the cost of Floor Levelling, here at Floor Levelling Sydney, we guarantee that we’ll always have the lowest price for Ardit, Ardex, Self-Leveling Concrete Floor Levelling prices in Sydney. We will always be upfront with the Cost Of Floor Levelling, with no hidden extras.
Other Floor Levelling contractors and Floor Levelling companies that Level Floors do not meet the standards that we do at Floor Levelling Sydney. We use only the highest quality products that are available on the market.
Here at Floor Levelling Sydney, we come in and do a swift Floor Preparation and Floor Levelling service for all of our clients, we Concrete Grind and Prime all floors before Floor Levelling to ensure a flawless installation without failure is done.
These prices may vary depending on a large range of factors though, so please only use this as a general guide.
Is Concrete Grinding Required Before Floor Levelling?
Yes, Concrete grinding is ALWAYS required before floor levelling otherwise you WILL NOT get ANY insurance on the installation of our product as it’s most likely going to fail, crack, or popup within a 6-12 month period due to “Floor Preparation not being done correctly”
You may also require concrete grinding before floor levelling proceeds if you have previously had flooring systems or coatings such as paint, epoxy, waterproofing, magnesite, stencil concrete, vinyl, lino, tiles, slate, or glued carpet floors. etc. Installed that may have been glued or cemented down to your concrete slab as they will have left a residue that will need to be ground away.
This will prevent the floor levelling agent from bonding correctly with your concrete slab. So you must grind back any glues, residues, cement, etc. To ensure that your new floor levelling agent will not fail after installation.
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How Much Does Concrete Grinding Cost Per Square Metre?
General Grind – $10 – $60 Per Square Metre*
Coating Removal – $10 – $90 Per Square Metre*
How Much Does Concrete Grinding Cost Per Square Metre? Concrete Grinding costs vary greatly from company to company or private contractor to private contractor. Here at Concrete Grinding Sydney, we guarantee we will always be upfront with pricing, with no hidden extras.
On average Concrete Grinding Costs $10 – $60 Per Square Metre for jobs that require a General Grind.
On average Concrete Grinding Costs $10 – $90 Per Square Metre for jobs that require a Coating Removal.
These are the factors that we take into account when quoting:
– How many layers there are
– How thick the coating is (0 – 6mm)
– How many MM may need to be ground down
– How many square metres require Concrete Grinding
– Access to the site (LIFT or STAIRS? and what LEVEL?)
– What service is required (General Grind? Coating Removal?)
– The condition of the concrete that requires Concrete Grinding
– What level of power can be provided? (10AMP > 15AMP OR 3PHASE)
Other Concrete Grinding contractors and Concrete Grinding companies that Grind Concrete do not meet the standards that we do at Concrete Grinding Sydney. We use only the highest quality products that are available on the market.
Here at Concrete Grinding Sydney, we come in and do a swift Floor Preparation and Concrete Grinding service for all of our clients. We Concrete Grind and Prime all floors before Floor Levelling to ensure a flawless installation without failure.
These prices may vary depending on a large range of factors though, so please only use this as a general guide.
Our Promise To You At Dust-Free Floor Levelling Sydney
We specialise in Floor Levelling Dust-Free! for the residential, commercial, industrial, and civil sectors throughout Sydney. No job is too big or too small. We’ve built our reputation based on quality workmanship, efficient service, and value for money.
We will always beat all of our competitors’ quotes on all Floor Levelling jobs while maintaining a professional, fast, and efficient service for all our clients. We will level your floors. So that your concrete is safe and ready for the re-installation of a new flooring system.
Our team has over 35 years of experience combined with the most skilled and also the most professional Floor Levelling team that Sydney has to offer. You can have peace of mind knowing that we have been through it all and seen it all!
While Floor Levelling our team will always take the utmost care to avoid any accidental minor damage, you can also rest assured knowing that we are fully insured as well as use only the highest quality dust extraction equipment free of charge on all Floor Levelling jobs give our customers a Dust-Free! Floor Levelling and Concrete Grinding experience.
These are two of the many reasons that we are known for and often referred to as the best Floor Levelling team in Sydney. Our Floor Levelling teams are trained, certified, and insured to work on residential properties, large commercial projects, and construction sites.
Hire our specialist Floor Levelling team with over 35 years of experience, all the trucks, and specialized tools needed to get the job done quickly, efficiently, and affordably today!
We’re looking forward to extending to you the same quality results that we’ve become known for throughout the industry.
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