Self-leveling concrete OR plywood flooring ??

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So, I am planning a “little winter project” to de-clutter the garage (Brownie points with the missus) and to level the floor so that the bike moves with a little more grace when hooked up to the Renntec Rear Moovamoto Paddock Stand…

I currently have a slightly rough concrete floor… how easy is it to put down the self-leveling concrete as opposed to laying a couple of sheets of 9mm exterior / marine plywood ?

Is it worth the extra investment… I have a large garage 5m x 4m - but only really looking at doing the central sections…?

Suggestion / options welcome… giving a man a hand even better… can organise tea/coffee/beers and even a curry :slight_smile:

Thanks.

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empty it all, self level the whole thing. it’ll last longer than boarding and you’ll be able to wipe up any spills rather than them soak in. 

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empty it all, self level the whole thing. it'll last longer than boarding and you'll be able to wipe up any spills rather than them soak in.  me_groovy

I’ve done it before and it is pretty simple.

Depending on how rough it is you could just put down rubber matting on top of the existing floor- Machine Mart sell it.

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It’s easy peasy, I’ve just done part of mine. Used no nonsense self levelling mix from Screwfix, you need to seal/prime the floor first, used bal SBR primer from topps tiles

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Where are you, I’ve probably got enough of the primer spare that you can have as I’m not gonna use it

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Yep self level it if was me. I’m a carpenter by trade and would rather use screed, while you at it why not dig a hole for some ground anchors if you not got any

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good plan with the ground anchor. gives you somewhere to sweep all the dust into

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What would the maximum depth be
The minute depth for screen is 25mm
For your talking a couple of mm you need to use a self levelling latex

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Carshalton, Surrey… ( shall I put the kettle on :slight_smile:

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Screed and polish. SLC is ok if you have enough depth. If you ping over details I can always ask my mother (she was in the concrete industry for 30 years).

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Careful. I put down self levelli v compound in my bathroom, laid vinyl on top. The radiator leaked and the whole floor bubbled up. Don’t know what I did wrong. Apart from everything.

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or http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/garage-equipment/garage-essentials/rolson-6-piece-floor-mat-set-120-x-180cm

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Careful. I put down self levelli v compound in my bathroom, laid vinyl on top. The radiator leaked and the whole floor bubbled up. Don't know what I did wrong. Apart from everything. yourebarred
Most likely not enough depth.
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A bit far from the shires of Hertford I’m afraid :neutral_face:

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Self levelling screed for sure, I did a downstairs hall prior to laying tiles a few moths ago and it’s pretty straightforward.
Have done pretty large areas of it at work too (or rather told someone else to do it) - just make sure you can mix it quick enough/in big enough volumes to get it all laid before it starts to go off.

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This is the best reply we have seen on here for ages.

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[quote] Screed and polish. SLC is ok if you have enough depth. If you ping over details I can always ask my mother (she was in the concrete industry for 30 years). --- TheMonkey27 [/quote]

This is the best reply we have seen on here for ages.

Jetstream

Pass. Osmosis is a good thing.

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I thought SLC was not a surface floor finish. i.e you have to board, carpet, floor on top of it?

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Have you though about a resin finish ?

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I thought SLC was not a surface floor finish. i.e you have to board, carpet, floor on top of it? Hold Da Kæft
Depends on the fibre content. Lower fibre content means that it's more suited for having a final surface on top.