Leveling Wood Floor For Vinyl

Check the subfloor with your carpenter s level to ensure it is level.

Leveling wood floor for vinyl.

Self leveling underlayment products can be used on concrete floors wood subfloors that are uneven but still in decent shape and even over ceramic tile floors eliminating the task of tearing out. Use a pry bar to pull up hardwood floors one section at a time or unfasten carpet or laminate and roll it up from one end. Some brands are used as is while others need to be mixed with water before application. On the top side of the floor another fix it idea to lay down new hardwood over the existing floor.

When leveling floors made of wood you ll need to sand down any high spots. Read the directions on the jug to. Self leveling compound is a cement based mixture that is applied in a near liquid state. This will expose the subfloor underneath which is where most leveling problems lie.

You can leave linoleum or sheet vinyl in place if it s difficult to remove or if removal would damage the sub floor. A plywood subfloor will bridge any minor waves in the existing floor and leveling compound would help too. Drill the plywood down at the corners with two inch screws to secure it temporarily. Apply floor leveling compound primer to the floor with a paint roller.

If you expect to create a lot of sawdust wear a dust mask and use painter s tape to tape plastic sheeting over doors and air vents so the dust won t spread. Use a sander to sand the high spots. Watch our step by step video showing how to level a wooden floor with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence. Clean the floor area to be filled with a broom or vacuum and dampen it with a wet sponge to avoid rapid.