Submitted by babypocketsquid t3_10mrhs1 in DIY
babypocketsquid OP t1_j65dl5b wrote
Reply to comment by tdipi in Pouring Concrete for 4 'x 6 ' Interior Front Door Entrance Area by babypocketsquid
We plan on polishing the whole level, so it doesn't need to be exactly level, we're just looking to get that front entrance area back on level with the rest of the floor. We plan on doing stained/painted concrete for the immediate fix and might do LVP in the future.
I'm worried about the self-lever breaking through the forms, which is why we are willing to go the concrete route.
Do you mind linking some products so I know what you're referring to?
tdipi t1_j65f15y wrote
Both are at Home Depot since that is the store closest to me, Lowes will have similar products. The specifications and instructions are pretty straightforward if you want to dive in to the details.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rapid-Set-50-lb-CTS-Concrete-Leveler-186010050/204414391
babypocketsquid OP t1_j68yjgy wrote
Can you stain and seal the floor leveler?
We had holes drilled through our concrete slab to repair our foundation and we're left with obviously different filled concrete holes from the rest of the slab.
I'm thinking of applying a thin layer of self-leveler throughout the entire floor which could give us a new concrete slab look. Our plans are to stain/seal the entire floor but I'd like to get a clean starting point and with the holes glaringly obvious, I'm not sure we'll ever get that unless we cover or obscure them in some way.
SolidPoint t1_j690rrk wrote
Not the person you’re responding to- but I just poured (and messed up, and re-poured on top) a 10x12 room with self-leveling “underlayment” concrete before adding LVP.
Tons of videos online- this one is a good example of a team of professionals making it seem super easy.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5GyXWeSzY_0
Your first attempt will probably not go so smooth- strong recommend some practice on a small area.
It is not intended as the “wear” surface- not the same durability as “regular” concrete; it’s designed to self level AND set quick- can’t also be crazy strong.
Happy to answer any questions
babypocketsquid OP t1_j691cej wrote
Yeah, that's what I was thinking, it's not intended but is the tradeoff small cracks down the line? Because, honestly, small cracks would be an upgrade relative to the large apparent holes we have showcasing themselves.
The holes have since dried but we have ~8 of these through the main living area. They dried a shade lighter than the rest of the slab. https://imgur.com/a/9T3n5oP
tdipi t1_j69qpwa wrote
Personally, I have never tried to stain concrete, it's just not a look that I like. If I was in your situation, I would level and go with an LVP floor.
Looking at your photos, one would assume the floor is level. However before applying floor leveler, I would verify that with a long level just to make sure
babypocketsquid OP t1_j69r8rl wrote
I 100% agree, I would prefer to go with LVP but as a cheaper immediate fix, we're going with a stained look.
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