Young lady, you are my new BFF. I'm gonna get this job done today! Thanks and God bless you richly.

@DaruDhillon

3 ай бұрын

You can do it Cindy! Follow the directions to the T and use a timer. You have 10 minutes to spread it out so that it bonds properly.

@CindyOsborne-TDWP

Ай бұрын

@DaruDhillon Wish I could attach a photo! I followed your instructions and it turned out perfect.

@DaruDhillon

Ай бұрын

@@CindyOsborne-TDWP Awesome Cindy! You rock! So glad you did it.

I love you basic instruction step. I have done this before about 4 years ago and needed a review. Thanks.

@DaruDhillon

19 күн бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate you letting me know. You’ll do an amazing job!

Hi everyone, If you're looking for a thin skim coat over your floor a concrete spreader, before the roller is helpful too. I did this solo, but if you have a friend who can mix while you pour, that's even better! Good luck and if you have any questions or comments please share!

Love the job you did and the explanation. The easiest and cheapest way to fix a floor that is unlevel.

@DaruDhillon

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! It was quick and easy.

Wow great job Daru! You always make a home improvement topic way easier to understand. Makes total sense to cover those pesky grout lines.

@DaruDhillon

4 ай бұрын

Glad you think so Vincent! Covering those pesky grout lines are so much easier than ripping up the tile too.

Incredibly helpful video, you are awesome at this! Thanks I am going to level a floor some just like this.

@DaruDhillon

Ай бұрын

You can do it Charles! Awesome to hear from you.

You are a very good teacher! We are having to contend with a very rough kitchen floor, and now we can monitor the process and understand what our contractor is going to do. Great job!!!

@DaruDhillon

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s really good to be informed as a homeowner. Whether you are doing the work or hiring out. Good job!

We use these rollers for cementitious coatings, it didn't even cross my mind to use them for leveling compound. Good video, hoping to dive into my remodel soon will definitely be using it.

@DaruDhillon

2 ай бұрын

It's interesting how rollers are used for different coatings, like you say. I really like it for smoothing out multiple pours for thin coats. Good luck with your project! Good to hear from you.

looks great! well done!

@DaruDhillon

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you think so.

Great tutorial, good to see you Daru and happy new year. I think that spiked roller might be something I can use this spring, God willing on my walkway I need to finish with some quik set.

@DaruDhillon

4 ай бұрын

Hi David, happy new year to you! Nice to hear you have projects you’re getting ready for in the spring. These rollers are best for self-levelling concrete.

Hey it’s great to see you in my infeed again. I was wondering if you had retired to a sunny Caribbean island 🏝️!! Thank you so much for your videos, they are very instructional and I always learn a lot from them!

@DaruDhillon

4 ай бұрын

Hi Frank, it’s good to hear from you! Thanks. The Caribbean would be amazing! Hope you’re doing well where you are. Anywhere close to water is a dream.

Imprresive work 🎉🎉🎉

@DaruDhillon

12 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

Another great video. Just did this over tile. Worked so amazing. Daru is the best, bester, bestest ever.

@DaruDhillon

4 ай бұрын

Great to hear that you did this project! Doing this saves thousands in labor and disposal too. Well done!

@garzon53

4 ай бұрын

I would humbly add - that Daru is the most best, morer bester and the mostest bestest on KZread😇

@DaruDhillon

4 ай бұрын

@@garzon53 You've got great energy and I'm sending more of energy that back at you. 🙏

Thanks!

@DaruDhillon

4 ай бұрын

Appreciate it David. All the best to you!

Oh my gosh… YOU’RE BACK!!! ❤

@DaruDhillon

2 ай бұрын

Hello! ❤️ it’s great to be back.

Hey Daru, Gotta say this was very educational, and I've watched this a number of times to learn. Thanks for that! Questions (1) is the Sill Gasket , Foam Spray + Silicone really necessary, as not many vlogs actually show this? (2) when u add the Foam Spray, then Sill Gasket on top, then Silicone over that ... and THEN lay the concrete, HOW are u still creating an expansion gap ... as the concrete will be over the Silicone and touching the Sill Gasket ?

@DaruDhillon

Ай бұрын

Hi, you can absolutely skip the gasket. That’s an added layer of insurance in case you make a mistake or miss a spot with your self-leveling compound. The gasket is made of foam and will compress. When in doubt, skip it. Thanks for the questions!

Super video Daru! Maybe it’s just me and my lack of experience using the stuff, but it would be useful to see a list of situations where one would need a floor levelling compound and maybe a list where it shouldn’t be used.

@DaruDhillon

4 ай бұрын

Good call! Appreciate the suggestion. It’s a smart idea to to help clarify and streamline the process of choosing the right compound.

Yes, I use spike roller.

@DaruDhillon

19 күн бұрын

Good to hear from you! Word is getting out. That’s awesome.

Do you have to do the entire floor at once or can you do part one day. Let it dry and do the other part(s) another day.

@DaruDhillon

17 күн бұрын

It’s much better to do it all in one day so that it forms a consistent smooth surface. I have pored a large area over a couple days. I gave the joint a sand and it was good to lay a floor over.

@robomaster4882

17 күн бұрын

@@DaruDhillon Thank you!

very nice, wish you had showed from the doorway. panning from the door to show how you delt with a door opening.

@DaruDhillon

Ай бұрын

I was unable to due to space. I poured the entire area and exited from by the exterior door. I rolled it and was wearing my spikes so it left no trace of me. Watch out for blowing leaves. 🍃 ;)

Thank you so much, Daru! That was soooo helpful. Question: I want to use self leveler on my garage remodel and need about a 2 inch high lip or step into the garage to keep the rain out. wondering if I can put a long 2x4 down where I want this threshold, let a couple layers of the mixture set up against the 2x4 and then remove it when it dries to reveal a step? When I remove the 2x4 will it be a wooden/concrete disaster or is there a material I could put between the 2x4 and the mixture so it would be a clean break once it dries?? Forgive the long Q

@DaruDhillon

27 күн бұрын

Good to hear from you, I appreciate you watching! You can absolutely use a 2x4 as a form to stop the flow of concrete. You are definitely on the right track. Just seal it so it doesn’t ooze out the sides or bottom. Also check the instructions that your self leveling compound is the correct thickness. For thicker areas you may have to patch that first and layer on top. You got this!

Thank for the great content, and awesome shoes! What are they?

@DaruDhillon

27 күн бұрын

Thanks! The shoes are awesome because you can walk over the floor without leaving marks. Better than doing the old body stretch with a trowel hand. The spiked shoes are linked in the description box.

I always thought you had to remove the tile and self level over the wood subfloor? If I’m planning to do a polished concrete look will this crack if I go over the tile? Thanks this video is awesome.

@DaruDhillon

Ай бұрын

That’s the beauty of it. New technology and products come out that solve problems. I didn’t think you could do this until I researched and found this product. Removing tile is best but it’s more labor and budget heavy. This worked beautifully. It’s solid concrete and it looks really nice as is. I’d follow the instructions from the manufacturer. There’s a link in the description to the self-leveller. Thanks for the question. It’s a good one!

@talanslate

Ай бұрын

@@DaruDhillon thanks for taking the time to reply. I’m hoping to do some DIY polishing also. Might be over my head but the tile that is in my bathroom is terrible so can’t be any worse than that 😁. Any tips on hand grinders?

@DaruDhillon

Ай бұрын

@@talanslate wear a respirator or a good mask. The work will pay off and you’ll learn something along the way. You’re leveling up your skills and that’s great!

Where do u get the pink form edging or whatever it’s called? Trying to find but no luck.

@DaruDhillon

2 ай бұрын

I have a link in the description box to my Amazon store. It has a section on Floor Levelling with everything I used. If you are good with spray foam you can also use that on its own. The pink sill gasket is in case anyone misses a spot so you can rest easy. Both options are good.

@Asmrandlifewithrobinann

2 ай бұрын

@@DaruDhillonthank u so very much!!

What do you do with the sill gasket after the compound dries?

@DaruDhillon

3 ай бұрын

I trim it back with a utility knife at the base. If you feel confident using spray foam you can also just do that alone. Gasket is insurance if you’re unsure or so you don’t miss anything. Thanks for the question! Hope that helps.

So im doing research on comcrete methods to use when i remodel my gramdmothers basement. The tile has been destroyed and a tenant tried to rip them out themself. So there is tile glue and broken bits across the entire floor. My question is will this method work if the floor isnt smooth or level underneath?

@DaruDhillon

2 ай бұрын

You would have to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Tile needs to be bonded correctly to your substrate and clean. Another step if it’s a gloss tile. Information on the self-leveller I used is in the description box. The floor I did looks great and I’m pleased with the results. It’s a solid, smooth concrete floor.

I have a very similar tile and want to put vinyl over it...do you think it would be enough to just use the primer and fill the grouts? Maybe sand down the area where it is too high? It's the entire common area over 1100 sqft with lots of corners, walkways, etc. I think the self-leveling compound just seems too much work and messy.

@DaruDhillon

21 күн бұрын

Self leveling is the easiest route. 1100 sq ft is a large area. Filling and sanding will be far more labor intensive and the results will be less uniform. I’ve watched DIY videos on filling and it’s very uneven from my perspective.

Once the floor is cured after self leveling, do I have to put anything on it or can I just keep as is? it's for indoors. Thank you in advance.

@DaruDhillon

2 ай бұрын

I would check with the installation requirements on the package. I installed vinyl over this as is. You can use the floor as is once dry. The concrete looks great I don’t remember if it needs a sealer. The product info is in the description and the company website has the information. Thanks Cindy

Did you remove the pink sill after? Or leave it and cover with the base boards?

@DaruDhillon

Ай бұрын

I cut it with a utility knife at the base. It peels away really easily.

We have painted plywood floors that are not very level and will need floor leveler at some point before a final flooring option can be put on top. Can this be applied over painted plywood?

@DaruDhillon

4 ай бұрын

Yes they can. You have to make sure the self-levelling compound you choose is designed for use over plywood and the primer too. The one in this video is not for plywood but I’d do the same steps. Remember to use a lot of spray foam around your toilet flange and doorway.

@ableaquariums5480

4 ай бұрын

@@DaruDhillon and is it ok that the plywood has paint on it?

@DaruDhillon

4 ай бұрын

@@ableaquariums5480 if your paint is in good shape not a problem. I sand over any loose paint.

@ableaquariums5480

4 ай бұрын

@@DaruDhillon Thank you.

Maybe I missed it but what do you do with the door of the room. doesn't it just spill out?

@DaruDhillon

4 күн бұрын

You can apply a line of spray foam on the floor to form a dam. Make sure the foam is taller than your pour.

Good instructions, but why are you covering a good CT floor with vinyl???

@DaruDhillon

Ай бұрын

Lots of people wouldn’t but sometimes you want a change. Good question James!

I thought for vinyl plank you could use some OSB boards to level the floor instead of pouring levelling compound over the tiles.

@johnnyjiujitsu2008

2 ай бұрын

That would just raise the floor, new underlayment wouldn’t make it flat.

@DaruDhillon

2 ай бұрын

You could do other methods. This was quick and easy. I also wanted to test this method out and the product. A+

Do you leave ur foam ?

@DaruDhillon

12 күн бұрын

Yes. I trim back the pink stuff after it's pored. That's it!

i ripped up old linoleum and there's a sticky uneven mess under it. do i have to scrape or sand it down or can i put other sticky tiles over it as is. i don't want to level....

@DaruDhillon

4 ай бұрын

I would scrape, clean or sand down the mess. Adhesives will stick best to clean surfaces even. If your floor has a gentle slope it should be ok.

@torontorox

4 ай бұрын

@@DaruDhillon drag. i was afraid of that

@DaruDhillon

4 ай бұрын

@@torontorox your intuition was right.

She’s a strong women’s I know is a lot of guys can’t even carry a 50lbs bag

@DaruDhillon

22 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Do you need a husband?

What is the pink stuff that goes around the perimeter of the room and where do I get it?

@DaruDhillon

Ай бұрын

It’s a sill gasket. There’s a link in the description. You don’t have to use it. You can just use spray foam. It’s added defence in case you miss a spot.