leveling compound as actual floor

I want to make my old, uneven and pitted concrete basement floor more usable. Does any one know if I can use Levelquick compound as the actual floor? Will it hold up okay? Do I need to seal it? I will be using the basement for my workbench, etc...

Thanks for any advice!
jmnklc

 

That could turn into a "spendy" project. Most leveling compounds aren't cheap. I've used leveling compounds with mixed results over the years and am not especially fond of them. I find them difficult to work with, both before and after they set. However, I've always put another flooring material on top of them. But.... that's my problem, right?

Check the manufacturers instructions. Usually the side of the bag will tell you whether it's recommended for such applications.

 

I'm more concerned with the durability of the product. Or does anyone have suggestions on what to do with a deteriorated concrete floor that doesn't involve wood?

 

jmnklc,

the problem with leveling products is they are not as hard as concrete. Most I have used have not been much for durability. The problem really comes into play as you heat and cool the room. If its just for your workbench does it matter? If you have deep pits or are way out of level the leveling compunds have even more problems. The concrete being thicker than the leveler heats and cools at a different rate causing cracking and other problems. What about bringing in a concrete guy with a grinder to help bring down the pitts?
Then it would be just a thin coat of material to give it a finish.

Brian Garrison

 

Thanks. I 'm now looking for a concrete resurfacing contractor...