Levelling for washing machine
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03-02-19, 08:40 AM
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Levelling for washing machine
Morning folks,
I have a small area under some stairs which originally had an old brick floor (750x2240mm). The bricks were totally uneven, so I have used self levelling compound and the floor is now pretty much level. I want to put a washing machine under the stairs though, so need something to go over the top of the compound. I was thinking about just cutting a sheet of OSB to fit. But not sure if that's the best solution? It's purely a functional area - the main objective here is just to get a level surface to stop the washing machine shaking.
Any thoughts much appreciated!
I have a small area under some stairs which originally had an old brick floor (750x2240mm). The bricks were totally uneven, so I have used self levelling compound and the floor is now pretty much level. I want to put a washing machine under the stairs though, so need something to go over the top of the compound. I was thinking about just cutting a sheet of OSB to fit. But not sure if that's the best solution? It's purely a functional area - the main objective here is just to get a level surface to stop the washing machine shaking.
Any thoughts much appreciated!
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03-02-19, 09:31 AM
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Washing machines have adjustable legs to level the machine so i'm not sure anything other than adjusting the legs will be needed.
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03-02-19, 09:52 AM
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Thanks for getting back to me.
The original floor was too uneven for the washing machine legs to compensate floor, so I think the levelling compound was unavoidable.
But now the levelling compound is down, I'm aware I can't put the washing machine straight on top of it. So would OSB work, or is there a better answer?
Cheers
The original floor was too uneven for the washing machine legs to compensate floor, so I think the levelling compound was unavoidable.
But now the levelling compound is down, I'm aware I can't put the washing machine straight on top of it. So would OSB work, or is there a better answer?
Cheers
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03-02-19, 09:58 AM
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I'm aware I can't put the washing machine straight on top of it.
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03-02-19, 10:06 AM
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Maybe so. I guess I'm just worried whether a thin layer of SLC could take the weight and movement of the washing machine concentrated through the four feet.
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03-02-19, 10:26 AM
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Probably depends on how clean the surface was more than anything. If the concrete SL is bonded well it should be fine. You could glue a sheet of vinyl over it if you want it to look nicer and be easier to clean.
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03-02-19, 11:42 AM
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Did you use a self leveling primer before floating the bricks? This would promote a good bond with the surface below. SLC is not designed to be the wear surface and is only supposed to be an intermediary surface to help bond something like tile.
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03-02-19, 11:52 AM
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Thanks for replying.
I just used a 4/1 pva solution as that is what the SLC instructions suggested. I'm realising this might not have been the best option now I'm reading around a bit :/
Yea, I don't think there's any way the SLC could work as a durable surface.
I just used a 4/1 pva solution as that is what the SLC instructions suggested. I'm realising this might not have been the best option now I'm reading around a bit :/
Yea, I don't think there's any way the SLC could work as a durable surface.
