Thin set used to level
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Thin set used to level
Hi there,
hoping you can help.
My dad is a DIY-Er without any real professional experience. Generally small projects (ie - laying laminate) is no problem.
well the concrete on my basement floor is extremely unlevel. I wanted to pour a self leveling concrete to even it out but my father insisted on a thin set and actually came over and did it while I was away.
one area is 4x4ft and he laid thin set over an inch deep. It is cracked and soft (like play doh). I knew this would happen and am furious he didn’t listen to me as this is a large area.
How can we fix this? Any ideas?
hoping you can help.
My dad is a DIY-Er without any real professional experience. Generally small projects (ie - laying laminate) is no problem.
well the concrete on my basement floor is extremely unlevel. I wanted to pour a self leveling concrete to even it out but my father insisted on a thin set and actually came over and did it while I was away.
one area is 4x4ft and he laid thin set over an inch deep. It is cracked and soft (like play doh). I knew this would happen and am furious he didn’t listen to me as this is a large area.
How can we fix this? Any ideas?
#3
Weather it's thin set or self leveling they are both concrete products.
The problem comes with the thickness. Generally thin set is not used beyond 1/4" where self leveling can go thicker.
IF it were done and had cured correctly I suspect it would be ok but the fact you are saying it's soft may just be due to the thickness and cure time!
The problem comes with the thickness. Generally thin set is not used beyond 1/4" where self leveling can go thicker.
IF it were done and had cured correctly I suspect it would be ok but the fact you are saying it's soft may just be due to the thickness and cure time!
#4
If it's not hard then it's not a concrete based thinset. Sounds like he used a premixed "mastic" thinset. Scrape it off.
#5
I have used thinset to level smaller areas, but not more than about 1/4" deep and I add a latex bonder to the thinset.
you must completely remove the thinset on the floor. If you dont, the tiles wont stick.
take the time, do the work..or it will be a disaster.
you must completely remove the thinset on the floor. If you dont, the tiles wont stick.
take the time, do the work..or it will be a disaster.