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    Dec 17, 2015, 06:23 AM
    How do I level a concrete floor
    I am remodeling a kitchen in a high rise condominium that has concrete floors. How do I level the floor so that I don't have to mess with shims as I install my new base cabinets?
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    Dec 17, 2015, 06:37 AM
    Use concrete leveling compound. A very thin, almost water, concrete mix that self levels and hardens to create level surface. You mix it up and pour it out to create a very thin, level surface.
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