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    Mar 15, 2007, 12:52 AM
    Concert basement floor uneven
    I am using poreclian tiles in my basement and ran into a problem with the concert floor is a little bit uneven, but I do not wish to rise the floor too much. I need help what kind of material should I use to either level or lay the entire floor on..
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    Mar 15, 2007, 07:57 AM
    Ok two things cause uneven floors, bumps up and depressions. If you have a few bumps I would grind them off with a side grinder, ear protection and mask. If you have depression you can fill with Thinset, buy it at you home supply store. When applying thinset use a very broad straight edge, like a 5-6 ft, to insure a flat patch. Just scrap it over your patch and allow to dry for a day.
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    Mar 15, 2007, 08:37 AM
    An easier do it yourself method would be to buy self leveling concrete, it's a very watery concrete mix that will level itself bue to gravity and then harden. Any hardware store should have it.
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    Mar 15, 2007, 09:04 AM
    Yep, that can work but not for the high spots or bumps but it is a good filler. Even though it is watery it tends to leave an edge about 1/8 in. thick. Thinset is nice too because you can trowel it almost perfectly flat if you have a straight edge and a good eye, maybe two eyes.

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