Self-leveling floors

Why choose self-leveling floors

Before delving into the technical details, it's important to understand why this technology is gaining popularity:

• A perfectly smooth surface — the mixture spreads itself over the surface, creating a smooth and seamless floor without any seams or joints.
• Durability and wear resistance — resistant to heavy loads, impacts, and abrasion, especially polymeric options (epoxy, polyurethane).
• Quick start-up: Depending on the type of flooring, you can walk on the floor after 3-6 hours.
• Environmental friendliness — non-toxic, no harmful fumes, and easy to maintain.
• Design flexibility — a wide range of colors and decorative effects is available.

Kinds

There are several types of self-leveling floors:

• Cement is an economical and durable option for smooth but non-decorative surfaces, such as warehouses, garages, and residential buildings.
• Self-leveling polymer is a minimum layer with a glossy or matte surface. It can be used both as a standalone floor and as a base for finishing coatings.
• Epoxy and polyurethane are durable, chemically resistant, and perfect for industrial facilities, car repair shops, and retail stores.
• Methyl methacrylate coatings are fast-hardening, with over 90% cure time in 2-3 hours, and are optimal when time is of the essence.

How is the self-leveling floor installed?

The process consists of several stages that require attention and skills:

1. Base preparation: The surface is cleaned of dust, oils, and unstable fragments; cracks are repaired if necessary, and the surface is treated with a primer.
2. Mix the solution in clean water using a mixer, following the proportions and mixing time to avoid air bubbles.
3. Pouring — the solution is evenly distributed over the surface, if necessary, it is leveled with a rule, and rolled with a needle roller to remove bubbles.
4. Drying and layer building — after pouring, the surface dries from a couple of hours to a day, depending on the type of coating. For thick-layer options, re-pouring may be required.
5. Finish and protection — a coating is applied if necessary to increase resistance to chemicals, water, and wear.

Advantages and disadvantages

Positive

• Monolithic and hygienic — the seamless surface is easy to clean and does not retain dirt.
• A long service life of at least 10-20 years under proper operation.
• Design and visual appeal include colors, gloss, 3D effects, and decorative inserts.
• Versatility — suitable for residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.
• Smoothness without effort — it flows on its own, minimizing the need for leveling.

Minuses

• A cold surface is suitable for a warm floor, but it is cool on its own.
• Slipperiness requires an anti-slip additive for increased safety.
• Sensitivity to the substrate requires perfect preparation; cracks disrupt the appearance.
• The price, especially for polymer mixtures, is higher than for traditional screeds.
• Pouring odor — some mixtures have an odor for 1-2 days and need to be aired.

Our advantages

• A professional approach — we follow the technology and provide turnkey solutions.
• A team of experienced engineers — solutions are adapted to the task and conditions of the facility.
• The quality of materials includes proven mixtures, primers, and sealants from European brands.
• Design solution — we will help you choose a color, shine, or effect.
• Warranty and service — assistance in maintenance, recommendations for re-sealing — for long-lasting coverage.

Contact us to discuss the type of self-leveling floor for your project, get a cost estimate, and a technological plan.