Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Recommend a self leveling floor compound?
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mosk
03-13-03, 02:52 PM
I just discovered this forum and I like what I see. Hopefully, someone will be able to answer my question.
I am rearranging my garage, and need to create a level space approx. 2' X 8' for some multi-drawer rolling tool boxes. The floor in this area falls away about 3/8" per foot left to right, and about the same front to back (so the front left corner of this space sits about 2-1/2" below the back right corner).
A friend suggested building a permanent form from angled steel and filling with a self leveling flooring material to a total height of 4" or so at the deepest portion (front left corner), leaving a 2" lip above the front surface. I like this idea and want to pursue it.
Any suggestions for a good self leveling material for this job? I need something tough enough to bear several hundred pounds of tools balanced on 4" wheels, which shouldn't be too difficult. Other than bearing the weight of the toolboxes the area will only see traffic when one of the tool boxes is wheeled out and used in the driveway. (I'll probably use some steel for the 'ramp' rather than trying to build a tough feathered edge.)
I would also like some self leveling compound that's easy to work with. It will be indoors so it does not need to be weatherproof. I understand the need to strengthen with rebar and take up volume with clean washed aggregate, but I've never actually done a project of this type so I could use soem pointers on materials and techniques, etc.
Thanks!
Jeff
I am rearranging my garage, and need to create a level space approx. 2' X 8' for some multi-drawer rolling tool boxes. The floor in this area falls away about 3/8" per foot left to right, and about the same front to back (so the front left corner of this space sits about 2-1/2" below the back right corner).
A friend suggested building a permanent form from angled steel and filling with a self leveling flooring material to a total height of 4" or so at the deepest portion (front left corner), leaving a 2" lip above the front surface. I like this idea and want to pursue it.
Any suggestions for a good self leveling material for this job? I need something tough enough to bear several hundred pounds of tools balanced on 4" wheels, which shouldn't be too difficult. Other than bearing the weight of the toolboxes the area will only see traffic when one of the tool boxes is wheeled out and used in the driveway. (I'll probably use some steel for the 'ramp' rather than trying to build a tough feathered edge.)
I would also like some self leveling compound that's easy to work with. It will be indoors so it does not need to be weatherproof. I understand the need to strengthen with rebar and take up volume with clean washed aggregate, but I've never actually done a project of this type so I could use soem pointers on materials and techniques, etc.
Thanks!
Jeff
zinger
03-15-03, 05:48 AM
Why not use 2x4's. Put them on edge, lay some flat on the outside. Drill holes thru them into the concrete about 2 or 3 inches deep every 16" or 24" with a 1/4 " masonry bit. Then drive 2-16 penny nails in each hole. Tack the boards on edge to the ones laying flat. Then mix up some concrete, pour it,screed it,trowl it, let it set for a day, then take your forms down. Self leveling concrete is pretty high priced. Good Luck, Z