Uneven or rough floors can be a challenge when you want to install new flooring or an underfloor heating system. That’s where our latex self-levelling compounds come in. These advanced compounds are used to create a perfectly smooth, level surface on top of an existing subfloor.
Whether you have minor imperfections, old tile adhesive residues, or slight height variations, a thin layer of latex self-leveler will fill in the gaps and level out the surface, providing a flawless foundation for your final floor covering.
Our latex self-levelling floor surface service, will turn uneven, imperfect floors into perfectly smooth surfaces ready for finishing. It’s a cost-effective way to ensure your new flooring (and heating system) performs its best.
We handle everything from priming the subfloor, mixing the compound to the correct consistency, to pouring and monitoring the cure. By the time we’re done, you’ll have a faultless, durable foundation.
Many of our customers are amazed at how this process can rejuvenate an old, rough floor and pave the way for a high-end finish.
For underfloor heating installations, latex levelling compounds offer key benefits. They can be used to encapsulate electric underfloor heating mats or to smooth over warm water UFH before the final flooring is installed. Because the layer can be very thin, it won’t add significant height to your floor build-up – important for low-profile heating systems.
Moreover, the latex compound conducts heat well and creates a uniform surface, which helps ensure efficient heat distribution from the UFH. Essentially, it prepares the floor so that your tiles, wood, or vinyl can be laid perfectly flat and bonded securely, with the heat spreading evenly beneath.
Our team can mix and pour the self-levelling compound quickly, and it flows to create a smooth surface with minimal effort. In just a short time, your uneven floor is transformed into a flat canvas. The compound sets fast too – often becoming walkable within a few hours (depending on depth and product), which means minimal downtime. This efficiency saves you time and labor costs during your project.
Because it can level a floor in just a few millimeters of thickness, a latex self-levelled layer is perfect for projects where you cannot raise the floor height by much. For instance, in renovations where door clearances, appliances, or steps are fixed, using a thin levelling layer ensures you get the benefits of a flat floor without creating a noticeable step up. It’s an ideal companion to low-profile underfloor heating systems, which similarly aim to keep build-up height minimal.
The latex additive makes the cured compound slightly flexible (unlike brittle plain cement). This means the floor can handle slight expansions, contractions, or vibrations without cracking. It’s tough enough to hold up under daily use and the weight of furniture. Essentially, it “gives” a little under stress rather than shattering. This durability is crucial for maintaining a solid base over time, especially in areas with temperature changes from heating or in upper floors that may flex.
The self-levelling nature of the compound leaves a truly flat finish free of trowel marks or ridges. Every inch of your floor will be at the same level. This is the perfect substrate for all kinds of floor coverings – tile, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, carpet – you name it. Your final flooring will look better and last longer when it’s laid on a properly levelled base. You won’t have tiles popping loose due to voids underneath or laminate floors with an annoying bounce in one spot. Strong adhesion and uniform support are ensured.
By using a self-levelling pour, we eliminate many tedious manual steps. There’s no need to hand-screed or grind down high spots; the compound does the work for us. This not only speeds up the installation but also reduces labour costs. In many cases, one quick application of latex compound replaces what could be several rounds of patching, grinding, or multiple thin coats of standard screed. You get a great result with fewer stages, meaning we can move on to installing your underfloor heating or final floor finish sooner.
If you’re concerned about an uneven floor in your project – don’t worry. Talk to us at RFS about our self-levelling solutions. We’ll assess the condition of your floor and recommend the right approach, whether it’s a latex skim coat or a deeper fill. The result will be a floor that not only looks great but also enhances the performance of your underfloor heating and floor covering.
Contact Radiant Flooring Systems today to find out how we can transform your space with expert floor milling and underfloor heating solutions.
Call us now on 07888 103330 or email us at radiantflooringsystems@gmail.com
