Can you pour floor leveler over thinset?

Yes you must remove all of the thinset – FOR SURE. Thinset is not meant to be exposed and a leveler on top of it will not protect it enough. From walking and moving furniture you will end up with chunks of thinset/leveler and it will just be a mess. pry up the first layer of subfloor and redo it.

Can I use thinset as a leveling compound?





You can use thinset to install tile over an uneven cement floor and leave the floor perfectly level. You can also use thinset mortar to level out an uneven cement floor or fill small holes in the floor without installing tile.

What do you use to spread self-leveling compound?

Self-leveling concrete is a cementitious mixture much like concrete. But unlike concrete, it flows easier and sets up much faster. The product is mixed with water, pumped or poured into place and spread evenly with a gauge rake.

What do you put under self leveling concrete?

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Can I use self-leveling concrete over old thinset?

If you only have a small amount of old thinset that you need to tile over, use a self-leveling floor compound to smooth out the entire floor. Self-leveling compounds start out liquid but harden to a smooth, flat surface ideal for tiling.

How thick can you go with thinset?





3/16th thick

The terms thinset cement, thinset mortar, dryset mortar, and drybond mortar are synonymous. This type of cement is designed to adhere well in a thin layer – typically not greater than 3/16th thick.

Is thinset the same as self-leveling compound?

It’s the same way thinset and self-leveling work. Thinset (aka the bed sheet) is difficult to get perfectly level, so you need a very strong flooring type to hide any “imperfections.” Ceramic, glass and stone tile floor coverings work great with latex-modified thinset.

Can I use mortar mix to level a floor?

Mortars cannot be used to level or patch a floor – ever! The materials used in mortars render the product unstable once the thickness exceeds the manufacturers’ recommended maximum thickness.

How do you prepare a floor for self-leveling compound?



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Is primer necessary for self leveler?

Self-leveling underlayments require the use of a primer prior to installation (like the TEC Multipurpose Primer). Failure to use product recommended primer may result in installation failure. Primer retains the moisture within the self-leveling underlayment to allow proper curing.

Do you need to seal concrete before using floor levelling compound?

It is recommended that the concrete surface is primed with a primer before applying the leveling compound. This is meant not only to improve adhesion with the leveling compound but also to serve to seal the concrete slab beneath.

How thick can self-leveling concrete be?



How Thick Can You Pour Self Leveling Concrete? The thickness depends on the product you use. But standard thicknesses are between ⅛ inch and 1 inch. However, there are mixes that can be poured as thin as 1/16 inch and as thick as 5 inches.

Will new thinset bond to old thinset?

Unfortunately, you can’t simply reapply thinset and install your new floor. Even after doing your best to remove most of the old thinset, having any remnants of old thinset makes new floor installation nearly impossible. This procedure is not only hard work but extremely important to new floor installation.

Can you sand thinset mortar?

Because thinset contains cement, it dries hard. Sanding it down will take time and effort if you decide to do it by hand. Wrap coarse 24-grit to 80-grit sandpaper around a small wooden block. This allows you to apply more pressure to the sandpaper and helps protect your hand from scrapes.

How do you grind down old thinset?

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What will soften thinset?



Pour hot water on the tiles.



Start by mixing 1/2 of a cup of a citrus-based degreaser with a gallon of hot water. The hot water will help to soften the thinset just a bit, making it easier to remove. Pour the hot water on the thinset on the tiles, and be sure to use rubber gloves when doing so.

Does vinegar remove thinset?

Vinegar acts as a simple acid solution when it comes in contact with certain elements, such as cement. While vinegar is a weak acid solvent and won’t damage dried concrete, it wukk help to loosen up the bonding elements of thinset cement, allowing you to wipe up limited dried residue with your sponge.

What tool removes thinset?

An angle grinder is one of the best thinset and tile removal tools around. If you happen to have an angle grinder on hand you have used before for concrete grinding, try pairing it up with the stiffest metal brush attachment you can find.

What is the best way to get thinset off concrete?

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Can you remove thinset with an oscillating tool?



Re: Oscillating blade for removing thin-set



Yes that blade will work for both materials and you may need a couple of them.