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Are cement compound levelers or cement backerboards appropriate to use on a second floor?


I live in a split level, whereas my kitchen is on the top floor (above the laundry room). We are considering laying down tile, but there is a depression in the center of the kitchen. Is the cement leveling compound the way to go or should those products only be used on ground floors.

Certainly these products are suitable for a second floor, but make sure your kitchen floor is properly supported. I suggest you first determine why it sags in the middle. It could be that you have a damaged joist. Hopefully it might only be warped.

I used pourable underlayment in the upstairs bathroom of my 100 year old house and it worked awesome.

Be sure that all holes are plugged up around the edges etc. The stuff will run through all holes and end up downstairs.

I also suggest working smaller areas at a time by making floor dams with wood strips. Remove them as the leveler hardens enough to stop running. That way you can use a screed board to do a rough level.

no, u can use it on the 2 floor......be sure u have floor dust free......


lic. gen contractor

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