Self Leveling Compound point loading

Arcam

Hi, I am trying to fit my new fridge/freezer and washing machine without having to shim underneath them to get them level, would self levelling compound take the point loading of the feet of these appliances assuming the depth was between 5 to 8mm thick?


Thanks

brightontraveller

Arcam wrote: »

Hi, I am trying to fit my new fridge/freezer and washing machine without having to shim underneath them to get them level, would self levelling compound take the point loading of the feet of these appliances assuming the depth was between 5 to 8mm thick?


Thanks

[FONT=&quot]Depends on the manufactures instruction many will take the load as such but they are not finished surface e.g they need to be tilled over etc [/FONT]

Arcam

Thanks for the answer brightontraveller, it will not be seen under the washer or freezer, my main concern was the point loading as it would be a shame to have a fully loaded Fridge-Freezer that "collapsed" on one or more corners.

Kiran

5-8mm of self leveler will not collapse if the floor below is sound. They'll come with adjustable feet though so would it not be easier to use them?

Arcam

The floor below it concrete but it was not levelled off correctly, if the feet would have enough adjustment and be adjustable on the rear then yes that would be OK.


I can't get to the rear wheels once the unit is in place and all 4 "corners" are at different heights.

ritesh

Hi Arcam,

I think from a point of loading the fridge freezer will be fine but with the washing machine on spin and the vibrations this might crack the self levelling compound.

You could try adding an additive to the self levelling mix such as Ronafix. I have used this before on a screed mixture. This allowed me to take the screed mixture down to 30mm and once it has cured you will need a kango to break it off. Best is to clean the concrete floor and poor some of the Ronafix additive neat on to the clean concrete floor before applying the self levelling compound.

Will be interesting to see what others have to say on this procedure.

Arcam

Thanks for the suggestion of Ronafix but that is a little too pricey for me

phil24_7

I have used Mapei Ultraplan in my cellar as the floor was massively out (can go up to 45mm in one go) and it has some serious weight equipment with no problems. I have also used Cempolay Ultra in my garage, again, with no problems despite it being used as a workshop at the moment. This is designed for vehicular use so should stand up to a lot.

I think most self levellers will be fine (you may need a floor covering over them) unless the substrate is questionable. If there is any doubt then use a fibre reinforced self leveller.

Arcam

Thanks Phil, I think that is what I will do.