Self-leveling concrete

Source:www.stonediamondtool.com Date:2017/10/24 Read:514

Self-leveling concrete is the perfect choice for a job that involves a structurally sound substrate and a short time table. Duraamen's Param series - quick-curing, non-shrink self-leveling concrete can be used in both homes and commercial establishments to even out floors, raise existing horizontal levels to match new thresholds or breathe new life into old floors without the hassle and cost of tearing them up. Most resurfaced areas are open to foot traffic within two to six hours and trade traffic in a day.

There are two types of self-leveling concrete: There are mixtures designed to be underlayments (Param 4500) that need some type of covering like concrete overlay or any other type of floor covering to finish the surface, and self-leveling concrete overlays that can be decoratively finished as a wear surface.

The latter kind of self-leveling concrete can be integrally colored, stained, stenciled, saw cut, sand blasted or polished (Param 6000, 5500 or micro50). Its fluid property makes it ideal for pumping and pouring. But because it is so fluid, it cannot be stamped and doesn’t need to be troweled. The slurry seeks its own level or moves out on its own without a lot of labor on the contractor’s end. However, a gauge rake and smoother may be used to move the mixture around to help maintain the surface’s overall consistency.