Do you have to use primer before self-leveling concrete?

Do you have to use primer before self-leveling concrete?

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.

How long should self-leveling primer dry?

TEC Skill Set Self-Leveling Underlayment Primer typically dries in 30 minutes to 3 hours and is transparent in color when dry. Cure times are based on 70°F (21°C) and 50% RH. For full strength roller applications, dry times are 30-60 minutes. Colder temperatures and higher humidity will extend cure times.

How thick can you pour level quick?

This quick setting underlayment can be applied up to 1.5″ (3.8 cm) thick in one pour and seeks its own level in minutes. Formulated to have excellent compressive strength, LevelQuik® RS may be applied in residential structures with floor joists up to 24″ (61 cm) o. c.

Can you walk on self-leveling compound?

A self-leveling compound will be set after half an hour or so. In two to four hours, the surface that was applied with self-leveling compound can be walked on. Ceramic floor tiles, however, can be used 24 hours after the self-leveling compound was put on the subfloor.

How long does Levelquik Rs take to dry?

2 – 4 hours
Dries to a walkable hardness in 2 – 4 hours. 4 hours for ceramic tile and stone; 14 hours for impervious floor coverings. Drying time can vary with temperature and humidity. Test for moisture content before applying vinyl or wood flooring.

What happens if you don’t prime before self leveling?

Prime the Wood Wood floors need to be primed before covering them with self leveler. The floor will be covered with water-saturated leveler, which will cause the wood to swell. It will shrink back down when it dries, which could cause cracks in the underlayment and tiles above.