Floor Leveling with Gypsum Concrete
Gypcrete Contractors
Gypsum Concrete continues to be one of the most versatile and cost effective floor levelers that we offer. It can be installed from 1/4”-4” thick in a single lift, it dries faster than concrete, it finishes flatter than concrete and it costs less than cement based self leveling products. If you have a sloping basement, sagging floors or floors that have settled over time, we can install Gypsum Concrete over your existing floors and in just a few hours produce a new level, flat and smooth floor.
Because of their quick, cost-effective installation, light weight and excellent performance characteristics, poured gypsum floor underlayments - typically referred to as gypcrete (generic) - have emerged as a leading choice for a wide range of commercial, institutional, residential and renovation applications. Southern NH Concrete strives for superior quality & customer service on every job. Serving NH, VT, ME, MA. Request A Quote 603.432.2225.
Applications
Over Concrete
Basements: Poured at ¼”-4” thick to correct out of level floors, Gypsum Concrete is a versatile floor leveler. Thicker pours can be installed in multiple lifts or rigid insulation board can be used as filler under the Gypsum Concrete.
Converted Living Space: Garages converted to living space benefit from floor leveling. A level floor adds value to your addition and your home. A recent survey shows that 74% of homebuyers associate out of level floors with structural deficiencies.
Combined with Radiant Heat: Cold spaces such as bathrooms and basements will benefit from the addition of hydronic or electric radiant heat, creating a comfortable and efficiently heated living space. Gypsum Concrete is the best product for covering hydronic radiant heat tubing or electric radiant heat cables.
Over Wood
Settlements in Wood Framed Structures: Structural settling and sagging floors can be leveled using Gypsum Concrete.
Minimum Thicknesses: The minimum pour thickness over wood framed floors is ¾” thick. In some cases the pour thickness can be reduced to ½” thick if reinforcement is used.
Weight Considerations: Gypsum Concrete weighs approximately 6.5-7.5 lb/sf at ¾” thick and 13-15 lb/sf at 1-1/2” thick.
Common Leveling Approaches
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Plane Level: The most common method of floor leveling is called a “Plane Level” finish. The self-leveling properties of the Gypsum Concrete allow us to produce a finish that is flat and smooth, with a small variance in the floor allowed to meet existing elevation requirements or specific thickness requirements at doorways and staircases. The floor is level in one direction and flat or planar in the transverse direction.
Laser Level: Laser Leveling is suited for flooring installations that require a smooth, flat, and level floor in both transverse floor planes. Grade marker tabs are set on a grid pattern throughout the floor and cut off to the correct elevation with the aid of a self leveling laser. This method will produce the best floor for floating laminates, glue down wood flooring and large tile installations. The only drawback to Laser Leveling is the floor must be leveled from the highest elevation, which usually requires more material and translates to a more expensive installation when compared with Eye Leveling.