September 29, 20197 yr I have cemfloor floor screed with ufh, it doesn't appear to give off much dust. We are hoping to move in shortly with lots of uncovered floor and I don't want extra dust. What can I seal the floor with that won't be detrimental to future tiling or wooden flooring being laid? I have been told to avoid the traditional PVA as it will crack and peel off with ufh, not sure if this is true. Thanks in advance, can't actually believe I have just typed the words "move in shortly"
September 29, 20197 yr If you plan on tiling later then my understanding is that "ordinary" pva can become re "wetted" if you get leaks through the grout and cause the tiles to lift. (You can get waterproof pva). I used thinned down SBR as a dust sealer on the concrete. Firstly on the basis its waterproof, second it could be used as an alternative to the tanking primer. Worked really well as it was a couple of YEARS before I got round to tiling.
September 29, 20197 yr 1 hour ago, vfrdave said: @Onoff any big difference between SBR and ardex p 51? @nod is your man. I've never heard of P51.
September 29, 20197 yr I think SBR varies a Hell of a lot in price. I use the Cementone one: https://www.screwfix.com/p/cementone-sbr-admixture-white-5ltr/91566
October 11, 20197 yr Author On 29/09/2019 at 16:40, nod said: Both fine for sealing Though I do think SBR is more versatile Are any of these time limited, I have had it suggested that p51 will walk off after a week or so?
October 11, 20197 yr look on-line (e bay) you need a clear dust proofer or concrete sealer, plain ordinary cheap £21 its like water, goes into the concrete, just brush it on, dry overnight no problem ! used it many times regards
October 11, 20197 yr Author 2 hours ago, stephen margerison said: look on-line (e bay) you need a clear dust proofer or concrete sealer, plain ordinary cheap £21 its like water, goes into the concrete, just brush it on, dry overnight no problem ! used it many times regards Can you tile to it later
October 11, 20197 yr 7 hours ago, vfrdave said: Are any of these time limited, I have had it suggested that p51 will walk off after a week or so? No seal the night before you lay the floor
October 11, 20197 yr Author 10 minutes ago, nod said: No seal the night before you lay the floor What if I wanted to seal the floor while I wait to get the funds to tile it? Edited October 11, 20197 yr by vfrdave
October 11, 20197 yr 12 minutes ago, vfrdave said: What if I wanted to seal the floor while I wait to get the funds to tile it? You can seal it any time 4 to 1 But keep Off it till it dries as any Whoever tiles will seal it again We normally ad SBR to each mix also
October 11, 20197 yr Author 1 minute ago, nod said: You can seal it any time 4 to 1 But keep Off it till it dries as any Whoever tiles will seal it again We normally ad SBR to each mix also 4 to 1 with what tempering there is ufh, confusing myself here. Tiler will use p51 before tiling.
October 11, 20197 yr Interested in this as I about most likely having Cemfloor. Technical Datasheet for Cemfloor : https://cemfloor.co.uk/download/2641/ No information about sealing the floor - just says to lightly abrade the surface to clean off any building residue. Have you tried calling them for advice?
October 12, 20197 yr Author 18 hours ago, wozza said: Interested in this as I about most likely having Cemfloor. Technical Datasheet for Cemfloor : https://cemfloor.co.uk/download/2641/ No information about sealing the floor - just says to lightly abrade the surface to clean off any building residue. Have you tried calling them for advice? I haven't asked my supplier because we had to have harsh words related to garage floor. I guess there is 4 factors to this:- 1. A sealer that is compatible to be used on cemfloor. 2. A sealer that will be long lasting to foot traffic. 3. A sealer that is compatible to a floor with UFH. 4. A sealer that will not be detrimental to tiling at a later stage or need significant remedial works before tiling.
October 15, 20197 yr On 11/10/2019 at 19:03, vfrdave said: Can you tile to it later yes or paint it no problem
October 15, 20197 yr The SBR recommendation has been posted many times on forums I read and suppliers I have talked to about such a task as you are doing. Interesting to learn that SBR is SBR, doesn’t matter what brand name is on the tub so go cheap as you can find?
June 28, 20206 yr Author I didn't do anything regarding sealing the floors. Covered some with lino remnant. Kitchen floor has been covered and is largely ok. It has been a little dusty but nowhere near as bad as traditional sand and cement. Tile order going in this week.
February 2Feb 2 A small bump here.. I have cemfloor. I am about to paint mist coat and want to seal the floor. Will be a final finish of carpet / tiles / laminate depending on room. I am thinking a watered down ( 1/3 or 1/4 SBR ) and maybe a couple of coats to seal the floor?
February 2Feb 2 19 minutes ago, boxrick said: A small bump here.. I have cemfloor. I am about to paint mist coat and want to seal the floor. Will be a final finish of carpet / tiles / laminate depending on room. I am thinking a watered down ( 1/3 or 1/4 SBR ) and maybe a couple of coats to seal the floor? Yes it will stop the floor dusting. One watered down coat will probably do it.
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