How To Level Bedroom Floors

Lay a long level downhill on the floor with one end of the level on the level part of the floor and the other end at the lowest point.

How to level bedroom floors.

To level a floor start by removing the existing flooring. On the top side of the floor another fix it idea to lay down new hardwood over the existing floor. Work your way outward from the interior of the room. If an engineer found no structural issues you may be able to level the floor by applying a cement based self leveling floor product such as henry level.

Watch our step by step video showing how to level a wooden floor with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence. You will have to make sure your joists can handle the addition of considerably more weight from the plywood subfloor and any floor coverings. Then mix leveling compound according to the instructions on the package in a large bucket. Then go over any particularly high spots with a concrete grinder so they re level with the rest of the floor.

Raise the lower end of the level until the bubble is centered then measure the distance from the bottom of the level to the floor to find the depth of the dip. A plywood subfloor will bridge any minor waves in the existing floor and leveling compound would help too. Once the compound reaches a creamy consistency pour a thin layer into the sunken sections then smooth out inconsistencies with a hand trowel. This demonstration is intended for professionals only.