Place |
Name |
Characteristic in the rating |
1 | Founds Skorline FK45 R | The thinnest layer |
2 | Weber Vetonit Fast 4000 | For high loads |
3 | Ceresit CN 175 | The best self-leveling floor for weak foundations |
4 | Dauer Ecoline | Gypsum screed coarse |
5 | GLIMS S-Line | Ability to use without beacons |
1 | Blockade | Better strength and wear resistance |
2 | Forbo Flooring 915 Eurobond | For moving bases |
3 | Do Paul | Ease of operation and versatility |
4 | Volma Leveler Express | economical consumption |
5 | Sikafloor 264 | Ideal for garage |
Self-leveling floors are used where it is required to create a wear-resistant inexpensive coating. It can be a floor in: a garage, a parking lot, a warehouse, an exhibition pavilion, a shopping center, an indoor market. Often such floors are provided in production and in workshops, on sports grounds and rollerdromes.
The coating is mostly gray, but also colored. It is easy to apply markings for zoning on it, the sole of the shoe does not slip on the surface, which increases safety.In terms of density, the material after hardening is not inferior to cement and can withstand foot traffic, as well as transport (with the right base).
When choosing a self-leveling floor, consider its basis: gypsum, cement, polymer or highly filled. Each manufacturer specifies the allowed minimum and maximum layer. Self-leveling floors are divided into universal and finishing. The last variety, in fact, is itself the final floor covering. On top you can lay linoleum, laminate, carpet, parquet.
The Russian market has a lot of domestic and imported products costing from 11 to 80 rubles. for 1 kg. But there are also premium options 500-800 rubles / kg and more expensive, which are designed for an increased load. The leading brands are: Weber, Forbo, Volma, Ceresit, etc.
The best universal self-leveling floors
Thanks to universal mixtures, it is possible to quickly and relatively simply level subfloors with many flaws. The liquid solution fills all the roughness, evenly distributed and dries quickly, forming a flat surface.
5 GLIMS S-Line
Country: Russia
Average price: 80 rubles/kg
Rating (2022): 4.6
The fast-curing, non-shrinking, self-levelling self-leveling floor forms a perfectly flat horizontal surface on its own, even when working without beacons. Its additional charm is that, despite the universal composition, it is not necessary to use finishing mixtures after it. The material can be applied to cement and gypsum screeds, concrete. The diluted mixture is very easy to use, does not require any special, professional skills from users.
Judging by the reviews, users consider the GLIMS self-leveling floor to be the best for those who do not have the skills to work with screeding.The reason is that it is very easy to work with it, it is not necessary to use beacons. In any case, the surface is smooth. The self-leveling floor quickly hardens, after four hours, in case of emergency, it is already possible to walk on it.
4 Dauer Ecoline
Country: Russia
Average price: 11 rub./kg
Rating (2022): 4.7
The difference of this self-leveling floor lies in the fact that it can be used with equal success for internal and external works. Withstands increased loads, shows itself perfectly in public spaces, is not afraid of moderate humidity. The Dauer self-levelling compound dries quickly (walkable after 3 hours), has a high frost resistance, contains a reinforcing fiber, due to which the likelihood of cracking is minimized.
All the characteristics declared by the manufacturer are fully confirmed by positive user reviews. They really like the self-leveling floor and other mixtures of the domestic brand. Particularly attractive is their wide range of uses - coarse gypsum screeds are suitable for outdoor work, unlike most other self-leveling floors.
3 Ceresit CN 175
Country: Russia
Average price: 60 rubles/kg
Rating (2022): 4.8
Quite expensive compared to self-leveling floors from other companies, but a very high-quality mixture designed for leveling the floor before laying various coatings, repairing defects, making screeds. Only suitable for dry rooms with a moderate level of traffic. The peculiarity of the mixture is the absence of shrinkage, the possibility of application on weak bases, resistance to cracking, environmental friendliness and compatibility with underfloor heating.
In the reviews, many ordinary users and professional builders write that this is one of the best bulk floors they have ever worked with. They especially like that the mixture gives an almost mirror-like surface. In general, they recommend this brand of mix as an excellent leveling agent for weak substrates.
2 Weber Vetonit Fast 4000
Country: Russia
Average price: 50 rubles/kg
Rating (2022): 4.9
A self-leveling floor of a universal type can be applied with a thickness of 3 to 80 mm, which allows both filling potholes and cracks and leveling the surface completely. The floor screed is characterized by increased strength after hardening - a load of up to 18 MPa is permissible, therefore the building mixture is used in parking lots and hangars. Car floors don't crack.
On top you can lay a parquet board, linoleum, carpet. Allowed to use with underfloor heating. In reviews, products are praised for easy spreading over the surface, no cracks. Fine grain 0.6 mm does not form any protrusions, making the coating pleasant to the touch. It is easy to work with even for beginners, and the setting time is only 30 minutes.
1 Founds Skorline FK45 R
Country: Russia
Average price: 50 rubles/kg
Rating (2022): 5.0
One of the best self-levelling flooring companies. Found Skorline can be used for repairs in apartments and offices, as a basic leveling coating for laminate, carpet, linoleum, tiles, parquet boards. It is allowed to apply a layer from 2 to 100 mm, depending on the thickness, the drying time is from 1 to 28 hours. Suitable only for indoor use, compatible with underfloor heating system.
The advantages of the mixture, users include simplicity and ease of use, fiber reinforcement, high spreadability, providing a perfectly flat surface. In reviews, users often point to the low cost, the ability to apply the finished mixture in a very thin layer, and recommend other products of this brand.
The best finishing self-leveling floors
Finishing self-leveling floors are a polymer or cement mixture, which, when hardened, forms a perfectly even front coating. That is, first universal mixtures are used to level the surface, and on top of them - the finishing self-leveling floor. There are dry and liquid two-component options.
5 Sikafloor 264
Country: Russia
Average price: 2300 rub./kg
Rating (2022): 4.6
These self-leveling floors are considered one of the best for the garage and other utility rooms, but some buyers purchase them for the home. Unlike the mixtures of many other companies, it is possible to choose a shade from a wide range of colors. Since the composition is made on the basis of epoxy resin, it does not have any unpleasant odor, and after drying it acquires a pleasant glossy sheen. The cost may seem high, but the price is for a container of 30 kg, which is enough for a fairly large area.
The self-leveling floor of this brand collects mostly positive reviews. Customers love the look, durability, color choice, ease of use. But there were no negative reviews to be found.
4 Volma Leveler Express
Country: Russia
Average price: 40 rubles/kg
Rating (2022): 4.7
The liquid mixture spreads easily over the floor due to the modifying additives included in the cement and sand.The compressive strength is 15 MPa, so the material can withstand foot traffic of any intensity. Floors can be poured at temperatures starting from +5 ⁰С. Grain 2.5 mm contributes to the formation of a rough coating that adheres well to the sole of the shoe.
The self-leveling floor is liked by buyers in reviews of the economical consumption of packaging. For pouring 1 m² with a layer height of 10 mm, about 12.5 kg of dry mix is required, when competitors use up to 16 kg. In terms of shrinkage, the masters note the minimum indicators. With a thin layer, you do not have to re-apply anything. The solution hardens after 4 hours, but it begins to set after 40 minutes, so you need to work quickly.
3 Do Paul
Country: Russia
Average price: 460 rub/kg
Rating (2022): 4.8
The company "Do the floor" offers users a very interesting solution. Now, without having special repair skills, you can create a beautiful and durable floor covering on your own and with minimal labor, which will last for many years. A two-component composition based on epoxy resin can be tinted, various inclusions can be added to it to achieve a certain decorative effect.
There are a lot of reviews about the Make the Floor brand. An interesting repair solution is definitely popular. Customers like that the kit includes a disk with detailed instructions on how to work. If everything is done correctly, the coating is unusual, beautiful and durable.
2 Forbo Flooring 915 Eurobond
Country: Russia
Average price: 48 rubles/kg
Rating (2022): 4.9
The self-levelling floor adheres reliably to the surface, but at the same time retains bending strength up to 7 MPa.This is useful when pouring floors in reinforced concrete factories where vibrating tables are used, as well as in buildings located in the tram ring (usually there is increased vibration). The manufacturer allows the outdoor use of the screed, which allows it to be poured around the porch, at the entrance to the gate, etc. The compressive strength here is the highest - 30 MPa, so the self-leveling floor is suitable for storage areas with racks and parking lots.
Thickness of a layer is admissible from 3 to 50 mm. According to buyers, the screed tolerates frost well and does not crack on the street. But it is better to entrust the installation of floors to professionals, since beginners have problems with the proportions of water and dry mix (the solution exfoliates and joints are visible when pouring a large area).
1 Blockade
Country: Russia
Average price: 833 rubles/kg
Rating (2022): 5.0
The two-component polyurethane composition, when cured, forms an impeccably smooth, very durable coating with increased wear resistance. It is used as a seamless coating on top of any other materials - wood, metal, concrete. When using special technologies, it can be used as a decorative coating.
Users like that, unlike similar self-leveling floors, the mixture is based on polyurethane, which, compared to acrylic and bitumen, has increased strength. They also like that self-leveling floors of this company are equally well suited for renovation of apartments and commercial premises. But its appearance is quite simple, so it is more often used for industrial and commercial purposes.