“self-leveling overlay” is a cement-based compound, similar to a thin coating, like epoxy, that goes down over an existing concrete (or wood) subfloor to create a new, hard, durable and extremely flat, flooring surface.

The reason self-leveling overlays can be placed so thinly is they contain a polymer additive, that gives them greater cohesive strength than concrete.  This polymer additive helps the cement in the overlay material hold together much better and not crumble like ordinary concrete would if it was placed so thinly.  This is commonly referred to as “tensile strength”.  The polymer additive also gives cement overlay material greater flexibility – or “flexural strength” (something concrete doesn’t have much of either) – so that it doesn’t crack.

Features and Benefits

• Highly fluid and pump able for fast
  application.
• Rapid strength gain for fast installation of
  floor coverings.
• Low installation cost..
• Return to service in 24 hours.
• Self leveling
• can be polished
• Can be coloured or stained.

Fields of Application

• In doors and in dry environment.
• In hospitals.
• In stores.
• In schools and administrative buildings.
• In hotels.
• In shopping malls.
• Acid based Stain floorings.

In houses, used for leveling uneven, irregular substrate prior to laying ceramic tiles, marble, natural stone, carpet and vinyl

Self-leveling concrete has increased in popularity as the degree of flatness and smoothness required for flooring has increased.