BAL Level Max – High Performance Thick-Bed Floor Leveller

BAL Level Max further information:Classification: Exceeds BS EN 13813 CT–C25–F7Coverage: 25kg pack covers 5m2 floor (3mm thickness)BAL Level Max technical information:Use forLaying on absorbent and non-absorbent internal substrates; to prepare most floor surfaces including timber floors prior to installing:Ceramic & porcelain tilesGlass/ceramic/stone mosaic tilesNatural stoneSheets and soft furnishing (inc. vinyl, linoleum, carpet) ^Wooden flooring (inc. parquet flooring, laminates)Resilient flooring ^Certain floor paintsPreparing floors for tilingMost substratesDry/wet – interiorSuitable for timber floors at 3mmLevelling backgrounds from 2mm – 80mm in single applicationSuitable for use with Under Floor HeatingSelf SmoothingNOTE: BAL LEVEL MAX is not suitable as a wearing surfaceBed depth from 2mm up to 80mm thicknessInternal applicationsDry environments only, unless using BAL WATERPROOFING KIT FOR SHOWERS, BAL WP1 TANKING SYSTEM or BAL TANK-IT.Domestic or commercial use.^ Can receive ceramic or natural stone tiles after 4 hours at 20°C. A longer drying period will be required at thicker depths and/or lower site temperatures. Allow a minimum of 24 hours for soft floor coverings e.g. carpet, vinyl etc.*Up to 80mm in localised areas only. For larger areas a suitable aggregate should be included as this will facilitate application, increase yield and reduce cost. Thick layers must also be tiled within 48 hours. If this is not possible, the BAL LEVEL MAX must be covered with plastic sheeting until it is tiled.Note: Ensure direct to earth subfloors incorporate an effective damp proof membrane.Restrictions: NOT suitable forExterior use or total immersion areas (e.g. swimming pools).BAL Level Max Floor Levelling Compound technical summaryUsage & Service ConditionsFloorsYesDryYesWet(1)YesInteriorYesUnderfloor Heating (2)(3)YesDomesticYesCommercialyesBackgrounds / BasesCement: Sand Screeds and Concrete with low/highly absorbent surface (2)(7)YesCement: Sand Screed with Underfloor Heating (2)(3)YesOverlaid Timber Floors (3)(4)(9)YesT&G Floorboards (8)(9)YesSingle Layer Plywood (4)(8)(9)YesCeramic tile adhesive residuesYesUnglazed Ceramic Tiles / Hard Natural StoneYesTile Backer / Fibre Cement Boards (3)(9)YesMastic Asphalt (6)YesAnhydrite / Calcium Sulfate Screeds (3)(5)Yes(1) In wet conditions tank out with BAL WATERPROOFING KIT FOR SHOWERS, BAL WP1 TANKING SYSTEM or BAL TANK-IT.(2) Where the surface is high absorbency, prime with BAL PRIME APD 1:1 with water).(3) Check suitability for the intended purpose with the manufacturer.(4) Seal back face and edges with undiluted BAL BOND SBR.(5) Prime with BAL PRIME APD, first coat 1:1 with water, second coat undiluted 900C to the first.(6) Check suitability of the grade of asphalt (flooring grade only).(7) Where the surface has low absorbency, dampen with clean water.(8) A mesh may be required to reinforce BAL LEVEL MAX in critical areas.(9) Prime with undiluted BAL PRIME APD.Usage: Bed Thickness / TimeBed Thickness *Pot LifeSetting Time^2mm - 80mm30 mins3 - 4 hours at 20oC ^ Can receive ceramic or natural stone tiles after 4 hours at 20°C. A longer drying period will be required at thicker depths and/or lower site temperatures. Allow a minimum of 24 hours for soft floor coverings e.g. carpet, vinyl etc.Tools / CoverageRecommended Application ToolTypical Coverage ^^ at 3mm bed-thicknessSteel trowel Long hand blade0.2m2/Kg ^^ May vary dependent on nature and flatness of surface, and thickness of application.BAL Level Max technical video Categories: All Products, Floor Levelling & Smoothing Compounds Pallet Deals, Floor Levelling Compounds - Pallet Deals, Floor Tile Adhesives