Achieving a smooth and durable base is essential when preparing floors for final coverings. While levelling compounds are widely used to correct uneven surfaces, performance can be significantly improved when the right additives are used during mixing. Bond It Latex Liquid is specifically designed to enhance the performance of levelling compounds, helping installers achieve stronger and more flexible flooring bases.
Latex Liquid is a polymeric, casein-free acrylic latex additive developed for use with Bond It LevelMaster Standard self-levelling flooring compounds. When added to the mix, it replaces water and improves the overall performance of the compound, helping create a smoother and more durable finish.
One of the key advantages of using latex liquid in a levelling mix is the improvement in flexibility and movement tolerance. Subfloors can experience slight movement, particularly in environments such as timber or metal deck constructions. By enhancing the flexibility of the levelling compound, LevelMaster Latex Liquid helps the finished layer accommodate minor movement while maintaining surface integrity.
In addition to improving flexibility, the latex formulation also strengthens the compound mix and improves adhesion to prepared substrates. This can contribute to a more reliable levelling layer prior to the installation of final floor finishes. The result is a smooth, dense surface that provides a stable base for a variety of flooring materials.
Latex Liquid also helps reduce surface dusting in cured screeds, which can improve the quality of the finished base and assist with overall flooring preparation. The product has a 10-minute open time, giving installers sufficient working time during application. Under typical conditions, floors can accept light foot traffic after approximately four hours, allowing projects to progress efficiently.
Using the product is straightforward. The latex liquid is first placed in a mixing bucket, after which the powder component of the levelling compound is slowly added while stirring continuously until a smooth paste is achieved. For optimal performance, one container of LevelMaster Latex Liquid should be used with each 20kg bag of levelling compound powder.
The product can also allow certain levelling compounds to be used as a final finish in lightly trafficked areas, providing additional flexibility in flooring preparation projects.
For flooring professionals, choosing the right additives can make a noticeable difference in installation quality and long-term durability. Bond It Latex Liquid offers a practical way to improve adhesion, flexibility and finish when working with levelling compounds.
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