Ardex CL

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by Spacey, Jun 18, 2015.

  1. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Best budget screed I've ever used
    who's on it ?
     
  2. pf flooring

    pf flooring Well-Known Member

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    that new? how much we talking
     
  3. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Aye brand new and where talking cheap (ask me in the trade section)
     
  4. Spacey

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  5. Cre8tiveflooring

    Cre8tiveflooring Well-Known Member

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    Used it a few time. Lumps in first batch, no problems since. Great flow
     
  6. Chrisv73

    Chrisv73 Active Member

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    Yep switched over to this after having a few problems with level it 2. Very nice stuff to work with, I find it takes a bit longer to mix to get all the lumps out but goes down and dries lovely and smooth.
     
  7. Rugmunching

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    Been using this as my main budget screed for while now. Lovely stuff.

    What issues did you have with level it 2?

    Random thickness even though mixed the same?
    Different colours when poured?
    M2 per bag shrinking?
     
  8. Rugmunching

    Rugmunching Well-Known Member

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    ^ been using ardex CL I meant
     
  9. Samson

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    We use it all the time because of its cost unless the sub floor dictates that another screed is necessary. Even I can get it smooth. Runs a bit if the floor is not level though.
     
  10. neilrj

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    Erm, isn't it supposed to? Or do you mean more than other SLC's.
     
  11. Rugmunching

    Rugmunching Well-Known Member

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    I find using the 300hd when possible is a good screed to hold its ground more when needed.
     
  12. Chrisv73

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    Yes all of the above. The final straw was returning to a job the next morning that looked perfect when I left the previous day to find what can only be described as puddles all over the floor. All bags mixed the same and the majority of the floor had dried fine.
    Also noticed some bottles of liquid had a really strong smell and some had no smell at all. Been using the CL now for about 3 months and can’t fault it.
     
  13. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Drys dusty only bad point
     
  14. nevertrever2

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    Ive had the exact same issue twice with the level it bond (yellow Bag) puddles on the floor , looks like youve mixed water with the latex, it didnt set to walk on in over 6 hours customer had a plank of wood from the front door to the stairs :), im using 300 mostly now mixing at 5.75 ltrs flat as a pancake, i going to try the schonox next.
     
  15. Rugmunching

    Rugmunching Well-Known Member

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    You can't go wrong with 300, not had 1 issue with it at all. Where I can use it I do.
     
  16. Samson

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    It doesn't seem to have much 'body' to it. Very watery. Have had issues when there is an incline in the floor.
     
  17. Dave Hearn

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    Stick to stopgap 1200 but might give this a go and see.
     
  18. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Only took 2 and a half year for this thread to kick off :rolleyes:
     
  19. Yiddo1982

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    Love this screed. Never had a prob with it all tho another fitter has recently has screeded 100sq metres and said he's had trowel marks and ridges all over. He's a good screeder and also never had probs with cl so maybe a dodgy pallet. Used level it 2 before as boss loves it but I hate it. You mix full bag and bottle and it's like toffee but leave powder out or add milk or water and it leaves puddles everywhere and don't dry nice

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