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Carpets, Lino & Flooring

Acryllic, Latex, or Water based compound for floors

Anonymous user 01/03/2024 - 2.32 PM

But which is better, there's only one way to find out..... ask. Let me know.

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3 Answers

4SA Security Solutions

Rating: 5 out of 5
Chelmsford
Latex liquid is synthetic latex emulsion for use with Floor Levelling Compound. It strengthens the mix and provides a limited degree of movement capability in the sub floor.
Answered12 April 2011
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Anonymous user

The terms acrylic, latex etc. relate to the type of liquid with which the screed powder is mixed. If you need to put a liquid dpm down (ie. the existing base is not within moisture tolerance for wood flooring) then you should use an acrylic screed - e.g. Stopgap green bag with '55' before applying the dpm. In any event the Stopgap 300 will have a higher compression strength than the latex or acrylic screeds. Hope this helps.
Answered21 March 2011
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Majestic Flooring Ltd

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Plymouth
Latex, is what we would use, but this must be primed before covering, if you are going for hard floors, karndean / amtico i would also consider a paintable Damp proof membrane for added protection
Answered18 March 2011
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