# Cementitious Self-Leveling Underlayments

> Subsurface Tolerances and Floor Flatness Requirements — A Case for Cementitious Self-Leveling Underlayments It is common knowledge that putting more effort into surface preparation will yield benefits in your floor covering installation. Not only will the floor…

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Subsurface Tolerances and Floor Flatness Requirements — A Case for Cementitious Self-Leveling Underlayments

It is common knowledge that putting more effort into surface preparation will yield benefits in your floor covering installation.

Not only will the floor covering be easier to install but a truly flat floor will have an aesthetic quality that building occupants will appreciate. While there are many minimal industry standards for achieving a flat floor, the question remains: Do they go far enough? As the flooring industry continues to evolve — and architects and designers become more exacting — construction methods must continue to evolve.