Commercial Floor Preparation Systems

Floor Preparation Systems

Professional levelling compounds, repair products, primers and moisture control systems for commercial and domestic flooring projects. This upgraded range includes self-levelling compounds, fibre reinforced smoothing systems, repair compounds, primers, crack repair resin and specialist products for projects that demand reliable subfloor preparation before final floor installation.

Featured Levelling Compounds

High-performance smoothing and self-levelling systems for internal and external floors, covering standard levelling, fibre reinforced heavy duty builds, patching and fast-track renovation work.

BotaGreen MegaFlow
Low CO₂ levelling compound with smooth finish and extended working time.
Low CO₂ Leveller

BotaGreen® MegaFlow

BotaGreen® MegaFlow is a self-levelling compound designed to deliver a smooth finish with lower emission performance and reduced CO₂ impact. With Green Boost technology, it offers extended working time while still curing rapidly enough for efficient commercial floor preparation.

Green Boost Technology
Extended working time
Rapid curing
Approx. 20% CO₂ reduction
TypeSelf-levelling compound
ApplicationInternal & External
Working TimeExtended
FinishExcellent smooth surface
FeaturesLow emission, dust reduced
SpecialApprox. 20% CO₂ reduction
Best for: Projects that want smoother levelling performance with a lower environmental impact and reliable day-to-day usability.
Fast Track Leveller

LevelMore Pro

LevelMore Pro is a fast drying 2-part levelling system designed for time-sensitive installation programmes. It provides strong adhesion and allows rapid access for tiling and floor covering installation, making it well suited to fast commercial turnarounds.

2-part system
Rapid drying
High adhesion
No primer required
Type2-part leveller
Depth2–20mm
WalkableApprox. 90 minutes
Tile ReadyApprox. 2 hours
Flooring ReadyApprox. 3 hours
PrimerNot required
Best for: Fast-track commercial installations where minimal downtime and quick overcoating are essential.
LevelMore Pro
Rapid 2-part leveller for fast programme flooring work.
Bostik SL C740 Fiber Maxi
Fibre reinforced heavy-duty self-leveller for internal and external covered floors.
Heavy Duty Fibre Reinforced

Bostik SL C740 Fiber Maxi

Bostik SL C740 Fiber Maxi is a fibre reinforced heavy duty self-levelling compound for internal and external covered floors. It is designed for new build and renovation projects where very high mechanical resistance, no shrinkage and thicker applications are required.

1–40mm application thickness
Very high mechanical resistance
No shrinkage
Suitable for covered external floors
Coverage1.5 kg/mm/m²
ColourGrey
Pack Size25kg
Working Time20 minutes
Walk On Time3 hours
Installation TimesTiling 24h / PVC, linoleum, rubber 48–72h / Wood 48–72h / Floor paint 48h
StrengthC30 / F6
Best for: Heavy duty renovation work, thicker smoothing layers, old subfloors and demanding commercial projects needing stronger levelling performance.
Standard Self-Leveller

Bostik SL C320 Ardasol

Bostik SL C320 Ardasol is a standard self-levelling compound for internal floors. It provides an excellent surface finish with no shrinkage and is suitable for both new-build and renovation work across a wide range of existing subfloors.

1–10mm thickness
Internal floors
No shrinkage
Excellent surface finish
Product TypeStandard self-levelling compound
Application Range1–10mm
UseInternal floors
ColourLight Grey
Pack Size25kg bag
CompatibilitySuitable with existing subfloors in new build and renovation
Best for: General internal smoothing where a reliable, standard self-levelling finish is needed before final floor coverings.
Bostik SL C320 Ardasol
Standard internal self-leveller for renovation and new build preparation.
Bostik SL C920 Reno ST
Standable smoothing and repair compound for holes, steps and deep localised repairs.
Repair Compound

Bostik SL C920 Reno ST

Bostik SL C920 Reno ST is a standable smoothing and repair compound used indoors for filling, levelling and repairing screeds, raw concrete floors, steps, holes and recesses. It can be feathered to zero and stretched up to 100mm when sand is added.

Feather edge to zero
Walk on in 30 minutes
Up to 100mm stretchable
Repairs holes and recesses
Coverage1.6 kg/mm/m²
CompositionCement / grey powder
Working Time25 minutes
Walk On Time30 minutes
Floor InstallationNext day / approx. 10 hours at 10mm layer
ApplicationsFilling, levelling, stairs, holes and recesses up to 100mm
Best for: Local repairs, deeper filling, step repairs and difficult renovation areas that need a stable patching and smoothing solution.
Fibre Reinforced

SLC1550 Flex

SLC1550 Flex is a fibre reinforced levelling compound suited to both commercial and domestic flooring projects where greater depth capacity and dependable flexibility are required.

3–50mm depth
Fibre reinforced
Commercial & domestic use
2–4 hour foot traffic
Depth3–50mm
Foot Traffic2–4 hours
TypeFibre reinforced
UseCommercial & domestic
Best for: Projects needing more depth build-up with reliable flexibility and early access.
SLC1550 Flex
Flexible thicker-build leveller for commercial and domestic floors.
Larsen LLC 200 White
2-part latex floor smoothing underlayment with excellent flow and levelling characteristics.
2-Part Latex Underlayment

LLC 200 White

LLC 200 is a 2-part latex floor smoothing underlayment manufactured from a controlled blend of special sands, cements and low odour synthetic polymers. It provides excellent flow and levelling characteristics for preparing rigid subfloors before the installation of vinyl, carpet and ceramic floor tiles.

Eco Reduced Carbon
Protein Free
Suitable for underfloor heating
Moisture tolerant
ClassificationCTC20F5 BS EN 13813
Type2-part latex floor smoothing underlayment
DepthFeather edge to 10mm
Foot TrafficApprox. 2–3 hours
CoverageApprox. 4.5m² per pack at 3mm
Pack Size20kg bag
Suitable SubfloorsSand / cement screed, concrete, correctly prepared wooden floors, underfloor heating, under tile heating, flooring grade asphalt and floors with minor adhesive residue contamination
Best for: Preparing most rigid surfaces prior to vinyl, carpet and ceramic floor tile installation, including biologically sensitive areas due to its protein free formulation.
SLC1500
General purpose smooth flow leveller for standard internal preparation work.
General Levelling

SLC1500

SLC1500 is a general levelling compound designed to deliver a smooth flowing finish for standard internal floor preparation works before the installation of final floor coverings.

Up to 25mm depth
Smooth flow finish
2–4 hour foot traffic
General levelling use
DepthUp to 25mm
Foot Traffic2–4 hours
FinishSmooth flow
UseGeneral levelling
Best for: Standard internal smoothing prior to floor covering installation.
External Leveller

SLC2500 External

SLC2500 External is designed for external use where weather resistance and stronger outdoor performance are required as part of the floor preparation system.

External use
Weather resistant
High durability
Commercial ready
UseExternal
FeatureWeather resistant
StrengthHigh durability
Best for: External smoothing works where internal-only compounds are not suitable.
SLC2500 External
External levelling system for weather-exposed preparation work.
SLC3015 Fast
Fast set leveller for projects that need extremely early access.
Ultra Fast Set

SLC3015 Fast

SLC3015 Fast is a rapid-set levelling compound designed for very fast access and quick covering times, helping reduce downtime on floor preparation jobs.

Up to 15mm depth
Walkable in approx. 30 mins
Covering in approx. 1 hour
Fast set formulation
DepthUp to 15mm
WalkableApprox. 30 minutes
CoveringApprox. 1 hour
TypeFast set
Best for: Emergency repairs and ultra-fast commercial programmes where speed is critical.
Feather Finish

Feather Edge

Feather Edge is designed for final smoothing and edge blending where an ultra-smooth finish is needed before laying the finished floor.

Feather edge finish
Final smoothing
Ultra smooth result
Internal prep use
ApplicationFeather edge
UseFinal smoothing
FinishUltra smooth
Best for: Edge blending, minor corrections and achieving a cleaner final prepared surface.
Feather Edge
Final smoothing product for feather-edge preparation work.
Rapid Patch
Rapid repair product for local internal floor patching and preparation.
Rapid Repair

Rapid Patch

Rapid Patch is a fast-setting repair material used for internal floor repairs before smoothing, levelling or floor covering installation.

Rapid setting
Repair focused
Internal floors
Preparation ready
UseRepairs
SettingRapid
ApplicationInternal floors
Best for: Smaller localised repairs that need to be completed quickly before smoothing or levelling.

Primers, Moisture Control & Surface Preparation

Key products for improving bond strength, controlling moisture, consolidating weak substrates and preparing difficult surfaces before levelling or covering.

Bostik Grip A526 Universal Primer
Multi-purpose primer and bonding aid for porous and non-porous subfloors.
Universal Primer

Bostik Grip A526 Universal Primer

Bostik Grip A526 Universal is a water-based, solvent-free acrylic dispersion primer used as both a bonding aid on dense substrates and a primer on porous surfaces before smoothing compounds are applied.

Bonding aid for non-porous surfaces
Primer for porous surfaces
Excellent coverage rates
Fast drying
ColourPale green
CompositionPolymer mix
Pack Size5 litres x 4
Coverage75–100m² undiluted / 120–150m² diluted
Drying TimeLess than 1 hour in good conditions
Application Temp+5°C to +40°C
Best for: Ceramic tiles, terrazzo, asphalt, concrete, porous screeds and mixed renovation substrates before smoothing compounds.
High Grip Primer

Bostik Grip A936 Xpress

Bostik Grip A936 Xpress is a fast drying, quartz-containing high-grip primer designed to create a strong keyed surface before applying self-levelling compounds.

Fast drying
High grip with quartz
Easy roller application
Suitable before levellers
ColourWhite translucent
Curing TimeApprox. 2 hours
Coverage80–120 g/m²
Application12mm wool roller, thin even coat
OvercoatingAfter minimum 2 hours
Best for: Difficult subfloors, porous surfaces needing a second coat and renovation works where a stronger grip layer is needed before smoothing.
Bostik Grip A936 Xpress
Quartz-filled high-grip primer for levelling compound preparation.
Bostik Hytec P510 Renorapid
1K PU primer for absorbent and non-absorbent subfloors, including moisture control support.
PU Primer

Bostik Hytec P510 Renorapid

Hytec P510 Renorapid is a single-component polyurethane primer for absorbent and non-absorbent substrates. It is used for consolidation, bonding bridge preparation and for shutting off capillary rising damp or residual moisture on suitable permanently moisture-resistant substrates.

Ready to use
High adhesive strength
Strong tightening effect
Moisture control support
CoverageUp to 100m²
ColourRed-brown
CompositionPolyurethane
Curing TimeApprox. 1–2 hours
Walking Time1–2 hours
UseConcrete, cement, calcium sulphate, magnesia and old adhesive residues
Best for: Weak screed edges, mixed renovation substrates, damp control on suitable bases and high-adhesion bonding bridge preparation.
Crack Repair Resin

Bostik Reno P520 Crack Repair Resin

Bostik Reno P520 Crack Repair Resin is a fast-curing, solvent-free 2-component silicate resin used for rapid repair of non-structural cracks, joint sealing and fixing metallic profiles or accessories.

Odourless and low emission
Easy to mix and apply
Fast curing
For crack repair and profile bonding
CompositionWater glass based reaction plastic
Coverage600 ml kit covers approx. 5–6 linear metres
Set TimeApprox. 10 minutes at 20°C
ApplicationCracks, joints, metallic profiles and strips
SubfloorsCement screeds, calcium sulphate screeds, heated floors
Best for: Rapid non-structural crack repairs, movement joint preparation and bonding strips or profiles before final floor prep work.
Bostik Reno P520 Crack Repair Resin
Fast-curing resin for crack repair, joint sealing and accessory fixing.
Acrylic Primer
Primer for porous surfaces before levelling compounds are applied.
Primer

Acrylic Primer

Acrylic Primer is designed to improve bond performance on porous surfaces before applying levelling compounds or related floor preparation products.

For porous surfaces
Improves bond
Before levelling
General prep use
UsePorous surfaces
FunctionBond improvement
ApplicationBefore levelling
Best for: Cementitious and absorbent subfloors that need priming before smoothing or levelling.
Bonding Primer

Grip 360

Grip 360 is a primer for non-porous substrates designed to promote stronger adhesion and improve preparation quality before levelling systems are installed.

For non-porous surfaces
High adhesion
Fast drying
Prep system support
UseNon-porous
FeatureHigh adhesion
DryingFast
Best for: Dense substrates needing a reliable bonding layer before smoothing compounds are applied.
Grip 360
High-adhesion primer for dense, difficult preparation surfaces.
1 Coat Rapid DPM
Rapid moisture control layer for projects requiring single-coat DPM support.
Rapid DPM

1 Coat Rapid DPM

1 Coat Rapid DPM is a fast drying damp proof membrane system designed to assist with moisture control before smoothing and floor covering installation.

Single coat application
Rapid drying
Moisture control support
Preparation system compatible
TypeDPM
Application1 coat
DryingRapid
Best for: Projects requiring quicker moisture control preparation before levelling and covering works.

Specialist Installation Product Added

This additional product has been included from your supplied content where floor preparation and tiling specification may form part of the same project package.

Bostik MC280 Medium Set
Medium-setting flexible tile adhesive for projects that continue from floor prep into tiling installation.
Associated Tiling Product

Bostik MC280 Medium Set

Bostik MC280 Medium Set is a medium-setting, flexible thin-bed wall and floor tile adhesive suitable for ceramic tiles, quarry tiles, porcelain, vitrified tiles, natural stone and mosaics. It offers good grip and adhesion and can typically be grouted around 6 hours after fixing depending on site conditions.

Medium-setting flexible adhesive
Suitable for walls and floors
For porcelain and natural stone
Interior and exterior use
Product TypeThin-bed flexible tile adhesive
Suitable ForCeramic, quarry, porcelain, vitrified, natural stone and mosaics
Grouting TimeApprox. 6 hours after fixing
UseInterior & exterior
ColoursWhite / Grey
Pack Size20kg bag
Best for: Projects where prepared floors continue directly into tile installation and a dependable medium-set adhesive is required.

All Floor Preparation Products In This Range

Grouped into levellers, repair materials, primers and moisture-control products for easier product selection.

Levelling Compounds

  • BotaGreen® MegaFlow
  • LevelMore Pro
  • Bostik SL C740 Fiber Maxi
  • Bostik SL C320 Ardasol
  • SLC1550 Flex
  • LLC 200 White
  • SLC1500
  • SLC2500 External
  • SLC3015 Fast

Repair & Smoothing

  • Bostik SL C920 Reno ST
  • Feather Edge
  • Rapid Patch
  • Bostik Reno P520 Crack Repair Resin

Primers & Bonding Aids

  • Bostik Grip A526 Universal Primer
  • Bostik Grip A936 Xpress
  • Acrylic Primer
  • Grip 360

Moisture Control

  • Bostik Hytec P510 Renorapid
  • 1 Coat Rapid DPM

Sealers

  • Path & Patio Sealer
  • Impregnation Sealer

Associated Installation Product

  • Bostik MC280 Medium Set

Where These Products Are Used

These floor preparation systems are designed for projects where reliable substrate preparation is essential before installing the finished floor.

Commercial OfficesSmoothing, patching and priming systems for fit-out, refurbishments and occupied space upgrades.
Education BuildingsDurable preparation systems for busy corridors, classrooms and public access areas.
Healthcare FacilitiesPreparation products that support smooth, hygienic floor finishes in demanding interiors.
Retail & HospitalityFast-track levellers and repair compounds for reduced downtime and quicker reopening.
Residential RenovationPatch, level and prime a range of existing subfloors before final floor covering installation.
External Covered AreasSelected products support external covered floors and more exposed preparation applications.

Typical Floor Preparation System

1

Assess The Subfloor

Check for weakness, cracks, moisture issues, contamination and surface type before selecting the preparation system.

2

Repair Defects

Fill holes, patch recesses and repair cracks using the appropriate repair compound or crack repair resin.

3

Prime Or Seal

Use the correct primer, grip coat or moisture-control product depending on whether the substrate is porous, dense or damp.

4

Apply Levelling Compound

Choose the correct smoothing or levelling system based on depth, programme speed, strength and location.

5

Install Final Floor Finish

Once cured and ready, proceed with vinyl, carpet, wood, tiles or other specified floor covering systems.

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