Because concrete floor surfaces frequently have small dips and hills, they must be leveled before installing tiles on them. Using a self-leveling floor compound will help ensure that the concrete is completely flat before you lay the tiles.

Do I need to self level before tiling?

Before installing tile on your floor you must make sure your floor is properly prepared. A properly prepared floor does not have to be level. It must, however, be flat. ... If your floor will not be subjected to water regularly, such as a kitchen or bathroom floor, it does not necessarily have to be level.

Can I lay tile over self-leveling compound?

Self-leveling concrete creates a highly smooth surface that is also high-strength. ... Self-leveling concrete can not only be used for leveling concrete, but can be laid on top of any non-flexible surface, such as ceramic tile, LVP, wood, or plywood.