Lights, Camera, Action!

COVALT Floor Leveling hits the ground running, at live broadcast sets for Southern California the movie & television studios.  One of the largest international television studios in Los Angeles, called upon COVALT to complete the floor quickly and efficiently, as to not delay one moment of production.

movie and television studio floors need to be flat and smooth for high production film cameras of all categories, to roll fluidly and effortlessly, across the surface.

To ensure the best production, COVALT chose their premier high strength concrete topping. The finish coat was a satin, water based epoxy sealer, that minimizes glare during filming.  

With an outstanding portfolio of television and movie studios, including CNN,

COVALT, an industry leader for over 30 years, is the nation wide award winning 

choice. 

Repair of Cracked Foundation Floors in Orange County

Concrete floor leveling and foundation crack repair often needed in Southern California

Are you concerned with the leveling of your concrete floors? Do you live in Southern California? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then you should know that you are not alone. Floor leveling, crack repair and resurfacing is a common concern of many people in Southern California, especially those with high end flooring. Unfortunately, the land in Southern California is prone to causing leveling problems with floors and, more particular, concrete floors. Uneven flooring can be caused by uneven terrain which affects the foundation of a home. 

Uneven terrain is common in many areas of Southern California and can be found everywhere from cities to the suburbs. Soft terrain, such as terrain that may be too close to water, can also cause out of level or cracked concrete flooring in a home.  And finally, a factor that all Southern Californians must deal with: earthquakes. Earthquakes can cause damage to a home’s foundation and its foundation terrain, which can easily lead to an uneven floor and the need for floor leveling. It’s an annoying fact of life for many Southern Californians, but one that must be dealt with to avoid excessive damage to a home foundation or even injury due to a sloped or uneven floor. It’s all too easy for homes to become structurally damaged by unleveled flooring that is left untreated and unresolved. 

Leveling Floors in Southern California

Covalt Self-Leveling Underlayment is the state of the art in cement floor leveling technology. Our concrete resurfacing, repair and leveling product is a free flowing liquid like sub floor restoration system.

When installed by the Covalt Applications Group the material produces a smooth and flat surface. Products and systems used by Covalt Floor Leveling have been designed as an underlayment for the fast leveling and smoothing of any sub floor surface. The resulting finish is a level, flat and durable surface that is acceptable for the installation of all floor coverings.

The Covalt system is used anywhere an uneven, rough, sloping, cracked or wavy floor surface must be corrected before the installation of floor coverings, such hardwood flooring, carpet, tile and the like.

As the leader in the unique field of self leveling underlayment floor repairs, and in business for over thirty years, Covalt Floor Leveling is the right choice as your Orange County foundation floor repair contractor. For more information and free project inspection, contact us at (949) 496-3528

Repair of flood damaged subfloors

Concrete floor leveling and resurfacing often needed in Southern California

Are you concerned with the leveling of your concrete floors? Do you live in Southern California? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then you should know that you are not alone. Floor leveling and resurfacing is a common concern of many people in Southern California, especially those with concrete flooring. Unfortunately, the land in Southern California is prone to causing leveling problems with floors and, more particular, concrete floors. Uneven flooring can be caused by uneven terrain which affects the foundation of a home. Uneven terrain is common in many areas of Southern California and can be found everywhere from cities to the suburbs. Soft terrain, such as terrain that may be too close to water, can also cause out of level flooring in a home.  And finally, a factor that all Southern Californians must deal with: flood damage can cause problems to a home’s foundation and its foundation terrain, which can easily lead to an uneven floor and the need for floor leveling. It’s an annoying fact of life for many Southern Californians, but one that must be dealt with to avoid excessive damage to a home or even injury due to a sloped or uneven floor. It’s all too easy for homes to become structurally damaged by unleveled flooring that is left untreated and unresolved. 

If you are concerned about your floors and think you may need concrete floor leveling resurfacing, then you should first attempt to assess the leveling damage—professionally is best if you really are concerned, but if you know what you are looking for you may be able to keep an eye on your leveling issues yourself. If your floor is only slightly out of level, then you may not have a structural or more serious issue that would require Concrete floor leveling resurfacing. Out of level flooring can aesthetically displeasing or irritating, however, and you can choose to get concrete floor leveling resurfacing done in order to make your home look better. What you need to be looking for is a floor that is notably or drastically out of level or sloped. A floor that is this sloped can be a sign of structural problems in your home—which can lead to major headaches down the line if it is not addressed as soon as possible. A noticeably sloped floor can also be causing damage to the foundation of a home, which—again—needs to be addressed as soon as possible to avoid further damage and even potential injury down the road. In this case, you will almost certainly need concrete floor leveling resurfacing to make sure that your home is leveled and structurally sound.

Concrete floor leveling resurfacing can be an aesthetic tool to fix slightly uneven flooring in a home or it can be a necessary tool to resolve a noticeably out of level or sloped flooring in a home. If you are concerned about your uneven flooring, don’t hesitate—contact a concrete floor leveling resurfacing as soon as possible. 

Repair Of Concrete Foundation Floors Damaged by Excessive Moisture

Do you have a concrete floor that needs repair? Are you a homeowner, business owner, or someone who owns property with concrete that is damaged due to moisture vapor transmission? You may be in need of concrete floor resurfacing services. Concrete floor resurfacing is a relatively common request of many homeowners or building owners who have one or more pitted, stained or otherwise damaged concrete floor on their property. Concrete flooring is known for its strength and durability; it is often used in housing or building foundations to help provide support to additional flooring, and it is also commonly used in outdoor platforms and decks. Although concrete is a great foundation or sturdy flooring, it can—like all other types of flooring—be potentially subject to wear and tear and other forms of damage which can make it unsightly or, in more extreme cases, unstable. Damaged concrete should be repaired as soon as possible because it can provide a hazard to homeowners or to anyone walking on the concrete. 

Concrete floor resurfacing involves repairing a concrete floor or concrete plat form through a variety of techniques, including using floor leveling cement to help repair pitted concrete and to stabilize the flooring or platform. Floor leveling cement will help fill in and smooth out imperfections in the concrete. These imperfections include, but are not limited to: cracks, crevices, holes, and pitted surfaces. All of these imperfections have the potential to be harmful to the foundation of a building, especially if the damage is left unchecked and is allowed to get out of control.

Concrete floor resurfacing not only repairs foundational damage to concrete but aesthetic damage as well. When concrete is exposed to the outside, such as concrete used for a deck or other outdoor building, it is also exposed to elements that can make it look—to be plain—pretty unappealing. Floor leveling cement and other concrete floor resurfacing techniques will make this exposed concrete look like new in no time, especially when the resurfacing is performed by someone with experience in this line of work. If you are interested in concrete floor resurfacing services, remember to always research the quality and experience of the company you are thinking about choosing to repair your concrete flooring, foundation or platform. 

Concrete Floors Never Looked So Good!

Decorative concrete floor grinding, polishing & sealing by Covalt Leveling of Southern California.

Concrete floors don’t have to look dull and lifeless—decorative concrete floors are an excellent choice for homes, businesses, or outdoor venues that want to use sturdy concrete flooring but don’t want the floor to look like the wrong side of an unfinished basement. Decorative concrete flooring can be accomplished in several ways. The most common way is using floor grinding, polishing and sealing techniques to create an aesthetically pleasing look that is polished and sealed to ensure a long-lasting color, shine and appearance. A polished concrete floor is not only protected from most types of damage, it looks professional, is stable and sturdy, and with the right type of polish, it can even add a touch of elegance to any home or building!

A professional floor grinder is capable of turning a drab and dull concrete floor into something unique and pleasing to look at. The most popular types of styles used for decorative concrete floors are the traditional ‘salt and pepper’ style, which creates varying flecks of darker and lighter colors; marbleized concrete, which gives the concrete a marble-like appearance; colored patterns, such as diamonds or other shapes in a variety of colors; stone patterns, which are meant to emulate cobblestones and other types of stone roads or flooring; and even just ‘plain’ polished concrete which is given a professional and elegant shine that will compliment any home, business, or other indoor or outdoor venue. Polished concrete flooring is particularly popular in modern open-layout homes and in museums and art galleries, due to the professional appearance and long lasting lifespan of the decorative concrete floor.  

It is very important to choose a company with the experience, professionalism and skill necessary to create a decorative concrete floor that not only looks good, but lasts a long time as well.  When concrete flooring is not treated the right way, it can cause problems—such as cracking, chipping and more—in the future. Avoid having to find a repair company by choosing a company that will get things done the right way the very first time.

Covalt Leveling of Southern California provides quality decorative concrete floor grinding, polishing and sealing services to just about any type of venue. We are also able to provide a range of different aesthetic looks, from a “salt and pepper” style to elegant polished concrete and much more. They are experienced, skilled, and professional—everything you need in a flooring company.

The importance of proper subfloor preparation prior to the installation of floor coverings

The importance of proper subfloor preparation in Orange County homes & businesses prior to the installation of floor coverings...

There is more to the installation of floor coverings than simply installing the hardwood flooring, or other type of floor covering, itself. It is absolutely essential that the subfloor is properly prepared prior to any type of floor installation, especially floor installations in residential buildings or homes. 

There are many types of problems and potential damages which could occur if the subfloor is not prepared properly. It is important, for example, for subflooring to undergo concrete leveling to ensure that the subfloor is leveled and strong enough to withstand flooring installation. Concrete leveling can greatly reduce the risk of sliding and cracking in regular flooring. In addition, if the subfloor is not leveled, this can not only cause problems during floor covering installation but even lead to cracking, buckling or other problems after flooring is installed. Subfloors must also be properly cleaned to remove any remaining residue from prior floors, spills, or any objects that could potentially undermine the floor covering installation process.

Subflooring is not only important, it is essential to proper flooring installation. If you do not ensure that your subfloor is prepared properly by professionals, then you are putting your flooring—and even potentially your home!—at risk. This is especially true if you are in an area that is prone to earthquakes, flooding or excessive rain, such as Orange County California. In areas prone to earthquakes, rains, etc., flooring is at an exceptionally higher risk for water damage, cracking, friction damage and related damage. This is true whether the flooring is hardwood flooring, tile flooring, linoleum, or any other type of flooring material. However, you can greatly reduce the risk of damage—although, as anyone living in an area prone to natural storms and disasters can attest, never entirely get rid of them. 

How can you ensure that the preparation of your subfloor is done correctly? The short and long answer is to hire a professional company with experience in subfloor preparation. If you live in an area of high risk for damage, such as Southern California, then you should look in particular for a reputable, experienced company that has working experience preparing and installing flooring in an area that is prone to similar types of risk and damage. It cannot be stressed enough how important it is to choose the right company for subfloor preparation: if your subflooring is not prepared the right way, it can—and most likely will—lead to problems down the line that can cost thousands of dollars, hours of time, and damage to the flooring of your home.

Whether you are looking to install hardwood flooring, tile or any other type of flooring, remember: proper subfloor preparation, such as concrete leveling, is essential prior to any floor covering installations.