How To Measure Floor Level

1 first choice is a manometer water level of which the akwamaster water level is the best i found searching the internet available in the uk for 66.

How to measure floor level.

It is important to install laminate on a level surface so that the finished floor is level and doesn t have peaks and valleys. Lay a long level downhill on the floor with one end of the level on the level part of the floor and the other end at the lowest point. Engineers may use a water level manometer but often use sophisticated laser levels or transits to do a level floor survey. For those wanting to measure floor levels in a new home i suggest the following measuring approaches in this order.

If the gap measures less than 1 8 inch you can consider that area level for flooring installation. Medium size rooms a 4 foot level. Small rooms requires a 2 foot level. A product from usa called pro level manometer was many times more expensive.

And large rooms an 8 foot level. The length of the level depends on the size of the floor. Step 2 look at the leveling bubble to determine where the floor is out of level. Measure any gap that appears between the floor and the level.

Civil engineers and companies that specialize in oce surveys and documentation of floor levelness and elevations are often called upon when serious problems develop or if there is litigation. When you find an area that is not level make a mark on the ground. You can also use a similar method by drawing a completely level line around the perimeter of the room then measure down to the floor using a suitable staff or measure. Measure the levelness of the floor before installation.