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  "name": "When is concrete leveling necessary before installing basement tile?",
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      "name": "When is concrete leveling necessary before installing basement tile?",
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        "text": "You need professional floor leveling if your basement slab has dips, slopes, or high ridges greater than 3/16 of an inch over a 10-foot span. Placing a long level or straightedge across your bare concrete will reveal gaps where mortar alone cannot compensate. Installing tile over uneven concrete leads to hollow voids under the tiles, which crack easily under heavy furniture or foot traffic. Applying a self-leveling underlayment flattens the surface and creates the uniform foundation required for a long-lasting finish.",
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        "description": "Leveling is necessary if your concrete dips or rises more than 3/16 inch across 10 feet, preventing cracked tiles and hollow spots underfoot."
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  "description": "Leveling is necessary if your concrete dips or rises more than 3/16 inch across 10 feet, preventing cracked tiles and hollow spots underfoot."
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