Move the level back and forth on top of the lattice strip to achieve either a level surface or the desired fall. Use a back-and-forth motion with the level, mashing down on the bed to get it to the correct depth. Use the level to make sure the top of the lattice strip is even with the desired depth. Place a section of lattice strip on each line. Tamp down on the mixture with the flat trowel to make a firm bed.
They should be at least one foot away from the wall and at least one foot closer together than the length of your straight edge. The distance between the two lines will be determined by the width of the room and the length of your longest straight edge. Shovel two parallel lines of the mixture on the floor at the approximate desired depth. If it sticks together without being soggy, it is ready. You want a consistency like wet beach sand. There should be no visible sand or cement unmixed in the wheelbarrow.Īdd water slowly to the wheelbarrow and mix it thoroughly before adding more. Mix the two thoroughly, using a hoe and shovel, until you have a consistent light gray mix. Using a five- or six-cubic-foot wheelbarrow, this should require a half of a bag of Portland cement to an almost full wheelbarrow.
Mix the sand and cement in a large commercial wheelbarrow.
Just before beginning to put down the cement bed, mix a slurry of cement and water and spread this over the surface. Use enough galvanized nails so there is no bounce or movement in the surface. Nail down the roofing felt and lath if required, using a hammer.
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