What Does a Full-Package 1mm Self-Leveling Epoxy Quote Include?

When receiving a quotation that says “1mm self-leveling epoxy, full package”, the most important question is not the final figure, but: which items does that figure already include, and under what substrate conditions does it apply. Two quotations both saying “full package” can still differ greatly if one has already counted substrate treatment, primer and acceptance, while the other charges each item separately.

This article analyses the composition of the 1mm self-leveling full package and its conditions of application, so that you can read a quotation correctly and check the items before signing a contract. It does not give a Kadier quotation: Kadier’s official price is only available after a survey — Contact for a quotation.

One point to state clearly from the start: “1mm” in the package name is the package’s nominal thickness, used to distinguish this package from thicker self-leveling packages. The actual thickness of a specific system must follow the design and the technical data sheet (TDS) of the specific product chosen, and be confirmed at acceptance. Do not read “1mm” in the package name as a commitment that every floor surface and every position measures exactly that figure.

What does “full package” mean when reading a quotation?

“Full package” only has meaning when the quotation lists the scope of work clearly. A complete full-package quotation usually answers the following questions: whether survey and substrate assessment are charged separately, how far substrate treatment goes, how many coats the system has and which product each coat is, what acceptance criteria apply, and which items are not inside the package.

If a quotation only says “full-package application” in general without an accompanying item list, you should ask the contractor to add an item schedule before comparing it with another quotation. Comparing two quotations with different scopes will give a wrong result, however different the final figures may appear.

Items usually included in a 1mm self-leveling full package

The list below is a reference framework, not a commitment that every Kadier package includes each item. When you receive a specific quotation, mark each item as “included” or “charged separately”.

• Survey and substrate condition assessment: checking the site, the concrete condition, visible damage such as cracks, pitting and peeling of an old coat, and measuring substrate moisture before application. Survey results are the basis for determining whether the substrate is fit for application or needs further treatment.
• Surface preparation: grinding the substrate, cleaning dust and contaminants, and treating surface defects within the agreed scope. The extent of grinding and treatment depends on the actual substrate condition, so the “substrate treatment” scope needs to be stated clearly, to avoid different interpretations during application.
• Crack filling and local repair: treating cracks and pitting within the agreed scope before coating. Severe damage, structural cracks or weak substrates need separate measures, and need to be stated clearly as inside or outside the package.
• Epoxy primer: the primer increases adhesion between the concrete substrate and the coats above. The quotation needs to state the primer product clearly and whether the primer is already inside the package.
• Self-leveling epoxy coat: the coat that levels and creates the system’s main thickness, so that the system’s total thickness reaches the package’s nominal level of 1mm by design. The specific product, consumption rate and application method of this coat must follow the TDS of the chosen product.
• Topcoat (if any): some system designs add a topcoat to finish the surface, colour or increase usability. If your package has a topcoat, the quotation needs to state it clearly; if not, it needs to state clearly that the finished surface is the self-leveling coat.
• Cleaning and site handover: tidying up after application and handing over the floor surface for use according to the waiting time stated in the TDS and the acceptance report.
• Acceptance inspection: checking the surface after application against criteria agreed in advance, such as visual flatness, seamlessness, colour and surface defects. Acceptance criteria should be agreed before application, not left until handover to argue over.

Items often charged separately: ask clearly before signing

The items below are often the cause of arising costs, not because the contractor “under-quoted” but because they depend on the condition of each project. Asking about each item from the start will help the final quotation sit closer to reality:

• Treating weak substrates, heavily cracked substrates, widely peeling old coats, or needing deeper grinding than usual.
• Moisture barrier solutions or reverse-moisture protection when substrate moisture exceeds the chosen system’s application conditions.
• Treating wall bases, upstands, corners, expansion joints and site-specific details.
• Anti-slip requirements, line marking, zone painting or special colours according to the function of use.
• Special application conditions such as out-of-hours application, phased application so the factory keeps operating, or transport to a distant project.
• Taxes, fees and payment terms stated in the contract, because they affect the total amount payable but are not part of the technical description.

A simple principle: any item not clearly stated in the quotation should be treated as not yet confirmed as included, and needs to be asked about again in writing before signing.

Conditions of application of the 1mm self-leveling package

The 1mm self-leveling package suits when the site simultaneously meets the conditions of the chosen system. The conditions to check include:

• Substrate condition: concrete substrate of sufficient strength and stability, with no developing structural cracks and no widespread peeling. A weak or badly damaged substrate needs treatment first, and may no longer fall within the scope of a standard package.
• Substrate moisture: substrate moisture must lie within the permitted limits of the chosen product and system. A substrate wetter than the limit needs a separate moisture barrier solution, because applying directly onto a damp substrate can cause blistering and peeling later.
• Load and function of use: forklifts, trucks, heavy pallets, impacts, wear and chemicals used in the area all affect system choice. The 1mm self-leveling package is a nominal thickness level; it does not automatically mean it withstands all loads and all chemicals.
• Application environment: temperature, air humidity, ventilation and waiting times between coats must all follow the TDS of the specific product. Application under wrong environmental conditions can affect drying, adhesion and the finished surface.
• Return-to-service time: drying time and waiting time before walking, placing goods or running vehicles on the floor must follow the TDS and the handover report, and should not be shortened on a feeling.

Distinguishing this package from the general quotation article and the thickness-selection article

This article goes deep into one specific package, so it differs from two articles already on the site. The article What Does a Full Epoxy Flooring Quote Include? presents the general framework of a full-package quotation, applying to many different coating systems. The article Epoxy Coating Thickness 0.2–3 mm: How to Choose? guides thickness selection by function of use, across the full range of commonly encountered thicknesses.

This article answers a narrower question: for the 1mm self-leveling package alone, which items does a full-package quotation include and under what conditions does it apply. If you have not yet chosen a thickness, read the thickness-selection article first. If you have already settled on the 1mm package and are reading a specific quotation, this article is the item-checking framework.

This article also does not replace quotations for thicker self-leveling packages or roller packages, because each package has its own coat composition and conditions of application. Do not take the 1mm package’s item list and apply it wholesale to another package without checking again.

How to check a quotation before signing a contract

When you hold one or several quotations for the 1mm self-leveling package, you can check them by the following steps:

• Step 1 — Check the scope: make a table of the items in the “Items usually included” and “Items often charged separately” sections above, and mark each item as included or charged separately in each quotation.
• Step 2 — Check the products: note the system name, the primer product, the self-leveling coat and the topcoat (if any) of each quotation, then check them against the corresponding TDS. Two quotations using different products cannot be compared directly on the final figure alone.
• Step 3 — Check the substrate conditions: check whether the quotation states the applicable substrate conditions, the moisture measurement results and the treatment plan if the substrate does not meet them.
• Step 4 — Check acceptance and warranty: read the acceptance criteria, warranty conditions and maintenance responsibilities stated in the contract carefully. A warranty clause only has value when accompanied by clear conditions of application; it should not be understood from verbal promises.
• Step 5 — Ask again in writing about anything unclear: every item, separately charged item and condition of application needs to be confirmed in writing before signing, to avoid arguments during application and acceptance.

A note on specifications

The parameters in this article are only a reference framework. “1mm” is the package’s nominal thickness by name, not a commitment of the actual thickness of a specific Kadier system. Actual thickness, material consumption, drying time, return-to-service time and load and chemical resistance limits must all follow the design and the technical data sheet (TDS) of the specific product chosen for your project, and be confirmed by the acceptance report.

This article gives no quotation, makes no warranty commitment with a specific period or scope, and describes no Kadier project or certification. Every technical figure for a specific system only has value when accompanied by the product name and the corresponding TDS. If a quotation or document states parameters without stating the product and conditions of application clearly, ask for them to be added before deciding.

Conclusion

A good 1mm self-leveling full-package quotation is one that clearly lists the items included, the items charged separately, the product of each coat, the applicable substrate conditions and the acceptance criteria. Reading quotations against this checking framework will help you avoid wrong comparisons between quotations of different scopes, and avoid arising costs from items not stated clearly from the start.

To receive a quotation for a specific project, Kadier needs to survey the substrate condition and your actual use requirements. Kadier’s official price is only available after a survey — Contact for a quotation.

Featured image: an empty room with a cement floor, a Pexels stock photo by cottonbro studio, used as a general illustration, not a Kadier project.