Concrete floors can be susceptible to settling and cracking over time and this is a more frequent problem when an existing structural slab has adapted to a finished residential flooring surface such as when a basement or loft condo has been converted to living space.
How to floor concrete.
If the board leans or has gaps in certain spots then you can see where the floor is uneven.
Thinking about adding a concrete floor to your home.
Over time concrete floors can settle unevenly or become uneven due to cracking and moisture.
Mix it until it is the consistency of a thick pancake batter.
Mix the citric acid concrete etch with warm water per the instructions.
Pour the fresh concrete over the floor then go over it with a 1 4 gauge rake to bring it level image 2.
The citric acid will help open the top pores of the concrete so the epoxy adheres well.
Whether you want to refinish an uneven basement floor or replace or add new flooring on top of an existing concrete floor somewhere in your home you most likely will need to level the concrete floor.
Concrete joists with lips on either side about halfway up are placed on the floor.
Insulation is then put down underneath the screed or in some cases timber sheets.
The concrete was poured over the toilet collar flange and will be cut out later.
Mix the concrete according to the directions with a mixing bit on a heavy duty drill image 1.
To test the evenness of a concrete floor lay a 10 foot long 2x4 board across the surface.
Then apply scrub and squeegee off the floor in the same manner as the degreaser.
To resurface an uneven concrete slab begin by laying a long straight 2x4 wooden rail across the concrete slab floor with one end positioned on the high point in the room.