Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Mar 12, 2011 2:07 pm Our builder allowed for a base wooden flooring to go over the slab in his quote, but we're trying to cut back on costs. Is there any reason we can't tile or put laminate flooring or carpet (obviously with the appropriate underlay) directly onto the slab? Re: Any reason to put base flooring over a slab? 2Mar 12, 2011 2:23 pm No reason at all thats what we have in our house The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Waiting for the interest rates to go down is also waiting for the building prices to go up, you will likely lose. Perhaps you can get the builder to lock up stage, but… 4 3658 One corner of my shed slab will be directly over a 1400mm diameter concrete soakwell. Is it feasible to fill the soakwell with concrete then lay the shed slab over the… 0 656 I've filled, levelled and compacted around 100mm of roadbase in preparation to lay some outdoor court tiles. Prior to doing the final compaction, I dusted the top with… 0 3044 |