Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 Feb 14, 2018 11:35 am We are in the process of a new build with a polished concrete floor. The slab has been recently laid and due to problems with it probably being let to cure too quickly, it's badly cracked. The builders want the option of filling the cracks but all my research seems to suggest that the repaired cracks will be visible. What other options do we have? They have suggested we start thinking about alternative floor coverings but we just don't want to do that. Polish concrete floor issues 2Feb 14, 2018 11:47 am Hi mishb, unfortunately I don’t think there’s any other options to filling them up. We’re also building a new home with polished concrete floors although it’s exposed aggregate so will hide things a bit better, I’m going in to it with the mentality that concrete cracks! And it will only add interest and character. I think once furniture and everything else is in, if the cracks are properly filled and finished they won’t be very noticeable maybe you could think of it as adding interest? Otherwise, alternative floor covering is probably the only option. I feel for you as I’m worried we might get some big cracks but I’m trying to lower my expectations after reading lots of stories like these Re: Polish concrete floor issues 3Mar 04, 2018 5:39 pm We are getting polished concrete as well, as above we have some minor cracks in the slab, we are also exposed aggregate and that was something that we considered when opting for this type of finish, it does add character, but may not be what you anticipated. Some people highlight the cracks with contrasting grout! Worst case scenario is put flooring over it, but that defeats the look you were after. CDC Housing Code 3 When to apply Floor Area external face of wall vs Gross Floor Area internal face of wall. Reading thru CDC Housing Code 3, lets take a lot 915sqm.… 0 16535 isn't a garage level with the rest of the house a given? pretty sure they 'came around' long time ago. if you have a flat block, the garage is usually level with the rest… 1 17502 |