Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Nov 28, 2014 2:31 am Hi there - I'm looking at using the Pandomo product for the floor in my kitchen extension - it will be a newly laid floor over under floor heating. My research here in the UK into this is that polished concrete can and will most likely crack (and can range for quite cheap to ridiculously expensive) - and takes ages to dry. To minimise the risk of cracking, I'm trying to have one contactor pour the floor over the underlay / heating instead of going for a screed, waiting for that to dry, then micro-cement topping. This Pandomo product seems to be a quick dry solution which suits me as we're living through the build. I like the high polish look, but mostly I like the resulting high durability / reduced porisity that this heavy grinding process apparently creates - but it seems I must put up with exposed aggregrate, which I'm not that keen on - all a bit 70's swimming pool for me. I also want the colour to look more natural stone or 'beige' than industrial grey - lord knows London's grey enough! I'm also told there should be expansion gaps every 5 metres and I'm really hoping for a seamless look. Any advice on this would be appreciated. Everyone I speak to here has a different approach, says my job it too small at 30 sq mtrs, or just sound plain terrified! Thank you! Kathryn Were struck with: Colorbond Ironstone Grey roof and cream windows. What color should we render and paint the garage door to tone down the cream windows? Farm House, will… 0 24961 1000000% definitely add insulation. I have in my home and it makes a big difference minimising sound transfer. Insulation is pretty cheap and definitely worth it 2 6174 Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15887 |