Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 Jan 26, 2012 7:59 pm We have a 15/20 year old extension to our Edwardian house that I think was done on the cheap. It is our living room/kitchen/bathroom area. About five years we replaced the cracked old tiles with floor boards. I don't think the company did a good job as they have lifted due to moisture damage. There was no membrane under the slab or boards to protect them from moisture. The insurance company agreed to replace the floor but when they removed it the slab was very wet and they could not lay the new floor. We have had a leak detection service out and they cannot find any leaks. An Archicentre inspector suggested the slab just wasn't sealed properly and suggested we seal the concrete, then put down plastic sheeting to be sure, and then level the concrete using battens before putting down the floor. The slab is not level. However the floor company are refusing to lay the floor and said that battens are no longer used, our walls are not straight, and our slab is in two pieces which means the floor could twist. I feel that the job is just too hard and they don't want to do it but we are left living on a dirty concrete slab with no floor. Any advice about how to fix this problem without tearing down the back of our house would be greatly appreciated. Thanks you Re: Wet concrete slab, new floor cannot be fixed. Please hel 2Jan 26, 2012 8:11 pm Hi there Claire, I have no advice for you but I deleted your duplicate post for you! Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Wet concrete slab, new floor cannot be fixed. Please hel 3Jan 27, 2012 8:41 am What a hell of a problem. When we had our timber floors layed in our previous 30 yr old home, we put a plastic liner under the boards as it was a protection from moisture and also for accoustics. Any thoughs on getting the floor self leveled? I suggest getting a few opinions from other timber flooring companies and also maybe a concreter. Good luck. Forrester 43sq We have our keys (3/6/11) Now it's time to decorate (that's the fun part.lol) https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37598 Re: Wet concrete slab, new floor cannot be fixed. Please hel 4Jan 27, 2012 3:37 pm clairem4036 We have a 15/20 year old extension to our Edwardian house that I think was done on the cheap. It is our living room/kitchen/bathroom area. About five years we replaced the cracked old tiles with floor boards. I don't think the company did a good job as they have lifted due to moisture damage. There was no membrane under the slab or boards to protect them from moisture. The insurance company agreed to replace the floor but when they removed it the slab was very wet and they could not lay the new floor. We have had a leak detection service out and they cannot find any leaks. An Archicentre inspector suggested the slab just wasn't sealed properly and suggested we seal the concrete, then put down plastic sheeting to be sure, and then level the concrete using battens before putting down the floor. The slab is not level. However the floor company are refusing to lay the floor and said that battens are no longer used, our walls are not straight, and our slab is in two pieces which means the floor could twist. I feel that the job is just too hard and they don't want to do it but we are left living on a dirty concrete slab with no floor. Any advice about how to fix this problem without tearing down the back of our house would be greatly appreciated. Thanks you Hi clairem4036, It may take too long to post Q & A's on here, but if you call 03 9567 6675 and ask to speak to Anthony he will be happy to assist you with some suggestions. If you call on Sunday morning, mid morning, he can give you a bit of time and hopefully find a solution for you. Even if your in a different state, that's fine, as it's only free advice CALL 1300GOHARVEY www.harveynormanflooring.com.au Carpet, Rugs, Timber, Bamboo, Laminate, Vinyl & Vinyl Tiles TIMBERMAX Real Australian Hardwood Flooring IN STORES NOW Re: Wet concrete slab, new floor cannot be fixed. Please hel 5Feb 07, 2012 6:50 pm Wet Slabs can be rectified by products such as Ardex WPM300 Hydrapoxy, Ardex also have a Silicate type Product thatlooks like Orange cordial. Protect Crete also make great products such as Densi Proof, Moisture Fix 1 & Moisture Fix 2 which are Collodial Silicates. You could google Ardex or Protect Crete & they maybe able to either help directly or should know someone that can have a look & recommend solutions to fix your problem. yep, clearly mark where the infloor heating pipes are before drilling or nailing 1 6057 All sorted guys. Just needed to buy a blade with the correct bush. Dunno how to delete this post, can't find any help file. Cheers. 1 3663 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 17591 |