Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 Apr 05, 2012 9:29 pm I have a very large shed with one single door and one double door. Both are on the same side. There are no windows. The floor consists of brick tiles laid on sand. The brick tiles are closely fitted. With the best will in the world I have failed to get this shed dry. I hasten to add this format was done against my advice. I have toyed with the idea of cheap linoleum: I think this would just mask the problem. I am open to ideas or suggestions that will allow me to use the floor space; everything is presently elevated. Re: Brick Tiled Shed Floor Dampness 2Apr 05, 2012 9:55 pm It's a question better asked in a building forum, as we can suggest floors to go over sub floors and even solutions so moisture won't effect them from below, but as you say that's masking the problem, not fixing it CALL 1300GOHARVEY www.harveynormanflooring.com.au Carpet, Rugs, Timber, Bamboo, Laminate, Vinyl & Vinyl Tiles TIMBERMAX Real Australian Hardwood Flooring IN STORES NOW Re: Brick Tiled Shed Floor Dampness 3Apr 23, 2012 8:45 pm My advice would be to remove the bricks & have a concrete slab installed. The waterproofing products we use need concrete to work ie an Epoxy or Mositure Fix. Not sure if there is an easy or economical solution to your problem as anything you install will need a hard, dry, stable subfloor to survive. Do you know if there is any plastic to act as a moisture membrane under the sand? Don't think it would help much if there was, but it might limit the amount of moisture transmission you get. Might be a good idea to ventilate the shed abit to allow it to dry out as well. Re: Brick Tiled Shed Floor Dampness 4Apr 23, 2012 9:15 pm Sika MonoTop 107 Seal Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: Brick Tiled Shed Floor Dampness 5Apr 24, 2012 8:50 pm Sika MonoTop 107 Seal Can be used with or without reinforcing fabric on concrete, cement mortar, brickwork, COMMON USES Rigid sealing of water retaining structures, Rigid sealing of external basement walls in new construction, Sealing of existing basement walls against ingress of water, Fabric reinforced protection and sealing coat on balconies, terraces and small concrete roofs, etc, Protection against the effects of de-icing salt on concrete structures such as: Bridge parapets, Bridge supports, Retaining wall crowns, Lining walls, Water tanks,Repair of concrete substrates damaged by de-icing salt. I would have thought the bricks would move too much for anything like that to work old fella. What about a 2 part flexible cement waterproofing product like Dampfast? I still figured the bricks would move too much for any waterproofing products. Re: Brick Tiled Shed Floor Dampness 6Apr 25, 2012 6:21 pm gizmoe you answered your own question. ...twas just a thought of a bad situation. Where you are coming from is where you are going to... DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair I'm in WA and our sandy soils make drainage a bit easier but this is what I'd be doing. Dig down to your footings and let the wall dry out. Clean it all well by brushing… 1 5451 |