On one part of the floor, a concrete patch meets with the floorboards. They are not the same level - maximum 1/2 inch in the difference. Is there something I can do to level this off? Someone said levelling compound but with movement in the boards and the concrete being non-flexible, could this work? Is there something else that might do the job? \i'd be very grateful to anyone who can help me with this. Thank you.
2006-09-25 13:34:14 · 8 answers · asked by Rachel Maria 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
To Michelle: Do you think the people who are putting it down would do that? Is it a very involved job?
2006-09-25 13:41:28 · update #1
I can't pick a best answer yet because armed with all this info, I'm going to see the people who are laying the floor, tomorrow. So I don't know yet which is the best method. In the meantime, thanks a lot for your help. It means I can talk to the workmen without looking like a complete eejit!
2006-09-26 06:31:55 · update #2
Leveling compound will do the job.... but get one with latex in it, this will then allow for expansion and contraction. Otherwise you could use a flexible ceramic tile cement (the one used on marine ply), trowel this to a shallow gradient to suit both levels. This will give flexibility between the two surfaces also and would be perfectly adequate under the foam underlay
2006-09-25 23:30:13 · answer #1 · answered by fuctivino 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I can't see the floor, but I expect you want it to be level when finished, so I wouldn't be putting a screed 'ramp' between the two levels. Is the 'concrete patch' the remains of a stone hearth? If so I would either remove it, or chip it away to the floor level, then you can lay the floor right through.
The first thing to do is to check the levels across the whole floor with a long straightedge and a long spirit level and work from there.
2006-09-25 21:35:18 · answer #2 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Levelling compound is a liquid which fills holes and creates a level surface so I would use that. I have used it myself before. Are you getting someone to put down the laminated floor or are you doing it yourself? I've done it myself and it's not that difficult, you just need to take your time. Believe me, if I can do it, anyone can!
2006-09-25 19:44:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,use the leveling compound,then lay padding.It is recommended for laminate flooring,home depot or lowes gives good trainingfor do it ur-selfers.Good luck.
2006-09-25 13:39:26 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes i would have said leveling compound. Or you could try lying some hardboard under your new floor to raise it to the same level. Thats what i would do. Try it.
2006-09-25 13:40:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am going to answer your second question first. If you are hiring someone (sounds like you are) they should already know what needs to be done, unless you hired just laborers, in that case, they should be willing to do what you want. I would add plywood to make the surfaces as close as possible.It should wear an look fine.
2006-09-25 13:49:21 · answer #6 · answered by T C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Leave them the level that they are at and put a transition strip b/t them. One section of my living room is 1 inch higher than the rest. There is a transition strip b/t the areas. No one has tripped on it and it looks o.k.
2006-09-25 13:37:22 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you buy special padded matts to go under laminate and in all different thicknesses just double up on the lower part of you floor nice and easy.Its guaranteed to work no drawbacks and not messy or expensive......it worked for me good luck
2006-09-25 14:04:22 · answer #8 · answered by Geordiegirl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋