I will be using the 2X2 dricore subfloor panels over an existing concrete floor. Unfortunately, the concrete is not very level so it will require a good number of shims to make it level. I'd be interested to hear an opinion from anyone who has used these.
2007-10-10 16:16:22 · 4 answers · asked by A Canadian 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
When I asked about the leveling compounds at hardware stores, they told me the height difference in some parts of the concrete was too great to use these. Any thoughts?
2007-10-11 00:55:29 · update #1
I agree with Pro Handy Man plus a couple other concerns. If your basement or area with the concete floor stays dry year round I would do as Pro Handy Man says with the backer rolls. You mention the floor is not very level; if it has slope towards a floor drain or sump pit it would be good to maintain this slope and then you would not want to use the self leveling products, pour on. I have used the self leveling pour on products but they too are extremely expensive and you would need mulitiple bags if the floor is really out of wack. When I used the pour in leveler we had to come up 3/4" in some areas, I made custom shims, riped 2x4's to make 6' long shims which I screwed down onto the floor joists and then added the leveler in between the shims. It really depends on what you are trying to put down for a finished floor product. Laminate flooring is pretty forgiving using the backer pad, some low areas you can double up the padding to comp for the low spot. If you go with carpeting choose a thicker carpeting or use a thicker pad, you'd be amazed how much this can hide. If your going with a vinyl product you are going to need a pretty good flat floor. Good luck!
2007-10-11 01:52:50 · answer #1 · answered by louiesiddog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHY OH WHY would you use 2x2 panels your paying to much $ for them You can buy the backing in rolls and the aspenite by the sheet @ 1/3 the cost of the panels , Get youeself some floor leveler shims won,t work that well
2007-10-10 23:29:08 · answer #2 · answered by loverichard@rogers.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A faster method to level the floor would be to use a chemical floor leveler... literally, this is a poured product, which settles into the low spots and hardens to a level surface... much faster than trying to shim everything.
Once that is done, you can proceed to use the panels.
Have Fun
2007-10-10 16:44:29 · answer #3 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use "Mapei Ultraplan 1" It's a high performance, quick setting, self leveling underlayment
2007-10-11 05:47:06 · answer #4 · answered by mike d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋