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You will need to sand the floor to give the thinset something to stick to.
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Can you put a floating concrete slab over floor boards?
yes
Can water travel through a cement floor?
Yes, concrete is porous and water will move through it over time.
Can you put epoxy over sealer on a overlayed concrete floor?
Yes there are certain kinds of epoxies that can be applied over SOME sealed floors. It depends on what type of sealer was used first. They tend to not bond well with some solvent sealers, but water based ones will work. You just have to use the right epoxy primer so it will bond
Can you put epoxy sealant over latex paint on cement floor?
I spoke to the one paint dealer I have confidence in and was told yes I can do exactly that i.e. put a latex (not sure about alkyd) two part epoxy coating over my concrete latex floor paint. First I sanded the surface to get a better bond and my next move is to clean the floor. As a suggestion be sure you have a concrete paint on the floor. If not you could have other problems which I encountered originally i.e. paint not adherring to the concrete in the presence of water. USE ARMORGUARD EPOXY FLOOR COATING, It will last forever, its 100% Solid, No fillers, ODORLESS and NON TOXIC, Its also made with MICROBAN to prevent mold, mildew or algae, look on www.ecosmartepoxysystems.com for more information
Can you install hardwood flooring over parquet floor that is glued to concrete slab?
No, parquet has been known to buckle because he moisture in the cement has nowhere to escape too.
Can you install engineered wood flooring over a wood floor that is on concrete sub floor?
Absolutely.
Can you put a floating concrete slab over floor boards?
yes
What is the force that makes it harder to drag a chair over carpet than over a smooth concrete floor?
no
How do you repair concrete where carpet tack strips have been removed?
Normaly this is not repaired. Just floor over it.
How much concrete is needed for a 15x33x5 floor?
Concrete needed for concrete floor 15' x 22' x 5" will be 7.63 cubic yards if your grading is pefect - Remember to add a bit more (always better to have some left over than to come up short)
Is tile an insulator?
Tile is an insulator. If the tile is placed correctly over an existing wood floor and is sealed with grout, it will insulate the room it is in.
Do all concrete basement floors crack?
Over time they may, but if it's a relatively new floor, it shouldn't.
Can water travel through a cement floor?
Yes, concrete is porous and water will move through it over time.
How is bathroom lighting installed over a shower?
Bathroom lighting is installed the same as any other lighting fixture would be. The only difference is they are sealed off so moisture cannot ruin the electrical wiring.
Can you put epoxy over sealer on a overlayed concrete floor?
Yes there are certain kinds of epoxies that can be applied over SOME sealed floors. It depends on what type of sealer was used first. They tend to not bond well with some solvent sealers, but water based ones will work. You just have to use the right epoxy primer so it will bond
How much does it cost to install a vinyl swimming pool versus fiberglass pool?
Well first of all there is no such thing as a fiberglass pool. You can have fiberglass walls instead of steel but your pool is still vinyl because you need a liner. These are the usual combinations of inground pools. Sand floor, steel walls, vinyl liner Sand floor, fiberglass walls, vinyl liner Vermiculite floor, steel walls, vinyl liner Vermiculite floor, fiberglass walls, vinyl liner Concrete floor, steel walls, vinyl liner Concrete floor, fiberglass walls, vinyl liner Concrete floor, concrete walls, no liner Concrete pools have to be painted with epoxy paint or if you want tile installed then usually you plaster over the concrete. Now a days 3 and 4 are the most common inground installs. 1 and 2 are usually pools that are 30 + years old although you can still have them done that way. In South Alabama the cost of a 20 *40 vinyl pool will cost around 18 to 22 thousand
What kind of carpet padding for basements?
You don't put padding directly on a concrete floor. You have to frame out the floor, lay plywood sheets over the frame, probably want a vapor barrier as well. Then you can lay any pad and carpet you want. There are certain types of carpet that come with an attached foam padding that are designed to lay over concrete. If you think you want to just glue carpet directly to the concrete floor, check the mfg. warranty first. Most mfgs. will not honor their warranty unless they specifically state that it can be glued to concrete.
