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14'x31'x4"(4" is the common thickness of a slab w/o thickend edge). it comes out to 5.35 cu yds. but you always take the plus and round it off to 6 cu yds. so you will need 6 yds. concrete. formula: length x width x height (thickness) then devide by 27.
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What is the formula for calculating how much concrete you need?
How much concrete would it take to cover a 16x36x2inch deep area?
An 80lb bag of concrete you can at your local home improvement store covers about 4 square foot at 2" thick. So you would need about 144 bags of 80lb concrete.
How much mixed concrete for 10ftx10ft square 4 inch thick area?
10 x 10= 100, but divide by 3. 4 inches is one third of a foot. You need 33 and a third cubic feet of concrete. Mixed concrete is usually sold in cubic yards (3 ft x 3ft x3 ft- or 27 cu ft to a cubic yard) and you would need ABOUT 1.25 yards. If you want to mix your own by buying prepackaged concrete mix at the hardware store, you would need ABOUT 112 of the 40 pound bags, or ABOUT 56 of the 80 lb bags. See the link below for a handy calculator for home concrete. PS- sound like you might be pouring a patio or floor for a small shed. Be sure to use reinforcing wire mesh in the floor, or it may crack.
How much concrete would you need for a slab 16x16x4?
At least 3 cubic yards for a 4-inch slab. You'll need 4.75 cubic yards for a 6-inch slab.
How much concrete do i need for 115 square feet?
It depends how thick you want it
How much concrete do you need to pour in a floor measuring 28 feet wide 72 feet long and 6 inches deep?
you would need 37.33 yards of concrete or 38 to be safe
How many sq.ft.in a 20x40 garage floor?
using epoxy paint to do a concrete floor need to know how much square feet it is how do i calculate the square footage?
Can tile be installed over a sealed concrete floor?
You will need to sand the floor to give the thinset something to stick to.
Do you need wire in concrete floor?
It's definitely a lot stronger if you do fit it.
How do you Nail a 2 x 4 into a concrete floor?
that is a hard one. You will probly need a hole in the concrete with a drill or something. Or dynimite.
When installing a shower drain in a concrete floor how do you determine the height of the drain which will protrude through the concrete?
First determine what you are going to install as the shower unit. If there is to be no shower unit and it will just drain through the concrete floor, then it will be flush with the floor. If you are installing a unit, then you need to look at the unit to determine the distance obove the concrete to place the drain.
Is it possible to install a tub drain above the concrete floor?
You would have to build a platform for the tub to sit on. About 3 inches if you are using a floor drain. There is a trap right after the floor drain so you would not need one at the tub. If possible you could position the tub directly over the floor drain but that would eliminate the floor drain which would be a problem if the basement every flooded.
What types of underlay are suitable for laminate flooring?
The type of underlay you need will depend on the type of sub floor or floor you are putting the laminate on is made of. If the sub floor is made of concrete, you would want vapor barrier underlay. If the sub floor is made of wood a standard or premium underlay would used.
What is the formula for calculating how much concrete you need?
Is it difficult but eye-appealing to replace a house's carpeting with finished concrete flooring in one room?
Not really. You will need to seal the concrete surface to prevent concrete dust becoming a problem. Also, the carpet makes the floor warmer to walk on, concrete would feel cold to bare feet.
How do you get carpet glue to turn loose of a concrete floor-it' really stuck down?
Carpet glue by its nature is extremely sticky as it is made to keep a rug from moving. If you need to get the glue off of a concrete floor you can use a floor grinder. You can also scrape it.
Is wood stain or concrete stain better to put on tile floor?
Concrete stain would be your bestbet. But u need to treat the surface before you stain. Go to Home Depot or Lowe's and ask for the prep info.
