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How many square yards of concrete are needed to cover a floor that is 24 x 25 feet?
how may yards of concrete are needed for a floor 24 x 25 feet?
How do you put sub floor down on concrete for a ceramic tile floor?
I would use a latex screed. like cement but with a latex binder, add water pour 5- 10mm on to the concrete and it self levels.Dries in about a day.Put a poylthene membrane down first if damp is a problem
Which goes first ceramic floor or wall?
You can do it either way, however, you'll find grouting and cleanup easier if you do the walls first, including grout, before you start on the floors. This eliminates any mess from wall mortar or grout falling on your new tile floor. It also eliminates any risk of breaking floor tiles if you drop wall tiles on the floor.
How long does gypcrete need to cure before you can tile floor?
7 to 10 days.Method of testing:Duct tape plastic film to a 12"x12" place on the floor and if the plastic does not have any condensation and the concrete does not appear darker there after 24 hours, the concrete is dry enough. You can over spray it (seal it up), next day put flooring down.
Can a leveling compound be used to smooth out textured tile so that a floating wood laminate floor can be installed over top?
It could, but unless it's extremely uneaven (like natural slate) just lay down the pad and install the floor. Above all, read the instructions that come with the floor.
concrete injection leveling?
form_title=concrete injection leveling form_header=7633 How would you best describe the concrete damage?*= [] Heaving [] Settling [] Cracking "Are there any special applications, or finishes, on the concrete that is being repaired?"*= [] "Special color, stain, or other additive [] Lightweight concrete [] Exposed aggregate finish [] Smooth trowel finish [] Brush textured finish (slip-resistant) [] Salt finished" Please identify the location of the concrete leveling project.*= [] Finish floor in a living space [] Subflooring in a living space [] Garage or basement floor [] Driveway/parking area [] Exterior walkway/patio [] Pad for a light structure [] Steps
What is the force that makes it harder to drag a chair over carpet than over a smooth concrete floor?
no
Is it necessary to lay backer board before you lay ceramic tile on the floor?
Yes on wood, no on smooth solid concrete
Concrete Flatwork Repair?
form_title=Concrete Flatwork Repair form_header=7663 How would you best describe the concrete damage?*= [] Heaving or settling [] Dirty or stained [] Cracked or chipped [] Edge is cracked or broken [] Flaking [] Dusty "Are there any special applications, or finishes, on the concrete that is being repaired?"*= [] "Smooth trowel finish [] Special color, stain, or other additive [] Brush textured finish (slip-resistant) [] Covers electrical or radiant heat pipes [] Stamped to look like stone, brick, or tile [] Covers irrigation pipes, drains, etc. [] Lightweight concrete" Where is the concrete repair/resurface project located?*= [] Finish floor in a living space [] Subflooring in a living space [] Garage or basement floor [] Driveway/parking area [] Exterior walkway/patio [] Pad for a light structure [] Steps [] Pool Deck
If you painted your cement patio with a concrete paint but want to tile over it will the mortar stick to the oil-based paint?
I recommend consulting the flooring manufacturer, however, my experience suggests that the application you describe is an acceptable risk. Adhesion of floor tile to grout is more important than the grout's adhesion to the painted concrete substrate. Uniform stability is very important, and you have that with your painted concrete slab. When I had my tile done, the company used a primer to rough up the smooth surface.
Concrete Finishing Overlay or Coloring?
form_title=Concrete Finishing Overlay or Coloring form_header=7643 Please make a selection of where the special finishes will be applied.*= [] Interior finished floor [] Garage floor [] Driveway/parking area [] Exterior walkway [] Basement floor [] Patio [] Pad for a light structure [] Steps [] Pool deck What are your favorite types of concrete finishing? (Choose all that apply)*= [] Brushed (slip resistant) [] Salt finished [] Overlayment (new layer applied over existing concrete) [] Design stenciled or etched into concrete [] Granite or Slate simulation [] Brick or cobblestone simulation [] Colored exposed aggregate (stones) [] Shiny wet look sealer [] Colored concrete [] Plain concrete with decorative borders [] Smooth troweled finish [] Complement house/yard [] Match a sample
Is radiant flooring an option if you have an existing concrete floor?
Radiant flooring is an option if one has an existing concrete floor. The radiant flooring system is installed underneath the concrete floor to heat the concrete.
What can be used instead of epoxy coating on finished concrete floor for an AC factory?
Most of the home Centers have shifted from sealing to Honing & polisging the concrete, smooth, easy to clean, no dusting and looks a lot like terrazzo
How do you use oil base paint on a basement floor?
First prime it with a concrete floor primer, available in Home Depot about $25 per gallon. - You will use much less finish paint this way.
Why does a concrete floor feel colder to you than a carpeted floor at the same temperature?
The carpet and pad are insulating you from the concrete floor.
What is marcite?
Marcite was the material used to finish the interior of a concrete swimming pool. It is in simple terms a mixture of crushed marble and white cement mixed with water to form plaster which is then applied to the pool floor and walls with trowels to provide a smooth finish for the interior of the pool . These days we use what are known as exposed aggrigate materials to finish pools which contain man made quartz such as Diamond brite. Any further questions. you can reach me here.. diamondbritepools.com
Add New Life to Concrete with Garage Floor Coatings?
Garage floor coatings are excellent ways to protect the concrete floor in a garage, a driveway, a concrete patio slab, or even a concrete floor in home. These garage floor coatings can be applied by professionals or the do-it-yourselfer. Today’s paints and epoxy products make it easy to apply the coatings and with few exceptions, they are a cost-efficient way to maintain or increase the value of a home. Water dripping on concrete constantly will eventually hurt the finish and oil stains are difficult to remove. Garage floor coatings make the surface impervious to all kinds of spills and make sweeping and scrubbing the floor much easier. Since garage floor coatings can be applied so easily, many people are using them to improve the look and longevity of their concrete flooring. Some people choose a solid color for their garage floor coatings, while others choose to create elaborate designs using stencils or free form painting designs for them. Ideas designing with garage floor coatings are easy to find in bricks and mortar stores and online. Since garage floor coatings are painted onto the surface, they can be easily changed immediately or down the road. Additives are available that will make the floor less slick when wet and help create additional texture on the concrete floor. The additives can be sand or other small, durable particles. The texture can also be part of the overall design, although adding texture to a floor that will not otherwise get wet may cut down on the durability of the finish as these particles could loosen over time, cracking the surface of the garage floor coatings. Undertaking a project using garage floor coatings is a fun and creative way to add value to a home or garage and choosing the direction of the project, whether it is a plain Jane coating or an elaborate floor mural will bring much texture and interest to an otherwise drab concrete surface.
