UK diy (uk.d-i-y) For the discussion of all topics related to diy (do-it-yourself) in the UK. All levels of experience and proficency are welcome to join in to ask questions or offer solutions.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1   Report Post  
Ian Johnson
 
Posts: n/a
Default latex screed on concrete floor

Hi All,

I am currently refurbishing a 2 bedroom flat. I recently laid the
underfloor heating pipework and laid a concrete screed over the top,
to an almost level surface. However, the final floor covering I intend
to use is thin rubber sheets (2mm). I placed a test tile on the floor
and it's possible to feel the small cracks and slight undulations
under the tile when walking over it. Its also going to be a few months
before I've finished running cabling and had plastering work
completed. In the time being the dust from the concrete is really
beginning to bug me...and my wardrobe. The flat is 70sqm.

a few questions then to the experts.

1) Will a latex screed cover the small cracks and level out the
undulations (5mm at the most extreme point, 2-3mm average)?

2) Will the latex screed be ok if I leave it uncovered for 6 months
while walking on it etc? Does it crack under pressure, i.e. should I
leave this until just before I put down the final flooring?

3) I was recommended to use a latex solution called 'Stra', but I
can't find mention of it anywhere. Maybe I heard the name wrong, or is
there another product I should look for?

thanks in advance for any help,
IanJ

Reply
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules

Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Concrete slab advice John UK diy 12 July 11th 03 10:55 AM
Floor slab layers & services Toby UK diy 2 July 7th 03 10:53 AM
How to treat a brick floor? DavidD UK diy 4 July 4th 03 06:54 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 08:51 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 DIYbanter.
The comments are property of their posters.
 

About Us

"It's about DIY & home improvement"