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Damp Proofing

Best way to remedy a damp quarry tile floor

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 4.04 PM

I have a utility room that is on a notable slope out down to the back door. At its highest point, it is higher than the adjoining kitchen floor and at its lowest point, it is lower than the adjoining kitchen floor. I would really like to have a laminate floor/vinyl floor that comes right through my kitchen and utility room. I would also like a level floor in my utility room. We recently had a laminate floor laid though the living room, dining room and hall. The fitter looked at the utility room but said it was presently too damp for a laminate floor to be laid on. What is the best way to level out and damp proof the floor so that I can have some sort of floor laid right through and have a level floor. I would prefer the floor to be all one level but if this isn't possible would consider a step being put it. House is 1880s terrace and utility room is quarry tile, currently with roll of lino over it.

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Anonymous user

Good afternoon, You will require to remove the quarry tiles and dig up the old flooring to a depth of 200mm then you need to install a blinding sand then a DPM damp proof membrane, then insulation of 100mm then top with 90-100mm of concrete, then if required you can use a self levelling compound to ensure all your floors are the same height. hope this helps.

Answered31 March 2023

Creative Construction and Design (CCD )

Rating: 4.7 out of 5

Norwich

Hi DO NOT put a concrete floor in your property check with Heritage Property’s After excavation of the old floor about 10” install Air vents/ Damp injection from the level of the door steps perimeter/ Install timber Supports support one brick high approx every 2 ft Air Circulation is crucial

Answered31 March 2023

Damp Investigations

Rating: 5 out of 5

Southall

I warn you this could end up with serious damp consequences to the perimeter of the room in question. This is really not a easy task , many things must be taken into account. A proper destructive survey must be done to the floor and the wall floor joint . I urge you to spend some money on investigation before you take any advice on completing your requirements.

Answered31 March 2023