I have a project to level a workshop floor.
It is approx 4m X 6m
The floor is nearly 70mm lower in the middle than around the perimeter.
I intend to use a self levelling compound mixed with granite chippings.
The problem is the floor is covered in old linoleum tiles and initial test prove it will be a real pain in the ass to remove the tiles and the tar like adhesive. The floor is bone dry and I wonder if these tiles/adhesive are also acting as a secondary dpm.
So the question is:-
Is it a crazy idea to fix Expanded metal lath to the floor and then pour my self leveller over the top?
I've seen this done when a cement render is applied to the outside of a building and the EML provides a mechanical bond to wall below.
It is approx 4m X 6m
The floor is nearly 70mm lower in the middle than around the perimeter.
I intend to use a self levelling compound mixed with granite chippings.
The problem is the floor is covered in old linoleum tiles and initial test prove it will be a real pain in the ass to remove the tiles and the tar like adhesive. The floor is bone dry and I wonder if these tiles/adhesive are also acting as a secondary dpm.
So the question is:-
Is it a crazy idea to fix Expanded metal lath to the floor and then pour my self leveller over the top?
I've seen this done when a cement render is applied to the outside of a building and the EML provides a mechanical bond to wall below.