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Screeding a large floor
My fault - I simply worked out the square feet (800) and divided by 9, on the assumption that a metre is roughly 3 feet so that s square metre is 9 square feet. But the fact that a metre is actually a smidgin over 39" makes a surprisingly large difference to the area in square metres! -
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Screeding a large floor
Many thanks for the replies so far. I've also been reading on this forum other threads related to screeding (which I'm ashamed to say I didn't read before posting!) Another builder visited this morning and seems willing to tackle the job. He reckons all the present concrete will need... -
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Screeding a large floor
Having bought an ex-pub in Devon, I have a large room (20' by 40') that needs re-flooring, with the final aim of fitting a carpet. The old floor comprised pine boards laid directly on concrete, and as many were spongy and mouldy I have grubbed them all up. The concrete beneath is crumbly in...