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I have a concrete floor and want to lay a timber floor on it using reclaimed floor boards. I think the best way to do this is to lay batons and fix the floor boards onto the batons. My problem is i have a step going up to the concrete floor which is about 8inchs high. If I add batons and floor...

I have a concrete floor and want to lay a timber floor on it using reclaimed floor boards. I think the best way to do this is to lay batons and fix the floor boards onto the batons. My problem is i have a step going up to the concrete floor which is about 8inchs high. If I add batons and floor...

Yes I am mixing by hand and its all done now thanks. Just looks a bit like a concrete floor because of all the water in it! I will be using a laytex self leveler to get a nice finish as the whole floor is out of level.

Thanks guys for your speedy reply. ColJack, I use bag of wickes sharp sand and it looked quite dry but as I mixed the cement in and did the 'clump' test it held its shape so thought this would do the job as is. I took the advice and scooped it all up and mixed in a bit of water, turns...

I have just made a dry mix of screed (1part cement - 4part sharp sand) I have not added any water and have now laid it dry! I have since realised that the mix is never going to harden :( Can I spray water on it to make it go hard or is it best to dig it up and start again with a damp mix? The...