kitchen floor

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    2nd floor flat, concrete floor disintegrating

    I have a 1960s 2nd floor flat. Removed old carpet tiles from the kitchen to find what I would say are quite significant cracks and deterioration. In parts it seems the concrete is disintegrating as can be seen in the last photo which was taken after some light brushing and makes me think it’s...
  2. Iona Howard

    Help with different sub layers in kitchen floor

    Hi all, We're currently renovating a Victorian house and are struggling a little with the kitchen floor situation. As we are in a tough spot financially we cannot afford to get any trades in at the moment so please no suggestions on that or i'll cry. As you can see from the picture half of...
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    Do you need subbase/sub base and sand under a screed kitchen floor?

    Hi! We were quoted for a floor to be smashed up and replaced with a new floor. The estimate described there being a sub base, sand then DPC, insulation and 65mm fibre screed. We were away the day it was prepped for the screeder, but when we had a peek under the dpc just before the screeder...
    • DIYRuthie
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    • building control floor kitchen floor screed floor subbase
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Building
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    Kitchen Floor Half Concrete (ventilation)

    I recently purchased a 1907 mid-terrace house which unfortunately has cement render to the rear exterior. The kitchen needs re-plastering as there is a lot of crumbling and damage to the kitchen walls on one side. (The other side has Artex) The kitchen floor is a mixture of concrete and raised...
    • gohan2091
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    • breathability breathable floor concrete floor flooring kitchen floor timber floor
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Building
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    Fixing floating floor installed under kitchen cabinets

    We renovated our kitchen/dining room and had new solid bamboo floors installed floating over a cork underlay. The builder asked me if we wanted the floors to extend under the cabinets, and stupidly I said yes. My thinking was that if it didn't the cabinets around the walls would be at a...
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    Engineered or Solid Wood for Kitchen

    Hi we have just completed the kitchen renovation apart from the floor. My girlfriend would love solid wood flooring but I have heard they don't do well in moisture prone areas. I saw a guide saying that engineered wood might be a better option but I am still cautious of water warping the...
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    Kitchen floor

    Help or recommendations desperately needed!! I have tiles on my kitchen floor of which some have broken-long story. I decided I wanted to place lino on top of the tiles so I removed the loose broken tiles and cemented the hole left behind. I have since had lino fitted and today I have had to...
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