Hi,
I am looking for a simple solution to resolve the damp present in my solid concrete floor. Any ideas?
The floor was originally covered with Laminate but this has long since disintegrated, as has the surface of the concrete started to crack away. The skirting, battens and plasterboard in one corner was also rotten with damp, presumably rising up from the floor. I have stripped all of this back to the brickwork.
I am aware of the various 'correct' methods of digging it all up and re-laying DPM etc but was really looking for a cheaper, less intrusive option. Can I for example, brush-on a paint-on DPM and then cover with self-levelling compound? Presumably, running it 6 inches or so up the wall also?
Thank you as ever for any useful pointers.
All the best,
RrogerD
I am looking for a simple solution to resolve the damp present in my solid concrete floor. Any ideas?
The floor was originally covered with Laminate but this has long since disintegrated, as has the surface of the concrete started to crack away. The skirting, battens and plasterboard in one corner was also rotten with damp, presumably rising up from the floor. I have stripped all of this back to the brickwork.
I am aware of the various 'correct' methods of digging it all up and re-laying DPM etc but was really looking for a cheaper, less intrusive option. Can I for example, brush-on a paint-on DPM and then cover with self-levelling compound? Presumably, running it 6 inches or so up the wall also?
Thank you as ever for any useful pointers.
All the best,
RrogerD