New concrete floor drying time

[elviria]

I have a new approx 4" thick concrete floor (3 weeks old) and am getting grief from my good lady wife about the time required for the floor to dry (1" per month!!!) I do not want to do the final fit on the kitchen until I have the final floor level (ply over floorboards and acrylic / water based leveling compound over concrete), is there any way to speed up the process???
I see on the sticky's a liquid DMP, would this be of use to me in this situation or do I just have to get some ear defenders to keep out the noise.

Many thanks

Mike

 

[WoodYouLike]

What I know about liquid DPM is that they don't work when the floor is too wet (so check for the tolerances/specifications every brand gives you on this)

 

[mattysupra]

What I know about liquid DPM is that they don't work when the floor is too wet (so check for the tolerances/specifications every brand gives you on this)

Yes this is correct. You should be around o.k after a few weeks but you really should test floor first. Also the dpm treatment is very expensive. Your always best to leave concrete to dry properly tho as using a liquid dpm can cause you more problems if not used correctly.

 

[elviria]

Thanks for the advice, I want to get it right as I want to have Amtico laid once the floor is dry and do not want troubles later on.

Is the best way to test the floor moisture content to hire a meter from a hire shop?

Cheers

Mike

 

[mattysupra]

im not sure if you can hire a hygrometer as they need calibrating on regular basis and i wouldn't trust a hire shop to do it correct. If having amtico are you planning on doing the job yourself or not?

 

[elviria]

I am not going to tackle the Amtico myself I have a flooring fitter who is going to do it for me. He is coming over next week to have a look as I have part old t&g and part new concrete floor.
I have to say it is V frustrating as I want to get on and fit the kitchen (and get a template done for the worktops) but without the final level of the floor cannot do so and the concrete could be weeks more to dry.
I guess these are the joys of extension building!!!!!!!!!

Regards

Mike

 

[mattysupra]

if your having someone install for you they will ask you questions about the subfloor age, depth etc and know it need a moister test. If they dont do this get another fitter!

 

[elviria]

Thanks very much, I will let you know how I get on.

Mike