Here's another question that's probably been asked many times before in many different ways.
I intend to replace an existing suspended floor in my kichen with a concrete floor: hardcore base (at least 100mm), insulation, DPM then concrete slab (about 100mm).
I then want to put floorboards on top, just T&G softwood. My intention at the moment is to batten the concrete slab and secret nail the boards to these. Is this sensible ? Do I need another polythene sheet between the concrete and the boards ? How long should I leave the concrete slab before screwing battens to it ?
Or would I be better off screeding on top of the concrete and laying the boards as a floating floor ?
Appreciate any comments / suggestions.
I intend to replace an existing suspended floor in my kichen with a concrete floor: hardcore base (at least 100mm), insulation, DPM then concrete slab (about 100mm).
I then want to put floorboards on top, just T&G softwood. My intention at the moment is to batten the concrete slab and secret nail the boards to these. Is this sensible ? Do I need another polythene sheet between the concrete and the boards ? How long should I leave the concrete slab before screwing battens to it ?
Or would I be better off screeding on top of the concrete and laying the boards as a floating floor ?
Appreciate any comments / suggestions.