Taking off a layer of concrete

[P.S.]

Garage has been built, but the builders used the garage floor to knock up the render for the walls - so i need a way to get the sh*t of the floor ?

tried one of those Bosch electric scrapers but the floor area is 42 sq/m !!!

need some kind of industrial sander ? or something to take a layer off ?


Also want to paint the floor, will it need "sealing" first ?

 

[IanDB]

If it's that bad you'll need something like this http://www.hss.com/Fae.asp?sysPage=wsHomePage&wsCountry=UK&sysLanguage=[BASE]&resetToGroup=YES

Blast, the link doesn't do what I want it to. You'll have to search for "concrete floor grinder" in the search box.

As far as painting is concerned I think it's best to seal it or it will flake. I believe it's better to leave it for a few months though.

 

[masona]

Why not use self-levelling compound cement (such as Laytex) over it which will give you a very smooth floor. They can start from as low as 3mm up to 25mm thickness.

 

[P.S.]

Looks just the job, thanks.

Re: the latex ? how much for 42sq/m ??

ps

 

[AdamW]

tried one of those Bosch electric scrapers but the floor area is 42 sq/m !!!

Awww come on, you have to show us a picture of this behemoth of a garage... what do you keep in it?! Trucks? Smaller garages?

I guess it must be a triple. Nice.

 

[masona]

Re: the latex ? how much for 42sq/m ??

Cheaper than hiring your equipment ! Depending how much area you want to clean up.
See this and this for info......

 

[P.S.]

Was thinking of a screed, as the floor slopes the wrong way too !(font to back) !! and if, as they appear to be able now, go to a feather edge without breaking up, may just be the business !!!

Anyone tackled a 42sq/m (6x7) floor with a screed ??

 

[masona]

The beauty of this is, you just lightly float off the compound and it will find it own level. Very easy, well it was for me !

 

[P.S.]

tried one of those Bosch electric scrapers but the floor area is 42 sq/m !!!

Awww come on, you have to show us a picture of this behemoth of a garage... what do you keep in it?! Trucks? Smaller garages?

I guess it must be a triple. Nice.

 

[AdamW]

[Mick Dundee] That's not a garage...

THAT'S a garage! [/Mick Dundee]