How to cut a concrete floor for new plumbing.
Easiest way to add a floor to cement.
Use a concrete degreaser to remove any oil spills.
Seal all edges with tape.
The easy way to level a floor with sand and cement.
Some mats are like rugs others are textured and still others resemble padded gym mats.
Typically the floor must be level and uniform within 3 16 inch every 10 feet.
An easy way to tell whether the floor is dry enough is to place a small piece of kitchen plastic wrap about 12 square to the surface of the concrete floor.
Over time concrete floors can settle unevenly or become uneven due to cracking and moisture.
Learn how to use a grinder.
During new construction the builder installs drain lines and stubs that will connect to future plumbing fixtures before he pours the slab on grade.
If you plan on pouring a lot of concrete build a wood and mesh barrier first to ensure your new slab is strong.
The easiest way to find out if your floor is out of plane is to use the time honored marble method.
Adding fresh concrete is a common way to level out old slabs and patch damage.
Adding a bathroom in a basement garage area or in a home that sits on a slab traditionally requires cutting into concrete.
Clean out any cracks with a wire brush and remove loose concrete chips by chipping away the loose concrete with a cold chisel and hammer.
First cutting into a concrete pad is a costly endeavor and inevitably weakens its structural integrity.
Use a long level and tape measure to check that the floor is level.
Clear the garage floor of everything and then clean the floor thoroughly.
Whether you want to refinish an uneven basement floor or replace or add new flooring on top of an existing concrete floor somewhere in your home you most likely will need to level the concrete floor.
Drop a few marbles onto the floor in various areas around the room and then watch them roll.
The easiest method for covering a garage floor is to roll out mats made from rubber or polyvinyl plastic.
Yet there are many pitfalls to consider with this traditional approach.
Finish the work by priming the surface and pouring a mix over it giving your concrete foundation a fresh new coat.
Sweep the floor using a stiff bristled broom to remove all loose dirt and debris.