The installation of calcium aluminate cement based self leveling concrete param 5500 along with expanded metal lath for reinforcement is a successful fast track method to convert a plywood subfloor into a beautiful concrete floor.
Thin concrete floor over wood.
Changing the floor without dismantling the old one is now possible with low thickness concrete floors.
Metal lath stapled over plywood substrate.
It is even difficult to change the color.
Thin floors are ideal to renovate the interior of a space.
They allow to cover ceramic tiles without removing them or to coat other types of floor made of wood concrete or marble without any demolition.
Snap the chalk line over the top of the concrete or moisture barrier between the marks on opposite walls making a cross in the center of the room.
When installed correctly your concrete over plywood floor will not permit moisture through will not warp or buckle and will come with all the benefits of concrete in an easy to care for floor.
A concrete floor is permanent even thin concrete overlays.
Installing a hardwood floor over a concrete slab.
Measure and mark the center of all four walls at floor level.
Duraamen s param 5500 goes on thin in a 3 8 to 1 2 thick application.
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Plywood substrate in a kitchen.
The following project was executed by tom zilian of madstone floors from boston ma who created a polished concrete floor over a plywood substrate.
It is difficult expensive and messy to remove an interior concrete installation.
Experienced professionals pay close attention to managing moisture and minimizing wood floor expansion and contraction when preparing to install hardwood floors on concrete slabs.
Complex projects take a long time to complete.
Some concrete stains combine and react with the minerals in the concrete mix making them permanent.
For metal lath a stucco grade material is fine.
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A cement based waterproofing mortar is also a good option.
Even if your home was built on a concrete slab you can still enjoy the beauty and charm of hardwood floors.
Determine your starting wall.
You will lay the flooring lengthwise to this wall.
I have seen anything from chicken wire to concrete wire mesh used successfully.