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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Leomas on 15 May 2008, 12:59:50

Title: Can it be done?
Post by: Leomas on 15 May 2008, 12:59:50

Got a 70's grade garage which is coming down as we don't have anything that we can put in there and open the door to get out of (I think it was designed for an Anglia) and will be putting up a new metal shed. Problem I have is that the concrete is that cute 'ripple' finish and I wondered if it was feasible to smooth it down in any way which didn't involve pouring more concrete on it.

Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: The Barge Captain on 15 May 2008, 13:31:23

Could use self leveling latex flooring.

Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: Leomas on 15 May 2008, 13:33:20

Any idea what sort of 'wave height' that can cope with?

Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: Andyb on 15 May 2008, 13:34:34

please please make sure the the roof is not asbestos befor you take the garage down if it is you will have to get someone in to do it

Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: Leomas on 15 May 2008, 13:36:44

Already walked into that one. Fortunately got a builder mate who is rated to do that.

Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: Andyb on 15 May 2008, 13:38:41

sorry had to say
just didnt want to see you get into bother or worse

Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: Leomas on 15 May 2008, 13:41:16

Much appreciated, from what he's said it would have been the end of life as we knew it had I just gone ahead myself. Mr Nosey Council man would have got involved and from there it is downhill all the way.

Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: Andyb on 15 May 2008, 13:51:31

http://www.screwfix.com/search.do;jsessionid=QMXVA5CIDYAQQCSTHZOCFFI?_dyncharset=UTF-8&fh_search=floor+leviling

any good

Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: Andyb on 15 May 2008, 13:56:08

or
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Special-Mortars/Latex-Floor-Levelling-Compound/invt/154441

Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: Leomas on 15 May 2008, 14:13:26

The Wickes one looks good, and a lot cheaper per kilo. Thanks for that

Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: ians on 15 May 2008, 14:16:04

Are you sure its strong enough to drive on/ survive wet tyres etc?

It maybe , but worth confirming.

Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: Andyb on 15 May 2008, 14:18:38

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Got a 70's grade garage which is coming down as we don't have anything that we can put in there and open the door to get out of (I think it was designed for an Anglia) and will be putting up a new metal shed. Problem I have is that the concrete is that cute 'ripple' finish and I wondered if it was feasible to smooth it down in any way which didn't involve pouring more concrete on it.

dont think a car is involved

Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: Leomas on 16 May 2008, 09:49:02

Correct, big shed but leaving hard-standing rather than garage. Getting a frame sorted to use as an overhead gantry for winches etc. never seems to be quite enough room inside a garage so I though why not just work on sunny days? Yes I am a fair weather sort but since I'm not very competent and need assistance on most things I find a BBQ on offer makes things go so much easier and what point a BBQ on a bad day?

Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: Richie London on 16 May 2008, 12:00:51

ive used leveling compound when i tile floors in shops, wickes is very good, buy a cheap paddle to mix it with in a drill, nice smooth creamy and pour it on

richie