Anybody ever done it? What do you use tapcons and glue? Would I need to level the slab with floor leveler first?
Where there’s A wheel there’s a way, got any wheels?
Anybody ever done it? What do you use tapcons and glue? Would I need to level the slab with floor leveler first?
Where there’s A wheel there’s a way, got any wheels?
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I've never done it....but then I'm not familiar with the term...what is sheeting?
Do it right, or do it twice.
Adding a Plywood subfloorover an existing concrete slab. Is what I am getting at.Where there's A wheel there's a way, got any wheels?
I have done it on a small floor (commercial job). We use a floor leveler and then installed 3/4" pressure treated plywood with a Hilti PAD and construction adhesive underneath the plywood.
Dave
have you looked into those 2x2 panels, that lock together and float on the concrete. I have no personal experience with them, but I know sometime with the last month or two some one had talked about using them.
I did a search but came up empty
Here is the company web-site, they advertise in the Magazine.
http://www.dricore.com/english/home.htm
Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, Professional build the Titanic.
CAG,
I believe what you are talking about is Subflor. It was featured in the Jan/Feb 03 HANDY Magazine. The website is http://www.Subflor.com.Quality before Quantity
Nope, I was talking dricore, pulled it directly out of the latest mag, they had an add somewhere in the back, but they look like similar products,
I did find out just now after calling dricore that they are pretty much only available in the north east, available in Menards great for all the guys way up yonder, us midwest folk would sure like some new stuff too every now and then.
The company rep I talked to said he could get the stuff to the midwest at probably 7 bucks a panel including freight rough numbers, 6 for the panel and an estimated 1 buck freight each. 56 bucks for the basically one "sheet" seems a bit high
Supposedly they plan to be in the mid-west with in the year and out west "soon after"
Bet you wanted to know all that didn't you :)???Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, Professional build the Titanic.
Well, brother, it was certainly informative LOL! I live in the Southeast, and I do remember seeing a similar product in Homowner Depot a couple weeks ago--not sure if it was one of the two we've mentioned or another brand.Quality before Quantity
Well, just in case Neil wants to talk about Subflor in the future, we just got done with an installation of it and are waiting for the flooring to acclimate for the next step. I live out west so had to order the material from back east. This is the time to give kudos to Bishop Lumber outside Philly, the guys there were absolutely great to work with in getting what I wanted in the amounts needed and trying to find the least expensive way to get it to me. I wish my local lumber yards were so marvelous.
As to the material - it is great so far. The unit cost makes it a definite DIY product. People with deeper pockets and larger needs can order the Delta-FL material alone and then top it with plywood or OSB much less expensively. But for folks with small jobs or working in tight spaces that won't allow sheet materials to easily be maneuvered, this is the way to go.
If you can adjust the height without throwing off thresholds, risers, etc., glue P.T. 2x4's face down 16 O.C., using the adhesive and shims where necessary to level the 2x4's across the space. Recessed tapcons or powder act. nails with washers for backup are a must. So might a vapor barrier before you lay plywood. Did this once as prep for a retro fit radiant heat system. Turned out nice.
Thanks!
Where there's A wheel there's a way, got any wheels?
you can also place 1 - 1/2" ridged in between those flat 2x4's. (above or below the vapor barrier)