Moderators BarManBean Posted September 21, 2013 Moderators Share Posted September 21, 2013 I haven't pulled up any of the linoleum but you can tell it's bent pretty good from the cracking underneath. Threw a small torpedo level on it and it doesn't look pretty. Might try a bit of self leveler if you want to go that route. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 That was the thought... Pull up the floor, do all demo, clean up and evaluate. Mold, water, cracking, etc. Decide where to go from there. The ceiling is already pretty low (right around 7 feet) so I'm hoping the floor isn't TOO bad so I don't lose a lot of height with the leveling concrete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted September 21, 2013 Moderators Share Posted September 21, 2013 That was the thought... Pull up the floor, do all demo, clean up and evaluate. Mold, water, cracking, etc. Decide where to go from there. The ceiling is already pretty low (right around 7 feet) so I'm hoping the floor isn't TOO bad so I don't lose a lot of height with the leveling concrete. Self leveling stuff cannot be poured more than an 1" thick in most applications. More than that and I think you're just pouring more actual concrete, which in many cases you would also be demoing the whole subfloor--I don't think most contractors like to pour concrete over-top-of concrete... "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I don't think it's that bad. I won't know until I demo more/anything. If it's that bad, I'll have to do Nature Stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Or rip out the old concrete and pour new with a rebar net embedded. But that's a tough job. In any case - make sure you don't trap humidity under whatever you put on the basement floor or you will end up with some "interesting" things growing there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Nothing can grow under ceramic tile if its done right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I'm not that worried about tiles, but some may call off all ambitions and take the easy way out and put in a plastic mat that traps all moisture on the underside creating a great little greenhouse for fungi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I don't think it's that bad. I won't know until I demo more/anything. If it's that bad, I'll have to do Nature Stone. Do you have any experience with Nature Stone? I've considered it for my basement as well. "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 decided to run wire through the wall for our two front surround speakers yesterday.... Rather than have them on speaker stands. The next stage of baby proofing has begun. Pain in the ass job! But...... Now all my speaker wires (for two entertainment system setups) are fully through the wall, floor, and ceiling. I hate exposed wires! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 +1. I despise a wall mounted tv with power and hdmi cables dangling. "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Do you have any experience with Nature Stone? I've considered it for my basement as well. My boss had it done in his basement. He had about 500 sqft done between three rooms and a hallway. I think he said it was about $3500 which works out to $7 sqft, installed. I would be doing a 20x12 rectangular room which is simple compared to his. He mentioned he talked to the guy installing it about how quoting works... color and thickness (factoring in uneven floor) play into it, area to be covered, and corners that need to be navigated. Three rooms and a hallway is a lot more corners and leveling work for a single pour than one single room with four corners. I want it because it's virtually ideal for a basement floor. It insulates it because it's porous, it drains, it breathes, and it can't be ruined if the basement does flood. I also believe the epoxy they use is antimicrobial too. The only downside is price that I can tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I've got 800sq.ft between 3 rooms that I want to do sometime soon. The concrete subfloor is uneven but not terrible. Thanks for the ballpark $$$. I may give them a ring sometime soon. "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 We used Dricore as underlayment in our basement, and then went with laminate flooring over that. In unfinished areas, i just kept it dricore, with no top/finished layer. Dricore is nice, but pricey. Put down about 1300 sq ft of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I need something that can level/cover cracks which is down to Nature Stone or self leveling concrete unless there's something I don't know about. I need to stop thinking about this until I get the house so I can make a decision after all the demo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adpsmp Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Before/After of my front door. -Before was 2-30" hollow-core doors with 15" single pane sidelights. -After is a 42" (2.25" thick) hand-built solid oak door with 18" casement style sidelight windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerdan11 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Before/After of my front door. -Before was 2-30" hollow-core doors with 15" single pane sidelights. -After is a 42" (2.25" thick) hand-built solid oak door with 18" casement style sidelight windows. Very nice. Much much better. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I like how you use bricks for the edging. Might have to steal that idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 They work well if the landscape you are edging is mounded up a bit. Like in the pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 My front yard is mounted like that, so that'll work. I think I'm going to put a patio in the back of the house (copy off the neighbors LOL) which will give me some time to check out any drainage issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 This was last weekends project. Years of neglect from the previous owner (and 2 by me trying to figure out what I wanted to do with it). The deck after I power washed it. I didn't take a pic post sanding. You will splinter the wood when power washing. The final product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 That's a lot of sanding... how'd you do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 yeah it is... Im guessing a floor sander or some kind of heavy equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Yup, rented a floor sander from home depot. Think it was like 80 bucks with the cost of the rental and pads. The rails and such didn't really need much, but I hit them with my orbital where needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Looks good... like the dark color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmrdwn Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 We own a home on a large river and recently bought a fixer upper (aka; firewood) on a lake. The existing building was a partially finished garage with great room, two bedrooms and electrical closet. We added on a full bathroom, laundry room with toilet and kitchen. Wife's brother in law is a contractor and we provided some sweat equity. We pulled all the siding, existing carpet and tile. We did the staining, poly and painted the exterior. Turned out nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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