Power floated concrete

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by Ben Ward, Mar 27, 2017.

  1. Ben Ward

    Ben Ward Active Member

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    Am I right in thinking that this is power floated concrete? Been down about 18 months, was carpeted but putting down engineered.

    After reading Matt's post from a while ago, did moisture readings with both hygrohood and probe- hood reading 62% after a few hours, probe 92% so guessing this confirms it as power floated?

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  2. Spacey

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    Yes looks like a power floated floor
    They stay wet forever
    Needs the top grinded or shot blasted to give the dpm a key or even scratch the living hell out of it with a copper disc at a minimum
     
  3. Ben Ward

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    Cheers. Does it need keying even if I'm just floating the floor on an underlay? No adhesive to lift the dpm. Or best keying anyway?


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  4. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Best to give it a key for the dpm If it doesn't bond well it won't do its job right
     
  5. merit

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    If your ur floating on underlay why don't you just put down a isolator sheet? Saves a lot of mess


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  6. Ben Ward

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    As in 1000 or 1200 gauge plastic sheeting?


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  7. merit

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    No mate as in isolator sheet. Mapie and f.ball make it.


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  8. Spacey

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    Isolater membranes can be pricey
     
  9. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    Cheap compared to grinding, dpm and labour.


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  10. Ben Ward

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    I'll get some prices and see what works out cheaper, thanks for the advice


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  11. AngryAndy

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    Just use an underlay with an integral DPM. Job done.
     
  12. dannyboy

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    If it's a domestic property, it could be agilia.
    Is there any waxy residue anywhere ?

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  13. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Calcium sulphate :eek:
     
  14. dannyboy

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    No mate, similar as it's pumped, but cement based.

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  15. dannyboy

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    How you doing mate.

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  16. Ben Ward

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    Surely only suitable up to 75%RH though?


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  17. Ben Ward

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    No waxy residue that I can see


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  18. AngryAndy

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    If the integral DPM is totally impervious then 75% should be fine. Ask the underlay manufacturer what they recommend.
     

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