I think he meant to put a single step there but forgot. Now there is a concrete slab to the left and right of this gap (and this slab sticks out about 5 inches from the wall where it meets the floor into the garage), plus the concrete floor of the garage. There is nothing on ...
WAYS TO USE A CONCRETE FLOOR GRINDER Many of today's grinders can serve multiple functions and are generally more adaptable than other types of surface prep equipment, especially when it comes to decorative work. They are good for the following applications: ...
STEP 3.LIGHTLY GRIND OR SAND THE FLOOR -This is the best way to prepare and clean the concrete in advance of applying the epoxy paint. You want to make sure the concrete doesn't have any dirt, paint, previous sealers, spills, stains, gum, or anything that may not allow the epoxy to...
You can install laminate flooring on plywood, oriented strandboard, particleboard or concrete. The subfloor must be completely flat and free of bumps or depressions that could destabilize the edges and cause the planks to separate. If you're planning the floor installation on an old concrete pad...
If self-leveling concrete is uneven, patchy, or otherwise unacceptable, the easiest way to fix it is to add another layer of self-leveling compound that will set evenly. What happens if you add too much water to self-leveling compound? When too much water is added to the self-leveling co...
Cold planers grind and remove asphalt or concrete, preparing paved surfaces for new pavement. From fixing slab cracks and broken curbs to road and sidewalk repair, cold planers break up old asphalt or concrete, mill the material, and move it to a container for later recycling. These machines...
My basement is already 2×4 framed about 1.5″ from concrete wall. The previous owners used fiberglass insulation which I have removed. I was able to slip 1″ XPS behind the framing, but can not get them to adhere due to the concrete wall being uneven. Any advice on how to get them ...
Repairing cracks in concrete is not as difficult as it might seem to someone who has never done it before. It basically involves cleaning out the cracks, then using either a concrete patching compound or concrete caulk to fill the space. For larger cracks, a little sand can be added before...