Category: Flooring

  • Problematic sites, and casting slabs

    concrete slabs

    Sloped and curved sites Allow for smaller spacing between the divider forms on a steep slope. Make the forms out of ¼  or ½ inch plywood or hardboard, or 1 x 4s for a curved walkway or drive. To make 1 x 4s easier to bend, soak them in water. Set the supporting stakes closer […]

  • Concrete flooring

    Preparing for concrete flooring Check the criteria for floor design and construction in your town’s building code. Compact the base dirt and put the floor directly on it if it is well-drained. If the soil is soft or loose, you’ll need to dig it out and put a 4 inch crushed stone and 1-inch sand […]