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Concrete slab resurfacing
Posted on 11/20/23 at 1:46 pm
Posted on 11/20/23 at 1:46 pm
I’m currently in the process of removing ugly ceramic tile the previous homeowner laid throughout my house. It’s been a complete pain filled with trial and error as far as removal goes, but the process has left the surface of the slab looking less than ideal. Before I go laying the new flooring down, what is the best method or product to use in terms of resurfacing?




Posted on 11/20/23 at 1:54 pm to Blizzard of Chizz
Most of those don’t look deep. You could probably get a container of thin set floor compound and fill the voids. Smooth out with a trowel and let it set. You should be able to lay tile right back over it
Posted on 11/20/23 at 2:38 pm to Geauxld Finger
quote:you misspelled terrazzo
You should be able to lay tile right back over it

Posted on 11/20/23 at 2:40 pm to Geauxld Finger
Yeah they aren’t very deep. I just want to make sure I do it right. I don’t wanna half arse it and then have unforeseen issues later.
Posted on 11/20/23 at 2:56 pm to Geauxld Finger
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You should be able to lay tile right back over it
Missed this part. I’m planning on laying laminate flooring over it except for the kitchen. The previous homeowner put orange terracotta style tile everywhere, the entire living room, the dining room, you name it. They also used an excessive amount of thin set too which has been a massive bitch to get up. I’m making good progress but damn it’s frustrating

Posted on 11/20/23 at 3:22 pm to Blizzard of Chizz
If you’re just putting wood laminate planks over it, just do it as best you can and smooth it out. Roll out your underlay and then laminate over it. Shouldn’t really matter if it’s not perfection
This post was edited on 11/20/23 at 3:23 pm
Posted on 11/20/23 at 6:19 pm to Blizzard of Chizz
Ardex makes a lot of great products for leveling, covering etc. I just used it on a slab that had glue residue and they make a product just for that. I would def recommend using one of their products on your floor based on your pics.
Posted on 11/20/23 at 7:35 pm to Duck Island
I used this for the same scenario and it worked well. One box will cover a large area for a skim coat.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Henry-549-7-lbs-Feather-Finish-Patch-and-Skimcoat-12163/100551687

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Henry-549-7-lbs-Feather-Finish-Patch-and-Skimcoat-12163/100551687
Posted on 11/21/23 at 4:51 am to Blizzard of Chizz
You probably don’t need to do it, but self leveling cement is what you are looking for. It’s basically very thin cement/ mortar that you pour out and let it ‘self level’. It will also help to make your floor more level as concrete subfloors can be surprisingly not level often times.
Posted on 11/21/23 at 6:56 am to Blizzard of Chizz
Floor patch is the answer , pretty easy to mix and spread with a trowel and or putty knife, work in small batches because it’s working time is pretty quick
Posted on 11/21/23 at 11:26 am to baldona
I considered a self leveling cement because I’ve used it before but the damage to the surface is so random. I’m really trying to avoid pushing and pulling a self leveler across the good surface. Plus I’m dealing with an area that spans the living room, dining room and kitchen. I don’t want to get caught in a situation where I run short of product or I’m trying to mix a new batch while the old batch has started drying. Just seems like an unnecessary mess. Something I can work in small batches is ideal.
Posted on 11/21/23 at 5:49 pm to Blizzard of Chizz
I used Floor Removal Systems in BR. They troweled the Ardex on abt 750 sq ft and I think it was $1/ ft. Best dollar a foot ever spent. Call them and be done with it.
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