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Laying Semi Solid

decbuck · 2004-09-27 15:46:34

I am laying semi solid at the weekend on all my downstairs (except the kitchen. So 2 rooms and a hall. Is it necessary to lay self levellign compound on the whole floor?? or do i test the ground first?

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27-09-2004 4:46pm

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decbuck

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I am laying semi solid at the weekend on all my downstairs (except the kitchen. So 2 rooms and a hall.

Is it necessary to lay self levellign compound on the whole floor?? or do i test the ground first?

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#2 27-09-2004 5:57pm
yop

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In the mother in laws new extension there last week, the lad was laying about 20 odd sq yards and he did not pour anything. I tiled the same extension but kitchen area and the floor was cat and broke my heart. So to be honest if the floor is bad you are as well to pour it, will only help

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#3 29-09-2004 10:20am
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decbuck wrote:

I am laying semi solid at the weekend on all my downstairs (except the kitchen. So 2 rooms and a hall.

Is it necessary to lay self levellign compound on the whole floor?? or do i test the ground first?

how bad is the floor?

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