If the cracks are in a reinforced slab you can use a tiling mat but from what I can see you would be better with a reinforced screed bed on a plastic slip sheet. This slab is independent from the failed slab below and should give a good finish. Statistics: Posted by Pulse — Thu Jul 18, 2024 7:00 pm ..read more

Evening! I'm looking at tiling the floor of an outdoor concrete veranda. It's undercover but gets all weather as it's west faced. I've been reading that if the concrete has cracks, they will eventually come through the tile. Is there a recommended membrane or something similar I can apply over the slab before tiles are laid. Hiring someone is out of the question due to finances and I'm forced to do it myself. Thanks Statistics: Posted by Vincent49 — Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:53 pm ..read more

New tiler here cos I'm broke. Anyway, I've been looking online for tile leveling systems. I've seen these a lot. (See pics) The only thing I can see wrong is the wrench becoming rounded or breaking.. Very interested in anyone's opinion who have used this system? Statistics: Posted by Vincent49 — Wed Jul 10, 2024 11:22 am ..read more

From my personal experience, Ausfloorworks is the best option for you. They specialize in seamlessly blending polished concrete and wooden floors. At the junction where they meet, Ausfloorworks ensures a smooth, flat transition without any noticeable rise, providing a clean and aesthetically pleasing finish throughout your home. Statistics: Posted by ahmadfraz92 — Fri Jul 05, 2024 3:24 pm ..read more

Would you consider this typ. of workmanship to be a defect? Level variance is covered under tollarrance guide which isn't considered legally. If it was to be argued under NCC B1D4 and Australian Standards 1684 & 1860 which section does it make reference to levels? - variance between floor levels evident when covered - Note the level (1.2 m) the variance is 10mm in 1.2 m - significant movement / squeak when walked on - damaged particular boards during installation - it is believed the boards are not adequately glued and fixed in place What constitutes a defect based on AS & manufactur ..read more

Congratulations on finishing your build with Metricon! Dealing with creaks in a newly built home can be frustrating, especially with upgraded flooring like Hebel Power. It's promising that they're willing to address it, but cutting into the ceiling sounds like a big step. Statistics: Posted by liraeviras — Mon Jun 24, 2024 8:53 pm ..read more

Hello We are in final stages of signing contract for a two story house in inner north Brisbane , just having hard time deciding flooring for upstairs bedrooms whether to go hybrid flooring or carpets . We have decided to go with tiles downstairs and hybrid on open area upstairs for easy cleaning since we have young kids Me and wife like the feel of carpet in bedroom however we are currently struggling to keep it clean in our current place specially this bloody playdough everywhere We don't have experience with hybrid flooring , just want to know how it feels under foot in cold months and al ..read more

I have used direct stick 18 mm solid timber over yellow tongue, 20+ years on its perfect Make sure you sand yellow tongue to remove wax coating or it may not stick and make sure you have good sub floor ventilation if on ground level. Statistics: Posted by building-expert — Tue Jun 18, 2024 11:43 am ..read more

Hi I just finished building a backyard office pod, 2400 X 4000. The subfloor is yellow tounge and I am planning to direct stick 18mm engineered timber floorboards to the yellow tounge. I will be using bostik ultraset. I've been getting conflicting advice on this. Some say I can direct stick flooring over yellow tounges, others say I should not dot it. Can someone here please advise? Cheers Statistics: Posted by Pisang — Tue Jun 18, 2024 8:01 am ..read more

Hebel 75mm floor: The glue added will do nothing, will not miraculously stick panel together. Often the panels get cracks in them from handling and if a joist is higher/lower. Would have multiple cracks on your floor. If crack over a joist you may have screw heads patched to identify that, or maybe between joists and can often work that out from screw pattern Have changed a few out before. If in high traffic area it will deteriorate, the aac concrete will crack up more The creak may be related to joist. Statistics: Posted by Pedro4137 — Sat Jun 15, 2024 12:23 pm ..read more