The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:34 pm**

Hi guys
I am a complete novice at most things DIY but I want to do some of this myself one I cant really afford to be paying people and two to give the satisfaction of saying "I done that"
anyway I have a concrete pre fab garage with a concrete floor that is rough I want to smoth the floor and paint it so I was wondering what I can use to do this
I am looking to paint the floor once this is done so my question would be what product to use on the concrete base that is down I have read about self leveling compunds and I was thinking this is the way to go but I dont think that my floor has any form of damp proofing put in so would my leveling compound need to have this as I dont want it come away in the future
I am planing on painting the floor with an epoxy paint as well

Stevo

Posted: **Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:16 pm**

If theres no damp membrane then anything you do to seal the floor will trap any damp and deteriorate in time. If there is a damp course your next issue is with the quality of the slab itself, if its solid then a really good clean and FLC should do the trick.

Posted: **Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:07 pm**

thanks for the quick reply
I am unsure if there is a damp proof membrane (I know this probably sems really stupid but this is all new to me)is there anyway I can check?
the floor is in good condition not breaking away any where although very rough
can I ask what FLC is?

Stevo

Posted: **Thu Jun 28, 2012 11:49 am**

FLC
floor leveling compound
delighted i knew that one

Posted: **Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:04 pm**

ok seems a bit of a daft question now from me now :p
so will any FLC do?

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