Does anyone enjoy any experience using these? I will be using the 2X2 dricore subfloor panels over an existing...
I will be using the 2X2 dricore subfloor panels over an existing concrete floor. Unfortunately, the concrete is not severely level so it will require a polite number of shims to make it height. I'd be interested to hear an opinion from anyone who have used these.
WHY OH WHY would you use 2x2 panels your paying to much $ for them You can buy the aid in rolls and the aspenite by the sheet @ 1/3 the cost of the panel , Get youeself some floor leveler shims won,t work that well
A faster method to stratum the floor would be to use a chemical floor leveler... literally, this is a poured product, which settles into the low spots and hardens to a even surface... much faster than trying to shim everything.
Once that is done, you can proceed to use the panel.
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Answers: I agree with Pro Handy Man plus a couple other concerns. If your crypt or area next to the concete floor stays dry year round I would do as Pro Handy Man says near the backer rolls. You mention the floor is not particularly level; if it have slope towards a floor drain or sump pit it would be good to verbs this slope and then you would not want to use the self leveling products, pour on. I enjoy used the self leveling pour on products but they too are extremely expensive and you would need mulitiple plenty if the floor is really out of wack. When I used the pour in leveler we have to come up 3/4" in some areas, I made custom shims, riped 2x4's to clear 6' long shims which I screwed down onto the floor joists and afterwards added the leveler in between the shims. It really depends on what you are trying to put down for a finished floor product. Laminate flooring is pretty forgiving using the underwriter pad, some low areas you can double up the lining to comp for the low spot. If you go near carpeting choose a thicker carpeting or use a thicker pad, you'd be amazed how much this can darken. If your going with a vinyl product you are going to want a pretty good flat floor. Good luck!