BTW, the concrete floors are uneven, levelling compound was put down but the job was done before we noticed
hi there,
It was levelled but not very well I'm afraid. The floors were laid using elastilon.
I know!
BTW, the concrete floors are uneven, levelling compound was put down but the job was done before we noticed, would that be the main reason?
I dont know why but drilling holes and filling with gap filler is a crazy idea. If its solid wood 20 mil you could drill holes in wood using 6mm bit, then drill 6mm in concrete, use 8mm bit to countershnk holes, screw down, then refill holes with solid wood and sand varnish etc. Job for a prof carpenter that. Are you sure the un level sub floor is the problem, is there a gap around floor, describe how bumpy the floor looks or gives at creaking points. How many points creakuse large gap filler, comes in spray cans costs about 10 euros per can, available any good hardware/builders suppliers.Drill a small hole in the floor empty full contents of can, might require several cans depending on how bad the creaking is. this stuff really expands when it leaves the can builders usually uses it around gaps where pipes going through walls etc.,
hi there,
It was levelled but not very well I'm afraid. The floors were laid using elastilon.
use large gap filler, comes in spray cans costs about 10 euros per can, available any good hardware/builders suppliers.Drill a small hole in the floor empty full contents of can, might require several cans depending on how bad the creaking is. this stuff really expands when it leaves the can builders usually uses it around gaps where pipes going through walls etc.,
Get the elastion instructions and the solid floor instructions if available and read up on the level required ie 3 mm over 1 metre and contact the installer. if it is not obviously level the buck should stop with the installer. ps is your house newly built and do you have hrv
Are you sure the un level sub floor is the problem, is there a gap around floor, describe how bumpy the floor looks or gives at creaking points. How many points creak
this will sound mad, but it the answer to the creaking sound. sprinkle talc power around the floor and brush into all joints. when the joints will take no more , clean up excess. after a couple of days the creaking will stop as it will act as a dry lubricant in the joints . try it
hrv is heat recovery ventilation. No worries it’s not the problem.Reluctant to blame installer if the floors are too uneven.
we just bought the wood and hired a recommended installer.
The floor isn't bumpy although in one or two spots there is a bounce when walked on. But literally all the boards creak and make cracking sounds, with each step taken.
Who recommended the installer? The retailer?
Marion
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