Laying Lino on an uneven concrete garage floor.

Discussion in 'Getting Started FAQ' started by Ianmac61, Apr 20, 2021.

  1. Ianmac61

    Ianmac61 New Member

    Hi

    I am turning part of my garage into a dog grooming room for my wife, now the concrete floor is uneven and I have got 3mm Fibreboards (2.4 x 1.2 m) to put down to level then going to put Lino on top.

    Is fibreboard ok to use to level floor and do I wet before use.

    And do I need to use adhesive for Lino to stick to the Fibreboard or can it just be laid on top.

    Thanks for any advice.
     
  2. Dan Greenslade

    Dan Greenslade Active Member

    Is the garage floor currently concrete? Could you not use a self leveller to sort this issue out? Send some pictures if you can please so we can see....Okay just seen it is a concrete floor!
     
    Last edited: Apr 21, 2021
  3. Ianmac61

    Ianmac61 New Member

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  4. nigel willson

    nigel willson Screwfix Select

    Self levelling compound
     
  5. Dan Greenslade

    Dan Greenslade Active Member

    Yeah i'd say use a self leveller then, get that sorted then you can go from there really. Nice and easy to do, theres been a few threads of this recently if you have a little look through the forums
     
  6. Ianmac61

    Ianmac61 New Member

    Sound like that’s the way to go.
    Never done that before but watched a few YouTube videos this morning about doing it.
    Take it the Lino can just go on top of it once level and no need for the Fiberboards then, I was worried about them getting wet anyway.
    Thanks all.
     
  7. Dan Greenslade

    Dan Greenslade Active Member

    I'm not a specialist but i'd say it depends on the thickness of the vinyl and the finished product of the self leveller.. if theres any imperfections of the hard base then it will show through eventually so its your choice whether you want the fibreboards. But I havent done too many floors so it may require someone with a bit more expertise in the subject.
     
  8. DIYDave.

    DIYDave. Screwfix Select

    Using fibreboard as an underlay will result in the Lino becoming easily damaged and punctured

    A small piece of grit or stone or any sharpish object that’s stood on will be pushed through the Lino and into the soft board underneath

    Either 5mm flooring ply, bonded to the concrete, (prime concrete first with SBR) or as above, pour Self Levelling Compound to sort out the slab (again, SBR to aid adhesion between the layers)
     

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